Aniexty medaction ? ..

[nikki1922]

I just want some advice.. Maybe what would you do ? A little stuck but here goes ;

I have been mentally ill for the last 6 years and was in medaction. Due to circumstances good and bad I decide I didn't need my meds anymore and stopped. ( I have told my doctor ) but I have realized in this last month that I have pretty bad aniexty ( I was taking medaction for server depression not aniexty). I've put myself in changeling situations ( which are postive ) but it causes me not Able to speak and my body shakes and I am really really nervous. And I can't stop the symptoms. They just happen in certain situation s, which I'm faceing a lot lately.

Here's the problem. I'm not seeing my psych until June 2013 (can't see her any earlier), and I have planned this as my last visit for a year because I'm doing so well. Also I've never asked for meds or anything because I was on epically for 5 years so I was just being monitored. I'm scared to tell her of this problem and that she will dismiss it as nothing.
Also I'm going on a youth exchange in Septemeber so I'm worried to start a new med that I haven't been regulated on ?

Just one last question is it possible to get an aniexty medaction that you can take you all you just before you go into a high aniexty provoking activity because I can exactly pi point what will cause it most of the time.

I would really really appreciate some adivce.

Xoxox
Nicole

[lozza]

there are a few meds out there that help with anxiety but different meds work differently for different people and they work on different aspects...

so it would probably be best to talk to your dr as even though people can tell you meds... we dont know you well and your dr see's you face to face so will probably know what will work best for you!

hope you are ok

[MrsNutkin]

What Lozza says! Best to speak to a Doctor...your GP might be a good starting point.
Doctors can't help you unless you are honest and open with them :)

[BridgesAndBalloons]

I think the advice given of going back to your doctor is good. I know personally I have medication for my anxiety but it's not taken as and when, I take it every day. I would imagine that your doctor would have a better idea as to what might be helpful for you to try.

Do you do anything specific to help manage your anxiety when you're in situations that would trigger it? Things like breathing exercises, distraction techniques etc etc?

[Wonderland.]

It really would be best for you to be honest with your psych about the anxiety, then she can look at medications and therapy for it, if it's needed.

[nikki1922]

I really hear what you are all saying. But my psych and I don't see eye I eye. She is I creditably quick to judge. I can't really request a new psych as it takes up to 2 years to be assigned another one. I asked my conslour who is a nurse also and she told me a med. But idk if I could get it prescribed. I have tried directions and deep breathing. But it's hard when you are all if a sudden Ina situation and you just shake. Nothing can take you out of it. It usually goes away after an hour or so when I eventually can leave. It's just bothersome. I am going to ask my Gp when I see him. But I don't think there is much I can do besides deal with it. Thanks for your replys.

[Wonderland.]

There's no harm in asking to be prescribed some meds to help with the anxiety. Do you think it may help to get your counsellor to speak to your psych?

[Dan]

I assume you're talking about benzos? Many psychiatrists are hesitant (GP's very much more so.) at prescribing benzos; primarily due to the fact that they're potential drugs of abuse, you can get addicted to them physically and mentally rather quickly, you develop tolerance, and they really should only be used on a as needed, anxiety crisis. Doctors who prescribe them longterm (They do exist, much more so in America.) are irresponsible.

There are other medications for anxiety, such as a range of Anti Depressants like Mirtazapine, Venlafaxine, Sertraline, Trazadone, Fluoxetine, Citalopram etc.

You can get a beta blocker (Propranolol.) which helps with the physical effects of anxiety (IE, release of adrenaline causing palpatations/sweating.)

I'm currently on a medication called Pre Gabalin, which has only in the past couple years been greenlit for anxiety, however doctors are very reluctant to prescribe it, as it costs the NHS more money than older drugs cost.

However, I'm of the opinion that medication is only 1/3 of the treatment and management of anxiety. Talking therapies such as DBT and CBT, and exposure therapy being the other two thirds.

I'd reccomend going to your GP and being as open and candid as possible. Also, just being straight up with your psychiatrist too, you may not see eye to eye, but if they're the only one you have access to, they're your main port of call when it comes to medication.

Your GP can get you referred to the mental health services where you can talk to a Psychologist to help with the anxiety with the slow (But more effective) route of therapy.

I hope I've been of some help. I hope you feel better soon.