Re: Re: Xanax for mom

October 6, 2006

I also have an as needed prescription for Xanax. I've been getting

perimenopause anxiety on a " monthly " basis. So I had it for that. The dr. said

to use as needed for outside stress that became just too much when all of this

started. I hardly ever take it now. But, it sure helped me not fall apart all of

the time when we were in crisis mode. I got it from my primary care dr. I'm

very careful too, but I've noticed it helps me feel normal when things are bad,

not high or anything. It sometimes helped me kind of take myself out of the

situation when he was in a major panic or meltdown. Not take myself out, but

distance myself enough that I could be with him and help without wallowing in my

own despair about it. kwim?

J

Re: Xanax for mom

Just wondering if anyones kids have taken Xanax or something like it?

Its strange because my son has really been doing better the last

couple of weeks but my nerves have just been shot this last 6

months. I have tried everything to get a grip and nothing seems to

work. I go to the psychologist and his cognitive therapy will give

me some relief for maybe two days until something else hits. I am

not OCD and usually can handle more stress than most. Anyway, I

finally went to a pschiatrist for myself and he just gave me Xanax.

Wow!! I am a different person back to who I use to be years ago. I

am realizing now how much this has all affected me as mom for years,

way before the diagnoses. If is feeling soo good to actually be able

to get things done and not live in a fog.

Anyway, my son keeps saying that he feels like throwing up all day

at school, which I now can relate as I have developed stress also.

Started wondering if kids can take this. What I like about it is I

am only taking as needed, works instantly and you don't have to go

through the 6 week wait. I do realize that it can be addictive,

doctors keep assuring me that if I don't up the dose or take

constantly I will be fine. I am hoping for myself and wondering for

my son if something like this can just trigger your brain back on

track and then take yourself off it.

Well, just curious on your thoughts!

Adele

October 6, 2006

The only negative I have gotten from it is that it totally knocked me out

for 2 hours when I first took it. I know for now, I can't take it if I need

to be doing something at first. I am assuming that side affect will go away

in time. I have been waking up at night around 2am and up the rest of the

night for the last 6 months. I wonder if my body is just trying to catch up

on much needed sleep. I am glad to hear that you don't take it much now. I

am very worried about addictions, not what mom or our family needs right

now!

Adele

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Subject: Re: Re: Xanax for mom

I also have an as needed prescription for Xanax. I've been getting

perimenopause anxiety on a " monthly " basis. So I had it for that. The dr.

said to use as needed for outside stress that became just too much when all

of this started. I hardly ever take it now. But, it sure helped me not fall

apart all of the time when we were in crisis mode. I got it from my primary

care dr. I'm very careful too, but I've noticed it helps me feel normal when

things are bad, not high or anything. It sometimes helped me kind of take

myself out of the situation when he was in a major panic or meltdown. Not

take myself out, but distance myself enough that I could be with him and

help without wallowing in my own despair about it. kwim?