[mommaof3]

I am so tired of this nonstop anixety. I was on Klonipin for 3 yrs, took it as needed by then I was taking 3 mgs a day just to breath. So I told my doc its not working and she put me on Atavan and it gives me zero results.

With being in partial and groups of people it is getting to where I do not want to leave my bed knowing that I will be anixous all day long.

Ugh

About all you can do is tell your doctor the Atavan is not working either.

[Parker10]

Hi Mom.......I truly understand what you are going thru and its the pits. Luckily I had a great PDoc, along with In Vivo therapists who helped me overcome my avoidances. I too was put on Klonopin and it has worked for me for over 20 years, with never having to increase the doseage. I am sorry it is not the med for you. If neither Klonopin or Ativan has worked - and both being benzo's, your Doctor may need to try a different class of drug. When I was still suffering, the In Vivo therapists taught me to stop my "stinkin thinkin". I was always saying things that set me up to be anxious. "I ALWAYS get anxious at the grocery store" changed to "WHAT IF I feel anxious at the grocery store". That takes the FEAR out of our thinking, and gives us some power back over the anxiety monster. Saying "WHAT IF" gives us options - like I can walk out and let someone put my groceries away, or I can leave for a bit, get some air, and then return to try and get thru the line.
As for the breathing issue, everyone breathes. It happens automatically, without us even "thinkin" about it. Our body WILL breathe. Learning diaphragmatic breathing - your belly moves more than your chest, will help. Its something that takes practice, because us anxious types tend to raise our shoulders with each breath and our lungs are not in our shoulders. If you lay down on your back, put one hand on your chest and one on your belly, and relax, and breathe - forcing your belly out everytime you INHALE and in everytime you EXHALE, feeling it happen with your hands - will teach this to yourself. It DOES take practice, but once you have learned it - when you start feeling you are not breathing right - kick it into diaphragmatic breathing no matter where you are. Hope this helps - cause it sure is scary feeling like we cannot get a deep breath!

[yutzman]

I too have anxiety issues in the grocery store, or any store, and while I can't take Atavan type drugs (addiction issues), I've been on Buspar 40mg a day for about 6 mos. and it has helped me greatly. I know how this type of problem can control your life so much. It has helped me to get through the store without running through like a madman to get out....So maybe this will help....I wish you well.....Y

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gen...2/METHOD=print

[leah0306]

Originally Posted by mommaof3

I am so tired of this nonstop anixety. I was on Klonipin for 3 yrs, took it as needed by then I was taking 3 mgs a day just to breath. So I told my doc its not working and she put me on Atavan and it gives me zero results.

With being in partial and groups of people it is getting to where I do not want to leave my bed knowing that I will be anixous all day long.

Ugh

hi(((((mommaof3))))) just thought id send some of these, and talk with the dr. about the medication not helping, so you will have a better quality of life. take care

How are you doing, mommaof3?