I have been suffering from panic attacks and anxiety(some depression as well)for 20 + years. I have been diagnosed with major depression,bi-polar disorder,panic disorder,adhd,and generalized anxiety disorder over the last 20 + years.I have been prescribed xanax,tofranil,welbutrin,paxil,effexor and lastly klonopin.The only thing that ever seemed to help me was the klonopin(2mg 3 times a day) with an anti-depressant.The only problem was the klonopin ended up putting me in rehab(highly addictive).After getting clean and sober the anxiety of course returned with a vengence.I have(over the last 8 months)been put on welbutrin,effexor,celexa,lexapro,buspar,luvox,atirax.None of these drugs did anything but make me feel paranoid and crazy!Buspar is useless,atirax as well.I honestly think that ssri drugs are useless for anxiety treatment,in fact in my case the condition got horribly worse!The only thing that has ever healped is te benzos.There has to be something out there other than a benzo that works.I am at my absolute wits end.Anyone got ant ideas???
Is there anything out there other than benzos that help with panic attacks and depression?
- Posted:
- 17 Nov 2010 by marsha79
- Topics:
- paxil, tofranil, xanax, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety and stress, night terrors
Responses (7)
Anonymous 17 Nov 2010
hi there! i think i have the perfect medacine for your anxiety that also helps with depression i take it and it helps quite a bit. i also take xanax though but theres been times when i havent taken my xanax and because i also take effexor 150 mg capsules. my axiety is managed. i hope one day to be off xanax and only on effexor which is non narcotic and alot safer. but to answer the question i would say to give the effexor a try good luck
arcanoidc...24 Jan 2011
It sounds to me that you have already tried many different anti-deppresants.There is one I can personally recommend and it's called lexapro also have you tried any anti-phycotics because according to your post you only listed mostly anti-deppresants and not any anti-phycotics.Please keep me informed I am also very paranoid as well.So just know that you are not alone my friend.If I could be of any other help just PM me.PS-I added you to my friends list 2 by tha way.
Daddy'sgirl30 Aug 2011
Hi Marsha,
I've been on Klonipin for a long, long time. I was on Xanax for a while, but the doctors I deal with now won't prescribe it because it's so addictive. (Not that the others aren't, don't know why exactly other than that). I have taken Valium, um, nope, didn't work... it made me irritable, angry, I snapped at people. And I really apologize for not remembering, but I was on Ativan also, one of the two, either the Valium or the Ativan, caused me to be achy, have flu like symptoms. I had to stop both of those and go back to the ole Klonys.
pengg
29 Oct 2011
Get another doctor. Xanax is a perfectly respectable drug when used as directed by a doctor.
pengg
29 Oct 2011
Get another doctor. Xanax is a perfectly respectable drug when used as directed by a doctor.
Christina...21 Dec 2011
On benzos for 17 years, Christina? What was the highest dose you reached?
Also, everyone, please, do you have severe anxiety gut aches, which can apparently move up into the stomach and upper stomach. These I can normally stop with .50 alprazolam but not always. The fact that these 'iron butterflies' move means, I hope, that there is nothing organically wrong with any organs in the abdom area.
bethmed3 Jan 2012
Neurontin, the generic is gabapentin, is an anti-epileptic medication but was prescribed to me by my psychiatrist for anxiety and panic attacks. I have been taking it for almost a year with excellent results. The only side effect that I have experienced is occassional drowsiness. Talk with your doctor but I definately suggest giving it a try. I wish you the best of luck. I know how horrible and debillitating anxiety can be but do not ever give up. Also Effexor didnt help my anxiety at all either.
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I have tried effexor... no luck.Made the anxiety worse.Thanks for the help though.
I have been on xanex for over ten years and it does not help me at all..I have asked to be taken off of it and put on something that would work for me..I also suffer from major depression and getting tired of trying so many medications and so many side effects..I need some help but no one seems to believe me when you have a mental problem..
I just got off the benzols after taken them for 17 yrs. They started having a reverse reaction on me and made my anxiety worse. I also had memory loss from them. The best thing I ever did was to discontinue them and exercise and learn coping skills. It's the hardedest thing I ever did, but am so happy I did it. I do take celexa now but it doesn't desensitize me. Valerine is a herb and not addictive and also helps sleep. I wish you luck.
Have you ever been on Seroquel... I'm on Klonipine as well, but Seroquel helps significantly!