[camel2009]

help me the past few days i've had real bad panic attacks call T she said call your psychiatrist well i did. today when to see her to see if she gave me sometime for the panic attacks, She told me that she was not going to give me any meds I ask her why she said it a long story. Then i was like i'm going to my family doc, i just got back i told him what going on then he like I'm going to give u 30 day supply of Xanax if works came back in a month. 5 min ago psychiatrist called me and ask if i was alright i tell her about the Xanax I swear i thought she was going to lose it she was not happy at all she like i'm going to take u off of that. i'm like no your not if it works i'll keep taking it.

[sunrise]

Originally Posted by camel2009

She told me that she was not going to give me any meds I ask her why she said it a long story.

I'm sorry you are having trouble with your docs and your meds. I think it is inexcusable that your pdoc would not answer your question and just said, "it's a long story." If she is changing your prescriptions, she should tell you the reason why. What's the big secret? Her refusal to answer your question was very disrespectful. Sometimes docs become concerned that patients will become addicted to benzos such as Xanax. But if she is worried about this in your case, why wouldn't she tell you? I guess there is no telling what she was thinking since she wouldn't tell you. I hope your other doc is a better communicator. If you really want to know what your pdoc was thinking, I guess you could ask your T to communicate with her.

Good luck.

[hangingon]

Camel

As sun mentioned anti anxiety meds such as benzo's can be very addicting, and that can happen rather quickly, perhaps your doctor is concerned with that. I am not sure of the background info so its hard to really say. But I know its really difficult when you are trying to get through something and feel like your doctor doesn't want to help. Perhaps she is trying to in a way that is not comfortable for you, I would really recommend getting into more depth with her as to why she doesn't want you on them.

Hangingon

[anxietygirl]

This kind of thing really, really pisses me of-doctor's not helping. It is not their place to prejudge you and assume you will become addicted. Panic attacks and anxiety are a ***** to deal with. You are left non-functioning. That is why those meds (benzos)were made. And if taken in the prescribed amounts for the prescribed periods, and then weaning slowly, you have nothing to worry about. Better to medicate yourself with benzos than drink, smoke pot, or find some other drug to medicate yourself, which is very easy to do. In fact, I can get a stronger dose of xanax at the local gas station in town if I wanted for the right price. Something is wrong when you can get the medications you need from a drug dealer rather than your pdoc or general doctor where you can be safely monitored. I would switch pdocs. You are paying him/her and you have the right to safe, competent, adequate care.

[deliquesce]

actually - a px's history of addictions *is* something to consider very seriously before prescribing benzos and other addictive meds. so if a client has had troubles with addictions in the past, it's probably best not to prescribe them something that might also get them hooked.

of course - i know nothing about you, camel, and i'm upset/confused on your behalf as to why your pdoc refused to give a proper explanation as to her refusal . i'm glad your family doc was able to help you out. just be a bit careful about using Xanax for more than 30 days though - here in australia, i don't think we're allowed to be prescribed it for any longer.