I suffered from anxiety and insomonia the doctor diagnosed me with Bi-polar.?

Question

I was put on Eskalith it helped,but a few months later I had fear come all over me and panic that was in 1993,I still have these terrifing panic attacks, I would like to get off all the meds and just deal with this another way. Is there a way to get off this medicine?

Answer 1

Tell your doctor, and if you do not have a psychiatrist you need to consider getting one, I suffer from Bi-polar, PTSD, Anxiety, Slight OCD. and I have a terrible fear of dying. They have me on Seroquel and it works but the risks are big, but i'd rather be happy than live miserably without my meds. Psychiatrists help!

Answer 2

Nicole, I can relate to the fight or flight feelings of a panic attack. All a panic attack is is a chemical problem in the brain and there are many ways to correct this through medicine. Sometimes your doctor may need to try you on a number of meds before he/she finds the right combination for you. I would really discourage quitting your meds, if you do it is more than likely the ups and downs from the Bi-polar-ism will get much worse. I would stay away from the "natural" forms of medicines, you really have to know your stuff to medicate yourself. Many people believe something that is natural is always safe. Not true. After all think about it Marijuana is a natural herb, but generally speaking it is not a good thing to be using on a regular basis, and should only be prescribed by a physician to treat people with terminal cancers, etc. Hope this helps some.

Answer 3

I am not a doctor, but I am well informed about Bi-Polar Disorder. I think you need a second opinion. If that is not possible, tell your doctor, again, about your panic. Keep a daily record for a week and every time you have a panic attack, write it down, and write down where you were at the time and with whom. Eskalith is a familiar medication, but you may need an additional medication, or you may have an incorrect diagnosis. You will feel better once you are on the right prescriptions, and everyone around you will be a lot happier, too. Good Luck !

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I suffer the same as you. I have often wondered the same thing. You can get hypnotized to cure the anxiety. I've heard a lot of good results with that. The bi-polar is a different story, that is a chemical in balance.

Answer 6

You can check with Yahoo Groups or www.about.com, under Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health and check to see if you also have Fibromyalgia (because of the Insomnia). You can also get counsel from the Bible, and persons who have lived with these problems and have found ways to cope, both with or without medication at www.watchtower.org. Emotional problems are real, and require treatment, not denial.

Answer 7

DEFINATLY.
BUT IF YOU DO WANT TO GET OFF OF YOUR MEDS YOU SHOULD BE UNDER A DR.S SUPERVISION.

I(CURRENTLY)SUFFER FROM ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND THE ANXIETY CAN BE A KILLER!!!!

WHAT HELPS ME IS:CALMS FORTE.(YOU CAN FIND IT AT DUANE READE,CVS,THE VITAMIN SHOPPE)IT SAYS THAT ITS A SLEEP AIDE BUT ITS ALSO FOR ANXIETY AND INSOMNIA.(ALL NATURAL)
PASSION FLOWER,VALERIAN ROOT ARE SOME OTHER ANTI-ANXIETY(AND INSOMNIA) HERBS.(YOU CAN FIND THOSE AT THE VITAMIN SHOPPE OR GNC AS WELL)

I DONT KNOW IF YOU SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION BUT ST. JOHNS WORT SAVED MY LIFE.
THE VIAMIN SHOPPE HAS A GOOD BRAND CALLED NATURES ANSWER.ITS IN LIQUID FORM.

PLUS I DONT KNOW IF YOU DRINK COFFEE BUT COFFEE(CAFFEINE)CAN CAUSE OR HEIGHTEN ANXIETY.


BUT DEFINATELY TRY TO GET OFF OF THE MEDS.
THEY SEEM TO MAKE THINGS WORSE.
AND PRAY TOO,THAT HELPS ME.


OH AND ALOT OF THE DRS NOWADAYS DONT CARE ,THEY JUST WANT TO MAKE A QUICK BUCK.
IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU WERE MIS-DIAGNOSED.
GET A SECOND OPINION AND TRY TO GO THE NATURAL ROUTE.(HERBS)

Answer 8

He diagnosed you with bipolar ONLY TO SELL YOU FEDERAL MEDICATIONS! Try to seek out a QUALIFIED chinese herbologist and tell him what your symptoms are and he/she will prescribe a combination of all natural herbs that will CURE you!
Try it!