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Posted by AntiTrust on May 28, 2004, at 20:31:57
I have panic attacks and depression also they said I have angoraphobia (personally I just need to be in the right 'frame' of mind to leave the apt) anyways I have been having phycotic (sp?) eposodes and all the pdoc at mental health gave me was to up my does of lex to 20mg NOTHING for anxiety-nothing for this freaky NOT NORMAL acting I do.
my husband wants me to got into the hospital to get straighten out. and it all but not all stems from loosing custody of my three kids-I do have joint but never see them and they never call.
Posted by psychosage on May 28, 2004, at 20:42:21
In reply to need to know the best drug to ask Pdoc for......, posted by AntiTrust on May 28, 2004, at 20:31:57
> I have panic attacks and depression also they said I have angoraphobia (personally I just need to be in the right 'frame' of mind to leave the apt) anyways I have been having phycotic (sp?) eposodes and all the pdoc at mental health gave me was to up my does of lex to 20mg NOTHING for anxiety-nothing for this freaky NOT NORMAL acting I do.
> my husband wants me to got into the hospital to get straighten out. and it all but not all stems from loosing custody of my three kids-I do have joint but never see them and they never call.
I am so sorry you are suffering. Go to an emergency room with a psychiatric intervention program. Are you insured? Go anyways, and see if you county will cover your expenses perhaps.
A good doctor will give you the right drug if the communication is good, so write your symptoms down in a paragraph or bullet-style if you are rather afraid or have trouble speaking in front of a doctor. Also, if you have a therapist, have that person set things up for you because that is his or her job. That person has to vouch for you if you are particularly ill {suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc}.Say specifically that you are interested in trying out an antipsychotic if you feel that is something your doctor and you should explore.
During my first suicidal psychotic depression I was given Risperdal, and my symptoms abated.
Good luck!!
Posted by btnd on May 29, 2004, at 18:33:13
In reply to need to know the best drug to ask Pdoc for......, posted by AntiTrust on May 28, 2004, at 20:31:57
> I have panic attacks and depression also they said I have angoraphobia (personally I just need to be in the right 'frame' of mind to leave the apt) anyways I have been having phycotic (sp?) eposodes and all the pdoc at mental health gave me was to up my does of lex to 20mg NOTHING for anxiety-nothing for this freaky NOT NORMAL acting I do.
The best drug for panic/anxiety/stress/agoraphobia would be GHB (Xyrem). More info at www.xyrem.us
If you won't be able to acquire GHB/Xyrem - then Klonopin would be your best choice. MANY studies showing it works for social-anxiety/social-phobia/agoraphobia. 1mg, up to 3mg/day dosage.
Xanax for panic-attacks is a good choice. 2mg should be sufficient at first, but watch out for dose-increase and tolerance building pretty fast.
> my husband wants me to got into the hospital to get straighten out. and it all but not all stems from loosing custody of my three kids-I do have joint but never see them and they never call.
i wouldnt advise hospital stay for agoraphobia/anxiety/phobias as you will probably experience more anxiety over there.
Posted by AntiTrust on May 29, 2004, at 20:43:22
In reply to Re: need to know the best drug to ask Pdoc for...... » AntiTrust, posted by btnd on May 29, 2004, at 18:33:13
THANK YOU TO YOU BOTH-I am going to print all this out and SHOW it to my Pdoc and therapist next time I see um if I dont end up in ER first.
THANKS :)
Posted by Carlos C on May 31, 2004, at 5:07:47
In reply to Re: need to know the best drug to ask Pdoc for...... » AntiTrust, posted by btnd on May 29, 2004, at 18:33:13
I agree that GHB is the best for the more severe cases of depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia. Although I disagree Klonopin can handle those which would benefit from GHB. I tired Klonpin for almost a year. I can't say it did much for my general or social anxiety. It also aggrivated my depression.
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