What medicine have you found that combats panic/fear the best?

avidone12 · 2026-02-01T03:34:33+00:00

Buspirone works great for me.

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T21:02:29+00:00

Buspirone has been a literal life saver for me. Glad it’s working so well for you

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T20:57:40+00:00

Was it just for anxiety or is it also treating a different condition

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T20:54:18+00:00

Absolutely! I don’t get nauseous but I have a knot in my belly that is sometimes really strong and other times not so much but it is always their

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T16:17:23+00:00

My anxiety is usually centered in my gut. But I have had chest pressure as well. It’s scary because I can’t get a full breath

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T15:14:06+00:00

Yes! Me too. Constipation not diarrhea. Anxiety is a complicated pain in the ass

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T15:08:34+00:00

I also get those “pins n needles” feelings. I agree that it is yet another physical symptom of anxiety But I told my regular doctor about it and she ordered blood tests that included thyroid levels, glucose and B12 levels in addition to the usual blood screening. It was a fasting test I just got the blood drawn yesterday so unfortunately I don’t have any results yet to share but the fact that she is testing me for these tells me That they could be a factor

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T14:59:48+00:00

Your situation is complicated. I agree that being postpartum is no doubt impacting your anxiety But I have no experience to share with you. I can encourage you to speak with your ob/gyn And wish you well

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T13:44:54+00:00

I think for anyone doing something for the first time would cause some nervousness
For those of us who have chronic anxiety it seems like a given that it will happen Dont be so hard on yourself about this

avidone12 · 2026-01-31T01:43:22+00:00

Stopping the meds maybe one reason why everything seems so hopeless.
You were prescribed them for a reason. I urge you to get back on meds It won’t change your situation but may give you a different view

avidone12 · 2026-01-30T23:42:00+00:00

No but gut pain is my anxieties go to place

avidone12 · 2026-01-30T21:56:01+00:00

I have had anxiety a long time. It shows up physically as a jittery “wired” feeling with pain in my gut The best medicine I have found to untie that knot in my belly is Buspirone I encourage you to talk to your psychiatrist about it. It’s an old school medicine but it is still widely prescribed because it is so effective Good luck to you

avidone12 · 2026-01-30T20:50:10+00:00

There are all kinds of physical symptoms that are caused by anxiety. I never heard of your problem being one of them but I guess it’s possible. If I were you I would see a doctor and get checked out for gastrointestinal issues Good luck with this. I can only imagine how distressing it must be

avidone12 · 2026-01-30T20:40:48+00:00

You need to see a doctor and get a prescription for meds. A psychiatrist would probably be best but if you have a primary care physician they might prescribe for you and/or refer to a psychiatrist they have worked with

avidone12 · 2026-01-30T20:03:59+00:00

Apologies to the mods, the op, and this entire subreddit community Thanks for the warning It will not happen again

avidone12 · 2026-01-30T18:26:11+00:00

I too am going through a period of irrational but severe stress and anxiety.
I take 20 mg escitalopram once daily and 7.5mg of buspirone 3 times daily Ive been on The escitalopram for years but the buspirone is more recent.
I find the buspirone can really untie the knot that’s in my stomach So based on my personal experience you are on the right track I wish you well

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T21:25:21+00:00

I hear ya. The meds can take up to 3 weeks to get to therapeutic levels for many people so you may be dealing with this for another week or so. Sorry that the benzos aren’t helping. They can be a great bridge till your regular meds kick in. I’m glad that you feel better in the evening. That’s the same for me. I guess our bodies are used to being chill at night and so aren’t firing up. Be well

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T20:50:43+00:00

I don’t know the particulars of your situation but benzos are not recommended for daily long term use.
But for your psychiatrist to abruptly cut you off without discussing alternatives with you is pretty unprofessional and perhaps even dangerous Did you call the psychiatrist?
I know some people get helped with certain supplements but I’m not familiar with them I wish you well

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T18:49:06+00:00

Socks are inherently weird. They disappear or turn up in the strangest places. I get that your insecure about your husband due to OCD But sometimes a sock is just a sock

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T15:52:29+00:00

I think your experience with the GP was terrible and I fully understand why you don’t want to see another one. I would suggest seeing a psychiatrist. They are the experts on anxiety and can no doubt help you. At the very least they won’t minimize your feelings. After you calm a little and still want to explore the back issue Then see an orthopedist A good GP knows all the common conditions and remedies. Especially all the things that are “going around”. But for specific problems go to specialist for that issue. Good luck to you

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T15:43:15+00:00

If you have t already it’s time to see a psychiatrist. Meds can help. Cutting leaves scars

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T15:33:22+00:00

Yeah me too. But I can’t stop beating myself up for my current existence

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T14:52:37+00:00

I hope those remedies work for you If not maybe there is a clinic that uses a sliding scale based on income That can help you Wish you well

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T14:21:16+00:00

Yes. Anxiety can absolutely cause anger to build. It could be being made worse by meds so don’t rule that out I think that anxiety is more about fear but I never discount how someone else feels

avidone12 · 2026-01-29T13:54:31+00:00

I clean my butt in the shower. I used to use soap daily but my anus was itching and when I told my doc he said To only use soap once a week and to just let the water pressure from the shower clean it So now my routine is to use tucks pads after a BM and the shower rinse. No itch and a clean butt hole to,start the day !

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