anxiety attacks

so i am a veryyy social person. but ironically, i also suffer from anxiety attacks, especially when i had a big day (HAH!!). my symptoms are nausea, vomiting, tunnel vision, tingling extremities, listlessness, weakness and much more. i have a Rx for xanax and i don't take it often. in the past 15 months, i've taken 15.

so whenever i feel a true anxiety attack coming on, i take a xanax and it helps TREMENDOUSLY. it doesn't make me feel doped up AT all, it simply makes the anxious symptoms disappear.

so... do you think it's okay to take a xanax on my wedding day if i start feeling sick? sometimes i already get nauseous and experience other anxiety symptoms when i think about how close it is... and not bc i'm unsure of marrying FH, but just bc it is such an enormous day and i will be at the epicenter. i already know for a fact that it is perfectly safe to take my low dose xanax (0.25 mg) when consuming alcohol. but i guess part of me feels odd about taking a xanax on my wedding day?? lol as i'm typing this, i'm realizing how ridiculous that sounds... but for some reason, maybe due to society's standards, i feel guilty about taking it. any opinions?? thanks!!

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Posted by CantWaitMrsH

oh my goodness ... i am a therapist! it is VERY common for brides to take a little something to take the edge off on their wedding day. why fight the way you feel and be concerned about having an anxiety attack (self-fulfilling prophecy) then just taking one and feel relaxed??? its a no brainer! dont beat yourself up about it. besides, no one has to know you took it other than you. just be smart about any alcohol consumption!

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thanks so much for taking the time to respond. i am happy to hear that it is common for brides to take something to settle their nerves, and i know exactly what you mean about the self fulfilling prophecy. that has happened to me a number of times. i will definitely be conscious of my alcohol consumption (i'm a medical student) and i don't want to be a drunk bride anyway!! thanks so much though for your input. it definitely helps a great deal.

i think it will be fine-that is such a low, low dose of xanax..heck i get 2-3 mg when i get attacks and it still doesn't always work

make sure you enjoy your day, even if it means a lil help to do so