Xanax and Anxiety/Depression - Anxiety Message Board

jjr89 · 03-14-2007, 02:16 PM

Hello, I am struggling to cope with Social Anxiety Disorder, Agoraphobia whatever you wanna call it. Basically i never feel at ease unless i am alone. I also have been diagnosed major depressive. It is hell i feel like i am trapt.

I lost my job 6 weeks ago due to excessive Personal Time Off. Now i am stuck living at my moms house, where i am constantly asked how do you feel every 5 min by someone in my family. I have been to my psychiatrist a few times last time i was given 10 xanax xr 1 mg, and told to take 1 each morning. Well i was taking 2 each day so i am out now and feel like a nervous wreck. He only gave me 10 of them and they lasted about 5 days. I called my DR and they said they wouldnt refill script, and that we needed to talk about this next time i come in. My question is i have had some problems with substance abuse, but i truly feel that was caused by anxiety/depression. My mom says that i shouldnt take Xanax cuse i am just medicating my feelings. I feel that i should be prescribed them because it puts me more in touch with how i feel, provides relief from the horrid hellish Anxiety, and i dont think i should have to suffer the way i am when Xanax could provide temporary relief until i can get to the bottom of my issues. Also my Dr says i shouldnt be working, but i have a car payment, and a few grand in credit card debts, I dont want to ruin my credit and lose my car when i think the relief xanax provides would allow me to at least work some job while i work through my issues, and also i have no health insurance.

What does everyone think? Please give me some replies because i would like to print this out and take it with me tommorow when i go see my doc. Thank You Very Much for Opinions.

Jill2112 · 03-14-2007, 03:09 PM

Xanax is a powerful drug! I understand how you feel. I have taken it for PMS. You need to talk to your doctor about the amount you are taking. I believe you are already addicted by the amount you take each day. I relieve my moods by exercise!! It makes a great difference! Talking to trusted loved ones or online chats can help like this one! Wish you well!

jjr89 · 03-14-2007, 03:18 PM

Im not addicted as ive only been on it for a couple of days. 10 pills was the amount he wrote the script for. Thanks for your reply

Jill2112 · 03-14-2007, 04:09 PM

You said you have had problems with substance abuse in the past. You have taken twice the amount prescribed. All I am saying is this drug is strong and you need to be careful.

terry111 · 03-14-2007, 04:35 PM

Substance abuse is a problem in and of itself and should be talked about with the psychiatrist. As far as the xanax goes, everyone is different. I was just prescribed it a week ago to take .5 mg 4 times a day. Well, I found I was too drowsy on it so I decreased it to .25mg 3 times a day and .5mg at night. I also, however, don't feel xanax is doing anything for me, as I was not really in a panic state before... well, not any more than I am now. So, for me, I want to come off of it, since I don't feel it does anything for my needs. I've only been on it for a week but I'm guessing if I come off, I'll still need a couple of weeks to wean off of it, just by decreasing the dosages slowly since it is a drug that can cause dependency.

I really think this is something you need to discuss with your psychiatrist/doctor.