Posted by Fivefires on August 9, 2007, at 10:21:20
In reply to Re: Need You Guys More Than Ever B4 » Fivefires, posted by Gabbi-2 on August 8, 2007, at 23:12:56
Gabbi-2, I can't make heads or tails of the equivalency chart. (Isn't there an Equivalency Chart For Dummies?) Could you help me pls?
I had a nervous system breakdown in 2005.
At that time Valium 10mg 3x a day saved my life and I stayed on it until maybe 9mos ago when switched to Xanax 2mg 3x a day.
My reason for switching was feeling I didn't need as much sedation. Thinking back now, I believe I may have been doing better on the Valium.
My anxiety has doubled, difficulty breathing like constant panic, hyperventilating, totally 'off kilter'.
Right now, I'd welcome a little more sedation.
I think the chart reads that Valium has a longer half life.(?) I believe this means it should stay w/ me longer.
The generic Xanax I get re: cost has never given me an 'even keel' feeling, and recently I've been feeling a 'topping off' and feeling I need more, but going any higher on it is a 'no-no' w/ most Pdocs.
All I do is cry and sleep, and drag myself to and fro and it's so hard.
Called Pdoc yesterday and left message re: break-up and exacerbation of anxiety, and he's supposed to receive the message today. Good Lord I hope he calls me. My next appt isn't until mid Sept. Feel I can't hold on that long.
I've always wondered why I react so severely to separation when I instigate the separation.
Have thought maybe need be hyponotized and I'd blurt out some tell-all that would make it esier to understand.
It helps to get away from the situation and be with an unconditionally-loving friend or family member for a while, but I've asked, and no one has opened their home to me. The one who had always been there for me passed away in 2004.
I guess I could attend 'another' domestic violence group. Notice I don't think much of them. It's because I think too much. I tear things apart to see what makes them click and why and even then I've got to be sure I'm reaching a correct conclusion. I can't seem to just take things at face value.
Horror is a good word for this; perfect word.
What helped or is helping you? You can use the babble feature if like Gabbi.
Well it's good to know I'm not alone; thank you so much for sharing. I'd like to hear back from you. If you've not time re: equivalency chart, I'll try come back and figure it out.
You've given me some hope and it's so appreciated.
5f
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