Anxiety Medication

[Leanne1]

Hi, I'm back. I just wanted to check in and ask people's experience with anxiety medication.

I have never taken any prescription medications before.

I finally broke down and talked to my doctor about the constant anxiety I have been experiencing. At first he wanted me to stop therapy because he felt I didn't have the coping skills in place, and then talked to me about the physical effects of such strong anxiety for such a prolonged period. It has been getting slowly worse for the past 9 months.

He first tried some natural anti anxiety medications. I didn't notice any difference.

So today I was prescribed Alprazolam.

Does any one have experience with this. I know nothing about anything. I don't know anything about how it works or what to watch out for.

I am not going to stop therapy. I am hoping that if this medication can ease the anxiety I might actually be able to not just disassociate and maybe actually talk to my therapist.

 

[Jules0408]

Before getting the medication, I would do some research and talk to your doctor. I was on Sertraline and the only thing it did was calm me down. I still found myself dealing with racing thoughts and the occasional bout of becoming wound up even with the meds.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

It's also known as Xanax. This medication is quick acting and short lasting. It can cause dependence if you take it regularly or overuse it. Doctors usually prescribe it as needed. I personally didn't like it and like Ativan instead.

 

[Notsowild]

@Solara... I was told by my T that you can't respond properly to CBT while taking Ativan( which I take) Have you ever heard of that?

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

This may help you....https://www.myptsd.com/threads/anxiety-meds-experiences.40081/

 

[Leanne1]

I am finding it doesn't completely elevate the anxiety, and I took one 2 hours ago, and the anxiety is strong again. I don't want to take to much. It says as needed but I wouldn't want to take it every 2 hours. I'll call my doctor.