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BeHereNow

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8. Yes- a doctor can help a great deal. I'd be lost without my doctor.

Sat Dec 24, 2011, 07:30 PM

Dec 2011

I currently take Wellbutrin and Ativan, a very mild sedative.
It does wonders for my anxiety which I have had all my life.
I know I was self medicating the anxiety for years prior to getting help.
I did the AA thing but it did nothing for my anxiety condition, it actually made it worse.
Wellbutrin works wonders as a mood elevator and also can be helpful
in reducing the "Craving" for a drink or cigarettes.

Talk to your doctor, be honest about your condition and concerns.
Modern medicine has come a long way in helping people like us.

BHN

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Can I be a member here if I am trying to cut back? [View all] Peregrine Took Dec 2011 OP

I'm in the same kind of boat-mild but weighing me down. tfsoccer Dec 2011 #1

Every one is welcome NMDemDist2 Dec 2011 #2

I don't see why not get the red out Dec 2011 #3

Welcome to the club! Taverner Dec 2011 #4

The idea of quitting altogether is not "do-able" right now. Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #5

as someone with anxiety issues ... MH1 Dec 2011 #7

Yes- a doctor can help a great deal. I'd be lost without my doctor. BeHereNow Dec 2011 #8

What beta blocker did your doctor prescribe, if I may ask? BeHereNow Dec 2011 #9

Propranolol 10 mg MH1 Dec 2011 #10

Tell you brother smoking is also a habit (some say), till they try quiting. demosincebirth Dec 2011 #12

Here is a site I have found very helpful... Lisa0825 Dec 2011 #6

Not for many of us who frequent this site. nt demosincebirth Dec 2011 #13

Does it affect your life in any negative way or anyone else s? demosincebirth Dec 2011 #11