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Posted by bob on March 9, 2000, at 19:12:08
In reply to Re: Hypnosis or the art of Solitaire, posted by Noa on March 9, 2000, at 17:22:12
> Your strategy games sound like they keep your brain more active than the numbing repetiveness of solitaire, et al. Still, they do seem to serve as an escape mechanism.
It's still out of the frying pan and into the fire. Not much of an escape, trading one pain for another ... but it's a pain I believe I can control ... or, at the least, I know its cause and its reasons, and so its the sort of pain I prefer.
bob
Posted by montana on September 5, 2003, at 12:58:47
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by Fred on March 6, 2000, at 21:07:36
I am a graduate student doing research on Serzone and Neurontin (sometimes called Gabentin or Gabalin for GAD (Generalized Anxiety). I also have GAD. I would appreciate anyone who could share their experiences, good or bad with either of these medications. I am especially interested in any sexual side effects. Thanks for your help.
Posted by theo on September 5, 2003, at 19:10:41
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by montana on September 5, 2003, at 12:58:47
I just started a low dose 100mg of Neurontin taken at bedtime 9/2/03 for mild anxiety instead of going the benzo route. I'll keep you posted.
Posted by Viridis on September 6, 2003, at 1:30:28
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by montana on September 5, 2003, at 12:58:47
Neurontin was great the first few times I took it for anxiety relief/mood stabilization, and since then has had no detectable effect, good or bad. I'm going to discontinue it. No problems -- the effects just wore off very fast for me. Others seem to do well with it, though.
Posted by Sebastian on September 7, 2003, at 10:18:17
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » montana, posted by Viridis on September 6, 2003, at 1:30:28
Zyprexa
Posted by montana on September 7, 2003, at 12:10:15
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » montana, posted by Viridis on September 6, 2003, at 1:30:28
Viridis, thanks for your response. If you look at my newest post, submitted today, you will see some further questions. I would really appreciate it if you would respond. Thanks.
Posted by timidly on September 7, 2003, at 22:29:54
In reply to SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by ryan_s on March 3, 2000, at 13:28:29
> hey guys,
>
> i am taking a little survey. i want to know what your favorite medication that combats anxiety is. i too have gad and want to get a feel for the drugs out on the market. if it is not an inconvenience, please describe your experience while being on the medication that you choose. thanks much.
>
> ryan_s
Triifon. Worked miricles for me when I was having terrible problems with anxiety. Including: frequent severe panic attacks, often passing out; agoraphobia, often not leaving my room for days; and chronic tachycardia. Valium and Tranxene just made me sleepy. Phenobarbital worked better but still made me too sleepy.
Posted by montana on September 8, 2003, at 0:21:05
In reply to SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by ryan_s on March 3, 2000, at 13:28:29
I found that Zoloft worked well for me but it did have sexual side effects.
Posted by JaneB on September 8, 2003, at 8:33:19
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by timidly on September 7, 2003, at 22:29:54
Posted by timidly on September 8, 2003, at 21:39:54
In reply to What is Triifon? (nm) » timidly, posted by JaneB on September 8, 2003, at 8:33:19
Perhaps I misspelled it. It is Trilafon. The Pdoc that prescribed it called it "Try Laughing".
Trilafon is a major tranquilizer, also used as an anti-psychotic.
Extract from www.health_center.com Trilafon "acts on nerve transmitters
to improve distorted patterns of thinking and behavior. Trilafon is a
medium potency antipsychotic medication (also called a neuroleptic or
major tranquilizer) which is used to alleviate agitation and psychosis,
usually in schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications work by blocking the
neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain."
Posted by lovenarcissus on September 9, 2003, at 3:20:52
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by PattyG on March 6, 2000, at 15:15:21
i'm trying nuerontin...too afraid of weight gain to take zyprexa, recently quit depakote and am trying to go it alone without mood stabilizers as they flatten me out...i don't think my pdoc would let me near ritalin since i run a little more manic on the bp scale. does anyone get prescribed ritalin for bp? or any other kind of uppers? the only uppers i have tried are diet pills (legal nspeed) which heightened my anxiety tho not as much as anti-depressants. anti-depressants bring on mania for me wheras uppers just increase anxiety but you know, i love to be speedy, hypo-mania is the upshot of bp
love/narcissus
Posted by delna on September 9, 2003, at 12:04:48
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by Fred on March 5, 2000, at 13:09:41
Klonopin, for sure
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 9, 2003, at 12:26:29
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by lovenarcissus on September 9, 2003, at 3:20:52
For social anxiety, Klonopin and/or Xanax XR + dextroamphetamine, without a doubt.
Posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 20:46:32
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by delna on September 9, 2003, at 12:04:48
Posted by Viridis on September 9, 2003, at 22:17:28
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication? » lovenarcissus, posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 9, 2003, at 12:26:29
Klonopin works best for me for all-day anxiety relief, and Xanax is great for "breakthrough" anxiety. I also benefit from the addition of Adderall and Strattera (but I have ADD).
Posted by Paulbwell on August 11, 2005, at 12:47:55
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by Sebastian on September 7, 2003, at 10:18:17
> Zyprexa
A few Ciders and 10-20mgs Valium is the best anxiolitic i have ever tried-no doubt (relaxation+contentment) and i have taken loads of benzos, ADs ETC.
Cheers
Posted by ed_uk on August 11, 2005, at 13:49:20
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by Paulbwell on August 11, 2005, at 12:47:55
Citalopram 80mg/day is my favourite anxiolytic.
~Ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 12, 2005, at 7:02:33
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » Paulbwell, posted by ed_uk on August 11, 2005, at 13:49:20
bromazepam 6mg.
Also,
Amisulpride 50mg....but very rare risk of akathisia and weight gain at this dose is worriesome.
Posted by ed_uk on August 12, 2005, at 13:28:20
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by darkhorse on August 12, 2005, at 7:02:33
Hi DH!
Do you like any of the other antipsychotics? I think you said you developed akathisia on some.
~Ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 13, 2005, at 3:47:58
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 12, 2005, at 13:28:20
> Hi DH!
>
> Do you like any of the other antipsychotics? I think you said you developed akathisia on some.
>
> ~EdHi ED
Yes, I hated Thioradizne (total Zombie-straight-jacket effect),Fluphenazine(Akathisia,depression, abnormal body movements,Perphenazine(Zombie,restlesness),Trifluperazine (Akathisia).
Flupenthixol at 1mg had an alerting motivating effect but one drawback: severe restless legs- I knew it would develope into Akathisia so I stopped.
All of the above I tried a couple of times max except Flupenthixol which I took very occasionaly not more than 1mg a day (with lorazepam in my pocket just in case of Akathisia).
- Sulpiride at 50mg is different.No side effects at all and gives a totally different taming effect unlike BZ or SSRIs.However 100mg gave an dysphoric mood.
- Amisulpride 50mg is alittle more sedating than its brother,and has the same effect + a sort of "good feeling" antidepressant effect,but soon fade away with repeated doses.No side effects at this dose, but anyway I tend to use the last 2 very very rarley because I'm afraid of akathisia or any long term side effects (TD)+ any weight gain,which thankfully non happened so far.
Anyway I'm not a big fan of all neuroleptics.All the best,
DH
Posted by denise1966 on August 13, 2005, at 4:07:13
In reply to SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by ryan_s on March 3, 2000, at 13:28:29
Zyprexa for me but that's the only the one I've tried.
Denise
Posted by ed_uk on August 13, 2005, at 7:51:57
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » ed_uk, posted by darkhorse on August 13, 2005, at 3:47:58
Hi DH!
I've only tried chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine. Chlorpromazine was vile. I didn't have any side effects from prochlorperazine but I only took a tiny dose - with codeine to prevent nausea/vomiting.
Did you find trifluoperazine, fluphenazine and perphenazine to be similar??? Fluphenazine seems to have acquired a reputation for being the most 'depressing'. Perphenazine seems to be thought of as being a bit more sedating.... and trifluoperazine a bit less sedating.
>Sulpiride at 50mg is different. No side effects at all and gives a totally different taming effect unlike BZ or SSRIs. However 100mg gave an dysphoric mood.
Yes definately, the dose needs to be low for anxiety/depression. What do you mean when you say it was taming? Did it effect you similar to flupenthixol?
>Amisulpride 50mg is alittle more sedating than its brother.....
Perhaps 50mg was a bit too much, did you try 25mg? 25mg amisulpride is claimed to be 'similar' to 50mg sulpiride.
Kind regards
~ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 14, 2005, at 11:54:05
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 13, 2005, at 7:51:57
Hi ED!
> Perphenazine seems to be thought of as being a bit more sedating.... and trifluoperazine a bit less sedating.That is very true.
> >Sulpiride at 50mg is different. >
What do you mean when you say it was taming? Did it effect you similar to flupenthixol?No. Flup. is quite activating at 1mg in the mornong.It makes me want to clean things,organize things...etc.
Sulpiride just gives me a warm anxiolytic effect and the things that used to worry me vanish.
25mg amisulpride is claimed to be 'similar' to 50mg sulpiride.
I do not know.Amisulpride at 50 did not result in dysphoria at all(unlike Sulpiride 100)
.It has the same effect as Sulpiride 50,but in addition it just makes me feel good from the inside.
It "brightens" my mood.But as I said before,this second effect does not last with repeated doses,or else I would have taken it regularly.
That is why I keep a couple of packs when I need to feel good for a day or 2 (when I'm mildly depressed).All the best!
DH
Posted by ed_uk on August 14, 2005, at 16:47:54
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » ed_uk, posted by darkhorse on August 14, 2005, at 11:54:05
Hi DH!
>Flup. is quite activating at 1mg in the mornong.It makes me want to clean things,organize things...etc.
Have you tried it at 500mcg? Could be good - as a short term measure.
>Sulpiride just gives me a warm anxiolytic effect and the things that used to worry me vanish.
How did perphenazine affect your anxiety?
Was amisulpride as effective for your anxiety as sulpiride?
All the best!
~ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 15, 2005, at 6:45:06
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 14, 2005, at 16:47:54
Hi ED!
> Have you tried it at 500mcg? Could be good - as a short term measure.Yes I tried it,but I did not feel anything.
> How did perphenazine affect your anxiety?
It just made me sedated and "out",but to a much lesser extent than the horrible Thioradazine.I did not like the effect.Sulpiride/Amisulpride relief the anxiety without losing ones conscioussness.
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> Was amisulpride as effective for your anxiety as sulpiride?I think they are identical in this regard. I have a theory :
Since Sulpiride is a pure DA2,and Amisulpride is a pure DA2/DA3,I think the difference bt is the DA3 which may be involved in more antidepressant effect in ;ow doses.What do you think?
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> All the best!
>
DH
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