Medication query

[bernie40]

Hi all, I take medication for bipolar II, however this doesn't seem to help at all with my anxiety issues.  My pdoc is referring me to an anxiety management group but I'm scared of going, I know that if I'm having a parituclarly bad day I won't be able to get out the door to go the meeting!  A couple of years ago I was on citalopram for anxiety but they didn't mix with my bipolar meds and I had to come off them, does anyone know (or is anyone else on) what meds are good for anxiety that can be taken with others, so that I can speak to my pdoc about them.

Thanks for listening.

Helen

[Jikan]

Namaste,

The mood tracker seems like a good idea. I glad you're going to be using, but make sure you keep it up.

A seperate journal may also help, which shows your diet, sleep habits, etc. Besides, writing helps the mind focus on something other than are perceived distress.

Michael

[bernie40]

Hi Michael,

I have started with the mood tracker on here as I've not done one before and think it will be useful to take with me to my next pdoc appointment, there doesn't seem to be any pattern to my anxiety as it depends on which bipolar state I'm in so something that causes anxiety one day may not cause it another and vice versa which makes it very difficult.

Helen

[Jikan]

Namaste,

Am anxiety management group can be very useful, but if you're still dealing with severe anxiety/panic attack issues, you need to discuss them with your doctor.

Since I don't know what medication(s) you are on it's hard to tell what might work.

Your doctor may need to prescribe a benzodiazepine to control your anxiety/panic attack issues.

You really need to keep your doctor advised of your changing symptoms. Using a journal to detail your mood(s), diet, sleep patterns, etc. can be very useful when you meet(with your doctor).

Michael