Posted by MelanieG on April 1, 2012, at 20:17:33
In reply to Re: Anxiety medication, posted by gadchik on April 1, 2012, at 9:02:42
> Hello Melanie,I am 48.At 44,I experienced severe anxiety,even had a heart cath,because i went to the er so much w/chest pain(it was all anxiety,panic).I was prescribed zoloft,remeron,klonopin-small doses,but taken daily,at night.Once I calmed down,I benefited from therapy.But I coudnt tolerate therapy until I got my nervous system under control.I eventually stopped the zoloft,remeron,but klonopin remains.I take .5mg at night.It has really controlled my gad,panic and I have no more depression.I will take a little piece of remeron occ for sleep.But I had to get over my fear of benzos to try the klonopin,and that is what works for me.I also hike daily for miles,and eat good food,get massages.Take care of yourself,I hope you find the answer.I know how terrible it feels to have anxiety so bad you cant breathe.
Thank you so much for this response! It really helps to hear I am not alone and to hear from people who eventually were able to control their anxiety. How long did it take your to settle down? My fear is of SSRI's - not so much the Benzos. The Benzo is what has helped me - but it does make me tired. Does the Klonopin do that to you? I'd really like to get back into my exercise routine - but I'm always so wiped out at the end of the day. It's like fighting the anxious feelings makes me so very tired.
Thank you again for sharing with me!! It helps a great deal.
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