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30-03-2015, 09:04 PM | #1 | |||
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Ok, my GP prescribed me 30mg Alepam (oxazepam) with instructions to take a half to one full tablet when I need one. At the time I was in a real mess and he wanted to calm me down, they work a treat, however, after discussing them with him further he tells me that they are only a short term remedy as the body becomes immune to them quite quickly. In the mean time he arranged what is called a care plan which is essentially a referral for 6 consultations with a Psychologist. If 6 isn't enough there is provisions for another 4 to a maximum of 10 in a 12 month period. During my discussions with the Psych. he has told me that therapy alone wont be sufficient and I will need regular medication. That will be suggested in his final review and will be addressed by my GP to follow up. Having read what you are experiencing I can tell you that we suffer from exactly the same symptoms and they come from very similar life experiences. Honestly mate, when you take that first tablet you will know you've made a positive step to help yourself. I still cant believe the difference it has made in me, a month ago I had the weight of the world on my shoulders and there are moments when I feel that pressure bearing down, but now I just take half a tablet and in no time at all im at ease again. So far I have needed 3.5 tablets in 5 weeks which is bugger all but the change in me is very noticeable. Only side effect, now I notice how grumpy everyone else is...lol |
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31-03-2015, 09:58 AM | #2 | |||
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So when you say you can become immune to these tablets quickly , will that still happen if you continue on your current regime of only 3.5 tabs every 5 weeks?...because, to me, that's not a big dose and may not be enough to cause immunity later on. Cheers and thanks
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31-03-2015, 04:14 PM | #3 | |||
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This is something I am wary of and the driving factor behind limiting how much I take. I don't want it to be a daily necessity so on the good days I avoid it and concentrate on the positives in life. When I feel things are building up or im faced with a scenario that triggers my anxiety I turn to the medication and I can focus again. As I said earlier in the thread, they don't give you a high or leave you wanting more, they just clear many of the worries you have in that moment and allow you to look at the bigger picture. |
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This is what I was prescribed, only took it 3 times in a month, awesome. Doesn't make you sleepy, your brain is still capable of thoughts, even the negative ones, but you don't care about them. Knowing there was a way to get through the day without flipping out publicly was a huge help I found.
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