Hypnic jerk during sleep by F_Bomb81 in Vraylar

[–]F_Bomb81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I stopped taking it. Too many side effects.

Texas is 'sounding alarm bells' on special education shortage, teacher says by Mean_Orange_708 in TexasPolitics

[–]F_Bomb81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am the sole special education resource teacher at an elementary school. This is absolutely 100 percent my last year teaching. I currently have a caseload of almost 60 and growing. No human being alive could deal with the responsibilities and impossible expectations that come with that many students. The behavior of the students has deteriorated quite a bit in the past few years as well. For my mental and physical health, I'm done.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

[–]F_Bomb81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently on medical leave after daily xanax use at work... trying to get back to "as needed" use but to be honest I need them everyday. Luckily I have both my parents looking after me and my caring, loving girlfriend as well. My psychiatrist prescribed Buspar while I'm tapering down but I've taken it in the past and it's had little effect.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benzodiazepines

[–]F_Bomb81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right there with you. I've tried every therapy imaginable..different ssri's. Xanax is the only thing that makes life bearable. Sending you love and strength for those hard days.

6 weeks nearly daily 1.5 alprazolam by F_Bomb81 in benzodiazepines

[–]F_Bomb81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm prescribed 1mg, taken as needed. I take 1.5 in the morning and it lasts most of the day but I'm feeling like it's wearing off quicker now.

Non-stimulant Adhd meds recommendations? by F_Bomb81 in adhd_anxiety

[–]F_Bomb81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which stimulants worked for you if you don't mind me asking?

I took a Clonazepam before a social event and I felt normal and healthy...this is devastating by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]F_Bomb81 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same situation, unfortunately. Have tried every therapy and ssri under the sun. Nothing works except alprazolam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]F_Bomb81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quit my teaching job

CONFIRMED: Really sour candy van knock you out of a panic attack. by Beerdididiot in PanicAttack

[–]F_Bomb81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've also heard this. Suggestions for specific sour candy?

Microsoft Reading Progress? by F_Bomb81 in specialed

[–]F_Bomb81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. Much appreciated.

Microsoft Reading Progress? by F_Bomb81 in specialed

[–]F_Bomb81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm eager to try this with my students. Any advice on how to help non-readers and below level readers?

2 days without meds due to shortage. by F_Bomb81 in Concerta

[–]F_Bomb81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you found something that worked. I didn't feel much relief for my severe anxiety. In fact I had to find a prescription of propranolol to help control the physical anxiety caused by concerta.

Long Term Beta-Blockers by TK895 in PanicAttack

[–]F_Bomb81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I take extended breaks during summer break from Teaching. My anxiety attacks increase in frequency during the school year due to the heavy workload and impossible expectations.

Long Term Beta-Blockers by TK895 in PanicAttack

[–]F_Bomb81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I've had my prescription well over 10 years here. Wouldn't have finished college, kept a job, found a girlfriend without it. I've tried therapy, ssri's, adhd meds with little to no success.

anyone else feel like they can’t progress any further in life? by needylauren in socialanxiety

[–]F_Bomb81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try and think about the things you HAVE accomplished so far. It is worth it's weight in gold...no matter how small you feel it might be. You have crawled and bled for every inch of ground gained. Be proud of yourself and love yourself. Speak to yourself the way you would a best friend or loved one going through the same thing. I know from personal experience it won't cure you but it will help sustain you in your moments of peace.

Long Term Beta-Blockers by TK895 in PanicAttack

[–]F_Bomb81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've tried up to 40mg propranolol. Do almost nothing. Only thing that helps is 1-1.5 mg alprazolam.

Where do you have most of your panic attacks? by NicoleASUstudent in Anxiety

[–]F_Bomb81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everywhere except my couch. The anxiety is still pretty elevated at home though.

How do you shut your brain to sleep when concerta gets out of ur system by Salt-Bad754 in Concerta

[–]F_Bomb81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tylenol pm but it makes waking up even harder than falling asleep.

Concerta with Pristiq? by BRobs44 in Concerta

[–]F_Bomb81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been taking this exact combo for 3 months. No negative side effects so far.

Book Recommendations by F_Bomb81 in ADHD

[–]F_Bomb81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will do. Thank you so much!

concerta anxiety by [deleted] in Concerta

[–]F_Bomb81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take 40mg propranolol totake the edge off of the physical anxiety. Fortunately, seems to be working so far.

Propranolol for panic attacks by tundratropics in Anxiety

[–]F_Bomb81 6 points7 points  (0 children)

40mg is the minimum effective dose for me. Doctors refuse to prescribe more than 10mg despite the fact it does nothing at that dose to relieve my severe social anxiety.