Posted by jujube on December 14, 2004, at 18:09:03
In reply to Re: is ANXIETY the same than FEAR ???, posted by glenn on December 14, 2004, at 17:47:45
I have felt like a freak for a while now because of these fearful thoughts which always seem to come about after I have had what would appear to be a panic attack. I never seem to have another attack, but the feelings of terror do not subside, and I find myself avoiding certain situations. The last anxiety or panic attack I had was in early February, yet the "what if" mind set and feelings of terror/fear will not leave me, which has resulted in my becoming mildly to moderately depressed. The doctor put me on Effexor, but it only seemed to intensify the apprehensive feelings. I was finally referred to a pdoc in May. He continued me on Effexor, raising the dose to 225 mg. The higher the dose went, the more apprehensive I felt. The pdoc then switched my AD to Celexa and then to Anafranil (an old TCA). I have told him that Xanax at a very small dose (even 1/2 of a .25 mg pill helps me) for about week would probably get me out of the spin I was in. He insisted that I do not use any Xanax, but just work through the feelings. I have tried and tried, but nothing works. I do have Xanax on hand, but have resisted using it daily for a period of a week or two because I don't want to defy the doctor. However, at this point, I think I will use it and see if it helps me overcome these feelings.
Thanks for the reply. I feel better now knowing that someone else is out there and has gone through what I am going through.
Tamara
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