Posted by captain on August 5, 2004, at 8:54:34
I have been using this board for a few months and SO many posts have to do with xanax and how helpful it is. I have a script for xanax but my doctor is SOOOOO incredibly tight with it. I certainly do not abuse it as a fun drug as anyone who is anxiety prone knows that it is a lifesaver and it would be horrible to be without when you really need them. (not to mention sleepy factor)
I was having horrible anxiety when starting the lexapro and was suffering from mild vertigo so i was taking my xanax 2-3 times a day (I cut my .5's in half as I am worried about running out). I went thru my script much more quickly than normal and I called to get a refill and they gave me a really hard time!
Basically, my question is this - I want my doctor to prescribe this freely to me as it makes me MORE anxious that I have to take them sparringly and I worry about not being able to have them when I need them. I have suffered thru many small attacks and not taken them because I am just worried she won't refill.
Do you guys have any thoughts or suggestions for me? Maybe I need to be more upfront about my anxiety with her?
Thanks! :)Captain
28 Year old female, GAD
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