DarthGeorge
09-18-2016, 08:55 PM
(I posted this in the "welcome" thread) Hello everyone! My name is George and I'm 27 years old. I'll make this short and to the point:
Back in my high school days and for years after, I was a major pothead. I could smoke all day, everyday. Then, I got into trouble with the law and got sentenced to four years of probation. That obviously meant no more smoking. I became depressed because I didn't hang out with friends, couldn't smoke and gained weight. I went to the doctor about it and he prescribed me 15mg Celexa once (maybe twice?) a day. It seemed to help. Then, 3 years later, my probation ended early and I of course started smoking again. I completely stopped taking my Celexa (which I didn't know was bad at the time). About a year after that, I was riding around with my buddy, smoking and listening to music. It hit me like a ton of bricks; panic, shaking, couldn't breathe, sweating, the works. I had no idea what had happened. My buddy took me home right away and I laid in bed all night. I've had mild, GAD ever since.
HERE IS MY CURRENT DILEMMA:
Let me first start off by saying, I refuse to take SSRI's after Celexa seemed to f*** my brain up. So, my new doctor prescribed me Klonopin to take as needed. I like it because it's as needed, but for the last few weeks, I've been needing it a lot.
I'm a sous chef at a busy golf course restaurant. So, I tried to justify being stressed, first of all. But, my best friends were getting married and I was asked to be a groomsman (not best man). Their wedding was on the 17th (last night) and ever since September hit, I have been having major anxiety issues. Had a panic attack at work for no reason. Get shakey sometimes while driving to and/or from work. Have a hard time doing everyday tasks without being nervous. ANYWAYS...I was nervous about being a groomsman because I hate standing in front of people and I get fidgety. The ceremony went good, I had to take half a Klonopin though. I was still anxious and had tingly feelings and a little more sweaty than usual. At the reception, I had a few drinks, didn't get belligerent or anything.
Now, today, I was somewhat hungover. I felt "off" all day. Around 8pm, me and the girlfriend had to go to the store. I got very shakey and panicky while driving and had that "I just need to get home" feeling. Right when I got home, I took a half a Klonopin (I get prescribed 0.5 so it was 0.25). The only thing I don't like about Klonopin is that it takes some time to work.
Was just wondering if it was too much alcohol or I'm still "anxious" from the overload I had for the last few weeks? I figured my anxiety would melt away after last night ended, but it didn't. Before the "three weeks ago", I was fine. VERY mild anxiety and barely had an attack, ever. I just don't want to go back on SSRI's!
Back in my high school days and for years after, I was a major pothead. I could smoke all day, everyday. Then, I got into trouble with the law and got sentenced to four years of probation. That obviously meant no more smoking. I became depressed because I didn't hang out with friends, couldn't smoke and gained weight. I went to the doctor about it and he prescribed me 15mg Celexa once (maybe twice?) a day. It seemed to help. Then, 3 years later, my probation ended early and I of course started smoking again. I completely stopped taking my Celexa (which I didn't know was bad at the time). About a year after that, I was riding around with my buddy, smoking and listening to music. It hit me like a ton of bricks; panic, shaking, couldn't breathe, sweating, the works. I had no idea what had happened. My buddy took me home right away and I laid in bed all night. I've had mild, GAD ever since.
HERE IS MY CURRENT DILEMMA:
Let me first start off by saying, I refuse to take SSRI's after Celexa seemed to f*** my brain up. So, my new doctor prescribed me Klonopin to take as needed. I like it because it's as needed, but for the last few weeks, I've been needing it a lot.
I'm a sous chef at a busy golf course restaurant. So, I tried to justify being stressed, first of all. But, my best friends were getting married and I was asked to be a groomsman (not best man). Their wedding was on the 17th (last night) and ever since September hit, I have been having major anxiety issues. Had a panic attack at work for no reason. Get shakey sometimes while driving to and/or from work. Have a hard time doing everyday tasks without being nervous. ANYWAYS...I was nervous about being a groomsman because I hate standing in front of people and I get fidgety. The ceremony went good, I had to take half a Klonopin though. I was still anxious and had tingly feelings and a little more sweaty than usual. At the reception, I had a few drinks, didn't get belligerent or anything.
Now, today, I was somewhat hungover. I felt "off" all day. Around 8pm, me and the girlfriend had to go to the store. I got very shakey and panicky while driving and had that "I just need to get home" feeling. Right when I got home, I took a half a Klonopin (I get prescribed 0.5 so it was 0.25). The only thing I don't like about Klonopin is that it takes some time to work.
Was just wondering if it was too much alcohol or I'm still "anxious" from the overload I had for the last few weeks? I figured my anxiety would melt away after last night ended, but it didn't. Before the "three weeks ago", I was fine. VERY mild anxiety and barely had an attack, ever. I just don't want to go back on SSRI's!