I have been suffering from anxiety since I was little. Back in 2004 i was prescribed lexapro and buspar. After a yr taking the medication I slowly weened myself off the medication. After 6 months later i experienced my re-accuring symptoms: shaky hands fear of throwing up,fear of eating in public ( almost like a flight fear) in April i re-experienced the full blown axniety attack. Since then i have been feeling the same on a daily basis... without medical insurance, what would u recommand for me to take. The lexapro calm me down but when i took the buspar, when i moved my eyes around i would feel a pounding sensation in my head...like a skeep beat.. like it was almost to strong for me to take . Can you advise what to do thnx
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Q: Anxiety disorder affecting work and personal life
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11/ 3/08 4:35pm
Dear William,
I'm sorry that you have suffered so much. It is very common to experience a return of symptoms if one only takes only medication without any conjoint therapy and
then discontinues the medication.
Medication is very useful. However, please consider doing some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is highly effective for getting anxiety under control. There may be a clinic in your community that offers services on a sliding scale (fee based on income). Some universities have counseling centers that serve the surrounding community.
While I can't advise you about what specific medication to take, you can ask about either taking a generic brand (some are very, very cheap). Also, some drug companies have programs for people without insurance where they offer assistance (again, you could ask your doctor to ask his/her drug reps).
The important issue would be not to withdraw from the medication on your own, and to have other tools/skills in place to help control your anxiety. These tools would include (but not limited to) abdominal breathing and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR).
Regards,
Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D.
Dr. Fee is a Psychologist. Dr. Fee's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.
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