Archive for January, 2012

What drugs are good for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders that won’t cause weight gain?

January 17th, 2012

I have severe anxiety and about a month ago my family doc switched my lexapro to prozac. Not a good outcome. I ended up in the ER this past weekend with a panic attack. So I have xanax and lexapro now. I read that xanax causes weight gain and I know lexapro caused a little [...]

My friend wants to take her daily shot of heroin after taking a 10mg valium tabet, is this unsafe?

January 16th, 2012

She uses intravenously (needles) about half a gram. She took a 10mg valium tablet a few hours back. I told her that using to depressants would not be a good idea, but she won’t listen to me. Is this dangerous? 10mg valium is a relatively small dose. And no, I do not support her habit, [...]

How do I handle the anxiety of a pregnancy after a miscarriage?

January 15th, 2012

I am a financially stable 20 year old. A little over a month ago, I had an unexplained miscarriage when I was 7 weeks pregnant. My fiance and I want to try and conceive again, but I am scared I will not be able to deal with the constant panic and anxiety. I feel like [...]

What happens if I pop positive for Valium as a nurse but prescription is from Mexico?

January 14th, 2012

I use to take Xanax for anxiety. I was in Mexico had a panic attack i went to Md he gave me Valium. Dr is legal, crossed over with med and prescription. A day later I get drug screened at work the Drug officer states it’s illegal since I didn’t get drug in USA and [...]

What medicine gets rid of anxiety disorder?

January 13th, 2012

I have severe anxiety problems and I’m just 18 years old. How do you get over this problem? I see a psychiatrist on Tuesday. I’m currently on buspar and pristiq. In the past I’ve been on paxil, seroquel, Prozac, welbutrin, zoloft and Ativan. Unfortunately over the past yr none of these meds work. I’ve also [...]

What is the best way to lead an anxiety support/therapy group?

January 12th, 2012

I have several clients that have different diagnosis that fall under the anxiety umbrella, including panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. I am looking for the best way to inspire change and to educate my clients. Chosen Answer: I find some behavior therapy techniques work best. Systematic Desensitization is a relaxation technique. [...]

How can I overcome the anxiety that sets in when trying to raise my consciousness?

January 11th, 2012

Lately I’ve been trying to raise my cosmic consciousness, intuition, and connectedness through meditation and self hypnosis tapes. The problem is that when I actually feel something starting to happen (like a “lifting up” sensation) I get anxiety in my chest/stomach and it brings me back down. How can I overcome that fear? I’m fairly [...]

Can overdosing on valium make your period late?

January 10th, 2012

I took 30 Valium last week and I am 3 days late on my period. My period always comes on time. Like right when it’s supposed to. I had sex for the first time on July 4, but he didn’t (burst) if you know what I mean. So could overdosing on valium be the problem? [...]

How long does it take for 20mg of valium to take effect?

January 9th, 2012

Having carpal tunnel release surgery, and have been prescribed valium to take 30 minutes before procedure. I want to know how long it takes for the valium to start working (a lot of anxiety involved.) Chosen Answer: it will start working within 30 mins. if not sooner. it deffinetly will work sooner if you take [...]

Is it safe to take Valium for two straight days?

January 8th, 2012

I have Valium for anxiety/insomnia. I have had a bad upset and would like to just sleep for a couple days and start fresh. Is it safe to take like four back-to-back doses of 10 mg over about 24 or so hours. I’m not an abuser. I just needsome serious sleep. Please advise about safety, [...]