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Hi Everyone, I haven't posted in a while because things have been crazy. I went to see my psychiatrist today for my routine appt and discussed with him the panic attacks I have been having over the pawst couple of weeks. I was on Klonopin for ever a year and we weened me off of it at the beginning of this year. I take Seroquel for anxiety and mood and this usually helps the anxiety. This time, however, it was not effective. So he and I made a verbal agreement that I would only take a benzo for 2 weeks while I am dealing with some added stress in my life. He prescribed me Xanax, which I know as a nurse is more addictive than Klonopin. However, Ativan and Klonopin do not touch my axiety anymore. I am hoping that I am able to take this medication and then will be able to stop it without any problems. I will probably need all of your support! In addition, my husband was upset because I didn't tell him I was having increased anxiety. I am just so tired of burdening him with my issues and didn't want to worry him. His parents are coming into town next week (they always increase my stress level immensely) and he is even willing to tell them to stay home if it will help. I would never want him to miss a visit from his parents (they live 8 hours away) just because I have anxiety. Sorry to be so long-winded..I just needed to write! Hope you are all well and coping! Love and strength, JoJo  Post edited by: JoJoNurse, at: 09/18/2008 20:02 |
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