Posted by jealibeanz on October 8, 2006, at 17:57:47
In reply to Re: Good plan for me? » jealibeanz, posted by pseudoname on October 8, 2006, at 16:47:32
I was asking about how to talk to my doctor about my concern of taking Xanax, but conveying that it is improving the quality of my life at the moment. And yes, I would like to increase a little, or switch to XR, or something that would help with anxiety!
If he ever brings up the idea of tryyying an SSRI, since they're all slightly different, I'll tell him flat out that I'd rather take absolutely nothing than go that route. We both know that I would not last very long at school without medication and eventually dropout. Neither of us would like that to happen.
I've been unmedicated for anxiety for the majority of the time that I've had it. I know what it's like. I can live with it. But it would be a low quality, underachieving life, no doubt.
I do exercise, whenever I can. I love it. Actually if he asks, I will tell him that I try to exercise a few days a week, however, sometimes, once I start, I need to stop because my anxiety is so bad that my muscles are all tight and I can't comfortably continue!
I do have CBT tapes and a workbook that I'm completing. I've done biofeedback therapy in the past, which is not an option right now, since that machine was borrowed from a friend and costs about $3000!
The dean of my program referred me to a counselor on campus when she was aware of the fact that I was have anxiety and insomnia problems. I'm just not comfortable with talk therapy right now and have never found it beneficial in the past. I know some swear by it, but if I'm not 100% sold on the idea, then me forcing myself to go is simply a waste. We need to believe in our treatments.
Despite the fact that I've indicated how difficult and demanding my academics are, I'm at a verrry supportive school. They make it as relaxed and low-key as possible, without hindering our education. The faculty act like parents rather than professors. They are always on the lookout for someone who needs help.
So, I am doing the best I can with my situation, I just need some augmentation with meds!
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