18th January 2007
I am so sorry my friend but be rest assured that you are not alone. I have been battling anxiety for 4 years, I have tried it all and finally I stopped taking drugs with exception of Xanax or Ativan that I take on as needed basis. Some days I take nothing but when I need Xanax I need 1.0 mg.
Recently my doctor put me on Atarax to sleep better. Guess what?? it worked, i sleep better and I feel better. It also helps my allergies and my anxiety as well. Xanax and Ativan are great drugs but moderation is the key in taking them. Try to excercise no matter what, try to eat every 2-3 hours and sleep well 6-8 hours a day. This reduce your problems by 50%+. Meditate and listen to suiting music and take hot showers/bath when you can. Bottom line despite our vivid imagination nothing will happen to you because of anxiety no matter how scared you get. Trust me I have been to the ER 6 times or more, bad chest pain, dizziness, stomach pain, everytime I said this is it I am dead this time. Make a little shift in your thinking and do not allow any negative thoughts to manifest. You will get better, hang in there :)
Recently my doctor put me on Atarax to sleep better. Guess what?? it worked, i sleep better and I feel better. It also helps my allergies and my anxiety as well. Xanax and Ativan are great drugs but moderation is the key in taking them. Try to excercise no matter what, try to eat every 2-3 hours and sleep well 6-8 hours a day. This reduce your problems by 50%+. Meditate and listen to suiting music and take hot showers/bath when you can. Bottom line despite our vivid imagination nothing will happen to you because of anxiety no matter how scared you get. Trust me I have been to the ER 6 times or more, bad chest pain, dizziness, stomach pain, everytime I said this is it I am dead this time. Make a little shift in your thinking and do not allow any negative thoughts to manifest. You will get better, hang in there :)