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About Me: Female, 63, Eugene - OR, member since Apr 2008
I'm a long term cat lover and also enjoy learning new computer programs. I've taken online classes in Photoshop and XHTML. I just bought Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver and plan to take online classes in both (I've learned my lesson--one class at a time while I work 40 ho...
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urs a week!) My personal adult struggle has been with anxiety and panic attacks. I do have generalized anxiety disorder. I have taken various medications for this, and now am on Xanax, and I find that I'm needing to increase my dosage and would like to find out to withdraw slowly, if possible, from the tremendous need I feel for this medication now. I have had to deal with the depression that this medication leads to, but that has been easier, if not a happy experience, to handle than the fear if I were to stop taking Xanax. I feel caught between the anxiety and the depression. I can work and function when taking Xanax, but the depression leaves me not wanting to do anything on the weekends.
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xanax, xanax withdrawal, anxiety disorders, sleep problems, Depression, Grief & Loss
Apr 07, 2008 12:52PM in the
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Well, we made it through the service. Four of us went together, which helped. Two of us were especially close to Melinda, along with another couple who came down the coa...[more]
Does anyone have any ideas of how to wean off of Xanax? I have needed to increase my dose a few times, and I would like to get off this, but need to find another way to d...[more]
My dear friend Melinda, passed away unexpectedly after catching a severe flu. With her diminished kidney functioning, her body couldn't cope with the flu. Our little gro...[more]
raquel414
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Mood: raquel414 is depressed from chronic nerve pain in face
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May 19
You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today.hi marilyn, i've been going through alot....thanks for the note, its nice to know someones thinking of me...
Sondra1952
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Mood: Sondra1952 loving the beautiful fall colors and smells!
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May 16
Hi Marilyn, It's good to hear from you. I've been at my sister's helping paint, so having been online much lately. I know what you mean about retiring. I sure wasn't ready to "retire" and go on disability, but I guess my depression/panic had gotten so bad that I didn't see any other alternative. I was grateful mine was approved in 7 mos., as I know most people aren't that fortunate. It was pretty scary having no income for 7 mos! What type of work do you do? I really miss working, but after battling this junk for 31 yrs., I hope to go back part-time, but won't give up my disability. Sounds like your computer classes are going well. Good for you. Are you any more at peace with the loss of your friend? It's hard to lose someone you love, that's for sure. Take care! Sondra
Sondra1952
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Mood: Sondra1952 loving the beautiful fall colors and smells!
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Apr 12
Just a quick note to say hi! Just wanted to tell you I hope that you're doing better, and that your weekend is a good one! Sondra
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Mood: Sondra1952 loving the beautiful fall colors and smells!
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Female, 56, SD
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