bob barker Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 try yoga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted March 7, 2015 Founder Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thank you,yesterday I seen my Phychiatrist.I couldn't believe the session was an hour and a half.I been to so many Psychiatrists at the VA over the years,and never had a session over a half hour.Like I said,I'm afraid of Meds because of past experiences but she made me feel such at ease and comfortable.The end result was to start on Lexapro along with ambien as needed,as I have severe sleep issues.I'll being taking my first dose of Lexapro this morning,and I'm not afraid.What a great Phychiatrist she was.I hope I get some relief from it. Ambien worked great for me for sleep, I just took it for a short time but it was helpful. I found Celexa to be the best anti-depressant for me. Effexor made we want to choke people 24/7 and if I missed a morning dose I was going through withdrawal by noon, it was not good for me at all. When I started taking anti-anxiety meds I told my dr I wanted to start with the least addictive ones first and I would only up that if I tried a few others and they didn't work. That worked out best for me. A good psychiatrist can really make a difference. I'm glad you got one and I hope the lexapro works for you, I know several folks who have gotten good results with it. Remember I think it takes 4 - 6 weeks to kick in but you may want to read up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiler1995 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thank you.I am definetly committed to sticking with the Lexapro for 4 to 6 weeks.And im going to try Yoga,my vet center has it a few times a week.I heard it can do wonders,for alot of emotional issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemmlj Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Klonopin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob barker Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thank you.I am definetly committed to sticking with the Lexapro for 4 to 6 weeks.And im going to try Yoga,my vet center has it a few times a week.I heard it can do wonders,for alot of emotional issues. I have done yoga at a vet center and at a normal studio. It might just be me but I'd rather pay to do yoga at a studio rather then going to a vet center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13Bcannoncocker Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Been on tons of meds since 2004. The best medication for me was and is, lots of exercise weight training, and eating a healthy well balanced diet. Figured out what vitamins my body was missing through a simple blood test and got those vitamins and minerals through supplementation. Also quit drinking/smoking and limit coffee intake. Best I've ever felt, but still far from normal. For me the side effects of anti depressants/psychotics and sleeping meds were far to much to handle. Now I stick to Propranolol 20mg which is used to treat stage fright, not classed as a SSRI's, was first used to treat high blood pressure. And melatonin over the counter for those really sleepless nights. Good luck to you. I hope you find something that makes life easier and more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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