Posted by SLS on May 19, 2006, at 10:22:41
In reply to How can I calm down?????, posted by UgottaHaveHOPE on May 18, 2006, at 21:34:31
> I am absolutely ravaged every day by anxiety. Its like my body is still and my motor (energy) is going 100 miles per hour. It's a overwhelming sense of fear and I don't even know what I fear.
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> I've tried Klonopin (still taking), Xanax, Buspar, and most of the SSRI's. The only thing that touched it at all in 10 years was Seroquel. Anyone know why? Anyone have any suggestions on what else to try? Thanks Michael
It sounds like some psychotherapy would be helpful in the long run. However, it might be necessary to think in terms of the short run at this point in time. If your anxiety is not addressed biologically, it will be most difficult to get anywhere in psychotherapy. My suggestion would be to look at Nardil 60-75mg and give it a trial of at least 6 weeks in combination with Klonopin and/or Seroquel. You might even consider going with the Emsam patch. People here are reporting success with using it to ameliorate the anxiety component of their illnesses such that they have been able to reduce their dosages of Klonopin.The taurine does sound interesting.
How does alcohol affect you?
Have you ever considered the possiblity that you might be bipolar? Perhaps anxiolytic mood stabilizers like Depakote would be helpful.
I think it will be important for you to isolate the situational factors that act as triggers for your anxiety or manic episodes.
- Scott
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