Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[CLKD]

I've also used Bachs rescue remedy mouth spray with success in that I don't wonder if it works/doesn't.  I've sprayed it prior to anxiety starting i.e. B4 a long journey.  Dextrose tablets for energy when I can't eat ......... as well as mixed dried fruits and nuts to nibble or dry biscuits. 

My GP has prescribed an emergency drug begins with an L [I think] name escapes me to take immediately.  It does knock me out though!  Do U have enough Valium for the weekend if necessary? 

[Penguin]

Yes I do, but running low and I don't think GP will give me anymore. Can you remember the name of the drug beginning with L, as it if helps in the moment, perhaps the psychiatrist would be willing to prescribe it? Does it help calm your thoughts? That's what I need.
I do find that I can go a decent period of time, sometimes a month or more, without needing the diazepam. But when I do need it, it's usually for 2- 3 days, until I calm down again and whatever I'm anxious about has worked its way out of my system.

[SarahT]

Hi Penguin

I am so sorry the anxiety has reached to these levels. Is there a notable pattern during your cycle? My anxiety was bad during the month( rages,tears, fear of going out etc ) but went through the roof prior to my period being due. PMDD???
I know the absolute crushing fear and panic. Many forum members ( including yourself) helped to reassure me it will pass,even though when you are caught up in the middle of it that seems impossible.

As you say, maybe your weekend away, once the fear of even getting there is over,you may be distracted enough to calm a little, even if it is just reprieve for a couple of days.
And you have a plan of action,along with your husband's support, you have a plan set up,  to go to with the psychiatrist appt due. If it helps just a little bit, hang on to that knowledge that you have been strong enough to plan towards that.  That's a real positive.

I wish I could help more, but you have always helped so many on here,so keep in mind you have understanding and support here too. Xx

[CLKD]

The GP prescribed it - name still escapes me  - and I use when anxiety threatens to take over.

How many Valium do you have left?

[Minusminnie]

The L drug may be Lorazepam.

Hope that your appointment goes well for you. 
Just a heads up if it happens to you is that the psychiatrist our family member saw wanted payment up front.  Not good in my book but had to go with the flow.

[margherita]

Some of the impressively promising studies over the last few years of psychedelics on MH conditions such as treatment resistent depression, ptsd, eating disorders etc.have also included studies using patients with OCD.

If you are based in the UK, Imperial College are currently recruiting for an OCD trial https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre/participate-in-a-trial/ocd-study/ - eligibility criteria are listed

[Charleyfarley]

Hi Penguin

Big huge hugs ♥️ I see you lovely…I saw a psychiatrist for chronic anxiety & OCD and the balance of medication to suppress the terror but enable me to not feel zonked is perfect.

I take 262mg of Venlafaxine to target anxiety & mood every evening and just before bed time 50mg quitiapine. Scary initially as it’s an antipsychotic but the psychiatrist explained that in a teeny tiny does like this, it is perfect not for psychosis but anxiety that is generally always there and not fleeting. It works on moods instead of quick attacks like diazepam.

I hear you say “well why do you have such horrific health anxiety then”😂🤦‍♀️ if you have seen my posts here…..but that is relatively new to peri and I’m going to have to get some targeted help for that..:it’s debilitating but related to an isolated incident in childbirth….. the meds genuinely really help in day to day life….

Thinking of you darling it’s a scary and miserable place to be…but you’ll come thru with the right people that know their stuff 👌♥️👌

[CLKD]

How R U feeling now?

Great advice Girls - 

[Penguin]

The GP prescribed it - name still escapes me  - and I use when anxiety threatens to take over.

How many Valium do you have left?

I think about 20 x 5mg tablets plus a few 2mg ones, more than I thought actually so that buys me some time until I can see the psychiatrist in early March. The 5mg worked well today, 2.5mg didn't touch the sides but the 5mg has stopped me shaking and slowed my mind.

I was thinking another dose before bed. Do you think I'll wake up calm if I do that?

[Penguin]

The L drug may be Lorazepam.

Hope that your appointment goes well for you. 
Just a heads up if it happens to you is that the psychiatrist our family member saw wanted payment up front.  Not good in my book but had to go with the flow.

Yes I think that's likely the case here. When it's self pay they tend to want upfront and my insurance won't cover it as anxiety is an exclusion due to pre existing.

[Penguin]

Some of the impressively promising studies over the last few years of psychedelics on MH conditions such as treatment resistent depression, ptsd, eating disorders etc.have also included studies using patients with OCD.

If you are based in the UK, Imperial College are currently recruiting for an OCD trial https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre/participate-in-a-trial/ocd-study/ - eligibility criteria are listed

Thanks for that. I've had a look but my OCD is a secondary rather than primary diagnosis so rules me out! Interesting looking study though!

[Penguin]

Hi Penguin

Big huge hugs ♥️ I see you lovely…I saw a psychiatrist for chronic anxiety & OCD and the balance of medication to suppress the terror but enable me to not feel zonked is perfect.

I take 262mg of Venlafaxine to target anxiety & mood every evening and just before bed time 50mg quitiapine. Scary initially as it’s an antipsychotic but the psychiatrist explained that in a teeny tiny does like this, it is perfect not for psychosis but anxiety that is generally always there and not fleeting. It works on moods instead of quick attacks like diazepam.

I hear you say “well why do you have such horrific health anxiety then”😂🤦‍♀️ if you have seen my posts here…..but that is relatively new to peri and I’m going to have to get some targeted help for that..:it’s debilitating but related to an isolated incident in childbirth….. the meds genuinely really help in day to day life….

Thinking of you darling it’s a scary and miserable place to be…but you’ll come thru with the right people that know their stuff 👌♥️👌

Thanks, I have looked up anti psychotic actually, and that one is one I'm going to ask the psychiatrist about. I've read a lot about OCD being best tackled with two drugs, a standard anxiety one and then adding in a mood stabiliser like yours. Would you mind if I pm'd you at some point to ask more, please?

It sounds like your initial diagnosis is similar to mind, my anxiety is constantly there low level but the OCD flare ups are horrendous, I just can't cope with them anymore. I am literally at the point where I'll try anything!

[Penguin]

How R U feeling now?

Great advice Girls - 

Yes thanks so much everyone,  I feel really listened to and supported. It's been a long time since I've been this bad and it seemingly came out of nowhere and this place is great for help in a crisis!

I am feeling a lot calmer thanks. Its still there but I've come down from the manic shaky looping thoughts bit, and I think taking the full 5mg did that.

I've put a lively soft scarf around my neck to stop myself from palpating it on autopilot (body checking is one of my compulsions) and I keep reminding myself that it isn't my physical health that's a problem,  it's my mental health. I lose track of that when I get in an OCD spiral as at that point I'm convinced I'm dying of something.

[Nas]

Hi Penguin,
Just pleased to see that team MM have been supporting you today.
I do hope you feel a bit calmer and at peace now?
Sorry this isn't something I know much about, but it seems you are tapping into all the available tools in the box right now.

I hope you manage to have a relaxing weekend away..

N xx   

[Penguin]

I have actually just been told that I shouldn't have dropped my estrogen back down again when my period started (I'd increased it during the progrsterone phase), so I've just put 1 pump of gel on in case it's the dip in estrogen that has contributed this spike.