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Mar 04, 2013, 03:55 PM
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Background info: I have generalized anxiety disorder, and may currently be in a depressive episode. I've seen psychs before when I lived in a bigger city. my therapist there was awesome and I learned (and use) a lot of good coping techniques. currently I can't get into a psych around here yet, let alone one that I can afford.
current situation: Until about three weeks ago my anxiety was tolerable, but I've had several issues lately: my mom had a panic attack at work, verbal abuse and sexual harassment at work, and then my grandfather had a minor stroke. I spent a great deal of time taking care of everyone else, and now I'm a wreck. For my family things are slowly, but steadily improving, but I feel very bleak. I'm starting meds from my primary care doctor. but I'm not sure it's enough atm. I've been started on buspar 7.5mg/2x day (aka, halve the 15mg tabs), and klonopin .5mg. I started the buspar about 5 days ago. I've been on other meds before, but had been med-free for a little over a year. Klonopin worked well before, but I feel kinda weird when I take it now. I'm getting a lot of dizziness, nausea, sweaty palms, tension headaches, jaw pain from tension. basically the whole laundry list of anxiety symptoms. Two days ago I had a pretty severe panic attack, yesterday I felt miserable, today not great but marginally better. I'm getting a lot of suicidal ideation, which is really bothering me. basically this is the worst I've ever felt. It's worse when I'm alone, and I'm stuck alone today. I'm pretty frustrated that I can't get into a therapist the intake lady at the only sliding fee place in town wasn't in friday or today. the mental health care in this area is known to be not that great, too, which doesn't help my worries. at this rate, I'm really afraid of what my options are. |
 JadeAmethyst, optimize990h
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Mar 04, 2013, 07:18 PM
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have you checked the "Top Anxiety Resources" thread in this forum? It has helpful websites for anxiety issues.
The chat room here at PC can be a place where you could met a PC member to chat to. If you recognize avatar name just set up a time to meet at the chat room. Other members may drop by and leave some suggestions as well. It sounds like you need to check with the primary doc to adjust your meds.
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