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Posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
Just wondering what you think of it? I really think my husband should try it and I'm curious what side effects and benefits it has. Oh, and Cari, I know--you hate it! But any useful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance---Tina
Posted by KarenB on June 14, 2000, at 18:59:36
In reply to CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
Hi tina,
I take 10mg, 3x per day of Buspar, with Adderall (20mg 8am/10mg afternoon). It's effects are subtle and as my doc says, "It's no powerhouse," but I believe it is helping me. I think it would be more effective for, say, mild social anxiety rather than phobia or panic attacks. He prescribed it for me because he has had success using it in cases of low-level depression or Dysthymia.
I have had no side effects whatsoever. None. I have been taking it for about 6 weeks now.
It's effects are so subtle, (I just gradually felt better over a couple of weeks) that I thought it wasn't doing anything...until I stopped only the Buspar for a few days and crashed. I started up again and was doing much better the same day. It has taken care of the ever present funk that is with me without meds. No dark thoughts lately, either.
But, just ask Cari - it's definitely not for everyone. If I experienced side effects like she has described, I bail it in a second.
Karen
Posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 20:19:47
In reply to CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
See, my hudband has been going thru hell on the job lately and he's so overwhelmed with deadlines and pressures from his superiors. He also has our house, money and the rest of his life to consider.(he also plays in a band) Lately he's felt out of control and can't even organize his thoughts to even get started on all the things he feels he MUST take care of. I was wondering if anyone out there thinks that BuSpar would help that? I've never seen him this way before, I'm a little worried--a lot worried.
> Just wondering what you think of it? I really think my husband should try it and I'm curious what side effects and benefits it has. Oh, and Cari, I know--you hate it! But any useful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance---Tina
Posted by Greg on June 14, 2000, at 20:47:52
In reply to Re: CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS-supplemental, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 20:19:47
Tina,
I responded to you on your e-mail, thought I'd leave Babble for some of the more experienced users. My only suggestion here would be for him to take things one at a time, it's VERY easy for people who don't have depression and/or anxiety to get overwhelmed when they take on too much. Sounds like he's trying to be too many things for too many people (no offense meant). Been there, done that.
Hugs,
Greg> See, my hudband has been going thru hell on the job lately and he's so overwhelmed with deadlines and pressures from his superiors. He also has our house, money and the rest of his life to consider.(he also plays in a band) Lately he's felt out of control and can't even organize his thoughts to even get started on all the things he feels he MUST take care of. I was wondering if anyone out there thinks that BuSpar would help that? I've never seen him this way before, I'm a little worried--a lot worried.
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> > Just wondering what you think of it? I really think my husband should try it and I'm curious what side effects and benefits it has. Oh, and Cari, I know--you hate it! But any useful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance---Tina
Posted by JohnL on June 15, 2000, at 3:48:34
In reply to CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
> Just wondering what you think of it? I really think my husband should try it and I'm curious what side effects and benefits it has. Oh, and Cari, I know--you hate it! But any useful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance---Tina
Tina,
I'm also one of the ones that hates Buspar. The fact that it made me very dizzy and lightheaded was one thing, but the real concern was how suicidally depressed I became on it. It was bad. Removal of the drug caused remarkable improvement. It was actually a relief to get back to my normal depressed self, if that makes any sense.My doctor told me he is continually amazed at how people react so differently to Buspar. To some people, he says, it's like water. With other people they are super sensitive to it in all kinds of weird ways. I think a personal trial is the only way to find out.
Speaking in general blanket terms, we just don't see Buspar being all that effective very often. And it is very expensive. It could indeed be a miracle for someone, but I don't think the odds of that happening are anything to get excited about.
JohnL
Posted by ChrisK on June 15, 2000, at 6:35:14
In reply to CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
Tina,
Buspar did nothing for me. It has little use for EXTREME anxiety problems. my sister had problems after my father's death and her GP gave her Buspar which also did nothing for her. If there is hope of getting it prescribed I would try a low dose of Klonopin. Some doctors don't like to prescribe it but my experience has been that it is one of the best meds for anxiety.
It sounds like your husband has a lot on the table and needs a vacation. hope you can get one soon.
Chris
Posted by tina on June 15, 2000, at 7:09:11
In reply to CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
I appreciate all the responses. I don't know what to do for my husband. He does have a lot on his plate but it's mostly work related and there isn't a thing he can do about decreasing the work load. His boss is a complete bitch who has a hate on for all the MEN in her department and especially for him because he's so good and everyone likes him. The problem is the fact that he's so good that all the work goes to him and he can't say no. I've never seen him like this. He actually looks clinically depressed. He hasn't slept in a week, he never smiles anymore and always looks haggard and worn. He has a vacation planed for the end of June and the first week of July but during that time he has agreed to help a friend build a deck, promised another that he'll help to seal his outside vents and tar his roof and he's volunteering at a dragonboat festival and taking his english cousins sight seeing. Does that sound like a vacation to you guys? Me neither. He feels completely obligated to do this stuff and I can't change his mind. I'm afraid, even though he's young yet, that he's going to give himself a heartattack. He looks really awful. I've asked him to see his doctor but he always says he doesn't have time. I am so worried that I'm becoming a wreck again. I've upped my med dose just to deal with it. I'll keep you posted and thaks so much for the input although it sounds like BuSpar sucks. What else can he take instead with benzo's being so stigmatized because of their addictive nature. I take benzzo's and I don't feel addicted.
> Just wondering what you think of it? I really think my husband should try it and I'm curious what side effects and benefits it has. Oh, and Cari, I know--you hate it! But any useful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance---Tina
Posted by Cam W. on June 15, 2000, at 9:02:54
In reply to Thanks guys gals, posted by tina on June 15, 2000, at 7:09:11
Tina - I was doing what your husband is doing now in about 1994. I did crash, big time. I think it may have had something to do with my depression. Us guys sometimes try to deal with emotions by ignoring them. The easiest way to do that is to stay extremely busy. This would be fine for most of us except that our bodys reach a point where they are too exhausted to continue. This is the point where I crashed.
I tried the SSRIs and finally had success with Wellbutrin. The initial rush of energy I got while starting Wellbutrin led me to believe that I could be able to do even more work, since I felt refreshed. That didn't last long, but as the drug took effect, I found that a lot of the stuff I was rushing to get done, really was not that important. I now still do too much, but at least I priortize it. I have six month old work in my file cabinet that needs to be done, but if it can wait 6 months it can probably wait another six (it is always nice to have some work available for when I do catch up - ha-ha).
The best you can do for your husband is to support him, at this point. We guys have to figure out we are doing too much. No one can tell us otherwise. Try to plan something for the two of you to do while he is on holidays, to get him away from his distractions. It may seem (to him) like it is adding one more thing to do, but this break would probably do him some good (eg see a baseball game, go to wrestling, play some pool; you know - guy things. Picnics and candle-lit dinners don't cut it for us).
Hope this gives you some insight into the mind of a guy - Cam
Posted by Diane E. on June 15, 2000, at 9:41:15
In reply to CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
Tina,
I have been on Buspar for years and it has helped me quite a bit. Before I started it, I had reached a
point where my anxiety prevented me from sleeping, I cried much of the time, and I had trouble
with excessive rumination. I am prescribed 30mg a day, though now I generally take less. I take
it at bed-time and during the night when I wake. I have always had an easy time falling asleep, but have
trouble staying asleep. I wake up ruminating and can't get back to sleep. The Buspar stop the
rumination within a half hour and allows me to sleep. I haven't had any side-effects, except that when
I first started taking it, I took 10mg in the morning and that made me really dopey.I guess I am lucky it has worked so well for me because I know that many people aren't helped by it at
all. I have heard that it works best for mild to moderate anxiety and I would say that accurately
describes me.Hope you and your husband are able to find some relief.
-Diane
Posted by tina on June 15, 2000, at 13:22:06
In reply to Re:Tina, posted by Cam W. on June 15, 2000, at 9:02:54
That's good advice Cam. I hate wrestling and so does he, our local baseball team sucks but I can whip his butt at pool. Maybe I'll take him to our once favorite bar and kick his butt. Thanks
Need some serious benzo's for that outing....
> Tina - I was doing what your husband is doing now in about 1994. I did crash, big time. I think it may have had something to do with my depression. Us guys sometimes try to deal with emotions by ignoring them. The easiest way to do that is to stay extremely busy. This would be fine for most of us except that our bodys reach a point where they are too exhausted to continue. This is the point where I crashed.
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> I tried the SSRIs and finally had success with Wellbutrin. The initial rush of energy I got while starting Wellbutrin led me to believe that I could be able to do even more work, since I felt refreshed. That didn't last long, but as the drug took effect, I found that a lot of the stuff I was rushing to get done, really was not that important. I now still do too much, but at least I priortize it. I have six month old work in my file cabinet that needs to be done, but if it can wait 6 months it can probably wait another six (it is always nice to have some work available for when I do catch up - ha-ha).
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> The best you can do for your husband is to support him, at this point. We guys have to figure out we are doing too much. No one can tell us otherwise. Try to plan something for the two of you to do while he is on holidays, to get him away from his distractions. It may seem (to him) like it is adding one more thing to do, but this break would probably do him some good (eg see a baseball game, go to wrestling, play some pool; you know - guy things. Picnics and candle-lit dinners don't cut it for us).
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> Hope this gives you some insight into the mind of a guy - Cam
Posted by danf on June 15, 2000, at 14:40:07
In reply to CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS, posted by tina on June 14, 2000, at 18:29:09
It is probably not the best idea for you to decide on a med for your husband.
It may be the right thing & may be not. If you think he needs help then an evaluation session would be in order.
I know what it is like to be stressed out & crash too. Buspar would not have helped.
Our thoughts are with you. good luck.
Posted by KarenB on June 15, 2000, at 17:50:31
In reply to Re: CALLING ALL BUSPAR TRYERS..tina, posted by danf on June 15, 2000, at 14:40:07
It seems that if your husband can't say no to the point that he is overwhelmed and exhausted, it may be a problem best dealt with in therapy. Some have anxiety because of chemical imbalance alone, some because of circumstances brought on themselves and others a because of a little of both. It's important to know just what you are treating before simply medicating it.
Just a thought. Best to you both.
Karen
Posted by tina on June 15, 2000, at 21:05:07
In reply to Re: tina, posted by KarenB on June 15, 2000, at 17:50:31
I wonder if what is wrong with me is catching. He is exhibiting all the same symptoms I usually have when not medicated. Am I passing it on?(just a joke) Thanks everyone.
> It seems that if your husband can't say no to the point that he is overwhelmed and exhausted, it may be a problem best dealt with in therapy. Some have anxiety because of chemical imbalance alone, some because of circumstances brought on themselves and others a because of a little of both. It's important to know just what you are treating before simply medicating it.
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> Just a thought. Best to you both.
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> Karen
Posted by Greg on June 15, 2000, at 21:53:25
In reply to Re: Husband's Anxiety, posted by tina on June 15, 2000, at 21:05:07
I have found you to be somewhat.... contagious.
Sleep well,
Hugs,
Greg> I wonder if what is wrong with me is catching. He is exhibiting all the same symptoms I usually have when not medicated. Am I passing it on?(just a joke) Thanks everyone.
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> > It seems that if your husband can't say no to the point that he is overwhelmed and exhausted, it may be a problem best dealt with in therapy. Some have anxiety because of chemical imbalance alone, some because of circumstances brought on themselves and others a because of a little of both. It's important to know just what you are treating before simply medicating it.
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> > Just a thought. Best to you both.
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> > Karen
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