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Why don’t anxiety meds work for me?
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I understand. I am struggling with the same things. I tried multiple medications for up to six weeks and had to stop due to side effects and sensations or rashes. One of the things that is clear is that any SSRI is going to be activating before and if it eventually works. That is a really difficult situation with the high level of anxiety. I had been on the Klonopin for over six months and tried to keep my doses low. But with the condition and issues with sleep, I was always on at least 1/4 to 1/2 mg. Now, my Doctor changed me to Valium because the Klonopin seemed to not work as effectively . I struggle and force myself to get out most days even when it is the last thing I want to do with the physical and emotional distress. I will keep praying for you.
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Are you able to drive your car? I haven’t driven in about 9 months and have to rely on my husband to get me to doctors’ appointments. To be quite honest, I keep canceling my appointments as I get those “waves” of fear and I will have to run out with no explanation. No one understands what we go through except those who are suffering like we are. I know I shouldn’t neglect my “health” but at this stage of the game what difference does it make. I have been on three different sleep aids: Ativan, Xanax, and Valium (actually four if we count the Ambien which used to work great but then stopped). I honestly don’t believe there’s any active ingredients in these meds — only filler. I want to thank you for corresponding with me. My days are spent at home and getting messages seems to perk me up.
Hope you get some sleep with the Valium.