Posted by Jeffrey on March 9, 2004, at 11:28:27
In reply to Re: Anxiety Augmentation -Help Needed Please » Jeffrey, posted by nmk on March 9, 2004, at 9:17:15
> > Thanks Nicole for your thoughtful response.
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> > Did Zyprexa "space you out" at all or make you feel unlike yourself? I now am very worried and unhappy that I am worrying all the time over such a low risk thing but I can mostly conduct myself like I do when I am healthy. I have no psychotic features whatsoever (other than dwelling on such a low risk as f its a big risk). I can see friends, family and I would appear normal to them (Unlike before the current Celxa/Effexor/Clonazepam cocktail where I looked anxious/pale/depressed).
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> > I want to know if the drug is likely to make me feel better ie more relaxed but still myself. I had an unpleasant experience on Remeron, where I was spaced out and very uncomfortable - feeling drowsy etc.
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> > What can I expect from an AP drug in very small dose? Is there anti-depression benefit? Will I not worry as much?
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> > Any thoughts or further insight are appreciated. Thanks for your empathetic response. It helps to know that others go through these difficult experiences.
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> > By the way, how much better are you on your current meds? Were you on no drugs before 2 years ago. I am particulaly interested because you are a professional and must manage to be 'together', in order to function well.
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> > Thanks for your time, Jeffrey
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> Hi Jeffrey,
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> I have tried taking 2.5 mg of zyprexa during the day and all I wanted to do was sleep. It definately relaxed me but I was not able to function in a normal capacity. I remember carrying my baby and almost falling down the stairs. Therefore, I will NEVER take it during the day and only take it two hours before bed. I don't know if it is the zyprexa, the klonopin, or the combonation, but this cocktail seems to work better for me than any other night-time cocktail I have tried. Remember, 2.5 mg is the lowest dose of zyprexa and although you may feel a bit groggy in the morning, this will dissipate after an hour or so. I have a friend who takes 7.5 mg at night and does not have any negative side effects in the am so it all depends on the person. I just feel that with your high level of anxiety, you need to increase your klonopin and/or add a pinch of zyprexa....at night of course.
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> Regarding the AD benefit, I do think there is one for me. Since my depression is fueled by my anxiety, my current meds do help in this department and I haven't had an episode of major depression in months.
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> My med trials started two years ago after the birth of my baby when I suffered severe post-partum anxiety/depression. I tried every AD and even two mood stabilizers, all to no avail. It was when I tapered off everything and addressed the anxiety issue that I started to feel better. Prior to all of this, I was on 50 mg of zoloft and .5 mg of klonopin for 7 years after my twins were born and I went through my first bout of PPD. This worked well for the anxiety and depression but after the second pregnancy, this cocktail wasn't enough and that is when all the med trials began.
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> Now, I finally feel back to my old neurotic self and have come to accept the fact that I may need meds for the rest of my life to function "normally".
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> Please discuss all options with your doctor and don't rule out the zyprexa. This miracle med is frequently used for anxiety, agitation, and insomnia and may work well for you.
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> Please let me know how you are doing. BTW, have you been diagnosed with OCD or GAD? Just curious.
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> Take Care,
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> Nicole
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>Thanks for taking time to repond. I do not fit into either GAD or OCD under DSM-IV. I have features of both. When my mind is not distracted I tend to worry about this low risk fear. This causes physical anxiety in my body and depression because I am not able to enjoy life as I once could easily. I enjoy so many things-hobbies, friends. This anxiety is just eating away at my enjoyment of life. I have always wanted a baby and now that I am having one-this happpens.
When you say yoiu are back to your "old neurotic self" does that mean back to normal. ie all is well. Its a pleasure to correspond with you. Best regards, Jeffrey
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