Very interesting perspective. Given my issues at the moment (one of which is being rejected for double lung and heart transplant, after initially starting the workup) I wouldnt mind having that too...

Hi Gypsy Lee!
Good to see you are still around! I took time out too but due to declining health which has started the cycle AGAIN
Hope you are well.
Cheers

I agree with Anne1221...if it works, don't rock the boat. Anne what dose of lexapro are you on? I am on 10mg daily

Thanks Anne1221...may ask doc about Klonopin

Has anyone experienced feeling down after taking ativan? Are there benzo's you can take on an as needed basis without the downer effect?

Hi Self12 Welcome to the forum
You will find that there are quite a few who can relate on this forum. Anxiety can be crippling for most of us. There are some videos and articles on the net by a...

Thanks Boo Bass
I believe panic down under had a few posts here too

Thanks Anne 1221
I am glad the benzo's keep working for you. I can relate to your "addiction"..... I love sweets, especially anything with custard, and LOVE peppermint chocolate! (or chocolate in...

Thanks for the encouraging words Boo Bass.
In the next 2 months I hope that lung meds kick in because I really do want to avoid having a permanent iv line put in to administer meds 24/7 via a pump,...

Thank you Boo Bass, you have a point. I usually like to do things naturally but things are stacking up. I hope things are better for you.

Thank you everyone for your responses. I have come across two schools of thought...One doctor (GP here in Australia, or Primary care physician overseas), believes that ativan, given my health issues,...

Sorry title should read repetitive Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulation.

As always thank you Gypsy. Personally I can't understand how benzo's get such a bad wrap from the docs but antipsychotics don't.
Cheers:)

Has anyone tried rTMS?

Okay, so now I have met the head of the lung transplant team, and am feeling very anxious about the prospect of a transplant. As I am anxious I read about various meds. Apparently atypical...

Aly Salander
Welcome to the forum. I am sorry you are going through this right now. Is there any way you can see a doctor on your own without your mother? There are many on this forum who have felt...

Hi Anne1221
Apparently abilify is used off label for anxiety. I take 10 mg Lexapro (ironically for anxiety!). The sildenafil (aka viagra) causes intense agitation/anxiety, and just when it starts to...

Hi Gypsylee,
I was hoping so much you would reply, thank you! I am glad the zyprexa is ok for you. I was surprised and hesitant when the doc decided to give me the abilify to take the edge off...

Hi all
It has been a while since I posted. Been in hospital for sepsis, clots in kidneys and heart/lung issues..being assessed for transplant. Anyway, meds made me anxious so was given 2.5mg of...

Thanks Boo Bass. Unfortunately I don't have Health Anxiety in terms of imagined illness. I have Lupus, Pulmonary hypertension (pressures in lungs ) atrial fibrillations, obstructive sleep apnea, and...

I am at the stage where i walk with difficulty...too breathless and the meds for my heart and lungs are tough going. Anxiety is through the roof...starting to give up. Sleep has been affected....

Gypsylee I would have to agree with you on that one, compared to other places we are very well cared for in Australia. I have some fantastic specialists. I wish the meds didnt come with so many side...

Ponder..spot on..nature's script! The best! My daughter hasn't needed more infusions after doing just that...eating very healthy, and exercising to her ability.

Good luck with the iron infusion Gypsylee...my daughter has had a few, both in Greece and Australia. You will feel better afterwards. it has been three years since her last one.

Gypsy I hope you get well soon! Diabetes is no walk in the park. xxx