i went to my therapist today who i have been seeing for 2 months now and my mind is racing, i fel like i dont know what is going on(like a stroke or something) and i have been having a lot of attacks where i feel like my throat is closing up...i am on lithium and xanax and she doesnt want me on an anxiety pill because she says it will cause mania. what do i do, or what can i ask her to suggest to put me on?
2006-10-12 12:18:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Dementia is most commonly seen in senior citizens, it has symptoms similar to senility.
The newest drug on the market for depression (it may treat anxiety, I don't know) is called Cymbalta.
Check these websites for anxiety info:
http://www.nami.org
http://www.webmd.com
2006-10-12 12:44:04 · answer #1 · answered by Peter in La Jolla San Diego CA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Xanax caused me and some people I know to be more anxious. Also, there are other meds for bipolar mood disorder than lithium, as lithium is very hard on one's kidneys. If your doctor listens to you, and works with you that's great. If not, get another doctor. I have a woman doctor and she is wonderful!
Take a walk, some deep breaths, and try to relax. Do see your doctor ASAP! Best wishes.
2006-10-12 19:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dementia.com/home.jhtml?_requestid=671482
Dementia, a progressive brain dysfunction, leads to a gradually increasing restriction of daily activities. The most well-known type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Dementia not only affects patients, but also those surrounding them, as most patients require care in the long-term.
2006-10-12 19:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by Jen L-Baby #1 due Nov 15, 2010 ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dementia is like Alztheimer's. Forgetting where you are, having strange or erratic behavior and thoughts. It does not sound to me like you are going though dementia (plus, dementia generally occurs in elderly people.)
2006-10-12 19:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Faith C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dementia - Loss or impairment of mental powers due to organic causes
2006-10-12 19:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by Margie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you mean Bipolar instead of Dementia? Because when I hear manic mentioned that's what I think of.
2006-10-12 19:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by +bookish+ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first just chill I've been on lithium for years had great results. You need to calm down and just let the meds work. you will be fine.
2006-10-12 19:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by blank 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to an emergency room and tell them what meds you are on.they should be able to help you
2006-10-12 19:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does this have to do with dementia? you dont even mention it in your question....
2006-10-12 19:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by Kristen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋