Anxiety Meds

[Definitely..maybe]

Klonopin and Xanax have become much less effective for me lately, is there any good alternatives you guys could recommend for me to talk to my doctor about?

I just tried Gabapentine and it made me extremely sick and helped little with anxiety.

I would really appreciate any ideas!

Thank you:)

 

[jasonh9]

I've been trying not to use anything based on seeing my mom eating pills is a flashback I get when I see pills. Even a med bottle is a trigger for me. I try to just walk around outside when things get rough or chant something.

 

[Definitely..maybe]

I'm sorry to hear that. Little things like the breeze or smelling fresh cut grass is not only a better alternative but also a healthier one, so I definitely try those too!

Thank you:)

 

[CVC]

This is controversial, but... have you considered medical cannabis (or non-medical, if that's all you have access to)? It can do wonders for anxiety. I know many people have found great relief from PTSD this way.

 

[Definitely..maybe]

Unfortunately it's not legal here, but I have tried on occasion and my gosh it does amazing things. I feel instant relief and sleep great- two things I need!

Sadly, the stress of it being illegal takes away some of the good feeling!

But now that you mention it...haha:)

 

[JustBe]

Not a quick fix, but having a Service Dog helped me get off and stay off the anxiety meds. Lavender oil helps too when we go out into crowded places.

 

[Definitely..maybe]

@Movin'On I've been looking for a service dog for a little while, have a PTSD service dog trainer in the area, and just got a prescription for one, so I am SO ready for a new BFF.

Thank you for your help:)

 

[DMerish]

Gosh, I don't know if anyone could recommend on this site, being that there are many on the market and it would depend on your chemistry and how anxiety manifests in you. Sure like the therapy dog idea though - I'd love one myself, but alas its not to be.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

SSRI's, SNRI's, antipsychotics, buspar (anxiolytic). I think that covers most of the classes.

 

[Britt.f7]

I take 25mg of seroquel as needed. Usually I forget. It seems to take the edge off some.

 

[Bernard003]

Thanks for sharing.