Anxiety Questions (Page 20)

How does trazodone work on the brain to put you to sleep?

I have taken every sleep aid on earth. I have severe insomnia & I even went to a sleep lab & they told me that they had never seen a worse case. I never went into REM or any levels of sleep. I lay in bed for 4-5 hours tossing & turning. It is hell. When it comes to time to go to bed at night I... read more

Will you have withdrawals from stopping 0.5mg of Xanax? It is only taken at bedtime?

My roommate started a new job and she has anxiety issues as do I and I have been giving her a quarter of a 2 mg bar at bedtime to help her sleep. She only takes it every other night or so. She has only been doing this for a week. Will she go through withdrawals if she keeps taking the Xanax at... read more

Xanax - How long does the alprolozam work? I took .5 at noon and already felt anxious at 3?

Cymbalta do you gain weight?

My Dr wants me to take cymbalta for my leg pain.My questis.Will I gain weight? I am trying to loose weight and if this is so I DON'T want it.But does it seem to help anyone for the syatic nerve pain? THANKS The Cleo

Can the Implanon Cause panic attacks?

Hi, I've had the implant for about a year now, I've found since having the implant in I've now got serious panic attacks (sweating, shaking, hard to breath, heart pumping fast) I'm so scared of people these days and very depressed. I've been to the doctors are they have given me anti-depressants... read more

Bad morning anxiety. Any way to fix it?

I have severe anxiety & panic. I am on sertraline. Just went up to 150mg yesterday. I'm hoping it will help with my daytime stomach/chest tightness and maybe even the morning anxiety, but I am hoping someone may know something that could help aside from this. Ive read millions of tips, but none... read more

Tapering off amitriptyline, feel so sick, anxiety so bad, flu pain etc, should I go to hospital ?

I developed severe anxiety last May and my docs said the amitriptyline wasn't working for me. I began taking it 7 years ago for migraines that wouldn't go away and it worked except for having to increase dosage after trying to come off and couldn't. I got myself down to 10 mg 6 days ago and feel so... read more

Does buspar make panic attacks worse!?

I just started buspar a few days ago, since then my anxiety/panics attacks feel worse. I am not sure if this is because of stress at home or the medication. Has this happen to any ody else. I hav also noticed that my chest feels like it is racing/pounding and have gotten very nervous just thinking... read more

Lexapro - I have read that the use of SSRIS cause people to look older. has any one noticed any?

... changes in their appearance?

Has anyone switched from Effexor XR to Luvox/Lexapro/Zoloft, how did you find it?

Has anyone switched from Effexor to any of these three other meds? If yes, what did you experience? How are you doing now? I was diagnosed with GAD, but my new doctor believes OCD is really the cause most of my issues. Thanks!!

What are the affects of very long term use of Klonopin?

I have been taking Klonopin for 20 years for panic attacks and anxiety. The dosage has steadily increased to 2mg three to four times daily. I am going to be admitted into a hospital in the next day or so to be weaned off this drug as my doctor feels this is dangerous, and my anxiety has returned... read more

Sleep Disorders-Is there a one-time "knock-out" drug to guarantee sleep the night before wedding?

I've wrestled with insomnia on and off since high school. It's almost always anxiety-related and I've tried everything from Tylenol PM and Benadryl to Lunesta and Ambien . Even with the Lunesta and Ambien, sometimes they work, but sometimes they don't and my mind is able to fight them off. I've... read more

Just started on 10mg Brintellix last night, very nauseated, sleepy this morning. Have not felt good?

... all day, still very nauseated and wondering whether to take another one tonight. How long is nausea expected to last? Dr. has switched me to this from 100 Mg zoloft for panic/anxiety disorder

Gabapentin Experience?

I am have bad anxiety, panic attacks and depression and have tried 3 different SSRIs, all of which made me feel MORE anxious and crazy. My doctor suggested this med. Can anyone tell me the difference in the experience of taking this vs. an SSRI? I am hoping it has an immediate calming affect with... read more

Is Wellbutrin making me sad?

I am taking meds for sleep Amitriptyline 25 mg and Buspar 20 mg 2x day for anxiety. But needed something for depression and motivation. I decided to take Generic Wellbutrin instant release 75 mg. It has been 4 days, it does ramp up my anxiety but my doc gave me xanax to get me past the transition.... read more