Posted by JenStar on May 18, 2005, at 0:23:53
In reply to Morning Terror. Please, please read this., posted by 4WD on May 17, 2005, at 22:21:29
I think exercise helps with a lot of anxiety/depression - keep doing it! I'm sure it's good for you in many ways. They say that excess adrenaline released by anxiety (the "flight or fight" syndrome) can be quickly washed away/metabolized by exercise. The same with other stress hormones like cortisol. Maybe it would be good to work out 2X/day in shorter doses, or add an evening walk to your routine?
I think it's a good idea to see the endocrinologist to rule things out. Maybe there is a physical cause.
Have you ever tried Lexapro? It worked for me.
Don't worry about getting addicted to a benzo. Take what you need now; you can always get off them later. Obviously everyone is going to be different. But I foudn that when my anxiety lifted (amazing!) I was able to cut off the xanax immediately with no issues and no missing it. I only "needed" it for the anxiety; when that was gone, there was no dependence AT ALL. Maybe I'm just lucky and my body didn't become dependent, but I didn't find it hard to quit them at all. But it's critical to find the source of the anxiety.
I hope you find it. take care of yourself!
jenStar
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