Rybee
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Hi All,
Diagnosed with GAD ~3 years ago. Given up with SSRIs/SNRIs/Tricyclics/Pregabalin/Gabapentin etc... and want to try alternatives to Benzodiazepines as I think they've largely lost their efficacy now. I'm px'd Diazepam which I do use when needed, and will be seeing my Psych for review in 2 weeks time but want to research some alternatives before I see him. He's quite open to new suggestions and medications used 'off label'. I would like to avoid daily medication, and would prefer to use medications pro re nata - such as how Benzodiazepines should really be used.
I don't know much about Barbituates, as they seem to have largely been replaced with Benzo's which are seen as a little bit safer. I've actually had a fair level of success with Beta-blockers (Propranolol & Atenolol), but they only control the physiological symptoms of anxiety such as trembling, sweating, reduced pulse etc... but they do little to actually help relax me.
As said, he's always open to new suggestions so I'd like to be as prepared as possible before we next meet to discuss alternatives, that either he or I suggest. My sleep is fine at the moment so that's good. I doubt it'd make much difference but for the sake of possible drug interactions, I currently take 3x10mg Oxycodone throughout the day for 2x herniated spinal discs - of which he's aware of.
Any suggestions would really help - I also think I'm going to give CBT another go.
Diagnosed with GAD ~3 years ago. Given up with SSRIs/SNRIs/Tricyclics/Pregabalin/Gabapentin etc... and want to try alternatives to Benzodiazepines as I think they've largely lost their efficacy now. I'm px'd Diazepam which I do use when needed, and will be seeing my Psych for review in 2 weeks time but want to research some alternatives before I see him. He's quite open to new suggestions and medications used 'off label'. I would like to avoid daily medication, and would prefer to use medications pro re nata - such as how Benzodiazepines should really be used.
I don't know much about Barbituates, as they seem to have largely been replaced with Benzo's which are seen as a little bit safer. I've actually had a fair level of success with Beta-blockers (Propranolol & Atenolol), but they only control the physiological symptoms of anxiety such as trembling, sweating, reduced pulse etc... but they do little to actually help relax me.
As said, he's always open to new suggestions so I'd like to be as prepared as possible before we next meet to discuss alternatives, that either he or I suggest. My sleep is fine at the moment so that's good. I doubt it'd make much difference but for the sake of possible drug interactions, I currently take 3x10mg Oxycodone throughout the day for 2x herniated spinal discs - of which he's aware of.
Any suggestions would really help - I also think I'm going to give CBT another go.
