Shouldn't it be impossible for me to feel anxious?

[Cleansing]

For those still suffering with anxiety, maybe you can think about different kinds of meds. Here is my regimen, and Im feeling free of anxiety almost all the time. Still get wild thoughts now and then, and some derpession, but Im also schizophrenic maybe schizoaffective. So that coems with the territory. But the anxiety si gone.

(1) I have high blood pressure, so I'm on Metoprolol which is a selective β1 receptor blocker used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. Due to its selectivity in blocking the beta1 receptors in the heart, metoprolol is also prescribed for off-label use in performance anxiety, social anxiety disorder, and other anxiety disorders.

(2) I taek Lexapro for depression. I have no idea how this works, but it's an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder; other indications include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

(3) I'm also on Diazepam/Valium specifically for my anxiety. it's a benzodiazepine anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant and amnestic properties. It is commonly used for treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal and benzodiazepine withdrawal. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that binds to a specific subunit on the GABAA receptor at a site that is distinct from the binding site of the endogenous GABA molecule. The GABAA receptor is an inhibitory channel which, when activated, decreases neuronal activity.Diazepam appears to act on areas of the limbic system, thalamus, and hypothalamus, inducing anxiolytic effects.

(4) I take Campral for my alcohol addiction. It stops cravings and thoughts for alcohol. i threw it in their because fighting urges and experiencing cravigns used to make me very anxious.

(5) I don't drink any caffeine unlesss i know im going to be indoors for the rest of the day. so typcically, that's no caffeine before 7pm.

(I fill up on "decaf" tea and cigarettes in case i do feel anxious.


Basically, i shouldn't be feeling any anxiety right? Im on three meds knwown to effect anxiety, and they all operate differently. For the most part i'm anxiety free. But isn't anger and fits of rage part of anxiety or general excitement? My fits of anger don't come like they used to, maybe it was me just coming off the drugs. I'm 41 days clean. But yeah, for now, i'm pretty comfortable out doors, in crowds, on trains/buses.

[Cleansing]

Of course, I didnt mean this tro be medical advice. Im just saying, Im feeling pretty good with this combo. And I was wondering what you think of my regimen. Is it too much? Do you see any problems in trhe future once I'm off the lexapro, metoprolol, and Valium.

The thing is that I don't even think my anxiety is as bad as other people's. I was never a dailly thing and a lot of it was drug induced. /but i have had fulll blown panic attacks twice and do get dizzy when walking past crowds. Also shake all the time. My anxiety is more physical than mental.

[mistycshore]

A total numb-out probably wouldn't be healthy. I'm guessing that normal people (I'm not one) have some amount of anxiety in their lives. I hope you find a balance that works for you.

[yankees24]

I don't think there is anything wrong with taking medication if you need it but I hope you also are looking at the root of the problem to see what is making you anxious in the first place...And as for the valium, be careful. I was addicted to it and it is HELL ON EARTH to come off of, even if you are not abusing it...Be warned and be safe.

[Cleansing]

I'm not over medicated though. I'm attentive, aware/cognizant, and awake. Well awake most of the time. The Valium does make me tired. I think I need to go down from 5mg to 2.5mg. It's like I pass out out of no where, but usually by time i get home aywhere between 1-4 pm, I just take a nap.

[BlueMoon]

yeah - i'm on so many meds that I'd think it'd be impossible for me to feel anxious but I still do - still have MAJOR life-limiting problems dealing with it -- like being afraid to bathe - or go outside - I'm realizing what I s'pose they've been telling me all along, that the meds are just to take the edge off and then it's up to me to learn coping mechanisms - *blah*


Blue