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Lori
Aug 11, 06 - 5:36 PM |
To Med or Not to Med
Hi Everyone, I started this thread so that we could share about medications. What works? What doesn't? Side effects? Share your views on meds or no meds.  Love, Lori |
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Lori
Aug 11th, 2006 - 5:43 PM |
Re: To Med or Not to Med
I thought that I'd take a minute and share a little about meds that I've tried. The first med that I took was prozac years ago when I first had depression and panic. It worked good for me. Within a couple of months though I was feeling jittery. The doctor then gave me Zoloft which has been a very good antidepressent for me. I took it regularly for a couple of years and then was weaned off. During my illness of last year he put me back on a small dose of Zoloft. It helped me get my head above water so to speak. |
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Lori
Aug 11th, 2006 - 5:50 PM |
Re: Klonopin
Klonopin, Xanax, Valium, Ativan, we've all heard of them. I want to share about Klonopin or the generic klonazapam. I'd had panic for years with no real help. I would sometimes self medicate using alcohol or pot. When I bottomed out I lived in a state of panic. The doctor gave me one milligram of klonazapam 2 times a day. It was like a miracle. It doesn't cure the attacks but is very useful if you are having severe panic. Lot's of people talk about how addictive they are. This is true BUT if taken correctly can be a real life saver. What do you think? Love, Lori 
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Rodney Bingley
Aug 12th, 2006 - 5:13 PM |
Re: To Med or Not to Med
I have experienced Zoloft,Wellbrutin,and the doctor wanted to start me on lithium. I find that most of these meds leave you in a blank state. I wish there was a way to somehow pluck this disorder out of me. most meds doctors aren't even sure how they work which is sad. Folks like us need help, I truly hope we find it! |
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Andreea
Aug 15th, 2006 - 12:39 PM |
Re: To Med or Not to Med
I started having panic attacks a couple of months ago and swore that I would not take medication for it, but then I became desperate because my attacks became severe and I just didn't know how else to cope. My doctor started me on a low dosage of Xanax, but it really didn't do anything for me; I was still on the edge all of the time.. afraid that I might have another panic attack. Then he Prescribed Klonopin and that actually made me dizzy which didn't help my situation.. Now, here I am. Battling this without drugs because they don't cure these attacks, they just treat some of the symptoms and not enough of them, as far as I'm concerned. I realize that this is much more than just a mental struggle.. This is a spiritual battle in which I really need to step up. I need to give all of this anxiety to God and stop obsessing about when I might have my next attack and how bad it will be. I can honestly say that this is the most difficult situation I have ever dealt with in my life.. I'm praying for delieverance and looking forward to the day I can give my testimony on how God freed me from the crippling state of panic. Andreea |
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Barbara
Aug 16th, 2006 - 11:17 AM |
Re: To Med or Not to Med
Hi Lori & everyone.I just wanted to share with you about my medicines.I am on Trazadone,Buspirone,Citlopram,Clonezepam,& was taking Ambien for sleeping.I went off the Ambien cold turkey because of the cost.They worked for a while, but now they don't do a thing for me.Could this be because I have been on them for over 17 months and they have become ineffective? I have had nurses tell me they are surprised that I can still walk with that much in me. I pray that everyone here has a blessed day in Jesus & that He will supply our needs...spirit,soul & body. Love,Barbara 
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Miriam
Sep 6th, 2006 - 2:57 AM |
Re: To Med or Not to Med
Hi This is the first time I have used this forum. I live in Manchester, England and there seems to be a real lack of English / British Christian websites which offer support for Christian sufferers of anxiety, panic and depression. So I was really pleased to find Lori's site and I find the emails really useful - thanks! I also just wanted to reply to Andreea to let her know that she WILL come through this, with God's help. I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks on and off for a number of years and know how bad it feels when panic attacks you for no apparent reason and you just dread the next attack coming on. It's hard to look to God and believe that you will get better while you're going through it - but God DOES overule. He has a plan for each of our lives and, although it's not pleasant at the time, going through these difficulties makes us stronger in the Lord. He WILL pull you out the other side, stronger, happier and more positive. And with a stronger faith in Him! Praise the Lord! By the way, on the subject of meds, I have taken Prozac in the past and am now on Zoloft (Sertraline), weaning myself off them after about 4 years on. I do worry about coming off them completely but I know that it's God who's in control of me, not the tablets. Thanks again, Lori, for all the help and support you offer fellow sufferers. Miriam x 
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rebvecca
Oct 7th, 2006 - 5:05 AM |
Re: To Med or Not to Med
Hi! Everyone. I'm just now trying to get off my medications and I wonder if I should, or if this is God's will for me to do this. I want to be normal and be able to deal with these panic attacks, and not have to take meds. I could use some prayers from everyone. I was taking Zoloft, and then starting taking effexor XL, but i feel so sleepy all the time, and spaced-out, that's antoher reason i want to get off these meds. Here's my question "Is taking meds, something that God approves of if needed ? 
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Miriam
Oct 7th, 2006 - 2:13 PM |
Re: To Med or Not to Med
Hi Rebvecca I am also trying to reduce my dosage of medications and, eventually, come off them. I do feel that God approves of people taking medications if they need them - people have said to me, if you had broken a leg, you would go to the hospital and get it mended. Well if you suffer from panic, anxiety or depression, that is an illness and you should feel that you can go and get help (whether it be meds, counselling or other help) - whatever works best for you. I do hope that you feel a peace about coming off your meds and that you will soon feel a lot better. All the best, Miriam x 
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