Hopefully this new SSRI works well. I only took the Benzo offer because I do need to try and get through this week of training.
He only gave me one small prescription to get through it. It's computer work so hopefully they don't affect me too much. As for therapy, when I was first diagnosed at 8yrs old I went to therapy provided by the school. After that I never thought much about it up until now. I have asked the GP for a Mental Health Plan and referral for a psychologist so I can sort it out now : I have recently tried a bit of guided meditation using an app called DARE and found it helped a little but I think the stress from the new job has just been too much.
I hope the new SSRI helps you, just remember to give it time and go back to your gp with any concerns. Thats great that you are going to do a mental health plan with your gp and see a psychologist. A psychologist can give you many strategies for anxiety. Exercise is helpful for anxiety and meditation just keep practicing and slow down your breathing. Im so sorry you are feeling this way, anxiety is a difficult thing to deal with but you can learn to manage it..
You can obtain a medical certificate from your gp, please discuss your anxiety with your gp and please do your mental health plan so you can see a psychologist a psychologist can give you many strategies for you anxiety… I recommend booking a double appointment with your gp. Remember to slow down your breathing, maybe google a guided meditation, try going for a walk and practice being mindful.
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You are currently: Home Get support Online forums. Online forums Before you can post or reply in these forums, please complete your profile Complete your profile. Forum membership is open to anyone residing in Australia. Cancel The title field is required! Intermittent use may help to avoid addiction. The risk of addiction is higher if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse. Or if you have a personality disorder. You have an increased risk of falls and associated fractures if you are elderly and use benzodiazepines.
Withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines can happen if you have been taking the medication regularly for weeks. Talk to your doctor about stopping if you have been taking benzodiazepines regularly for more than weeks. They will be able to help you stop taking them. This is because your body will be used to the medication and you might experience withdrawal symptoms. Your withdrawal side effects will usually stop after a few weeks. But they can last longer for a small amount of people.
You may not get withdrawal side effects when you stop your benzodiazepine medication. You should talk to your doctor or local pharmacist if you are worried about the withdrawal effects of benzodiazepines.
Antidepressant and mood stabilizing drugs may help with the withdrawal effects of benzodiazepines. If you have a panic disorder you may benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy whilst you are coming off the medication. Tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking before you start to take benzodiazepines.
This includes any supplements or herbal medicines you take. Benzodiazepines can react with other types of medication and cause more side effects such as extra tiredness or low blood pressure. Medication that can react with benzodiazepines includes:. Alcohol can increase the sedative effect of benzodiazepines. If you drink alcohol whilst taking benzodiazepines you are likely to feel more tired. It is illegal to drive if you are affected by drugs such as benzodiazepines.
Ask your doctor if you are safe to drive whilst taking your medication. You should tell the DVLA if you are taking medication that may affect your driving. You should also tell them if you have a medical condition that could affect your driving.
Benzodiazepines are a controlled drug. Controlled drugs mean that there are legal controls that must be followed. You need to get a letter from the professional who prescribed you the medication. The letter must include:. Benzodiazepines do not have any known effects on sexual performance. But drowsiness might have an impact on your sex life. Benzodiazepines should not be used regularly during pregnancy. They should only be used to help control seizures.
If benzodiazepines are taken during pregnancy, this can affect the baby when it is born. The baby can get withdrawal symptoms. The baby can have breathing problems and low body temperature. Tell your midwife and other healthcare professionals if you've been taking benzodiazepines through your pregnancy.
But there is no evidence to say that taking benzodiazepines before pregnancy will have a negative effect on pregnancy or birth. You should not breastfeed while taking benzodiazepines. Medication you take will be in your breast milk. PostScript This is a user-led charity. It aims to help people and their families who are affected by addiction to benzodiazepines, tranquilisers, sleeping tablets and any other drugs which have similar effects. Bristol and District Tranquiliser Project This organisation gives support and advice to people who are taking prescribed benzodiazepines, antidepressants and sleeping tablets.
They also support people who are thinking about taking them or are trying withdraw from them. Telephone: 10am — pm Monday — Thursday. Website: www. Donate Search Menu. About us About us. Taking high doses of either Xanax or alcohol can be fatal. When combined, these substances are more likely to cause death. Alcohol levels in Xanax- and alcohol-related fatalities tend to be lower than alcohol levels in alcohol-only fatalities. Xanax prescriptions for anxiety and panic disorders may range from 1 to 10 milligrams per day.
Doses vary depending on the individual and form of Xanax immediate or extended release. In short, a lethal dose for someone might not be lethal for someone else.
Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos , have strong sedative effects. They can lead to dependence. Some common benzodiazepines include:. The risks of mixing alcohol with the benzodiazepines listed above are comparable to the risks of mixing alcohol with Xanax.
Other drugs, including opioids and SSRIs , can also adversely interact with benzodiazepines and alcohol. Call or visit the emergency room right away if you or someone you know is exhibiting the signs of an overdose.
While you wait for emergency help, call the National Capital Poison Center at The person on the line can offer you additional instructions. If you think you or someone you know is misusing Xanax and alcohol, resources are available for help. Speaking to a healthcare provider, like your primary physician, can help you understand your options.
They can help you make decisions that reduce your risk for serious side effects. All you have to do is enter your ZIP code to search for doctors in your area. Also try calling the National Drug Helpline at The National Institute on Drug Abuse features additional online resources for people with substance use disorders and their families. Xanax amplifies the effects of alcohol, and vice versa. It also increases the likelihood of an overdose.
This combination is not safe at any dose. They can answer additional questions about how Xanax and alcohol interact. Xanax alprazolam doesn't affect everyone in the same way. How Xanax will affect you depends on several factors, including your mental state at the…. Xanax, the brand name for alprazolam, is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorder.
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