Xanax

I would like to apologize to everyone here. I posted to bad words in my last post when I was having the panic attack and I didn't even realize I did it until I got the pm with my infraction in it.

I understand the rules and try not to break them but it really was a accident and I was kinda freaking out when I posted it. Sorry to everyone I hope I didn't offend anyone. Sorry

your not alone buddy. take it easy and try and relax. I know its easier said than done.

You hit the nail on the head with that statement. It is alot easier said the. Done but I am dealing with it better then I was before already. I took 1mg of Xanax and all is good now.

I just hate having to run to a drug to deal with my problems but as of now that's the only choice I have that actually works.

I'd like to say thanks again to those of you who have supplied positive info in this thread it really makes it easier on me being able to talk to people who really understand how this is. Thank you all very much

hang in there have some faith in yourself only you know what's right for you listen to your doctors and don't be afraid to ask questions do research keep yourself occupied doing things you enjoy and just know things will get better i'm bypolar and meds and therapy help tremendously hope you can get better soon it's a long row to hoe be strong

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Originally Posted by bman123

I would like to apologize to everyone here. I posted to bad words in my last post when I was having the panic attack and I didn't even realize I did it until I got the pm with my infraction in it.

I understand the rules and try not to break them but it really was a accident and I was kinda freaking out when I posted it. Sorry to everyone I hope I didn't offend anyone. Sorry

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I can sympathize. I have gotten panic attacks off and on for almost all of my life; including my childhood. I know the feelings of out-of-control, and of doing or saying things that are not in line with your normal self.

I have found that "grounding" myself helps. Not grounding as in punishment! Grounding, as in, being aware of my feet and their touching the ground. And being aware of what is around me (since my attacks often occur while driving) I will squeeze the steering wheel.. I will even sometimes bite my lip (not hard) and I do realize that this oculd feasably border on self-harm (that is another topic really) but it does help me to rein myself in and take back control.
Hugs.

I think this is the worst morning I have ever had. I wake up at 6am shaking and sweating really bad. I get up to get my pills. I open the bottle not thinking of my shaking and dump almost every pill down the drain. I managed to take 3 .5 pills as this was the worst attack I've ever had but I also dumped about 50 pills down the drain.

Now I have to call the dr office and hope he doesn't think I am just a dope head or that I am selling them as I just got this script of 60 filled just a couple days ago.

I can't win for losing guys. I have to call my insurance company and see if they cover lost medication, if not I have to pay for it again which is no problem I just don't want the dr to think that jam abusing my medication that's all.

So I called the dr office to see if the dr could just allow me to refill my script and I had to wait for the nurse to call me back. Well she never did and I've been stuck all weekend with only 2 pills left. Trying to take it easy today so I can get back in to the dr monday this sucks..

hows everything going with yo??

I am prescribed diazepam (Valium) for anxiety disorder. After trying many "maintenance" meds, mood stabilizers, and depression meds I stuck with this b/c it worked the best with no long term addictions. I would get on one and then suffer withdraw or "discontinuance syndrome" as it's called in the industry.

I agree whole heartedly that there are times when you must use them if you need them. Also with Foschi (sorry don't know your real name): use only when you need them and you can avoid addiction. There will be times when it is daily, but try to back off as soon as you can for a few days.

Another thing you should check into is FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) which covers mental disabilities and can help protect your job. It is invaluable for appointments with psychs or docs and/or those days when you just can't cope. There are conditions, but it is something you really should check into.

Hang in there. The most important thing is to just KEEP GOING. It sounds like you know this already so half your battle is already fought.