magpie Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I have a history of massive ODs. I was researching propranolol and of course, its lethality in ODs came up. I am experiencing horrible anxiety, specifically test taking anxiety. I would almost certainly abuse benzos. My therapist suggested propranolol and it looks promising. Yes, the literature about propranolol ODs got my mind racing a little bit but I'm really interested in a beta blocker for anxiety. I am currently 'not allowed' to hold onto my own medication and have it doled out to me by my parents(I'm 20!!!!). I suppose they could continue with this arrangement but I am looking to move out and not being allowed to hold onto more than a day's worth of medication is pretty demeaning. How do I go about asking my psychiatrist? I almost died under his care on a weekend pass from the ward a year and a half ago from an OD so I expect that he will be careful. Suicide will always be at the back of my mind, whether or not I get this med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 If it were me, I would just ask if you could try it, asking for 1 or 2 pills only at a time, then if you find it helpful, go from there. Maybe your pdoc will prescribe more at a time if it helps. But I think his main concern would be an OD, so he *might* be ok with letting you try 1 or 2 at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Do your research and then tell your pdoc about what you've learned. Try googling it and see what you come up with. Propranolol is not an addictive medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincess88 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I originally got put on Propranolol when I was around 18 years old. I had developed a bit of a cocaine habit, and I told my then pdoc about this. He prescribed me Propranolol because it was supposed to help me get off the white stuff or lessening the craving. While on the medication, I left the drugs alone. It did help. I only took it for about a year. I have no experience in using it for anxiety though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooster Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 It might also be worth asking your tdoc to put in a call to your pdoc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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