Increased my sleep medication: Trazodone
Sorry I have not posted in so long. I am still taking 90mg of celexa and 2700 mg of neurontin for my anxiety/depression. I have not had to take a xanax (my security blanket) in about 5 months! And that includes the fact that we have moved to a new state! I have a new psychiatrist, which I think I have mentioned before. He is smart and kind and totally gets me. He is adamant about a full night’s sleep, and has increased my trazodone to 100 mg along with the 8 mg of rozerem. Wow, I sleep great most …
My depression/anxiety medication is always challenged by one crisis or another.
I am amazed at how well the medication works. I have some serious family crises going on right now (or any given day). I became depressed for one day, which scared me, cause I felt a hollow deep in my chest. This is how I used to feel most of the time. I could not find a place for myself all day, could not motivate myself to do a single thing. Luckily, the next day I was back to feeling good, despite the fact that the same crises are happening.
I want to encourage you to seek medical help if you …
I moved and discovered a new and better psychiatrist!
I moved out of state and was so nervous about finding a new psychiatrist. I researched online at the nearby teaching hospital’s website and found someone who specializes in anxiety and depression. Imagine my joy to discover that not only is he a kind and caring man, but he is SMARTER than my old doctor. This is proof that it pays to make changes every now and then. I had been with my other doctor for 6 years. I guess it was time for a new look at my situation.
He has not made any huge changes as of now, as …
Tried Rozerem for sleep
I had been taking 100 mg of trazodone to help me sleep. I had begun to wake in the middle of the nite or very early morning and not been able to get back to sleep. My psychiatrist prescribed rozerem, a new sleep medication that is supposed to help you fall asleep AND sleep through the night. But I have to wean myself off of the trazodone. Initially the doctor told me to take both the rozerem and the trazodone for a week, then only 50 mg of trazadone with the rozerem for a week and then only the rozerem.
However, …
Meds are well balanced finally
Sorry that I haven’t posted in so long. Life has just been too hectic. I had to return to work part time and this really took up so much of my life. In any case, I want to say that my current cocktail of medication has been working well for me. I am taking 90 mg celexa and 3900 mg of neurontin. I take 50 mg of trazadone to sleep. I dont alway sleep through the night. But if I read for awhile I become drowsy enough to fall back to sleep.
I feel very jumpy despite my Anti anxiety medications lately
Although I am doing quite well on my new regime of Celexa and Neurontin, as opposed to Paxil CR and Neurontin for my Anxiety Disorder, lately I am having some breakthrough jumpiness. I feel fine upon awakening. But during the day, if I am engaged in an activity that is important to me, I find myself feeling very jumpy. I literally feel like my nerve endings in my arms and torso are loose. I feel almost shaky. I am waiting for my psychiatrist to return my phone call to see what adjustment he will make. Previously I have had similar …
Off Paxil and I’ve Lost 8 pounds
I began to wean from Paxil to Celexa in June, 2006. (See http://www.myanxietyblog.com/done-with-paxil-finally/) I gradually began to lose weight. After the summer I fit into jeans 1-2 sizes smaller than what I had been wearing! I had been on Paxil so long that I didn’t realize it was keeping my weight at a certain level. Even though I am 59 years old and thought that I had reached the point where you just can’t get any weight off, it turns out the paxil was playing a role. I realize that I am not as hungry all day long like …
Just Got Back From an Anxiety Free Vacation
I am thrilled to report that I had a fabulous vacation. In other words, my anti anxiety medication is working great. I went to France for the first time - with a group of women. I was able to relate well to everyone without feeling intimidated or nervous. I was able to enjoy myself! I relaxed, joked and FUNCTIONED. This is a huge thing for me, since years ago I was not even capable of going out for dinner with friends. (See the post “Social Anxiety was a Huge Part of my Condition“)
If you are struggling with social anxiety then …
Just When My Anxiety is Under Control, Life Acts UP
Living with generalized anxiety disorder is difficult. Here I am, spouting how well I do with my anti-anxiety and anti-depression medications. Then, suddenly, I turn around and find myself face to face with a life situation with the potential of driving me over the edge. It is hard not to feel like I am “being tested”. It is hard to remain confident that I will get through yet another mini disaster.
I admit that without my xanax, I might not make it through those days. Not even the best of anti-anxiety medication can always be enough for someone like me. Well, on …
Had to Tweak My Celexa and Neurontin Again
So after the last adjustment, (See the post “My Psychiatrist Tweaked my Anti Anxiety/Depression medication“) I felt good for a few days and then not so much. I was feeling down each morning and very jumpy during the day. Upon visiting the Psychiatrist for my regular maintenance visit. he said we should go down a drop on the Celexa which could be over stimulating me, and up a bit on the Neurontin. So I am taking 90 mg of Celexa now and 2700 mg of Neurontin.
Guess what? I feel great again. I feel happy when I wake up and …
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