Posted by SheSaidWhat on April 4, 2014, at 12:24:02
In reply to Re: rebound, posted by rjlockhart37 on March 31, 2014, at 22:45:12
> the ones that have more withdrawl effects are more with > xanax, and valium....and other short acting benzos.
ITA. When my panic was at its worst, I ended up preferring Klonopin over Xaxax. It was much less likely to put me on that roller coaster & mood-swing hell. As the previous poster (and my pdoc mentioned), it has a longer half-life. If you're in a phase where panic is debilitating you, maybe as your Klono wears off, your system returns to that hyper-aware, over-stimulated state and you become acutely aware of the discomfort. Not fun. But normal for the phase you are in.
I have wrestled with PTSD, panic attacks and anxiety for years. There was a time when it was debilitating to the point that I was afraid to even step outside. Too overwhelming. So when I say this next sentence you'll know I am not being flippant, but that I can totally relate to how hard it is to cope with severe anxiety...
In my experience, it has been is really, really helpful to learn and practice techniques to deal with panic. These exercises are not a quick fix. But with dedication, they truly can drastically reduce suffering. Meds ease panic. And I thank the psychmed gods for them. I am not "anti-drugs". But IMO they do not help us to overcome Panic. They are important. Like wearing a crutch or brace, they make it possible for me to stand and limp along when my ankle is fractured. But only the act of doing the Physical Therapy strengthens my muscles to the point that I can run again.
This link explains some coping strategies you can learn and add to your toolbox
http://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdfAs always, YMMV. Take what you like and leave the rest. Wishing you well :-)
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