Wasn't sure where to post, figured this forum would be appropriate.
So, I've been using M/X pretty heavily over the course of past 3 months. I'd say that I rolled 6-7 times. The first 3 rolls were distanced (3 weeks or so) and I was mostly using X and never took more than 1 pill. However, the last 2 weeks of December I rolled 3 times, mostly M in pretty reckless amounts (250-300 mg each time) with some X pills thrown into that. Now it's been 8 days since my last roll, I am still suffering with some sleep paralysis (I normally do, but not as often and intense) and some minor zaps (haven't experienced in about 4 days or so).
Today I was prescribed Cipralex (escitalopram) for anxiety (no relation to M usage) and bromazepam for initial period to help me cope with stress and flashbacks to some traumatic events. I am somewhat concerned about side effects like serotonin syndrome and whatnot.
I am also not so sure about SSRI therapy as I feel I may be over exaggerating my anxiety. I guess I am suffering from a certain degree of anxiety (social, stage fear, pretty severe self consciousness (too concerned about what others think, making up opinions of others 8(), OCD(?) (irrational fear of diseases). However, I feel like most of that can be attributed to my general low confidence, indecisiveness, not brilliant social skills, laziness, and marijuana abuse, which I personally kinda refuse to associate with anxiety (but admit that I may be wrong here).
I guess what's bothering me right now is some minor (?) PTSD (couple of traumatic events earlier last month) and general frustration with myself. Thus, I'm not exactly sure if taking ADs is the way to go, especially since they can be damaging in long term. I will consult with my therapist (other doctor from the one that prescribed meds) when I see her next time.
Any response will be greatly appreciated.
So, I've been using M/X pretty heavily over the course of past 3 months. I'd say that I rolled 6-7 times. The first 3 rolls were distanced (3 weeks or so) and I was mostly using X and never took more than 1 pill. However, the last 2 weeks of December I rolled 3 times, mostly M in pretty reckless amounts (250-300 mg each time) with some X pills thrown into that. Now it's been 8 days since my last roll, I am still suffering with some sleep paralysis (I normally do, but not as often and intense) and some minor zaps (haven't experienced in about 4 days or so).
Today I was prescribed Cipralex (escitalopram) for anxiety (no relation to M usage) and bromazepam for initial period to help me cope with stress and flashbacks to some traumatic events. I am somewhat concerned about side effects like serotonin syndrome and whatnot.
I am also not so sure about SSRI therapy as I feel I may be over exaggerating my anxiety. I guess I am suffering from a certain degree of anxiety (social, stage fear, pretty severe self consciousness (too concerned about what others think, making up opinions of others 8(), OCD(?) (irrational fear of diseases). However, I feel like most of that can be attributed to my general low confidence, indecisiveness, not brilliant social skills, laziness, and marijuana abuse, which I personally kinda refuse to associate with anxiety (but admit that I may be wrong here).
I guess what's bothering me right now is some minor (?) PTSD (couple of traumatic events earlier last month) and general frustration with myself. Thus, I'm not exactly sure if taking ADs is the way to go, especially since they can be damaging in long term. I will consult with my therapist (other doctor from the one that prescribed meds) when I see her next time.
Any response will be greatly appreciated.