RYL Forums - View Single Post - Really really hard... Support for Syrup Please

Sooty · 30-12-2011, 01:22 AM

Hi Syrup

I'm sorry to hear that things aren't going well at the moment. What with childhood memories, losing two close family members so close this year and dealing with current anxiety is a lot to cope with and hold on your shoulders! I am glad however that you're getting some support from your GP. Are you currently in touch with your mental health team? If not I think it might be a good idea to ask for your GP to refer you to the access team or similar.

I've been prescribed diazepam prn and it's usually given short term as benzos are physically addictive. I've been prescribed beta blockers for anxiety too (propanolol) which I found worked quite well but again that was short term. I am also on Sertraline 150mg which I find is a much better all round medication for me... but everyone is different. I can feel a difference if I miss two or more doses though so I think it is definitely doing some good. Coming off medication is always going to be difficult but when the time is right, with support from your GP and with strict reduction guidelines, I think it's possible.

*cuddles you*

Sophie.x

30-12-2011, 01:22 AM	#2
Sooty Sophie RYL Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Sussex I am currently:	Hi Syrup I'm sorry to hear that things aren't going well at the moment. What with childhood memories, losing two close family members so close this year and dealing with current anxiety is a lot to cope with and hold on your shoulders! I am glad however that you're getting some support from your GP. Are you currently in touch with your mental health team? If not I think it might be a good idea to ask for your GP to refer you to the access team or similar. I've been prescribed diazepam prn and it's usually given short term as benzos are physically addictive. I've been prescribed beta blockers for anxiety too (propanolol) which I found worked quite well but again that was short term. I am also on Sertraline 150mg which I find is a much better all round medication for me... but everyone is different. I can feel a difference if I miss two or more doses though so I think it is definitely doing some good. Coming off medication is always going to be difficult but when the time is right, with support from your GP and with strict reduction guidelines, I think it's possible. cuddles you Sophie.x
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