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AnneOleson
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10 Dec 2018, 9:08 pm

Have you ever tried beta blockers for anxiety? They really, really have helped me. I had tried lorazepam too and that made me sleepy. The beta blockers just make me calmer. It’s such a change.



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10 Dec 2018, 9:25 pm

Wishing you good fortune with your therapy. Make the most of your opportunity.


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11 Dec 2018, 7:01 am

One of the CSUs I called told me the exact same thing about panic attacks and not being able to handle it where I am at.
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Why do we have to wait to be suicidal for help or to get the help that removes ourselves from the situation for a few days?



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11 Dec 2018, 8:02 am

Angnix wrote:
EzraS wrote:
Have they tried prescribing something like a benzodiazepine to take during these episodes? What you're describing sound like a combination between a meltdown and an anxiety attack.


Those medications turn me into a walking zombie and I horribly dislike them.


I know what you mean. These days I only pop a xanax as needed. Like a last resort.



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11 Dec 2018, 8:18 am

I'm so sorry you are going through this s**t. You're such a fighter, I hope one day your life will become more calm and safe.


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