I missed a dose of my medicine(Prestiq) for anxiety and I feel HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!


Question: I missed a dose of my medicine(Prestiq) for anxiety and I feel HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!?
I have had like these mini lighting storms in my head, I feel dizzy, weak, and tired!. I knew this medicine was strong, but I didn't realize how bad it would make you feel when you missed one dose! Has this ever happened to you!? If so please explain :) Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I have not been on the same medication you are now, but when I was on medication for anxiety and i missed a dose, this would happen to me as well!.

For them moment, just try to breath through it and relax!. If you cannot take the next dose until tomorrow, try and sleep when you get home!.

It sucks, one of the worst feelings!. I hope you feel better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc!.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc!.

Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level!.
But there are natural ways to do it without medication!. There's this strange herb called "St John's Wort" - it is said to be more effective than Prozac!. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings!. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John's Wort works like prozac!. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc!.

The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced!.!.!. you have that "learned behavior" in your mind!. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this!. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction!.!.!. There are several other techniques to help cope them!
Ok, to use Distraction: Firstly, try to!.!.!.!.

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Yes that will happen when you miss a dose!

Just stick it out and wait for your next dosage! Do not double up!

I've missed my dosage when I was on celexa and felt like I was walking through a dream world coupled with 'lightning storms' and some wicked twitching!.

Maybe you should set an alarm to take your medication so you don't forget because it only gets worse!. Read up on your medication withdrawals!

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Here is a link that explains how Pristiq works along with the side effects!. The problem with medications like this is that they are addictive, your body gets used to not having to produce all the chemicals on its own because the meds control it!. When you suddenly remove the meds from your system your body goes into shock not knowing what to do, and kabam!.!.!.!. sudden withdrawl!!!

Have you tried any alternternative treatments before going with the prescription!? Usually natural remedies have way less side effects and not addictive!.

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yes! I take 30 mg of Paxil and if i miss a dose its not quite a "lightning storm" but I do get really hot inside (hard to explain) and yes I get disoriented slightly as well!.
If you've just missed it, TAKE IT however if you are nearing the time of your Next dose, just wait for the 24 hours!.
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