Anyone here on anti Anxiety medication?
I seem to have lot of Anxiety and I’m wondering how safe anti Anxiety medication is? My doctor wants to give it out like candy and is down playing it. But I here anti Anxiety medication is really addicting and you have withdrawal symptoms when you are trying to stop taking it.
Also don’t anti Anxiety medication take 3 months or more taking it before it starts to work?
Anyone here suffer from being really lonely and claustrophobia? In the house I feel really lonely, claustrophobia and Anxiety and this is worse at night.
Sorry I haven’t replied sooner, but my ban was only just lifted.
I mean look, it wasn’t my fault the guy died. I meant well, and was only trying to help.
Anyway, the family dropped all charges, and whilst they still feel I pushed him over the edge - once the Will was read, they were too busy squabbling over that, to follow through on any serious legal action towards myself.
Anyway, I consider a 2 week ban as punishment enough, and so here I am once again to help another in difficulty.
I just hope this one goes a bit better this time.
I’ll talk plainly if I may.
You’ve done the right thing - both to question the validity of medication, and to reach out here.
Some helpful, supportive replies, and others who have shared similar feelings at some point.
The big thing is that you are not a lost cause, and that this is temporary.
The fact that you can reach out and express your feelings - shows that you are willing and capable, and with a few pointers and advice, can improve your situation successfully yourself with true self-generated desire. This goes a long way.
I would not accept anti-depressant medication, nor would I look toward any kind of night-time sedation, however mild. We can do better than that. But we have to lay some ground rules.
So here’s my best non-invasive advice for you right now.
I am assuming/hoping you are not a recreational drug-user, or a drinker of any great significance. If you are, then the following advice will be much less effective, although it will still give great improvements.
But we will be relying on the body to tell you certain things - and this takes a clear head.
The advice… Listed in no particular order.
Step one is to hydrate regularly. This is so important.
All day, every day, drink a small cup of tap or bottled water every hour. Yes, every hour. Just doing this alone can reap massive benefits. Don’t bloat - just regular and steady. Up to you to gauge evening intake against middle of the night toilet visits, but keep it up.
Make sure your bedding is fresh. Perhaps buy a new pillow, or even a new matress/duvet - whatever. Your bed should be welcoming. Choose pure cotton bedding. Man-made fabrics cause static, and this is harmful.
Avoid white and blue-light a couple of hours before bed. Set yourself a time in the evening where you switch off the devices, and instead, pick up a reading-book in soft, reddish light, or go out on the porch and gaze at the stars, and especially the moon, or go for a short walk - just completely cut out any TV/computer screens so you can wind down. A pair of 20x50 binoculars pointed upwards at night can be an amazing experience.
When you do watch TV or browse - be very selective about what you allow on your screen. There’s nice and not so nice. Stick to rewarding input, or none.
The reddish light of sunset tells the body to start producing Melatolin, and prompts the onset of drowsiness. It is really helpful to get a nightlite for your bedroom that has red LED’s. At a dim setting, you can leave this on all night, and it provides some comfort instead of a pitch-black room. If you get up to pee in the night (and you will), then gazing at the red light when back in bed, can settle you back down quickly.
Get one for your kitchen too, and maybe think about having a red reading lamp for those late hours before bed.
Diet is a factor. I’d look at seriously reducing any overly spicy foods, especially at teatime.
Nuts and fruit to start the day.
Carbs for lunch (pasta/potato).
Protein (meat/chicken/fish) for evening meal - which should include vegetables.
Dairy products like milk and cheese in moderation.
Avoid caffeine drinks in the evenings. A good coffee after an evening meal is ok, but once suitably stuffed - stick to those regular cups of water. Late night snacks are ok, but no monster cheese and pickle sandwiches! Keep some light-bite reduced-fat pasta punnets in your fridge. My favorite is hot Pitta bread, with fresh Humous and hot Falafel.
After a week, your body will start to tell you what it doesn’t like, and you can adjust accordingly.
Often, red meat can digest oddly and feel weird. Perhaps move over to Chicken and Fish more, but you will know.
Not much there I know, but some important building-blocks for what comes next.
Keep your appearance tidy. Not squeaky/minty, but the usual shave, shower routine, and clean clothes as required. Use a basic un-perfumed shower gel, or find some quality Tea-Tree and Peppermint gel. Baby shampoo is good. Avoid stuff like Radox, Lynx, and especially colognes and anti-perspirants after.
I use a Raspberry and Cranberry body moisturiser, which can give a nice glow and freshness to proceedings - eBay special.
If you can get access to a local mixed public Gym/Sauna/Steam Room, then a monthly limited membership is a good idea. $30 a month is worth it, if you plan to just use the Sauna/Steam 3 or 4 times a week. You might even get in the habit of relaxing late-evening visits - coming home and being in bed 30 minutes later.
Please feel free to PM me anytime. I’m not a health professional, but know exactly how you feel.
You’re definitely not alone, and if an idiot like me can get through it - then so can you.
There’s many other routes to take if needed, but let’s see how you get on with the above first. Get that water down you, enjoy that red light, and see how things are in a week of constant attention to those details outlined.
We’re all routing for you matey.
