I am Bipolar...plz give me advice on how to convince a Doc to prescribe me ani-anxiety meds.?

I've done some research online. I've also kept a journal of my moods. I've noticed when I get really UP, my mind races, i sometimes even feel out of sorts..so much so that i feel like i am almost shaking. I read that anti-anxiety meds are good at those times to calm a person down. I desperately need it i feel. So PLEASE soemone tell me how i can convince my doc to prescribe me an anti-anxiety med and if so which one? which one is the most fast acting one?I am Bipolar...plz give me advice on how to convince a Doc to prescribe me ani-anxiety meds.?
Find a specialist in Bipolar and that Dr will understand. It is not uncommon to use more than one med.I am Bipolar...plz give me advice on how to convince a Doc to prescribe me ani-anxiety meds.?
Well, im Bipolar as well, Bipolar disorder is also known as Manic Depressive disorder. If your doctor wont prescribe you meds then theres a reason behind that. Ask why they wont prescribe them to you and if you disagree with their answer.. ask to see another doctor for a second opinion. And there is no fast acting meds,, it takes a while to get into your system. Trust me... ive been through all of this.. it took me forever to get someone who understood my disorder.. and helped me with it.
Keep a journal of your moods and give that to your doctor.
you need them to go outside
Change doctors first of all! If he can't see you have a problem,then he is dense!


I take Zanax to sleep at night,but there are several others that work as well.
The problem is that anti-anxiety meds (such as Xanax or other benzodiazepines) are also depressants. They could, therefore, make the depressive part of your bipolar swings WORSE. Are you sure you want to risk that?
just tell your psychatrist exactly what you're feeling when ur feeling anxious. like do you sweat, fast heartbeat, difficulty swallowing, hard to think, feeling intensely flustered? xanax is 'alright' but i'd recommend klonopin(or clonazepam) because it works a lot longer and u don't have to take it as often. if your psychiatrist just won't help you with that, find someone else. best of luck to ya
you have to tell them how you feel and how bad it is to cope with
Wow.





If a doctor says you don't need it I'm pretty sure you don't.
The answers here are good. I just want to add. If you have a drug history. It's probably Not going to happen. Also, these med's will calm you down to where you sleep a lot. I mean a lot. They are not effective for short episodes. It takes a while for them to kick in. I recommend learning to deal with these disorders. Drugs often cover up an underlying problem. Learn some coping techniques and self control. Whether you take the med's or not. GL
On your next trip to the doctor take your journal. Show the doctor your journal and explain to them how you feel. If your doctor does not prescribe something for anxiety then I would be surprised and recommend that you see another doctor. Your having anxiety and if you know it you need some help. Don't settle for anything less.
I don't think you can convince a doctor that you're sick. If you go in telling him what you think your diagnosis is, that's the worst way to start.


Just go tell him you feel very anxious some times, and tell him all your symptoms that yu think make you bipolar. If you really are bipolar, that should work. If you aren't then no matter how hard you try or fight, it won't.


Good luck either way.