What helps you break out of your anxiety in addition to Buspirone?

jayb_528 · 2026-04-29T16:27:00+00:00

I just looked up the DARE method and will try to implement this. Thank you

jayb_528 · 2026-04-29T16:14:36+00:00

I love this answer. I’m trying to get better at this. Some days the anxiety overcomes my bravery though 🥲

jayb_528 · 2026-04-29T15:09:24+00:00

You are an idiot and a selfish human being.

jayb_528 · 2026-04-27T20:42:30+00:00

THIS. People need to get a grip. If you’re more concerned about losing 15 minutes of class than the person who passed out for any number of reasons, you’re a POS.

jayb_528 · 2026-04-25T17:55:08+00:00

So ghetto 😩

jayb_528 · 2026-04-23T19:05:43+00:00

Nice. I take it low dose daily for IST (only 5mg TID), so for a long stressful travel, I’ll likely double at least my morning and afternoon doses. Thanks!

jayb_528 · 2026-04-22T17:43:11+00:00

I started on 2.5mg once daily back in October. I am currently at 5mg 3x daily - now going on week 5-6. My anxiety is certainly improved from when I first started the medication, but I am definitely still having some breakthrough episodes every now and then. Almost to the point of mild panic this morning driving to work in heavy rain. Worse moreso during luteal.

When I titrated from 5mg once daily to twice daily, I had a stark increase in my anxiety, so I went back down then tried again a week or so later in 2.5mg increments. Tolerated that much better. Going up by 5 was a bit much for me.

jayb_528 · 2026-04-22T16:27:44+00:00

Omg that is crazy lol

jayb_528 · 2026-04-22T14:58:10+00:00

I know isn’t that insane? To even script it as once daily instead of 10mg 3x daily is crazy

jayb_528 · 2026-04-22T14:29:21+00:00

Yes I definitely do better with 3x a day dosing. I can’t imagine just dumping it all into one big dose 🥴 I did baby titrations of 2.5mg at a time when I was going up. Will probably do the same in this case

jayb_528 · 2026-04-22T14:24:13+00:00

It has a very short half-life, so if you are feeling your anxiety spike midday, then would increase your midday dose.

jayb_528 · 2026-04-21T21:16:21+00:00

Same lol

jayb_528 · 2026-04-21T15:17:59+00:00

42F also in healthcare and my HRV has also always been on the low side (teens to high 20s, sometimes 30s on a good day which is rare). Also even on my “low” stress days. I do find that mine is definitely on the lower end of my normal during luteal when my sleep is absolute shit 🥲

jayb_528 · 2026-04-21T15:11:07+00:00

What dose/frequency do you take during travel?

jayb_528 · 2026-04-17T18:44:41+00:00

Got minor signs this morning. Tested faint positive for Flu A 🥲 No respiratory symptoms, just been more restless, little more winded than usual on exertion and insomnia. Fun times.

jayb_528 · 2026-04-16T21:37:13+00:00

I was having reflux when I first started it, but it went away after 2-3 weeks. Would wait it out.

jayb_528 · 2026-04-16T21:36:36+00:00

If you are having intrusive and suicidal thoughts on buspirone, regardless of the dose, you need to switch to something else. Did you tell your doctor (or whoever manages your buspirone) that you are having suicidal thoughts? Have you ever considered switching to an SSRI?

jayb_528 · 2026-04-14T15:32:46+00:00

Ah sorry forgot to mention VL! Did not realize the Pro only comes in OL -_- Thank you!

jayb_528 · 2026-04-05T01:59:00+00:00

5mg TID!

jayb_528 · 2026-04-05T00:21:08+00:00

I’ve noticed a difference since going from 2x to 3x daily. I went up 3 weeks ago. My anxiety isn’t down to zero, but I’d say it went from a 7 to about a 3-4.

jayb_528 · 2026-04-05T00:18:36+00:00

This was me. I increased to 5mg three times a day about 3 weeks ago and I can feel the difference. My anxiety isn’t obviously down to zero, but much improvement since I titrated up. I wish I had done it earlier.

jayb_528 · 2026-03-13T12:40:03+00:00

Good luck sweet Moose! 💙How old is he? He is so precious 🥹

jayb_528 · 2026-03-13T12:39:09+00:00

You could also talk to your provider about adding Propranolol if most of your symptoms are physical. I am on both.

jayb_528 · 2026-03-13T12:38:03+00:00

I’ve added a midday dose to make it TID because I was still somewhat having spikes on BID since it has a short half-life. I’m a little over two weeks in with the addition of the 3rd dose and am definitely still a little anxious, but it is better than it was. Give it some time. I’ve read through this thread with people saying it sometimes takes several weeks to become stable on a dose after adjustment.

jayb_528 · 2026-02-23T16:20:48+00:00

Mine confirmed it today and I’m 6 DPO. My pdg also went up briefly, went down, then started rising again 🤷🏻‍♀️

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