Back On Meds

[FUBAR1]

I've been putting it off for months but I finally acknowledged I need to go back on meds and there's no shame in that. My panic attacks are so bad and prolonged and my general anxiety level is just so high its nearly unlivable. I'm back on Cipralex and Ativan as needed and we'll see how that goes. One positive thing I have learned while trying to deal with things without meds is not to panic because I'm panicking, if that makes any sense. Basically I've learned how not to make my panic attacks any worse than they already are. Learning to accept that they happen and not fighting them and getting frustrated, angry, and scared, but just breathing and riding through them. But hopefully the meds will help make my life easier so it's not just one long panic attack because it's gotten to the point that I'm just trying to survive life minute by minute.

 

[Zipperhead]

I've just recently started on Meds for the first time. You are right, there is no shame in it. If this is going to help, so be it.

 

[Ned]

No shame at all. Cipralex is what calmed my revs down enough for me to take charge again. Good decision FUBAR.

 

[Jimmy1]

There is no problem with medication, its the high standards we have set from being in the military. Being on meds is week, we are pussies. That is the kind of thinking we used to have.
They are not forever, although some of us may be on them forever, but we should be thinking along the lines of what rescues our relationships and what helps us function in society more.

I have just recently been put on an Alpha blocker to lower my anxiety, 'Catapres', its working for now, we will see. It beats taking the benzo.

I have also gone back to Avanza Soltab 30 mg. Out of 5 nights, I have had 3 nights of 4 hour sleep stints.
The reason I went off them was that one of the side effects was weight gain, and the other was a decrease in libido. Well the libido did not change, and with the weight gain, well, I had to make a decision. Become an irritable skinny arsehole or work a bit harder at the gym.

Margaret would rather me a couple of kg heavier than the way I have been of late.

So FUBAR, just do what it takes mate.

I see so many members on here who refuse to take medication. What they have to consider is that it is only a temporary fix for some of us. Once therapy is sought, the medication can be reduced. The other option is a life of self medication. Alcohol and illicit drugs. That seems to work, well I thought it did for me, but the fallout is not worth it.
And as for being on medication for the rest of your life, SFW. So f*cking What.