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Medications for anxiety

Posted by max5647 @max5647, Mar 22, 2018

was subscribed lexapro 20g xanax .5 and ambien 10 mg seems to work to allow me to sleep but i still have anxiety during the day Worry about these pills as I have never taken medication for anything until I went into cardiac arrest 2 years ago
Both my pyschiatrist and Physcologist tell me it is working it is not high amts and keep taking them been about 6 months any suggestions

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Parus | @parus | Mar 27, 2018
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@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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@hopeful33250 Thank you so much as I want to be encouraging and not in a funk. The side effects are so distressful, uncomfortable, etc.
I spoke to my insurance agent and he said he has dealt with this before. It is actually illegal for the health care system to turn me over to a collection agency, but I am not into filing any lawsuits nor is my agent. I am not wired to seek revenge as the collection agency was only doing their job not knowing the legalities. Another one of those the right hand does not know what the left is doing. I did know "not" to pay thus. It was upsetting nevertheless. I have never had this happen in my life!!!
Your words are reassuring at a time it feels like everyone is angry with me because I do not fit neatly into their box...I am not doing thus on purpose.
I received a text around 8:30 this morning from my daughter (in law) asking if I could watch my 3 year old grandson while she did some things. What joy filled my heart to have my little scamp come play with me for a while. He loves to see his grandma and since I live in an apartment he thinks the entire building is mine. One of the neighbors came out of her apartment and I introduced him to her. He rather scowled and then looked confused when she entered her sister's apartment across from mine. He is very sociable and not the least bit shy-he was not happy someone else was living in my house that he did not know. Through the eyes of a child.
Even though I was in a funk this visit helped more than I can say.
Needed to share the joy!!!

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Parus | @parus | Mar 27, 2018
In reply to @stillwater "How awful to be going through that when you already have anxiety. I take it you..." + (show)
@stillwater

How awful to be going through that when you already have anxiety. I take it you can't see a different doctor? The one you have gives ME anxiety. Without a prescription, the only thing I have heard is Benadryl.
Anxiety is the worst. Bless you and good luck.

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@stillwater Thank you for understanding. Benadryl gives me hives too...I am wired in a unique way. Someone w/ anxiety knows how it feels. If you read my reply to @hopeful33250 you will see I had the best help I know and it is the love of my little grandson.

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Parus | @parus | Mar 27, 2018
In reply to @shoregal45 "I also take the dosages you take, but do not take a sleeping pill. Your dosages..." + (show)
@shoregal45

I also take the dosages you take, but do not take a sleeping pill. Your dosages are low. I suffer from leg pain and I sometimes take an Aleve about an hour before I go to bed or a low dose muscle relaxant, Tizanidine. I would not take Ambien because of all the bad press it gets.

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@shoregal45 Wise choice on the Ambien. It has done some strange things to people-esp. older people.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 27, 2018
In reply to @parus "Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects..." + (show)
@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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@parus So glad to hear that some joy dropped into your day in the form of your grandson! What perfect timing. Thanks for sharing that.

Teresa

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Gary, Alumni Mentor | @gman007 | Mar 28, 2018
In reply to @parus "Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects..." + (show)
@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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@parus, I have had my share of issues with collection attempts of every variety. I wonder if there is a senior's pro bono source for simple legal work where you live. Just a letter on attorney letterhead can stop the harassing phone calls and provide that the only way they can contact you is by mail. An unsecured creditor also can not go after assets or wages. Some states, SC is one, allows non-profit health systems to claim tax refunds, but at least that is not usually something we need to live on - try not to have any refund is best. I hope you can stop the harassment.

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Parus | @parus | Mar 28, 2018
In reply to @parus "Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects..." + (show)
@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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@gman007 Thanks for the input. The insurance agent is coming on Friday to get the bills, etc. He has dealt with this before and has now been dealing with it even more. ARGH, I do abhor intimidation and harassment! Don't we all??

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stillwater | @stillwater | Mar 28, 2018
In reply to @parus "Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects..." + (show)
@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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Yes, we do hate that. Especially those of us who are anxious!! Have you heard of “Tapping?” Something to read about, if you’re interested. I have had some luck with it. Gary Craig or Nick Ortner have info you can google.
I can relate to your love for your Grandson. I have a very close bond with mine too!!

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Mar 28, 2018
In reply to @parus "Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects..." + (show)
@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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@parus @gman007

Our local senior center coordinates a twice monthly day for free legal aid consults for seniors.

Jim

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nolongerstressedmesseddepressed | @stressedmesseddepressed | Mar 28, 2018
In reply to @parus "Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects..." + (show)
@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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Agreed and here's some more information about collectors' limitations.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

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Parus | @parus | Mar 28, 2018
In reply to @parus "Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects..." + (show)
@parus

Anxiety is difficult. It becomes even more difficult when being invalidated about rare, severe side effects of a thyroid medication. The only medication I take. In other words I am making it up, not taking it correctly and blah, blah, blah. I have also been turned over to a collection agency from the health group I am in. I know I do not owe it and the problem is with the billing department. I live in Indiana and the health group is now sending things from Phoenix, AZ. Threatening calls-it never stops. A plot to destroy the worthless people in the world. Hopefully the insurance agent can clear things up. So now my pain is so much worse. Needed to vent. Sorry to be in such a state of mind again.

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@stressedmesseddepressed Thank you for sharing.

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