Thread: SSRIs vs Xanax for anxiety
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Old 06-25-2014, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
russia,
SSRI's and SSNRI's have horrible sexual side-effects that don't impact females like they impact males.
Are these effects only temporary, while taking these drugs, or they last long after one stops taking them?

I guess I wouldn't really care too much right now, as my social/personal life is pretty much non-existent, so I wouldn't even be able to check how the sexual side-effects are doing

So I guess my choices are xanax (or another benzo) or anti-depressants, and I'd hate to use either, as I've been on xanax (got used to it way to quick and withdrawals were hellish) and on trazodone (messed up my stomach, and has a side effect of lowering heart rate to the point where I thought it's going to stop).

I'll give it a week and see how the anxiety goes, really don't want to let it spiral out of control like it did a year ago.

Currently I'm trying to use natural remedies/some physical exercise and a small dose of Ambien at night so I can fall asleep, but I'm still constantly worried/anxious.
I think at least part of it is my bad sleep, it's probably catching up to me, since I pretty much haven't had a good restful sleep since my concussion (1.5 years ago). Tried going to a sleep clinic but was unable to fall asleep there.
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months.
March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again.
Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before.
June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback.
November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback.
2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring.
Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far.
June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement.
September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear.
November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing).
January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work.

Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens.
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