[bebop]

I don't normally post in this forum but here it is...I have been feeling really anxious for some time now. I see the dr tomorrow for my physical and want to ask her for something for it. Any ideas on something that works? I hate taking meds but this waking up all hours of the night from anxiety is kicking my behind!! Not sure how much longer I can stand it without some help.

[EJ711]

Bebop,

I have a prescription for Zanax that I can take as needed. It helps at certain times.

Love,

EJ

Explore it, don't numb it with meds. When you understand where it comes from you can begin taking steps to address the underlying issue(s) and getting rid of the anxiety instead of stuffing it.

Try meditation? You can find meditation information via Google and a beautiful meditation relaxation exercise that is free is on www.meditainment.com. It is called Secret Garden and the 20 minutes float by like 5 minutes. Other tapes I have are fun, relaxing, free the mind from worries, invite new awarenesses, encourage calm.

Good luck with your physical today!

ECHOES

[bebop]

Jane I have taken xanax before with ok results. thanks hon!!

Echoes I know where it is coming from. I also know relaxation techinques too but they aren't working either. thanks for the advise though

[bebop]

errrrrrrrrrr dr gave me wellbutrin and xanax but insurance won't pay for the wellbutrin!! it is right at $100!! geesh! I just can't afford that kind of money out of my pocket but what are they thinking? they paid the xanax!!

[Parker10]

Hey boppers ! Sorry about the anxiety ! You know I wouldnt wish that on anyone. Glad you got the Xanax if that has worked in the past. My mind is totally blank right now - but there is a "stop smoking" medication (Could it be Zyban???) that is the same thing as Wellbutrin. From what I remember with other folks - ins. paid for that one !

Hollar at me - I never know how to get in touch with you since you moved :-(. Miss u !

[bebop]

Parker yes zyban is one and insurance won't pay for that and right now they won't pay for the anti depressant wellbutrin but dr office is working on it so hopefully I can get it soon. Lord knows I need it! you can im me in the evenings, I am only on at night anymore. I miss you too. email me and let me know what is going on with you and yours lately!

[tabby]

my mom took xanax for awhile & i quit workin for her for sleep. she takes resteril now & it helps her sleep. im so used to these medications they just bring me down to level. as for meditation they taught us stuff in rehab to do & none of it does jack for me. i hope u can get help with ur sleep problems. i know how excruciating insomnia can be cuz ive had it for awhile.

[bebop]

thanks tabby. I have had it for most of the last 16 yrs but have been able to cope til recently. again thanks

I was taking Xanax at night to help me sleep (had bad anxiety that kept me awake) for 17 yrs.--same dosage. But then I went through a manic stage where I wasn't sleeping despite the Xanax so I've been switched to Klonopin which I think is supposed to be longer-acting than Xanax. It is helping.--Suzy

[tabby]

yeah klonopin lasts longer & helps u to sleep. i wish i had some!

[bebop]

I am only taking these when it gets my mind to racing and not for long term. my dr is funny like that lol