So, had another *heart attack* the other night. Day or 2 (I hope) away from period.
Had incredible stress with my neighbour on top of heavy emotional stress at home with my Tennager. Went to lay down and my pulse took off like a race horse. I couldn't even out my breathing and just told myself to relax and it would slow down...I was very tempted to take a xanax. I use them only for flying so I can relax and sleep during the boring flight.
Do Dr.'s offer xanax for these situations? I am shakey today but it is very bareable. FREEZING cold last night and so exhausted that I went to sleep at 8:30. Am having a real bad PMS time this month. One of the worst in a very long time.
Would any of you suggest it may be time to take a little help from the big X?? I have TONS of work in the House and afraid of being slowed down any more than I already am.....help.....
Girlsmom

Dear'girlsmom'

Stress and anxiety are the two things that Xanax can really help with when used in accordance with a Doctor's instructions and using the dose prescribed

I have used Xanax on and off for years at my own discretion and when anxiety was very high.I often go weeks with none but will use one if needed.

Hope this helps
Best Wishes
Elizabeth

Same here. I use it sometimes for a week straight and suddenly wake up and feel fine and go for weeks without needing it at all. It helps those moments of high anxiety for me. It allows me to cope better with whatever is going on.

I hope you get some relief and feel better.

I get the palps and when I lay down to sleep it is ten times worse. So when I have that I usually take .25 Xanax and it goes away. Took one last night and woke feeling great this morning. Worth asking for.

Girlsmom -

I totally agree with everyone else. I have a bottle of 30 tablets that my doctor prescribed a year ago. It's still about half full. I don't need it often, but when I do, it's nice to know I can find some relief from the anxiety quickly. I too get the heart palps and they're definitely worse when you lay down at night. And something about laying there alone in the dark with no one to talk to (husband sound asleep beside you without a care in the world, of course), makes it seem even scarier.

I would try the biofeedback you were doing first. But if that doesn't work, no need to suffer when an occasional xanax can relieve your stress.

Hang in there.
Pam