Posted by mist on August 22, 2001, at 20:41:59
I have a type of anxiety that has no physical symptoms. It's more like a quiet dread—of the future, of going out, etc. It's strongest in the evenings.
I'm wondering if anti-anxiety meds treat this type of thing. My impression is that they mainly control the physical symptoms of anxiety: panic attacks, insomnia, etc. My concern is that anything made to treat those symptoms might be sedating. I'm already low-energy enough and am thinking of taking adrafinil for that problem. I can't tolerate anything sedating—even in small amounts it makes me feel depressed and out of it.
I've also had very bad reactions to anti-depressants and would rather try anything but. I'd appreciate knowing if there are any anti-anxiety meds that might work for me.
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