Anxiety Questions (Page 13)

Does anyone else feel anxious and chest pains when taking Contrave?

I just started Contrave and am not sure if it's causing CP and anxiety. I really want this to work for me but I feel just like I did on Phentermine. YUCK! Will these side effects wear off? How does the Contrave work to make you lose weight??

Gabapentin for anxiety : How long for it to start relieving anxiety?

I am currently in the process of trying to figure out if I have Severe Anxiety, Mood Disorder or Bipolar Disorder. The psychiatrist prescribed me gabapentin 100mg 3x daily. I stopped taking my Ativan b/c I didn't know if it was safe to mix and now my anxiety is through the roof. HOW LONG DOES... read more

Can Buspar cause Brain Zaps?

I ve been taking Buspar (10mg 3x a day) for about 3 months now for anxiety. It took the medication a few weeks before it started working and it gave me headaches for a few weeks but after that I thought everything was fine. Now, in the last week I ve been experiencing these "brain zaps"... read more

What are the effects of using Marijuana with Lamotrigine (Lamictal) and Clonazepam?

What are the effects of smoking Marijuana while taking these medications whether bad, good or none?

Pregnant and still on my prescribed xanax, how safe is this if at all?

I have been on xanax for about 10 years now, its the only thing that helps for my panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, im just afraid of facing the outside world with out it..Just simply bringing my daughter to school is hard for me. The xanax helps to get through these routine things in life.... read more

Anyone going through withdrawl nightmares ?

How fast does Valium start working compared to Xanax?

I am on Klonopin for anxiety and panic attacks and it does not work. Trying to find out whether Xanax or Valium will be the best for me? I thank you for any help.

Did anybody take paxil during pregnancy? Is this OK?

I'm pregnant and I want to know if taking paxil is safe for me to take... thanks!

Clonazepam 1 mg nightly, 12 yrs, Withdrawal, symptoms advice please!?

I have been on clonazepam for 12 yrs. I have been taking 1mg. at night to help with sleep and anxiety related thoughts. I am now trying to stop because I think it was causing more harm than good, and it's been too long. I tapered from 1mg. nightly to .5 mg for a week, then tapered down to 1/4... read more

How do I know if the Wellbutrin is working?

I am starting my 5th week of Wellbutrin XL (150 mg). Generally, I am opposed to taking medications but my depression has really knocked me off my feet- crying, sadness, anxiety. I feel a little better but not sure if it's the weather or the drug. I had a lot of nausea, still some anxiety but... read more

Zoloft isn't working PLZ HELP!! I have OCD, BPD, Situat/General Anxiety, Claustrophob, Depression?

I am new to this support group but not to the? sight, I usually come here to compare meds and do some of my research, however I NEED to reach out and get answers (I just hope there are answers for me). At any rate, this is very long but I would greatly appreciate it if someone or ones can please... read more

Anxiety-DP cause by depo provera shot?

I'm 20 almst 21. I was on depo provera on and off for 2 years, I was supposed to take my last shot in May but, I decided not to go on with the depo so I didnt go. About couple months later I had my first panic attack and then the anxiety slowly creeped up on me. Since then I have been... read more

How long should I expect side effects of paxil to last?

Started taking paxil 10mg 3 days ago and am very uncomfortable with how it makes me feel. I am having a hard time eating from the nausea, i am zoning out randomly and sometimes actually feel like i am on drugs. I hate feeling this way and hope it goes away soon. Also... the day before i started... read more

Is Long term diazepam use safe?

I am planning on taking diazepam on a daily basis as i have had enough of my anxiety (have had it for 10 years) I have read a lot of things online advising against taking benzos long term but it seems like the only effective treatment. Can someone please tell me if it is ok to take diazepam daily... read more

Why do Xanax's make me clean and get organized? These are the main reasons as to why I take them?

I have noticed that when I take my Xanax, I clean, get organized, able to make phone calls, and get so much accomplished throughout the day. If I don't have any Xanax, It takes everything in me to clean, do the laundry, etc. I imagine this is from maybe a chemical imbalance in my brain. I only... read more