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Can medicine for schizophrenia be used to treat anxiety disorders?

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

My friend said she is taking her mothers medicine to treat her anxiety. Is this safe?

It’s never safe to use medicine from someone else. It is possible that Schizophrenia medications can be used to treat anxiety disorders but they also have more dangerous side effects than the traditional drugs used to treat anxiety. It is much safer to use drugs traditionally used to treat anxiety for treating an anxiety disorder.

Living With Anxiety Disorders

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

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Do you think people with generalized anxiety disorders can become successful?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Can they have careers, as medical doctors, etc. And can they accomplish lots in life? Or is life worthless for them at this point?

Yes, they can become successful.

I am an individual with a GAD and am also bipolar. Life as a person with these problems is 100 times easier than it was even 20 years ago. These are accepted as genuine mental conditions that need treatment, psychiatrists are open to helping individuals with GADs through therapy, and there are now reliable medications available that have minimal side-effects (and there are multiple medications that can be tried, in case one or a combination of meds don’t provide the desired results). It is understood that individuals with these conditions are still human, still have feelings and thoughts and valid emotions and concerns that need to be addressed, and it’s easier to function on a day-to-day basis without having to first explain to the world – be it romantic interests, friends, family, or employers – that we have "a problem" that may make us unstable or difficult – if not impossible – to work with.

So, yes, individuals with GADs can indeed succeed in today’s world, and have. You’d probably be surprised how many well-rounded, educated, intelligent individuals have some kind of GAD or other issue.

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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

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What do you do when you have both anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Do you go on two types of medications at the same time, is therapy effective, etc.?

Sometimes the mood stabilizers used to treat bipolar disorder can also "treat" anxiety as a side effect. That is, if the anxiety stems from the bipolar disorder (which it sometimes does), then treating the mood disorder will also treat the anxiety because the anxiety isn’t a separate problem of its own, but rather a byproduct of the bipolar disorder.

However, I’ve seen a lot of your posts in the past. You have said that you suffer primarily from anxiety, and that you didn’t even consider bipolar disorder as being a possibility until your psychiatrist brought up cyclothymia. Have you gotten a second opinion on that? Has another mental health professional corroborated the diagnosis of cyclothymia? If you are unsure about your diagnosis (which you have certainly seemed to be in the past) you should seek a second opinion, just to make sure you’re being treated for the right thing. Since you never noticed your mood as being a problem in the past, a diagnosis of a mood disorder seems a little odd to me.

There is a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is extremely effective in treating anxiety disorders of all kinds. It addresses your thoughts and the resulting anxious behaviors, and by changing (or "restructuring") your thoughts, allows you to change your behaviors and beat your anxiety. Even if your anxiety does stem from bipolar, which is questionable at this point, it will help you manage your symptoms in a much better way with or without medication.

Good luck.

How to be less shy with anxiety disorders?

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

I have anxiety issues (I take an SSRI), and I can be a bit shy. I’m always thinking people are judging me and it’s a bit stifling for my social life.

I think the problem is I don’t like giving up control, but I still don’t know what to do.

Does anyone who has anxiety have a way to deal with this?

Thanks!!

As a fellow sufferer, I can tell you that you’re on the wrong anxiety med. I had to try two different ones before I found the right one. When I found the right one (Klonopin for ME,) I knew immediately. Go back to your doctor, tell him/her EVERYTHING. That’ll help him figure out which one would be better for you. No more anxiety/panic attacks really helps you not only physically, but mentally too! Don’t put it off. You owe it to yourself to have calm nerves. What a difference!! :)

Anxiety disorders and depression related to anxiety?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Can anyone offer any advice as to where to get help when suffering from an anxiety disorder and depression because of it? I’m already on anti-anxiety medications and im not sure how i feel about anti-depressant, but please still say you input regarding them. I am also seeing a therapist weekly, regarding my anxiety.
im at a stand still now and i don’t know where to go or what to do and im worried that i will never break out of this …. im loosing hope.
please help! :(

From my experiences, I would suggest DBT.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialectical_behavior_therapy
I did DBT (also dubbed as developing a better today) in a group oriented environment with people my age-group.
Being able to see people with the same problems that I had helped more than I can really express. Since you are already seeing a therapist weekly, I think the next best thing would be group therapy. Ask your therapist if they know any DBT or group therapy programs in your area.

Do you think people with generalized anxiety disorders can become successful?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Can they have careers, as medical doctors, etc. And can they accomplish lots in life? Or is life worthless for them at this point?

it really depends on the person. many people with illness still accomplish great things. All of us has a dream whether it is something small like having a big family or a big dream like being a doctor. dreams are the things that gives us hope and strength to go on in life. Dreams get crushed sometimes but from those crushed dreams you get even more strength in order to move one try again and succeed. maybe im rambling but the point is NO one can tell you whether you can or CANNOT do something.and i really think that people with illness sometimes accomplish more then regular people if they don’t give up hope and keep trying.

What are some of the symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorders?

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Also, depression? Thanks so much.

I have trichotillomania, and I’ve heard that these can lead to it?

shaking
fear of social situations
inability to get words out
stiffness
depression
nervous stomach
sweating
rapid heartbeat
nail biting

Maybe it is the symtoms of anxiety that make you feel like pulling your hair out or the things that led up to the anxiety. Anyhow, I really dislike all these labels we all have these days!

types of anxiety disorders

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

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