HI BADKNEES1 Hi do any of you take medications, legally, to hlp you deal with spouse or sig other who has BPD. What seems to help you.
Have you tried any therapy?
Probably the best thing to do is to check with your primary care doctor. Discuss any issues that you are having with anxiety, depression, etc., along with other issues you may have (like high BP, etc.) Sometime some meds that are prescribed for one thing, can help with another. Beta blockers are prescribed for some heart issues and/or high blood pressure. They are sometimes, used to help people with high anxiety and panic attacks. I've heard of some people using them when they have "stage fright".
Be cautious about any benzodiazepines (benzos) meds. (like Xanex or Ativan), as you can build up a tolerance for them and get addicted. I have some Xanex, but I only use it occasionally, and after using every other means to calm down (or get some sleep). Benzos work best, when used occasionally and not just taken routinely, like you need to do with some other meds. They can have a place, as long as you use them with caution.
The best approach is to calm yourself by other means:- Deep breathing exercises
- Meditation (TM, guided meditation or other)
- Mindfulness
- Music (use some headphones)
- Exercise
- Hobby