Posted by pseudoname on October 8, 2006, at 16:47:32
In reply to Good plan for me?, posted by jealibeanz on October 8, 2006, at 15:13:16
> So what do you all think about my plan to approach my doctor in this manner? Any suggestions?
You mean, suggestions for getting him to up your Xanax dose? Or, suggestions about dealing with increasing anxiety? If the former, it (almost) never hurts to ask. However…
He MAY be more easily persuaded if he knows that you are also doing other things to deal with anxiety and not trying to completely rely on his narcotics. Like, using exercise before and mindful attention during anxious periods. Show him the CBT- or meditation-type book you're using (and if you're not, you could get one) and tell him how hard you're working in these other ways. That may reassure him a little, and loosen his prescription pen. (And if not, it might help on its own; no guarantees.)
Good luck. Post how it goes.
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