Struggling to control with anxiety

[Sandraann21]

I am REALLY STRUGGLING with anxiety, does anybody know if coming off depakote can cause this ???? My anxiety has been unbareable since weaning off depakote, Could this be the reason I'm going through hell ????! Would. Be extremely greatful of any advice

[Spomales]

Hi Sandraann, how long were you on Dekapote and why did they prescribe this med to you if you don't mind me asking ? Exactly how long and how much mg a day this will help others to give you a more exact answer ..

[Sandraann21 in reply to Spomales]

Thank you for replying I was on depakote from December 2014 ( until three weeks ago ) I weaned myself off 500mg over a month, I stopped taking them as I do not have biopolar, I had a breack down in December and the hospital but it down to biopolar, I'v suffered with depression most of my life and now have REALLY BAD ANXIETY I am wondering if the anxiety is due to withdrawal of depakote ????

[Spomales in reply to Sandraann21]

I'm not on Dekapote so I couldn't tell you much but at 500mg for the last eighth months I def think there would be some kind of withdraw symptoms also do your Doctors know you Weened off this med? I wouldn't have done it on my own as this meds do carry risk of you stop them abruptly I'm not trying to scare you in trying to advice you that it's good to let your doctors know on what your planning on doing so they can provide you with the right amount of dosage and ween you off the right way ... all I can say is right down all your symptoms and see your Doctor ASAP ... Hope and pray you feel better take care and God bless .. Pls keep me posted I know this symptoms ain't easy to deal with ..

[Sandraann21 in reply to Spomales]

Yes my doctor told me how to wean myself off depakote and has now given me ( since Thursday) beta blockers but I haven't found them to work yet ?? ( there suppose to work instantly ) but I'm still struggling badly

[Spomales in reply to Sandraann21]

Exactly what are your symptoms ?? And how long have you had them now ? Also try drinking some Chammomile tea it should help with your anxiety a bit.. Don't drink anything with caffeine or that has too much sugar ... Google healthy foods to help with anxiety and depression .. Hope this can help you out...

[Spomales]

And yes anxiety gives you all kinds of symptoms .. Yesterday my body numb and cramped all day along with shortness of breath n upper abdominal pressure as if I ate a cow couldn't eat much just breakfast after that nothing tol today ... Take omega 3 also vitamins b-12,d-3 they should help in some ways and since your not taking any meds I would recommend calms forte by Hylands an ex of mine takes it and says it has helped her a lot .. I will be trying it myself but I first need to get off this meds I will be speaking with my psych next week .. Wish you luck.. GNC cvs rite aid sale this ..

[Olderal]

Sandraann, your GP should know if coming off depakote could cause anxiety.

In any case with what you are going through the advice must be make an urgent appt. to see your GP.

One general piece of advice it seems to be common Health Practise practice to make an appt. with the first doctor with time available. For any mental disorder of any kind whether mild or severe, in my opinion ,it is best to find the doctor with who you have most empathy and stick only to that doctor. This modern system of any doctor for any patient is crazy and I would n't wish it on my pets ,or even my car . The doctor , vet , or mechanic who knows you has a huge advantage for you and them.

I just wait until the doctor I want to see can give me an appointment. In fact this advice is good for any illness , mental or not.

Olderal

[Sandraann21 in reply to Olderal]

Thank you for replying I went to my GP last Thursday she put me on beta blockers to help with the Anxitey but as yet they haven't done anything, (they are suppose to work instantly ) but yes I agree withi everything you have said thank you