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Anyone here suffering from anxiety? I just started my first year LPN school, and it's increased my anxiety 10 fold! Dr. gave my Ciprilex......is it any good? I was taking clonazepam before bed but that does nothing for the anxiety I suffer during the school day. I always told myself that I would never take anti-depressant/anxiety meds but I have had enough and don't want it stopping me from reaching my goal.

I'm just another one of those who freaks over the side effects that COULD happen. I'm already suffering enough, why would I want to suffer any more?! I know that everyone reacts differently to meds and that there is a risk taking even an aspirin for pain, but, ........Feedback is much appreciated, thanks!

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Specializes in PACU/Cardiac/Nrsg. Mgmt./M/S.

Unfortunately, anxiety goes along with nursing school. Its tough and you are pushed to your limits. You have some professors that try to push your buttons. They want to see if you are capable of standing up under stress and can do the job when you graduate. And nursing is stressful. When you are on your own, you will have to think fast, be proactive, stand up to docs, mgrs, and administration, whatever the situation may call for.

If you are having anxiety attacks or feeling really stressed, why don't you consider going on a medication until you can get your stress under control? What harm would that be? If it helps you improve your anxiety level, your reaction times, and calm you down, what harm is there in that?

We would tell patients the same thing, would we not?:heartbeat

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Ya, I know what to do........I've been suffering from anxiety for 10 years now though and it's really hard to put aside the stubborn attitude that comes along with it ( ie: refusing to take the meds ).

I guess I'm just looking for others who are in the same boat, and get an idea of what kinds of meds have good or bad reps.

I want this really bad and I'm doing my best to not let anything or anyone get in my way. I've already overcome two big hurdles and I'm now just struggling with the anxiety hurdle.

Thanks for the reply though!

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Specializes in PACU/Cardiac/Nrsg. Mgmt./M/S.

I suggested those two meds because I have known several that had a good response and relief from anxiety whle using them.

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I suggested those two meds because I have known several that had a good response and relief from anxiety whle using them.

Sorry, I'm not to sure which 2 meds you are talking about , as I don't see anything in your last post about kinds of meds!:confused:

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