I understand your fears Mawmaw... We settle into a comfort zone when takingmedication for years. Change of any kind is always a fearful step with the anxious
person. But I've learned that we must go forward or we stay stuck in a cycle
of fear that gets us no where.
Keep in close touch with your therapist/nurse and she will guide you through this. xx
I tried the propranolol but couldn't take it the first 10 mg dose did me in blood pressure all over the place heart rate to low thank God I had an appointment with my primary care Dr after I took it So now I'm back at the beginning tomorrow I'm supposed to go from 225 mg of effexfor to 150 but I'm scared I'm still on Xanax but it's not helping waiting for my nurse to tried and figure out another solution she has mentioned adding Buspar as I'm weaning for my anxiety
Hi! Good luck with the medicine change. Good for you for making the move! I’m about your age, and have been on Zoloft for like 25 years, and wondered about trying to get off it. Interesting that propanol is being used to stop that Effexor. I used Atenolol (same family as Propranolol) for a long time for heart palpitations, and I think it helped a little with anxiety too. I only stopped taking it because it dropped my already low pressure too much. The drug I would REALLY love to get off is ambien. I started taking it like 15 years ago, at that time the doctors were saying- “oh no problem, it’s not addictive”! 🙄
Hi, I have been on antidepressants for 27 years since the Menopause. This last year has been awful as kept getting bouts of anxiety more often. I have been on Duloxetine for 8 years so asked my GP to change them. I am now on Mirtazapine and I feel really dizzy and Spaced out. It’s only been a few weeks so I am going to persever. I felt so dizzy I bought myself a walking stick and it helps to steady me.
I would like to see a Therapist but you can’t see one face to face here on NHS.
This anxiety has been a black cloud since it started and I would do anything to get back to the way I was.
I have read Claire Weeks book,, also the lovely people on here that give the advice but it’s too hard to accept Anxiety and not fight it.
I wouldn’t wish Anxiety / Depression on my worst enemy. Good luck and keep us posted how you are getting on. Take Care x
Hi Lin. I know exactly how you feel. I wouldn't wish anxiety/depression on my worst enemy either. Loved Dr. Claire Weekes but like you say accepting anxiety is NOT easy. I have found sports especially swimming to be a salvation. Also a brisk mindful walk and spinning on my exercise bike. My psychiatrist also recommended meditation. Not perfect at it but it does help. We live in a verrrrrry stressful world. Not surprising there are so many people suffering from anxiety/depression. Don't give up...the Serenity Prayer...sending you hugs of encouragement and serenity.
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