papasam
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Hello to all, I am 53 years old, on way too many meds and look for answers on here and other places when my doctor doesn't seem to want to help. I... read more
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Still having anxiety?
Question asked 3 days ago • 3 answers
Support groups: ativan, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, klonopin
papasam's response: “I can totally sympathize with you on your issue, I personally take .5 of clonopin 3 times per day, I have learned to cope with the drowsiness and am pretty much over it. I sleep good at night though. The bottom line is you need help with the ...”
Im new to Abilify and have some concerns?
Question asked 15 days ago • 5 answers
papasam's response: “I have never used Abilify myself but have known some people who have, I have never heard anything but good about it. I know of no one who has had a bad side effect, that is not to say that there aren't some. The type drugs we are talking about can ...”
Im concerned about changing meds...Celexa, Buspar, Amitriptiline, Mirtazapine?
Question asked 25 Apr 2013 • 12 answers
Support groups: buspar, celexa, mirtazapine, anxiety, panic disorder, anxiety and stress, depression, agitated state, social anxiety disorder, ...
papasam's response: “Put your concerns to rest, your medical professional will taper you off slowly then add the needed drugs, if not, you need to ask. I wouldn't be too overly concerned, I am glad you are able to see someone. It may be that a medication adjustment is ...”
Mixing valerian root with xanax?
Question asked 23 Apr 2013 • 3 answers
Support groups: valerian root, xanax, alprazolam, valerian, herbal supplementation, anxiety, anxiety and stress
papasam's answer: “Valerian root while it is an herbal supplement should not be mixed with Xanax. It can be mixed with certain benzodiazapines, but it should be regulated by your doctor. I take Valerian with my clonopin but my doctor knows about it, I only use it for ...”
Effexor Question?
Question asked 22 Apr 2013 • 2 answers
Support groups: effexor, side effect, eye conditions
papasam's response: “I have been on effexor and never had this reaction, have had many others but not this. Doesn't sound exactly right. May not be the Effexor, true we all react differently to these drugs but I wouldn't just let this go, I would pursue it with a ...”
Effexor XR - taken sertraline and now doc putting me on generic effexor?
Question asked 20 Apr 2013 • 4 answers
Support groups: effexor, effexor xr, anxiety, panic disorder, sertraline, generalized anxiety disorder, generic
papasam's response: “My experience with sertraline was horrible, it just does not agree with my body chemistry, and it does not agree with either of my two adult children either so it must be genetic. The drug works really well for some people and others not, you were ...”
I got my Valium and Klonopin stolen from me at the store Saturday?
Question asked 16 Apr 2013 • 8 answers
Support groups: klonopin, valium, doctor, narcotic, disease
papasam's response: “I would like to thank all of my friends on here for supporting me. I have been able through the help of a lot of prayer to get my meds back. Had it not been for the the helpful prayers and thoughts of my friends on here I know that this would not ...”
I would like to ask about counselling and how you feel after a session?
Question asked 17 Apr 2013 • 12 answers
papasam's comment: “Great answer”
I would like to ask about counselling and how you feel after a session?
Question asked 17 Apr 2013 • 12 answers
papasam's response: “Dear Tee: I wish I could help you, I have never felt that feeling after counseling. But I do know for positive that you have to surround yourself with positive influences and get rid of all the negatives in order to recover. I have felt the feeling ...”
I got my Valium and Klonopin stolen from me at the store Saturday?
Question asked 16 Apr 2013 • 8 answers
Support groups: klonopin, valium, doctor, narcotic, disease
papasam's comment: “He says he can't, now I know that the controlled substance laws are tough these days, especially here in this state where drug abuse is so rampant. I plan to visit the doctor tomorrow and see what the possibilities are. No, it has never happened to ...”
