Posted by Ritch on November 18, 2002, at 9:34:38
In reply to Mood stabilizer for anxiety?, posted by grrovymotion on November 18, 2002, at 2:21:59
> Whats the best mood stabilzer for a bad case of Generalized anxiety disorder, specifically restlessness and trouble shutting off mind? Could it also include an anti-covulsant? I've always had problems with ssris. Remeron isnt helping me much for Gad.
Everybody's very different, but I found Neurontin to work quite well for what you are talking about. Gabatril is touted (at lower doses 2-8mg/day) for being helpful. Depakote is pretty effective at calming racing thoughts. Topamax is used sometimes for PTSD, so that one might be helpful-it's also good for stopping ruminating thoughts keeping you from sleeping. You will just have to be willing to do some trials and see what works, what doesn't, what you can tolerate, etc. good luck.
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