are there F2F docs that treat anxiety?? with benzos?

of course they do.

but have you tried locally to get a referral to a psych office? and some dont always require one. where pain mgmnt almost always does.

good luck

yeah i currently see a psych in atlanta area but wont diagnose me with panic disorder he thinks i have general anxiety thus keeps changing meds every momth when that xanax is what works.

anyone know of a F2F that i can see down here in georgia or maybe in tennesee if theyll let u do that. i talked to doctorsondemand and they said theyre doc in GA does not treat anxiety and i wouldnt be able to go out of state.

Doctors are afraid to prescribe benzos because they can be easily abused and the DEA takes away their license. You won't want to pop 10 lexapro, most likely, but taking 10 benzos at once is a lot more common.

Arock - this is risky, I know, but have you considered asking the doc directly for what works for you? He/she might want to know how you know that and you need to be prepared to answer that question. But, at this time, seems like that would be your best avenue.

You've built a relationship with this doc, right? Maybe (probably) I am naive, but prescribing you med after med when you KNOW what works is. . .well, counterproductive.

I hope you can obtain the meds that work for you. Shouldn't be this difficult. Having said that, Xanax is nothing to be casual about. I personally do not have experience with it, but have read enough to know that taking it on a regular basis can result in not so good withdrawals. You undoubtedly already know this.

But if this the med that makes your quality of life bearable and functional - then go for it.

thanks for the advice but does anybody know of a F2F such as what im looking for?

So in others words "thanks for the advice, but I'm just going to ignore you and try to see if I can cheat the system anyway."

Nice. You make the rest of us who want to do this legit look like seekers and cheats.

no its no i am just blunt about what i need whereas alot of ppl just bull sh!t around about what they want

Arock,

You might do better by going to a psychiatrist on your own. They will understand your symptoms better than any internest. Treatment most always includes some kind of script or sometimes multiples.
You have to explain your symptoms so he can diagnose you.
They expect anxiety disorders patients need meds. I can't imagine going the F2F route on something that.
And yes, pscychs want to know what works well for you, so you can tell him if you already know. Saves him from going through the 10 other meds he might think will work.
Besides, you might have your problem long term. If you order via the web you will eventually run out.
You don't wanna run out of benzos! ~
Where are you located (if you don't mind me asking?) In the west?

im in the southeast US.. yeah just the psychs around my city are scared to daignose anyone with panic disorder, just GAD (general anxiety disorder) so they just want to thro an anti depressent and 10 .5mg xanax at you for a whole month.. i have been through alot of benzo and tri-cyclic and ssri's and the only thing that really helps is taking 2mg of xanax in the morning and 2at night

Hi Arock,

That's a shame, really. Yes, they do push anti-depressants but anti-depressents don't stop panic attacks and give your brain a rest.(well, sorry they might work for some people but I don't know any). I'm in the exact opposite location of where you are. If you're moving west I could recommend someone.
But get that phone book out, that's what I did. It may take going to 4 psychs to find one who will help you. Don't let yourself feel it's hopeless!(the 1st one I went to needed help more than me, the 2nd had no waiting room you stood out in the hall until he came and got you, the 3rd one had thousands of books in his office you had to climb over to sit down, the 4th was the GOOD one. That was 12 years ago and I only have to see him 2x's a year, same med, same dosage of tranqs.
It does cost for those maybe 4 comebacks (once every 2 weeks at first) but the doc will believe you are serious and in need of them if you explain in detail what you're going through in your life.
A psych's gotta get to know who you are. Please keep TRYING, OK?
~

thanks for the advice i have been through that before until i got the doc now that i have that has turned to [censored]].. i also here in atlanta alot of the docs are indian and are somehow connected, lol.. but it seems like they all are.. the appointments for a consult cost anywhere from 250$ to $300, which kinda sucks too, having to blow $1200 on finding a doc that listens to what works

you are ridiculous, if you dealt with the on the spur panic attacks that i deal with everyday, i guarantee you would not live through it. so please dont trash my thread

Arock - don't let anyone get to you - 'K? With the symptoms you describe, you don't need that.

I'd love to give a specific referral. But, I have no experience with those meds. That's why I gave you "general" advice. Many on here DO have experience and I hope they chime in.

Panic attacks must be just awful. I have read about them and some have said it feels like you are enduring a heart attack. Sometimes I think this is far worse than pain, tho pain is bad enough.

If it were me - if all the local options had been exhausted - I'd go thru the threads on the different F2F services and either call or shoot them an email. Ask if they have a relatively local doc they are contracted with that treats panic attacks. And, I guess I'd be pretty specific in stating what meds work for you. See what they say.

Hey, any patients in the Atlanta area that are being treated for panic attacks with Xanax? Help this poster out, if so. Would be much appreciated.

Sorry I am not able to give you more. Wish I could.

It's pretty bad when you can't get meds that work for you. I just don't understand why a doctor would be afraid of writing a prescription for daily dosages of Xanax for someone who needs them. I have a relative who takes them and it works wonders for her. Prior to her taking them was not a pretty sight. If I were you I would start with a phone call to a helpline. Good luck on finding a good doctor.

The problem is, how does the doctor know the patient needs them? You really have to be around someone a long time to know for definite that they could do with anxiolytics. Even an honest patient may think they need these drugs, but really don't. Then there are the dishonest ones.

If a doctor complied with every request for benzodiazepines, he would very quickly become the most popular doctor in the area.

most recently i have had some of the worst attacks ever in fact last night i thought i was having a heart attack it is treacherous. i contacted 1stchoicemeds on friday just waiting for a response.

i undersand what you are saying but trust me i can tell the difference in the drug seekers and the people have real issues @ the doc office i go to now. i am just a normal guy trying to go to work and start a family and this disorder is starting to take over my life, it sucks.

I feel your pain doctor after doctor same B S I did spend the money for PM and my Brain surgery but for the anxienty I have been experiencing my specialist are not perscribing and I do not feel like spending another dime to find a good caring one that will not put me through all those ssri again.


I wish you the best of luck.

TM

Try a physiciatrist (spelling?). They can prescribe benzos and do most of the time if you have a disorder. A regular doctor must likely won't do it, and if they do, it'll only be for a short time if something really bad happens in your life and you're freaking out.

This is what my family doctor told me. A physcologist can't prescribe, but a physiciatrist can. I don't think they prescribe pain medicine thought. Usually just different types of benzos, sleeping medicines and antidepresssants.

i sincerely appreciate all your advice. thank you. i have already been through that process with several psychiatrists around my area and they are all so scared of the DEA that they wont prescribe me to what i need..

Aw, Arock, I am SO sorry you have to deal with this. Life is difficult enough without having to endure such agonizing moments.

I hope the F2F service refers you to an appropriate doctor.

My belief, altho they work for some, is that SSRIs make panic attacks worse. Surely these docs know this. They (docs) take the easy road. My doc once put me on Lexapro. I took one and one only. I was nauseous and felt totally weird. It took over a week to clear my system of this awful drug. And, supposedly, Lexapro had the least "sides".

My advice (for what it is worth) - don't EVER give up on seeking the treatment you need. Ever. IMHO you have a basic "right" to be free of your symptoms.

I certainly can understand, the chronic panic attack, allthough mine are few and far between, I find as I get older, they are getting worst. I was lucky to get an RX back in may for 20 ativan, and I make them last. The only thing I can suggest with the F2F and prescribing, it r eally is hit or miss, but I would begin calling all the ones listed here, and just ask. I think best route to go, asking never hurts.

i completely agree, it is everybody's right. i hated lexapro, it is terrible, well for me, they all are.. i had sides rom all the ssris i tried..

Wow, only 20 ativan? that wouldnt last me 3 weeks! im happy that you have made it this long!

I have talked to a couple, its hard for them to say whether the doc will be able to do that.

Arock, yep have had no choice lol but to make them last. Also that is what bothers me with the F2F and as much as I understand the whys, I am not sure I want to take the chance. I understand fears of the medical community, but the addicts and insurance companies and Doctors themselves have made it bad for those who truly are in need and who need help. I do not think there is any easy answer other than to keep trying, hope it all works out for you. It is very hard when no insurance, or very high deductibles some people just do not understand that. take care

So does anybody know what the best route for me? should i try using a F2F service on DB?

I am looking for a great F2F service here in atlanta and i have checked through many of the sites listed inthe feedback topic; however, my question is are these docs that these companies arrange a consult with, more receptable to suggestions? or is it just like seeing any PCP(primary car physician). Are these guys DEA paranoid as well? its just for my anxiety no pain meds. And can anybody reccomend one to me ?

Pretty much all F2F services in our US list can treat anxiety and may precribe benzos or anything that you legitimately need that is not a schedule 1 or 2 drug...



Nobody here knows what is best for you... nobody even knows you or what your problem is...

You need to do your homework and read the threads

Many prefer to order benzos from IOP's

Check it out