Nikki Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 That is a title from one of Lucinda Bassett's CD's for Attacking Anxiety and Depression. I remembered it yesterday and decided to put it to use for myself. The suggestion is to speak to ourselves in a soothing manner, no criticism, acceptance of the anxious feelings and to remind ourselves that "it's just anxiety and it will pass, it always does." It's almost like talking someone down from a ledge for alot of us. I did have anxiety this morning and this is what I did. I have always been ultra sensitive and prone to anxiety, but I have to remember the undercurrent of having just stopped the Celexa. It's in the mix. I keep waiting for life to get easier and it does not seem to be happening. Hmmm Hugs Intro: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1902-nikki-hi-my-rundown-with-ads/ Paxil 1997-2004 Crossed over to Lexapro Paxil not available at Pharmacies GSK halted deliveries Lexapro 40mgs Lexapro taper (2years) Imipramine Imipramine and Celexa Now Nefazadone/Imipramine 50mgs. each 45mgs. Serzone 50mgs. Imipramine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleredhead Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 That is a title from one of Lucinda Bassett's CD's for Attacking Anxiety and Depression. I remembered it yesterday and decided to put it to use for myself. The suggestion is to speak to ourselves in a soothing manner, no criticism, acceptance of the anxious feelings and to remind ourselves that "it's just anxiety and it will pass, it always does." It's almost like talking someone down from a ledge for alot of us. I did have anxiety this morning and this is what I did. I have always been ultra sensitive and prone to anxiety, but I have to remember the undercurrent of having just stopped the Celexa. It's in the mix. I keep waiting for life to get easier and it does not seem to be happening. Hmmm Hugs Hello Nikki, I can relate to what you're saying here. While talking to my sister-in-law last night, she reminded me about how I used to tackle stuff in my life before AD's. I was a person who would meditate to beat stress as I worked in a high stress environment. Of course when you meditate, you self talk. I am finding that this "self talk" is helping me a great deal right now. I'm one week into my switch from Pristiq to regular Effexor and am finding that the meditation and listening to meditation music as I fall asleep has helped with my headaches, tinnitus and sensitivity to sudden loud noises. It helps too, to read other people's experiences while going through this process. I'm glad you remembered the self talk and shared it here Nikki. Cymbalta 2006-2008 Pristiq Dec. 2008 to present Starting Effexor this week to wean from Pristiq 11-14-2013 Started Effexor, 50mg in morning, 25mg. in evening. 12-4-2013 cut 25 mg. evening tab in half will stay at two 25 mg. in morning and 1/2 25 mg. tab in evening for 4 weeks. Goal: Off all Anti-Depressants in 2014 Off Effexor January 30, 2014. NEVER AGAIN will I allow a doctor to talk me into any medication! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAnxious Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 F- false E- evidence A- appearing R- real Love this 2007-2012started Effexor xr 225mg -150mg- Varied2months of Taper,(March 22/2012 Off Med/in W/D)Currently No medicationMarch 22/2012- August 16/2012 - Totally Off Effexor( Rough Rough time) Reinstatement for a week(didn't work)****** New Doctor******* Very nice/helpful and in touch.Tried Zoloft- No successAUGUST 17/2012- STARTED 37.5 EFFEXOR FOR ONE WEEK - NOT GOOD < STOPPED.Started Buspar Oct 11th 2012----10 mg for the first 7 days and then 15mg a day---- Taking a new route----Racing thoughts - Gone.Oct 9th ( Done Zoloft,wellbutrin week project trial to feel better) - OFFICIALLY OFF ANTI DEPRESSANT !Oct 26 - Raised Buspar to 20mg a day- Tolerating wellJan 2nd 2013- Reduce Buspar until full off march 20th 2015 Off all medication ! Tried natural supplements to no avail Gluten/sugar free since december 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen042 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 "The tongue has the power of life and death." (Proverbs 18:21) insomnia, anxiety, depression- since childhood lyme disease, dysautonomia, chiari malformation- dx 4/1997 nortriptyline- 75mg since childhood clonazepam- 3mg since 4/1997 trazodone-100mg since 4/2013, now tapering rotating antibiotics and antimalarials for lyme disease midodrine- 10mg for dysautonomia repeated skull surgeries for chiari malformation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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