3 am anxiety zanax addiction ? My_farm: New guy here.
About a month ago I was informed that after 10 years of
marriage she was no longer in love with me and that we were getting a divorce. I tried to talk to her,to no avail.
I do not want to make anyone stay that does not love me so I did not contest the divorce. Things happen quick in Fla. We were divorced last Friday.
I am normally a VERY strong person and slept VERY well.
Since the day that I was told I have awaken at 3 AM every morning with a anxiety attack. I finally went to my family Dr. asking for Zoloft(which made my head cloudy and stopped taking them) I then asked for Zanax. Mornings are the worst time so I have been taking usually 1 a day unless it becomes unbearable at work then maybe one pill eight hours after the first one.
My question is how long can you take 1 or 2 Zanax a day(200lbs) without becoming addicted.
I have read the forum archives and sleep disorder is common for divorce,but for those who wake up early every day with anxiety how many weeks does it normally last.
This web site is a great resource.
Thanks for your help.
My_farm
Re:3 am anxiety zanax addiction ? WhiskeyGirl: Hey my-farm, first off, obviously Im not a doctor, probebly he knows best? But personally I think your anxiety is normal, it will pass as you get used to the changes in your life. I wouldn't medicate with anything, a panic attack will not kill you, tell yourself that and work through it without meds. I suffered from a panic disorder for years, my doctor had me on Paxil and sublingual (spelling?) ativan for attacks. It did stop the attacks but as the yrs went by I realized I was "flat" ...that is, I didnt get anxious or panic but I also didnt get as excited about the happy things in life. When I decided to get off the meds I had to deal with it all anyway. And I think it was alot harder than it would have been if I had gone med free from the start, I started to believe I couldnt do anything (even go to a grocery store) without first popping an ativan!! Dont let that happen to you. Its my personal opinion that taking meds is simply putting off the inevitable, you have to learn to deal with the stress and anxiety of your divorce sometime....may as well be now. Good luck!!! It does get better :)
Re:3 am anxiety zanax addiction ? PiscesGoddess: Farm- Although I do agree with whiskey girl for the most part.. I dont think you are on enough xanax or have been on it long enough to have become addicted. yes these drugs can have addictive tendencies (any benzo) but it you are working with your dr usually they will keep an eye on that. You just may need a higher dose while you are going through this and then can taper off. I have been on klonopin for anxiety for years and I have to have it because my brain is wired funny and without some sort of med ..I cannot function. I just look at it as if I had diabetes or high blood pressure..there is a part of me that is ill and needs help. If you find yourself taking more than is recommended ( like popping them like m&m's) then I would say you are addicted..but right now it just sounds like you need a little help with what you are going through.
Just my 2 cents
Pisces
Re:3 am anxiety zanax addiction ? My_farm: thanks for your replies.
I hope that more people will chime in on this.
I understand that those further along don't want to repeat
the same info,but under these circumstances I takes me to
hear it repeatedly from many people to let it sink in.
Again,for those who use to wake early,how long did that phase last for you.
Thanks all
My_farm
Re:3 am anxiety zanax addiction ? ti-poux: Hi My_farm,
My anxietey attacks lasted about two months, I too tried Zoloft but felt numb..did not like it...so I beat it on my own.
Some tricks...
turn alarm clock aways so you don't know what time it is and don't panick on loosing too much sleep.
If you are awake for more than 15 minutes...grab a book or try and sleep on couch ...
I do not suggest you get off the meds before talking to your doctor...
Hope this helps
Chantal
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