regarding anxiety and AS

fitin2010 · 02-18-2010, 05:36 AM

I started Medi in January and only lasted 2 weeks. Well needless to say I have gained all my weight back. I want to start again but the first time I had anxiety taking the AS. I don't think I could do this program with it. Anyone have this problem and if so what did you do to get over it? TIA!!

CCCOX · 02-18-2010, 07:07 AM

Hi-did you try taking only half a dose- and maybe only 1 a day and gradually build up to taking more of it? If I took them too close together I had the same thing-but maybe just taking one dose would help--also I know many here are successful without it--either way you can do this!

Sshals · 02-27-2010, 09:49 AM

It seems that I really needed the appetite suppressant the first week, because it helped me break my carb cravings without snacking like a complete maniac (like I did when I was on South Beach). It made it a lot easier to get through that time. Now, it's been over two weeks and I've noticed that if I miss taking one, I'm still not hungry :-) So I'm wondering if you can get through the first week, then maybe you can continue without the AS. As CCCOX said, there seem to be many people here who do not take it and have been successful.

justgin · 02-27-2010, 11:29 AM

I'm not able to take the AS, but I haven't had any hunger issues so far. Just wanted to let you know it is doable without the AS. Good luck!

Carrie Ellen · 03-01-2010, 06:50 AM

I suffer from Anxiety... My clinic was fearful that the AS might heighten it, but I actually felt more calm and at peace that week. I have to say that Week 1 is More a mental game than anything!

If I describe week one for me... I felt empowered, but SUPER sad... I went into Carb Mourning... It really sucked to look at all the food I wasn't allowed to have. By day 4 I was in a super super foul mood. Kinda angry at everyone...so I spent day 5 alone, sent the husband out with the kids for the whole day and stayed home to clean my house... yuck i know... but it kept my mind off of the mood oh and the food and kept my hands busy! It is another step I am taking to be a better and new me. The end result is my motivation! I think the AS helped to an extent.... but into week 2 I have forgotten to grab my meds on the way out the door and I actually made it through my day! Week 2 comes to an end tommarow so I am excited to see how I faired.... I think I could do this without the AS. And one less pill to swallow would be delightful...too bad its the tiniest one of otherwise Horse pills!

Start again!!! I will be your buddy!! You can do it with support...!

Jaqleen · 05-06-2010, 10:00 AM

I too suffer from anxiety,I take xanax to relieve the issues of it.I chose to not take the AS as I heard it makes you jittery and God knows I have enough of that own my own.Give it a shot without it,may not be as bad as ya think.Never know until you try......

Ortal · 05-17-2010, 07:12 AM

Hey

Like Jaqleen I also take Xanax as needed. as a result it took a few weeks for me to get the AS because they wanted to make sure the two wouldn't interact. I havent had a need for Xanax since I started the AS (I take it as needed) and I havent had increased jitters.

However I can only take it before breakfast and lunch or I CANNOT sleep that night. Even if I take my last one at 4 as recommended. I usually take one at around 8 and one at around 12.

Also word to the wise... the other day I took my AS, vitamin, calcium, omega 3, and fat burner all at once and I was nauseous/dry heaving (since I hadn't eaten yet) a few minutes later. Lesson learned, take the AS before first meal and everything else with your first meal.

cherliquidair · 05-17-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ortal

Hey

Like Jaqleen I also take Xanax as needed. as a result it took a few weeks for me to get the AS because they wanted to make sure the two wouldn't interact. I havent had a need for Xanax since I started the AS (I take it as needed) and I havent had increased jitters.

However I can only take it before breakfast and lunch or I CANNOT sleep that night. Even if I take my last one at 4 as recommended. I usually take one at around 8 and one at around 12.

Also word to the wise... the other day I took my AS, vitamin, calcium, omega 3, and fat burner all at once and I was nauseous/dry heaving (since I hadn't eaten yet) a few minutes later. Lesson learned, take the AS before first meal and everything else with your first meal.

This makes sense as to why sometimes I physically CAN NOT eat breakfast!! I slam down all of my morning pills before I head out the door and breakfast is 30 minutes to an hour after I take the pills. I will change the manner in which I take my morning ones and see if it make a difference. THANKS!!!

Ortal · 05-17-2010, 07:33 AM

I feel the AS also helps with 'mindful eating' as in, usually I take it when Im hungry for lunch and then I have an hour to wait and the hunger settles down, so I eat more consciously (cause its not just OMG ORTAL HUNGRY FEED ME) and usually I eat less. I dont have the foresight to take it an hour before lunch.

Glad I could help cherliquidair

02-18-2010, 05:36 AM	#1
fitin2010 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 15 Gallery: fitin2010 Stats: 211/203.6/150 WOE: medi Start Date: January 2010	regarding anxiety and AS I started Medi in January and only lasted 2 weeks. Well needless to say I have gained all my weight back. I want to start again but the first time I had anxiety taking the AS. I don't think I could do this program with it. Anyone have this problem and if so what did you do to get over it? TIA!!

03-01-2010, 06:50 AM	#5
Carrie Ellen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 7 Gallery: Carrie Ellen Stats: 205/183/145 WOE: MWL Start Date: February 2010	I suffer from Anxiety... My clinic was fearful that the AS might heighten it, but I actually felt more calm and at peace that week. I have to say that Week 1 is More a mental game than anything! If I describe week one for me... I felt empowered, but SUPER sad... I went into Carb Mourning... It really sucked to look at all the food I wasn't allowed to have. By day 4 I was in a super super foul mood. Kinda angry at everyone...so I spent day 5 alone, sent the husband out with the kids for the whole day and stayed home to clean my house... yuck i know... but it kept my mind off of the mood oh and the food and kept my hands busy! It is another step I am taking to be a better and new me. The end result is my motivation! I think the AS helped to an extent.... but into week 2 I have forgotten to grab my meds on the way out the door and I actually made it through my day! Week 2 comes to an end tommarow so I am excited to see how I faired.... I think I could do this without the AS. And one less pill to swallow would be delightful...too bad its the tiniest one of otherwise Horse pills! Start again!!! I will be your buddy!! You can do it with support...! Last edited by Carrie Ellen; 03-01-2010 at 06:53 AM.. Reason: premature submit, I do it all the time! LOL

05-17-2010, 07:12 AM	#7
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	Hey Like Jaqleen I also take Xanax as needed. as a result it took a few weeks for me to get the AS because they wanted to make sure the two wouldn't interact. I havent had a need for Xanax since I started the AS (I take it as needed) and I havent had increased jitters. However I can only take it before breakfast and lunch or I CANNOT sleep that night. Even if I take my last one at 4 as recommended. I usually take one at around 8 and one at around 12. Also word to the wise... the other day I took my AS, vitamin, calcium, omega 3, and fat burner all at once and I was nauseous/dry heaving (since I hadn't eaten yet) a few minutes later. Lesson learned, take the AS before first meal and everything else with your first meal. __________________ --Ortal-- *This too shall pass* Mini Goal - 130 by 10/30 Ultimate Goal - 120 by the end of the year.

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02-18-2010, 07:07 AM	#2
CCCOX Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW-TX Posts: 111 Gallery: CCCOX Stats: 195-135-135 WOE: Medi Start Date: 1/5/10	Hi-did you try taking only half a dose- and maybe only 1 a day and gradually build up to taking more of it? If I took them too close together I had the same thing-but maybe just taking one dose would help--also I know many here are successful without it--either way you can do this!

02-27-2010, 09:49 AM	#3
Sshals Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Gallery: Sshals Stats: 5'4" 264/192/132 WOE: Medi Start Date: 02/2010	It seems that I really needed the appetite suppressant the first week, because it helped me break my carb cravings without snacking like a complete maniac (like I did when I was on South Beach). It made it a lot easier to get through that time. Now, it's been over two weeks and I've noticed that if I miss taking one, I'm still not hungry :-) So I'm wondering if you can get through the first week, then maybe you can continue without the AS. As CCCOX said, there seem to be many people here who do not take it and have been successful.

02-27-2010, 11:29 AM	#4
justgin Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 9 Gallery: justgin Stats: 5'3" 212/212/140 WOE: MWL Start Date: 06/19/12	I'm not able to take the AS, but I haven't had any hunger issues so far. Just wanted to let you know it is doable without the AS. Good luck!

05-06-2010, 10:00 AM	#6
Jaqleen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Gallery: Jaqleen	I too suffer from anxiety,I take xanax to relieve the issues of it.I chose to not take the AS as I heard it makes you jittery and God knows I have enough of that own my own.Give it a shot without it,may not be as bad as ya think.Never know until you try......

05-17-2010, 07:33 AM	#9
Ortal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 305 Gallery: Ortal Stats: 184/138/120 5'5" WOE: Medi Start Date: 4/26/2010	I feel the AS also helps with 'mindful eating' as in, usually I take it when Im hungry for lunch and then I have an hour to wait and the hunger settles down, so I eat more consciously (cause its not just OMG ORTAL HUNGRY FEED ME) and usually I eat less. I dont have the foresight to take it an hour before lunch. Glad I could help cherliquidair