Private Doctors And Xanax In London/england

Hi all,

Short version:

I’m based in Europe (London) after having lived in the US. I’m posting because I’d really love the names of some good doctors (private or otherwise) in or near London who aren’t afraid of prescribing Xanax and don’t see it as the world’s drug. It’s a miracle drug that saved my life and was used responsibly.

Long version, here’s my story:

I’ve been suffering from very bad depression, ptsd, and debilitating anxiety. In the UK, I tried at least 12 different types in antidepressants and more anti-anxiety medication than I can count. Nothing worked, nor did the copious amount of counselling and therapy. I did intense therapy, I tried CBT at least 5 times. So many years and effort was put in, but absolutely nothing worked. It was truly a dark time in my life, especially during my period because I have very, very severe PMDD.

When I went over to the US it took awhile to find something, but my doctor eventually suggested Xanax/Alprazolam. My life changed. No more panic attacks, I was able to think rationally for the first time and reason with the negative thoughts. I was able to actually work. I know it’s not an antidepressant, but it really, really, helped with my depression. Having Xanax, a doctor who cared and checked in on me, and therapy honestly turned my life around. It was up to 4mgs a day which I know sounds like a lot, but I only needed a dosage that high during my PMDD. I truly was a changed woman. Life wasn’t always easy, but the ability to build relationships with others and actually leave the house was so wonderful and new.

I’m back in Europe now and as it’s so heavily controlled, I have no access to Xanax/Alprazolam. I’ve gone back to the deep depression, suicidal thoughts, and horrible panic attacks. I knew I was coming Europe so I tapered off with the help of my doctor, so I don’t think that’s what’s causing my depression, also it been 9 months since I’ve stopped taken them.

I have been to my GP and all they are willing to do is start me back up on all the antidepressants I took in the past: Citalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, cymbalta, venlaxine, and now mirtazapine. None of them have worked and mirtazapine is contributing to my panic attacks. Also, CBT and one to one counselling.

I’m really at my wits end, I know Benzodiazepines get a bad reputation, but I was responsible and was constantly monitored by my doctor. I didn’t need to take every day, it was sometimes just comforting to know that it was there.

Sorry for the rambling, I just feel alone and frustrated and I’m regressing. I’ve forgotten what it’s like to be happy and no-one is listening to me when I say that xanax, my caring doctor, and group therapy were the only things that worked. I really am trying, I’m trying to stay positive even when I know that the antidepressants that I’ve tried a million times in the past have never worked, but nobody is listening.

To conclude, if anyone has the name of a good GP or psychiatrist in London or even anywhere in the country who prescribes Xanax and not just a pill a month, please do let me know. The abuse and consequent demonization of Xanax isn’t fair. Tbh, even if it’s outside of England, like France or Spain, I’d consider moving if I found the right doctor and support. The group therapy is going well, but it’s just not enough, and I’m scared I’m going to waste another decade of my life going through CBT, terrible counselling, and trying millions of antidepressants and anti anxiety drugs.

Thank you for reading this far.

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I read your entire message and my advice is for you to seriously consider moving to the United States. Xanax is a wonderful medication but it is monitored by your doctor. I suffered a great deal of anxiety following numerous heart operations. Xanax is a great medication and it certainly works for me here in the U.S.

Good luck to you.

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Wow I'm so sorry ur goen through so much as u r an i know how ur feelen i too bn depressed my doc made me get off everything that was helpen with my melanoma an depression it's not fair to the people like us that font abuse those meds so y do we have to live bn miserable wen we get monitor knowen we have took like it's prescribed or less,if i knew of any docs that would help i b moven myself they should hook us up to machines to c how bad it can b they don't feel so I guess if they don't then they think we dont ,i hope u find wat ur looken for Godspeed

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Hi,

I know exactly the Major Depression Disorder and the Severe Anxiety Disorder you suffer because I’ve had it since I was 11 years old. Stick up for yourself! It’s NOT your fault you were born with this major handicap that needs to be taken more seriously by our f****d up medical system in my country, USA and yours too. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Benzodiazepines. The people that don’t need them everyday are probably the ones who abused them for fun!? We have to keep sailing forward regardless. What if an epileptic didn’t have their medicine for a day? They would go into a SEIZURE!!! Well, the same thing happens to us who suffer MDD and SAD, we malfunction, fall apart, miss work, school, cant be a responsible parent, can’t funtion at school or work...we get so desperate some of us go so far as thinking of suicide!!! This is the truth for anyone who knows someone like us, maybe a sibling or a best friend.

I can suggest an “off label” drug that is excellent for ANXIETY if all else fails. Ask your GP for 20mg pills of Baclofen. It is almost amazing. I have taken anywhere from 3 to 5 pills a day and feel fine. A famous heart surgeon in NYC wrote a book on how he quit drinking alcohol. Another doctor suggested Baclofen “off label” for anxiety, etc. and it worked.

My other idea would be to use the new alternative in medicine and that would be to see a doctor who specializes in Medicinal Cannabis. You can have a Vape and/or Drops. For severe anxiety you only need 2 inhalations of the Indica, 600mgs., or, 2-3 Drops of the Cannabis Oil under your tongue or in your juice mixed up where you can’t taste it. You get a very nice relaxing feeling all over your body and your brain for nearly 3-4 hours....repeat as needed. It’s healthier than any pill going in your body, after all Cannabis is natural and not a manmade chemical in a laboratory.

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