Posted by IsoM on December 3, 2001, at 17:59:34
In reply to help » IsoM, posted by adamie on December 3, 2001, at 17:25:51
I've had so much experience over 15 years finding the right medications for my family & me that I've learned a lot. I've asked doctors & other professionals lots of questions, & extensively read medical & science journals, but I'm certainly NOT as knowledgable as a good doctor (though I'm better than some!). It's something you need to talk to your doctor about.
I used to have a problem with anxiety but mine seemed more related to my general disposition - I tend to be a very hyper-sort of person. I feel everything, life included, very intensely. As my depression got under control so did my anxiety. It often works that way for many people. The anxiety grows out of the depression & while they may not be obsessive/compulsive, the thoughts sure can be.
I'll list some of the meds used for treatment of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). What's effective for one person can be entirely different for another - actually making them more anxious. That was the case with Buspar (buspirone) with me. If Buspar works for you, it'll need to taken for a couple of weeks to find out as it's a long-term fix & doesn't have immediate action, but many find it very good. Some of the SSRIs are supposed to be very good at decreasing anxiety, while some seem to increase it. My adult son was helped by Anafranil (clomipramine) which is a tricyclic antidepressant. What works for one isn't always good for another. That's why it takes patience to find what works best as it's almost like a mixture of science & art with a good doctor being willing to keep trying different meds.
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> what meds are better long term for anxiety?
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