In order for me to go on job interviews and previously to finish school with lots of people I have needed to be reliant on Xanax (legal) to not run to a safe spot from wherever I am. I also have depression and ADHD. Is it Ok to be prescribed so many prescription drugs if it makes me a productive member of society? I feel I will never have an absolutely free choice in taking them one day. Thoughts, please!
2007-06-02 16:52:33 · 7 answers · asked by sliverofdignity 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
thats a very good question, i think scientists made xanax for a reason, to control anxiety, everyone would probably be better off to be drug free, i have been on xanax for over 20 years and my new doctor may decide not to keep me on it, i think with great will power you could probably stop but the real need probably varies from person to person you are still young so if you need to take it say until your mid 20's and it is a relatively low dose i think you are ok. the long term harm of taking xanax i don't think is that defined,i think even from doctor to doctor their thoughts about long term use will differ, so it is really up to you, do your own research on xanax. good luck to you
2007-06-02 17:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by 57rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax is incredibly addicting...I actually sometimes wish I had a Xanax when dealing with a stressful situation...but my doc would not prescribe for me because of the addiction factor and I had 2 panic attacks in the past. If you can take it very rarely then good for you and I do not see anything wrong with it...If I had a script they would be gone pretty quickly......
My uncle has been on it for years...addicted and cannot stop taking it....and a friend of mine stopped taking it and had terrible withdrawls and was impossible to be around for awhile...
I used to take Neurontin (for anxiety) and tried Zoloft (did nothing), then Wellbutrin (had panic attacks made me feel totally crazy), then Celexa (did nothing) and finally Prozac (did nothing)...In my situation I think it was all in my head...thinking you are anxious and depressed will make it worse and it will never go away...try to change your thinking...
I have been off meds for 4 years now and I never thought I would be able to get off of them. I got pregnant and was determined to stay off of them and a few times I thought oh I am depressed I need meds but I just really changed the way I think. I think about how I want to feel instead of how I feel in that moment and it works for me. Anyway, I am not saying to get off meds just want you to know it is not impossible...if I could and I am a very addictive personality...then others can too. Work on your thinking...get some books on it and focus on good stuff....
There is an Anxiety program they show on infomercials that is excellent (my mom bought this for me about 5 years ago)..
It is Attacking Anxiety and Depression...really good and helped me tremendously. Also, The Attractor Factor is a good book and helps you to realize what you are focusing on you get more of so change what you are focusing on.
Hope some of this helps and I hope you get better soon!
2007-06-02 17:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by yayme1227 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Besides taking the drugs to alleviate your symptoms. You should also seek out a therapist to hash through any other underlying problems. At this point you are too afraid of having an attack to stop taking the meds. In the future through therapy you will learn better and drug free ways to deal with you anxiety and ADHD. It will take some time and diligence on your part...But I truly believe at some point you will feel comfortable enough to stop taking the medication or at the very least have it for emergencies only.
2007-06-02 17:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax is okay if you don't take it daily. Like, you get dependant on it. Then you'll need a higher dosage and that's not good. I take xanax once in awhile for my anxiety. I feel like i would freak out if i didn't have it because i have severe attacks. As for your other disorder, it's perfectly okay to take the other meds because you have some disorders that need to be treated. It perfectly fine. As long as you aren't all drugged up like anna nicole. And we all know where she ended up.
2007-06-02 17:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I appreciate your concerns about being able to be a productive member of society. The health issues you face are challenging and can be very debilitating.
However, you may want to find a doctor that has enough knowledge to work with you to find and fix the underlying cause(s) of your problems, rather than masking the symptoms with potentially addictive drugs.
A competent physician will look as issues such as essential fatty acid status, vitamin/mineral status, heavy metal toxicities, food allergies, intestinal dysbiosis, leaky gut syndrome, Celiac Disease, and other underlying problems that may be CAUSING your affective disorders.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-06-02 17:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fewer medications you need to take, the better, in general (interactions, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and cost). See panic attacks, ADHD, and depression at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on pages 8, 7, & 2, and see if you can manage without most, if not all (except ADHD) of them.
2007-06-02 17:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's definitely OK. I have schizophrenia and I take Abilify, Zoloft and Wellbutrin and my life is completely normal in every way. I take Adavan for panic attacks only when needed. It's kind of like Xanax. Whatever works is OK. That's exactly what they make it for.
2007-06-02 17:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who thank me by telling me that I "did a good job." Those who put in a good word for me, or brag on me. That is really the only way that I feel good about myself...I cannot do anything without getting the approval of someone else. And if they say that I didn't do a good job, or I was sloppy, then it makes me really look down on myself. I want to do something over if I think it wasn't "satisfactory" enough. Now, what really makes me feel good, is girls that flirt with me...which seldom every happens, but I do like it. :) Great question!
2016-05-19 22:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure... a few of my friends and my Mom has panic attacks. They say it keeps them level-headed and to relieve some stress. I don't see what's wrong with taking anything that would increase ones ability to focus and concentrate. experience
2007-06-02 17:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by Mitchell L 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋