big bluelight fan first post

[metalhead1]

hey all ive been going through alot of mental issues for about a year now and getting tired of the "doctors" opinion since ive been getting progressivly worst.

id list all my personal issues but im not sure if this is the right section for that.

but what my question is after recently being put on lithium, id say almost a month now and its really brought alot of life back into me. and to think how scared i was about going on it.... anyways. feeling better from my lithium im able to think a little bit clearer and i have realized a significant amount of whats hampering my daily functioning besides my mood swings is my anxiety.

I am 19. I have been through almost every ssri you can think of. my doc have given me a month supply of xanax on three occasions but says that she does not want me taking them as they are addicting. I got a 30 count of .5s called in the other day and they help me like nothing else does. its like night and day.

when i am on my xanax, i can talk to people. I can make plans and keep them. My thought dont race like usual. If it wasnt for the sedating effect this would be a miracle drug, but nothing in life is perfect. It makes me feel normal before all the struggles i had to go with in the past 5 year(again, im assuming this isnt the thread to go on about this)

back to the point. these .5s are not enough to last me for a month as intended. I find myself needing 2mg to get the therapeutic dose i need.

Being 19 i feel theres no chance shes going to prescribe it unless shes actually open minded and can understand my story next time i see her. Im working in conjunction with a therapist and the doc, so maybe if i tell the therapist my story they will converse and maybe ill get the meds it seems i need.

any advice would be great, i appreciate all insight, im desperate to get back to reality

 

[TheLostBoys]

Tell yout therapist exactly what you told us here & what is going on in your life & that you need 2mg of Xanax to help you threw the day. Be truthful & ask your therapist if she can recommend a higher dose to your doctor. Also tell your doctor what your going threw as well & maybe theres a chance you get a higher mg of prescription.

 

[purple_cloud]

Welcome to BL! You should go make a post in our New Member Introductions forum! I've recently also been surprised how much being on Lamictal has helped me, and also receive not-quite-enough xanax a month which helps me out quite a bit. However, the only advice we can give you is talk to your doctor...and at 19 it's not a good idea to get used to taking benzos (or opiates) on a regular basis, since at that age you're never going to try to find natural ways for relief if you pretty much learn early on to rely on pills.

Unfortunately metalhead1, I'm gonna have to close this, it's a little too close to the "what should I say to a doctor to get more medication" thing which is not allowed as stated in the BLUA (in my signature). Also, try posting in The Dark Side, where you can get a ton of support for anxiety and depression issues!