[klopper22]

Hey all,

I have had major anxiety problems all my life as far back as I can remember. I believe that is the biggest reason I have abused alcohol and other things that push the anxiety aside. I dont condone any substance abuse, but I can honestly say that I miss the anxiety being gone.

I need a super effective anti-anxiety med. I have been on Serax for ten years and it just isnt doing anything for me anymore.

Any suggestions on a good anti-anxiety med? i have never had an issue with taking this kind of med. I am just happy to rid myself of anxiety when I can.

[Psyched]

Klopper,
You've been taking Serax for 10 years?! How long has it been sinc you've talked to your dcotor about your persistent anxiety? The reason why I ask is because Serax is not normally recommended for extended use over a period of time and it's almost never prescribed for everyday stress or anxiety because it can be habit-forming. I would definitely talk to the doctor and see if he/she can get you on something that will work better on constant anxiety than the Serax. Good luck.

[klopper22]

Thanks, Psyched.

Regarding discussing it with my doc: I have mainly been trying to get my back trouble fixed and now that is at a good place. It hardly ever bothers me anymore.

I have been reading up on Parnate reviews tonight. The people sound like they are describing me when they say how many meds they have tried with lackluster results. I have tried effexor, prozac, paxil, cymbalta, serax (originally for getting off alcohol) and now am on lexapro...I still and always have suffered from SAD. 95% of the Parnate reviews are 10 out of 10 for efficacy in the treatment of SAD (social anxiety disorder). Also, that the food restrictions are well worth it. I cannot see myself passing by having no SAD just so I can eat cheese or chocolate. SAD has held me down all my life and I am extremely and completely tired of it. I am going to talk to my doc about Parnate.

[Psyched]

Klopper,
Good for you! Remember to suggest Parnate so that the doctor won't think you're med-seeking or have some other ulterior motive for wanting that drug specifically, okay? Good luck and congratulations on trying to educate yourself about things so that you can make informative decisions aboutyour treatment!

[Bre33]

hey,
you may be experiencing anxiety due to the long term intake of benzo's. You should talk to your doctor about that. IT's considered "Re-bound Anxiety".

[klopper22]

Originally Posted by Psyched

Klopper,
Good for you! Remember to suggest Parnate so that the doctor won't think you're med-seeking or have some other ulterior motive for wanting that drug specifically, okay? Good luck and congratulations on trying to educate yourself about things so that you can make informative decisions aboutyour treatment!

Hi Psyched and thank you so much for your replies.

My doc said today that he wouldn't be comfortable prescribing it, as he never has before and that medicine is specifically for the treatment of mental health issues; he is a general practitioner. They referred me to a psycholigist/psychiatrist.

I contacted them and gave them my info...that I have had SAD all my life, have tried all the SSRI's/benzos to treat it with no success, & that I am at a point where I NEED to get it treated ADEQUATELY once and for all. Having told them that SSRI's have NOT worked, I told them that I have researched Parnate in depth - about 6 solid hours last night just reading and getting feedback from here and the SAD forum (dedicated to SAD )

I told them that Parnate is what I have in mind so they don't draw up treatment plans or begin treating me in a direction not to include that as an option. I said that I am absolutely not opposed to talking about the issues that have been the cumulative thorn in my side, but also that I want whoever my doctor is to be open to prescribing needed medicine with a good track record to assist with it all. The lady assured me that is definitely the case...they have no problem with prescibing medicine.

So, they are going to get back with me on when the appointment is.

[klopper22]

Originally Posted by Bre33

hey,
you may be experiencing anxiety due to the long term intake of benzo's. You should talk to your doctor about that. IT's considered "Re-bound Anxiety".

Hello,

I have had SAD all my life...well, since the 1st grade anyway - that is right around the time I got my first bloody beating from my sperm doner (male parent). I have had depression too. It is all just part of my genetic makeup and growing up in a house where my sperm doner molested my sisters and beat us boys and mentally abused us all. As a result of all the horrible $******** he did, he didnt even have to be doing anything for us to be scrared $hitless all day, everyday - we were all oppressed by his presence. Anyway, he is dead now and I am very happy about that. He only spreaded mysery while he was here and left behind a big mess for us and our families to all deal with. So, yea...his absence is the biggest upturn of events in the last year.

[erinkj]

Be sure to do a slow taper down off of the serax ok. You can start the Parnate (if/when prescribed) at a low dose and slowly build up the parnate dose as you reduce the serax dose...This will help minimize any withdrawl symptoms you may have. Good luck....Peace...Erin

[klopper22]

Thank you Erin.

I will do that.

Peace to you too.

[mp29]

Originally Posted by klopper22

Hey all,

I have had major anxiety problems all my life as far back as I can remember. I believe that is the biggest reason I have abused alcohol and other things that push the anxiety aside. I dont condone any substance abuse, but I can honestly say that I miss the anxiety being gone.

I need a super effective anti-anxiety med. I have been on Serax for ten years and it just isnt doing anything for me anymore.

Any suggestions on a good anti-anxiety med? i have never had an issue with taking this kind of med. I am just happy to rid myself of anxiety when I can.

Do you have a good psychiatrist. I only trust them with my meds. What might work for one might not work for another. Can't recommend drugs.

mary

good luck have the same problem

[klopper22]

Originally Posted by maryplotz2939

Do you have a good psychiatrist. I only trust them with my meds. What might work for one might not work for another. Can't recommend drugs.

mary

good luck have the same problem

Thanks Mary. No, i dont have a psychiatrist because they charge way too much. I guess they think they walk on water.