Posted by rachel sarah on March 29, 2005, at 9:01:59
In reply to Kindling and anxiety, any suggestions?, posted by Racer on March 26, 2005, at 17:47:19
Hi,
I have GAD so I get into those really anxious states where your mind is facing and you feel totally out of controll. It is horrible and you think it is never going to end. I don't really get depressed much, only as a result of my panic and anxiety.
I think I have had it all my life because I remeber being just the same as a child and never not worrying about things. But when I took drugs (illegal ones) it got way worse. I find effexor is really good for anxiety, it has made me feel better than I have ever felt in my life. I am on 150 mgs. But also Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is so good for anxiety in the long term. It teaches you to manage your anxiety and works on situations that make you feel really anxious, for me that is mainly social situations.
I used to get those thoughts racing through my head all the time and that state of anxiety would sometimes last for a week or so, before it would decrease. It was horrible, but the CBT has helped so much. I also find vigerous excercise makes you feel more relaxed, especially after. Also try giving up caffinee for a week, I don't drink any at all now as it makes thoughts race through my head which i hate.
good luck with it, but the best med for me has been effexor, have also tried zoloft, make me feel worse and citalipram, made me put on loads of weight.
Rachel Sarah
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