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Oct 24, 2007, 01:35 PM
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My doctor recently prescribed me buspar for anxiety and depression. But I really dont think Im all that depressed at all. I generally cope with day to day situations pretty well. I am very stressed at the moment and have been having some pretty bad situations come about for the last 2 years, but more than anything Im just confused and its been really hard to concentrate on anything. Oh, and I have nighttime panic attacks which is why she gave me the medicine. But it pretty much just makes me feel like crap and makes me way more depressed than Ive ever been. I dont think its what I need, but I feel like I should be able to trust my doctor. Any suggestions?
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Oct 24, 2007, 10:57 PM
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Talk to your doctor about how the medication affects you. It often takes more than one try to find what's right for any particular person, and they don't know if it's working or not until you tell them. Buspar is a slow-acting medication, and it might take a while before you notice benefits from it. It might help to prevent panic attacks, but it won't do much for you when you are having one.
Some doctors automatically write a prescription because that's what they are used to doing, when counseling might help you more. If you are not in therapy, you could ask about trying that, either along with or instead of the meds.
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Oct 24, 2007, 11:26 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
staciesworld81 said: My doctor recently prescribed me buspar for anxiety and depression. </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Buspar is usually prescribed for anxiety. It is not really used as an anti-depressant, but can be used in conjunction with an SSRI-type AD to give them a little boost. Since your main complaint is anxiety and not depression, that is probably why you were given Buspar. Buspar can be pretty fast acting. Beware! My first few days on it I almost went nuts. After week 1, I settled down on it. I liked it for the first month, but after that, it stopped working for me. I kept on it for a total of 3 months, then finally quit since it had no effect. During the first month it did not help me with anxiety, but acted as kind of an upper/stimulant. I liked that, and was sorry when it stopped working. Keep in close touch with your doc about what you are experiencing on Buspar. The effects are very diverse.
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Oct 25, 2007, 02:25 PM
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Hi guys, thanks for the replys.
I have talked to my doctor about how this med is making me feel. Shes still convinced that its what I need. However shes really doesnt prescribe this type of med. very often. I was origionally on lexapro but it made me feel like i was on fire. lol. So ive been on buspar for about a month now, and its not really doing anything. I just want somehting to make these night attacks quit and help me concentrate on things i should be doing a little more than everything else  I just had my first visit with a therapist. Im hoping it will help. But im really nervous about talking to someone like that. Thanks again |
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Oct 26, 2007, 09:02 PM
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Why are people prescribed antidepressants for all kinds of mental 'disorders'?
Because when the only tool you have is a hammer, every thing looks like a nail. Doctors dish out pills because the patient expects them to 'do something'. The doctor hopes no harm will come from the pills, but also hopes for at least a placebo effect.
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Oct 27, 2007, 11:56 AM
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I would go see a psychiatrist if your doctor isn't comfortable and very familiar with doing meds for your condition?
I hope herapy will be helpful for you :-) just remember that you don't have to tell/do/feel everything in one session, there's plenty of time to tell your story and figure it out.
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