Finally, I found a doctor who will listen to me! I am so happy to not feel judged anymore. I have done so much research on Generalized Anxiety and Insomnia together and have found suprising research. Yes, Xanax works for some people if you know how to be responsible with it. It really works the best for me, SSRI’s (anti-depressants), Buspar (made me have projectile vomit), Beta Blockers, (made me whoozy and dizzy) Anti-Psychotics (should not be taken by ANYONE not even if you are psychotic and I am not, too many permanent side effects and damage to your brain) do not work for me. I am scared to take Ambien and Lunesta because I have heard of Sleep driving, Sleep eating, etc. I refuse to go on anything that will make me gain weight. I would rather get run over by a truck than gain 40lbs. Not that there is anything wrong with people that are overweight, but I work hard (work out 4 days a week) and no medication is going to negate that! Plus I have issues with my mom and her constant weight comparisons…that is for another time.
To make it very clear, I got my damn tubes tied because I gained a shit ton of weight from the pill. I refused to take the pill ever again. I got surgery instead. No weight gain meds for this chica….
Anyways, I have been prescribed Xanax XR for my Generalized Anxiety and Insomnia. For me, it is a wonder drug. I wake up fully alert and I feel like a normal human being. I don’t ever feel high. That is not why I take it. I take the lowest possible effective dose and only take it as needed for insomnia, PMDD, or Panic attacks. It is a lifesaver. Usually I take .5 mg to 1mg on a really bad day/night.
Today I took 2mg, but I had an HSG (a really painful X-ray where they shove a tube up your twat to see if you are sterile.) I have also had some tequila, but this is not a typical day. This is a surgery type day.
I was surprised to read reviews on Revolution Health that the people who take it for insomnia (which is what I mostly take it for) take the lowest possible dose and it has been effective without causing addiction.
I don’t think I have an addictive personality. I lived alone once and drank every single night for 5 months. I drank a whole bottle of wine!!! I never became an alcoholic. Some people would say I am lucky, but I totally think at least part of this addiction thing is mind over matter.
I am resilient and have a strong mind. I am careful about listening to my body and know when enough is enough. If I ever become addicted to anything, I will update this blog and admit I was wrong. You know why, because I am not afraid to accept full responsibility for my flaws and mistakes. The reason is because I am an adult. Most people are too embarassed to do that, therefore most people are children, however I have no shame.
To go onto another subject, so far I am pleasantly surprised with President Obama. I respect him for being honest to the American people and telling us he “screwed up.” I love his stance on women’s rights and hope he continues to do well. Bush would have made excuses for himself, and never would have admitted error. That is why he was the worst president ever!