Zolpidem

[maria.g]

Anxiety so bad lately that I've been taking zolpidem to calm myself down. My pdoc 'doesn't do' Benzodiazapines so I occasionally take this sleeping med to alleviate or even psychologically 'take the edge off'. Trouble is, it works. Don't know wether it's the actual drug or just the placebo effect?! Doctor is not very approachable and 7 weeks to my next appt. I've a habit of making out all is well when I see him. WTF is that all about.?!

[em1]

Anxiety so bad lately that I've been taking zolpidem to calm myself down. My pdoc 'doesn't do' Benzodiazapines so I occasionally take this sleeping med to alleviate or even psychologically 'take the edge off'. Trouble is, it works. Don't know wether it's the actual drug or just the placebo effect?! Doctor is not very approachable and 7 weeks to my next appt. I've a habit of making out all is well when I see him. WTF is that all about.?!

You should try and tell the truth as you won't get the help that you need of you don't,I know it can be hard to do that sometimes but believe me you will feel so much better when you do :)

[maria.g]

I know! I just don't like drama and always play things down to my own detriment . Thanks for reply!

[Dcoito]

You said your doctor is not approachable. So that is why you say things are good, you don't feel comfortable talking to him, or her. Sooo write everything down! Hand the paper to him if you have to! Bring a support person with you. Sometimes people with anxiety have a hard time talking about it, or loose there concentration, and forget things! So writing it down helps! Also maybe in the future you may want to try another doctor that you are more comfortable with! Remember you are in control of your healthcare needs ok!
Hope all goes well! As I know it will! ( positive thinking )


KNOW YOUR ANXIETY IN ORDER TO DEFEAT IT!

[maria.g]

Thanks Dc - you're absolutely right in that there is lots of circumstantial life issue which are feeding my anxiety. Nothing of which I have much control over which frustrates me. I know exactly what is causing anxiety - it's a lot of emotional crap going back and current stuff as well. Isn't it amazing how redundant we feel if we can't 'fix' something. I've always been a go getter, fixer, get it done, want everything done yesterday blah , blah, blah
People always think of me as efficient and helpful etc but I don't possess patience, never have. That's why my anxiety is sooooo high. I can't wait another minute to get rid of it. Sm drinking wine and have taken a sleeping tab to try and cope !