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kelliesean
06-23-2013, 06:02 AM
If you have anxiety/panic attacks you should stay away from marijuana. I know several people who have had terrible experiences while smoking that had anxiety.
Yeah.. MJ, cigarettes.. And alcohol can all trigger anxiety attacks..
I do enjoy going out and having cocktails ;) .. But when I fall like this.. I usually have to just pull back and not drink at all..
Although last night I had ONE drink.. Whewww.. If I bug out today.. Then I'm absolutely going to have to smack myself in the head and learn a lesson lol..
Yeah.. MJ, cigarettes.. And alcohol can all trigger anxiety attacks..
I do enjoy going out and having cocktails ;) .. But when I fall like this.. I usually have to just pull back and not drink at all..
Although last night I had ONE drink.. Whewww.. If I bug out today.. Then I'm absolutely going to have to smack myself in the head and learn a lesson lol..
Hey :) how are you feeling today?
How is everyone today? Lets hope for a great day!!! :)
How is everyone today? Lets hope for a great day!!! :)
Bring it on lol
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 06:54 AM
Hey :) how are you feeling today?
:-))) today I feel absolutely fine! :)) are u well em1? :-))
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 06:55 AM
How is everyone today? Lets hope for a great day!!! :)
Yes JCX!!! I hope we all have a great anxiety free/low day :-)
Beautiful weather here on Long Island New York!!
Yes JCX!!! I hope we all have a great anxiety free/low day :-)
Beautiful weather here on Long Island New York!!
Oh you lucky thing we have grey sky's and wind here in London lol
Pretty beautiful day here in Massachusetts aswell :)
Im just feeling a bit anxious for no reason!!
Also has anyone ever felt like too mellow?? Not really thinking of much but just like mind numb maybe. Idk how to explain it lol
Im just feeling a bit anxious for no reason!!
Go out and get some sun it's gr8 for your vit D which can cause anxiety if its low
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 09:21 AM
Oh you lucky thing we have grey sky's and wind here in London lol
Lol :-) London!! How cool :-)
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 09:22 AM
Im just feeling a bit anxious for no reason!!
Also has anyone ever felt like too mellow?? Not really thinking of much but just like mind numb maybe. Idk how to explain it lol
I'm very familiar w "anxious for no reason" ;)., story of my life lol..
And I'm sure that the numbness is anxiety related.. It shows itself in the craziest ways..
Lol :-) London!! How cool :-)
You would like London and your job would go far here to :)
Im feeling very down today guys. :/
Im feeling very down today guys. :/
Ok talk to
Me JC what's going around your mind?
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 09:41 AM
I live in Maine, muggy today! Cloudy too! Looks like it might thunder. JXC. that's normal! The good thing is your mind is resting!
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 09:43 AM
Oops JCX. Sry typo!
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 09:54 AM
You would like London and your job would go far here to :)
I know! Great artists coming out of the UK :-).. I do hope to get over there one day..
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 09:54 AM
Im feeling very down today guys. :/
I'm sorry you feel crappy JCX :-(((
Oops JCX. Sry typo!
Hello there :) how are you today ?
I keep thinking im depressed and its making me feel so crappy!!! Makes me sad :(
I keep thinking im depressed and its making me feel so crappy!!! Makes me sad :(
Go and see your doctor this will
Really help you I promise you :)
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 10:22 AM
Go and see your doctor this will
Really help you I promise you :)
Yes.. Dr and meds make a WORLD of difference.. It takes some time but you will feel relief..
For now.. Maybe you can just tell yourself "so what I I am depressed.. Thts easily treatable.. I'm going to make an appt to see a doc tomorrow.. And now I will not worry about it anymore."
I write things down when they make me crazy and I can't stop thinking about it..
So when the thought/feeling returns I go to my note.. And especially I say "I will not worry about that anymore.. I have already come to a solution which I will follow through with."
Then just be sure to follow thro..
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 10:24 AM
Depression can come with anxiety. Because of your thoughts of hopelessness, and not wanting to feel this way anymore! You may keep dreading things like going to work, or getting up in the morning, however don't allow it to snowball! Focus on things outside of your own mind! Take all the good things in as you can! Like the people on here! LOL we are damn good! ; ) just don't let it take you over! If your mind says I feel so down, and I just want to sleep. Then you are giving into the depression! Do the opposite go out for a walk! Pay attention to the surroundings, the air, the breeze on your skin! Trees, flowers, other people!
I forgot how long you have been on your medication now? Always make sure you mention all your changes in mood to your doctor as well! Very important to communicate to your doctor, no matter how small!
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 10:26 AM
Good idea Kelly!
You can even put a line through it! As to say its gone! I LIKE THAT!
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 10:28 AM
Hey it's beautiful in TN! Sad thing is I can't enjoy it! Ugh! Tired of this crap!!
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 10:30 AM
Why can't you enjoy it?
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 10:33 AM
My baby boy is having a pizza party at the park today and my anxiety is so bad now I can barely leave the house! I've never had this before and I freakin hate it!
I havent been on any medication or talked to any doctor about it and its been 3 months!
Yes I hate anxiety yes it's a pain in the back side yes it can stop you from enjoying things but you know what,you have woken up to a brand new day of life,what a amazing gift we all have,don't waste it,take a chance that today just maybe a good day and the day you take that brave step forwards,even if it going to the doctors to get help or going out for the first time,get that boot and give yourself a kick right up your back side and get out there and start living,believe me I know how hard it is as I've had it over 20 years but by god I'm going to beat this one day and today just maybe the day for me
And it maybe for you to :) x
I dont feel sleepy at all. I just feel bad that im depressed (its just my anxiety probahly telling me this). But I cant get over it :/
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 10:44 AM
Yes I hate anxiety yes it's a pain in the back side yes it can stop you from enjoying things but you know what,you have woken up to a brand new day of life,what a amazing gift we all have,don't waste it,take a chance that today just maybe a good day and the day you take that brave step forwards,even if it going to the doctors to get help or going out for the first time,get that boot and give yourself a kick right up your back side and get out there and start living,believe me I know how hard it is as I've had it over 20 years but by god I'm going to beat this one day and today just maybe the day for me
And it maybe for you to :) x
That's what I keep telling myself! I have two beautiful great children I have to live for and they don't understand. I'm scared to death to go to te dr but I'm goin in the am. I have to. This all is just nonsense!
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 10:45 AM
I dont feel sleepy at all. I just feel bad that im depressed (its just my anxiety probahly telling me this). But I cant get over it :/
Are you on meds for depression?
Are you on meds for depression?
Yes go and get something for it both of you,I promise you will feel so much better and you don't have to be on Meds forever,when your strong enough to come off of them then do so :)
No Im not on any type of meds. I havent even seen a therapist :S.
I dont even know if im depressed, just really bad anxiety is all I know so far :/
No Im not on any type of meds. I havent even seen a therapist :S.
I dont even know if im depressed, just really bad anxiety is all I know so far :/
I don't think your depressed I really think it's anxiety
But why is it so constant for me?? I mean every single day?
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 10:59 AM
That is me, I've never been to a dr or therapist but if we don't do something, we are gonna be a prisoner in our homes or our life! I don't want to be on meds at all but I have come to terms with not bein able to do it on my own.
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:00 AM
But why is it so constant for me?? I mean every single day?
It's constant every single day bc you're constantly thinking about it and it's weighing on ya! Trust me, I'm at the same point in all of this. I wasn't depressed but the more we let this win, that's what's gonna happen!
I get out. I work and go to school. My grandfather went senile and after a really bad experience with marijuana my anxiety has flared up. I thought there was everything wrong with me. Now its just im afraid of being depressed and going crazy. I used to be shy and self concius. Now that happened, I couldnt give a rats ass what people think of me. I dont care if they dont like how I look or something lol.
Its just the being afraid of depression, going crazy and sometimes being blamed for something I didnt do.
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 11:14 AM
JCX. Please go see a doctor! The longer you go with anxiety, the longer it takes to heal! You need to trust in your health care provider you should blood work done, and physical for your over all wellness! One of my biggest fears is doctors, and if I can do it you can! My doctor helped me by giving me a script of Ativan to relax me so I was able to follow through with my appointments. It work great! I was even able to have blood drawn! AMAZING FOR ME! Medication along with coping skills is very helpful! I hate meds too! And was scared because the last time I had to be on them I had a hard time with starting out, but what I learned from that was to start out at a real low dose, and work your way up! I let my doctor know that because I was nervous about it, and he said that was fine, and my best bet! I'm on Paxil. And Ativan,the Ativan is only when needed! I don't even take it at all now! I will only use it to have medical things done! If you follow your doctors care, and see him/ her often you can have great success! I was on Paxil 10 years ago for 3 years, worked good for me! I weaned off slowly with no effects!
Please see your doctor!
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:16 AM
Oh I got ya! Yeah there are so many different times in your life where you will change and go through things and one day we will wake up and be like wth was all that for?? I don't know you but I don't think you become crazy over night lol but if you don't stop constantly worrying about it, then you will make yourself crazy! Wouldn't it be great if we could take our own advice? Lol I'm good at givin it but not takin it.
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:18 AM
JCX. Please go see a doctor! The longer you go with anxiety, the longer it takes to heal! You need to trust in your health care provider you should blood work done, and physical for your over all wellness! One of my biggest fears is doctors, and if I can do it you can! My doctor helped me by giving me a script of Ativan to relax me so I was able to follow through with my appointments. It work great! I was even able to have blood drawn! AMAZING FOR ME! Medication along with coping skills is very helpful! I hate meds too! And was scared because the last time I had to be on them I had a hard time with starting out, but what I learned from that was to start out at a real low dose, and work your way up! I let my doctor know that because I was nervous about it, and he said that was fine, and my best bet! I'm on Paxil. And Ativan,the Ativan is only when needed! I don't even take it at all now! I will only use it to have medical things done! If you follow your doctors care, and see him/ her often you can have great success! I was on Paxil 10 years ago for 3 years, worked good for me! I weaned off slowly with no effects!
Please see your doctor!
My step mother is on Ativan. How do you do with that? Any major side affects or anything? She loves it and she only takes it when she knows she's goin around a group of people or just an anxious day.
My grandmother was on effexor for anxiety and shes had really bad anxiety. She abruptly came off of it which she shouldnt have but she doesnt listen :S
Im going to leave an appointment tomorrow. Im still not sure if psychiatrist or therapist though
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 11:28 AM
Ativan works wonders for me! It just makes me feel normal! Whatever that might mean! LOL. It calms me so I don't have a panic attack. It is not for everyday use! It also helped in the beginning of starting my other medication Paxil. I had no side effects from it. If anything I might of felt a little more anxious the next day, but I just did some guided relaxation, and worked through it! And that's also another important thing to do as well in order to heal! You can always search for things on anxiety. NOT SYMPTOMS! And find lots of information! Educate yourself! Arm yourself with the tools you need to cope! And beat it!
RAIDER805
06-23-2013, 11:31 AM
Oh I got ya! Yeah there are so many different times in your life where you will change and go through things and one day we will wake up and be like wth was all that for?? I don't know you but I don't think you become crazy over night lol but if you don't stop constantly worrying about it, then you will make yourself crazy! Wouldn't it be great if we could take our own advice? Lol I'm good at givin it but not takin it.
Agree 100%
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:35 AM
I don really have panic attacks, I have a fear of passing out in public caused by a full feeling in my head and ears. Makes me feel like I just got off a ride and I'm just gonna fall to the ground. I hate it bc I'm so outgoing and full of life but now, I don't even work anymore and I'm doin it to myself BUT I will overcome this!
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:36 AM
Agree 100%
Thank ya! It's funny to go back and read what you wrote and say "Dang! I should take my own advice." Lol
Im going to leave an appointment tomorrow. Im still not sure if psychiatrist or therapist though
Do what you feel is the right one for you,the one that will help you the most
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:38 AM
Ativan works wonders for me! It just makes me feel normal! Whatever that might mean! LOL. It calms me so I don't have a panic attack. It is not for everyday use! It also helped in the beginning of starting my other medication Paxil. I had no side effects from it. If anything I might of felt a little more anxious the next day, but I just did some guided relaxation, and worked through it! And that's also another important thing to do as well in order to heal! You can always search for things on anxiety. NOT SYMPTOMS! And find lots of information! Educate yourself! Arm yourself with the tools you need to cope! And beat it!
I am gonna find out what can help me and I will beat this! Easier said than done but I will. I have too much to live for and be happy about! Thank you for your advice!
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:39 AM
Im going to leave an appointment tomorrow. Im still not sure if psychiatrist or therapist though
Hmmm I don't really know either! That's a good question. One focuses mainly on meds and what can help and the other mainly focuses on the root of the problem and how to deal with it. I believe I'm gonna go with therapist.
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 11:48 AM
Why not start out with your regular MD? They might be able to refer you to one?
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 11:54 AM
The Ativan prevented me from fainting. Which is what I am usually afraid of doing as well when having blood drawn. That's what started my whole fear of doctors. Because i was having blood drawn years back, and fainted. When I came to the doctor told me I had a sizer and he called med cue to take me to the hospital. I then had another one in the ambulance as they was giving me an IV. been afraid ever since! Let me ask you this when you get this feeling. Have you ever passed out? And what did you do when you had these feelings?
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 11:59 AM
No I don't pass out. I got sick a few months back and I think I jumped up too fast and I lost all control of my body, lips turned blue, I passed out but caught myself if that makes sense just started taking deep breaths. So when I get that feeling, I automatically go back to that day and it scares the s*** outta me. I guess my fear is passing out in public bc my ears constantly feel full and it makes me dizzy and the reason I feel that way is bc of the anxiety. It's a vicious cycle!
Never passed out. Jusg super worried and stressed I might have something. Although when I thought I was going to get blamed for drug posession I almost passed out. Almost blacked out and thought I was goijg to pass out. Now its headaches and a lot of worry about going crazy :S
Also I catch myself not breathing when im anxious!
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 12:52 PM
Do you have vertigo? Or build up of wax? I suffered vertigo for over a month. But my symptoms was if I had my head a certain way things would just start spinning rapidly. Not fun! But I functioned ok so long as I didn't look straight up or tilt my head to left. I did have my ears cleaned out too, I had a lot of wax in my left ear. It didn't take away the vertigo but that just healed on its own. I had that clogged ear thing go on for awhile. The doctors said everything looked ok, but even now sometimes when I lay down on my left ear I can hear crackling sound like fluid in my ear. It's not always, but I do get it. I bought myself the liquid ear cleaner. And used it for about a week and shortly after that the vertigo stopped. I have also ruptured my eardrum. Twice even. And that left me with a hollow sound in my ear. That too just heals on its own! My doctor tells me I have very small ear canals. OH WE'LL!
When you did the breathing. Did that help you? You need to try and keep going out. Even if just for a walk around the block. Take someone with you. Let the feeling come, and try to overcome them! Just concentrate on the sensation you get. Just the sensation nothing else, and tell yourself. Sensation you feel heavy in my ears, and you make me feel lightheaded. Then breath. And say I know I'm ok. This is not harmful in any way! Breath, breath, breath! Symptoms of anxiety will start to fade as you deal with the symptoms, and think nothing more of them as symptoms! Give them space in your mind, as you do have them. But just file it away in the unimportant file in the brain. If you keep it in the important file. It will hang around!
I think I read that you have not been to the doctors too! Like a year ago for the ear thing right? Well a year is along time! So please go for a check up, and have another look at those ears. It's your doctors job to accommodate you! That's why they're make so much money! LOL. Take charge of your well being! Your worth it, and your family is worth it too!
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 01:19 PM
I went to the dr 6 weeks ago and saw very little fluid. Your advice is very helpful and like my mother said just say hey you're not winning and takin over my life. It's a process I'm gonna have to deal with and I can. Thank you for your help!
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 01:19 PM
And I get out but freak out when I have to go in somewhere. It's exhausting :(
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 01:20 PM
Also I catch myself not breathing when im anxious!
You and me both!!
I did have room spinning around once. I do have build up wax. Yeah I got up fast when the almost blacked out thing happened. Hmm... maybe it could be my ears for a lot of symptoms?
Megpie4525
06-23-2013, 01:43 PM
I did have room spinning around once. I do have build up wax. Yeah I got up fast when the almost blacked out thing happened. Hmm... maybe it could be my ears for a lot of symptoms?
Yeah if you have a middle ear infection or a little fluid, it will throw you off fast!! It's all connected!
JennJenn
06-23-2013, 02:59 PM
I haven't had a panic attack in a week but I cannot kick the nervousness I constantly feel. I don't even know what I am nervous over. Ugh, this is driving me bonkers.
Awww... are you on any meds Jenn? Try drinking some orange juice. Maybe itll help you. Or go out for a walk! Count in your head while youre walking or jogging :)
Okay guys I just had like a scare jump type thing. I was watching a youtube video I was all normal but somehow the speakers teeth scared me and reminded me of death.Is this normal???? Im kinda freaking out now :(
Dcoito
06-23-2013, 05:35 PM
If that happens, and it can because of your imagination! Just stop what your doing and relax, and breath. Realize that your thoughts are not real, or rational! And move on to something different.
Thatnks Dcoito. That was a pretty bad attack but I managed to keep calm enough at work. I just wanted to run away out of work :/
Now im getting unconcentrated and blurry vision... Jesus Christ....
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 06:30 PM
Thatnks Dcoito. That was a pretty bad attack but I managed to keep calm enough at work. I just wanted to run away out of work :/
Now im getting unconcentrated and blurry vision... Jesus Christ....
I wd def see a dr, you sound to be very highly stressed..
I used to feel all keyed up too.. I wd describe it as an "exposed nerve".. Just so sensitive to so much as it relates to anxiety..
It was just horrible!
I think until you get to a dr, you should focus on calming breathing or counting techniques.. And otherwise, distract yourself in order to get through this time.
Once you get into treatment you are going to be so so happy you did! I hope I get to hear about how much more peaceful you feel then..
Yeah Ill definitely be here even after treatment. Even if im fully healed ill come back here to help others like you guys have with me!!
I really think Im stressed badly, what should I do to help me calm down? This surely isnt normal :S
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 06:39 PM
Yeah Ill definitely be here even after treatment. Even if im fully healed ill come back here to help others like you guys have with me!!
I really think Im stressed badly, what should I do to help me calm down? This surely isnt normal :S
Well.. "Normal" is a relative term ;) lol.. No one here is "normal" by mainstream definition.. But then no one really is ;)
However you do sound to have a high amount of anxiety.. Very very anxious..
I hope you get some relief for yourself..
.. You don't. Have Ativan? Which is actually lorazepam.. Or Xanax? That wd help you a lot right now..
Otherwise.. Mediation.. You can find something on the Internet.. Or YouTube to lead you if you aren't sure how to meditate.,
Counting is good too..
Anything that will give your mind a rest from worrying..
No ativan or anything. Can you buy it over the counter? What can I buy over the counter that woudl help me? :/
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 06:49 PM
No ativan or anything. Can you buy it over the counter? What can I buy over the counter that woudl help me? :/
You can buy Benadryl.. Pop one or two.. That has a very calming effect..
May make you sleepy.. But nothing out of the ordinary type sleepy.. And it's worth it to feel relief from the overwhelming anxiety.
Ativan/lorazepam are prescription only..
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 06:50 PM
I know someone who depended very heavily on Benadryl as anti anxiety .. They swore by it..
I have taken it for anti anxiety before too.. It does calm you..
But lorazepam is the best ;)
So is benadryl safe? I really have no problems falling asleep at all. Will it actually help with stress or just put me asleep?
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 07:07 PM
So is benadryl safe? I really have no problems falling asleep at all. Will it actually help with stress or just put me asleep?
It will help u with your stress..
It's just an anti histamine.. People take them for allergies.. It's very safe..
kelliesean
06-23-2013, 07:13 PM
So is benadryl safe? I really have no problems falling asleep at all. Will it actually help with stress or just put me asleep?
I have seen other members on this forum suggest Benadryl as an over the counter option for anti anxiety too..
I just took one... I feel weird as heck. Not sure if good or what lol
Damn idk if im about to have a panic attack.
Update: Okay I had a panic attack, was harder to breathe, racing heart but I feel much calmer now. I also freaked out at work thinking I was having a allergy reaction(Thankfully where I work we have qualified Nursing help). Although a bit drowsy and I have to drive home now. Im yawning like heck though!!!!
JennJenn
06-24-2013, 06:29 AM
I too get a little sleepy from benadryl but I do from ativan too. I get relief which is worth the sleepiness to me. You are probably not having a reaction to benadryl.
Okay this morning im feeling uneasy. How is everyones day? I hope you all have a beautiful day!
nicole2003
06-24-2013, 07:16 AM
Hey JCX I read your forum and don't worry we all are going through this. U seem to worry a lot about things you read etc believe me I am the same way. I go online and look at symptoms and think I have everything. I've had anxiety since I was 17 and I'm now 28. I had been doing good for years but last may it came back bad and I have had it off and on since then. I have been on celexa, Paxil and now lexapro. I will be good for Bout a month and its back. I feel like nothing will work sometimes but know that I will find that right med and hope that this ends. I overcame it before so I know I can do it again. Don't give up. Go to therapy. I see a psychiatrist and it does help. Hope u are feeling good this morning
JennJenn
06-24-2013, 07:23 AM
Hey JCX I read your forum and don't worry we all are going through this. U seem to worry a lot about things you read etc believe me I am the same way. I go online and look at symptoms and think I have everything. I've had anxiety since I was 17 and I'm now 28. I had been doing good for years but last may it came back bad and I have had it off and on since then. I have been on celexa, Paxil and now lexapro. I will be good for Bout a month and its back. I feel like nothing will work sometimes but know that I will find that right med and hope that this ends. I overcame it before so I know I can do it again. Don't give up. Go to therapy. I see a psychiatrist and it does help. Hope u are feeling good this morning
When you say on and off do you mean you have good months on and off or good days? I only ask because I havent had hardly any attacks in 10 years and in May of this year I was hit with a major anxiety attack and then just constant anxiety from there. I had a few good weeks then it came back this month. Its like the nervousness will not go away again.
Thank you Nicole! Yeah It seems anxiety has raised my stress level considerably high. Idk how to relax at all.
Today I finally called a therapist and left a voicemail. Waiting now for a call back. Lets hope it goes well :)
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 08:42 AM
I too get a little sleepy from benadryl but I do from ativan too. I get relief which is worth the sleepiness to me. You are probably not having a reaction to benadryl.
Yeah.. Any of those sedating meds will make me sleepy too.. And I agree.. I'd take a bit sleepy over insane any day ;)
Benadryl is really safe tho.. There are actually a lot of people who pop like 10!! I know someone ;).. But it is known to have a calming effect..
I'm sorry the Benadryl made you anxious JCX!
Thank you Nicole! Yeah It seems anxiety has raised my stress level considerably high. Idk how to relax at all.
Today I finally called a therapist and left a voicemail. Waiting now for a call back. Lets hope it goes well :)
Oh well done you have taken the first big step :)
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 08:47 AM
Oh well done you have taken the first big step :)
Yes I agree :)
Hey em1 :-) hope you are good!
Very interesting seeing your avatar now :-)) put a face w a "name" lol
Hey kelliesean how are you feeling today?
hey JennJenn how are you today?
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 08:48 AM
Hey kelliesean how are you feeling today?
I'm well for now em1.. I have my fingers crossed :-).. An my coffee this am and from NOW on is and will be decaf ;)
How are u?
I'm well for now em1.. I have my fingers crossed :-).. An my coffee this am and from NOW on is and will be decaf ;)
How are u?
Yes I thought it would be better to have a photo and not a blank square lol I've got a hacking cough and sore Throat,(the joys of having children at school lol they get something you get something lol I will live tho lol yes I'm having to change back to all decaf stuff to,boo to that as I love coffee lol
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 09:09 AM
Yes I thought it would be better to have a photo and not a blank square lol I've got a hacking cough and sore Throat,(the joys of having children at school lol they get something you get something lol I will live tho lol yes I'm having to change back to all decaf stuff to,boo to that as I love coffee lol
Ahhh... Well, hopefully you will find time to rest and feel better with your cold...
Yes I love coffee :-)))).. An caffeine kept me nice and alert.. Perhaps too alert ;) lol.. So decaf is a decent replacement for now.
I like your pic :) beautiful couple!
Ahhh... Well, hopefully you will find time to rest and feel better with your cold...
Yes I love coffee :-)))).. An caffeine kept me nice and alert.. Perhaps too alert ;) lol.. So decaf is a decent replacement for now.
I like your pic :) beautiful couple!
He's from the show the vampire Diaries,not my husband wow if he was lol
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 09:33 AM
He's from the show the vampire Diaries,not my husband wow if he was lol
Oh!! Lol! Yeah I don't know that show! Smh.. Lol!
Well still great pic ;)
JennJenn
06-24-2013, 10:23 AM
hey JennJenn how are you today?
Same morning crap! You know me! Its 12:20 so I am praying this crap leaves very soon. It really don't leave I just seem to handle it better for some reason. I am trying everything. Has anyone heard of the Linden Method? I am exhausted and scared how am I going to be able to function like this everyday for the rest of my life. I have to work! Getting depressed and scared I will never be ME again:(
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 10:29 AM
Same morning crap! You know me! Its 12:20 so I am praying this crap leaves very soon. It really don't leave I just seem to handle it better for some reason. I am trying everything. Has anyone heard of the Linden Method? I am exhausted and scared how am I going to be able to function like this everyday for the rest of my life. I have to work! Getting depressed and scared I will never be ME again:(
I feel like that too during these rough times Jenn
:(( it is very disheartening..,believe me I feel your pain..
But my doc always said a while ago "now that you are feeling so much better.. Remember that if you should fall again that you will get better.,"
I try and remember that..
Megpie4525
06-24-2013, 10:45 AM
Thank you Nicole! Yeah It seems anxiety has raised my stress level considerably high. Idk how to relax at all.
Today I finally called a therapist and left a voicemail. Waiting now for a call back. Lets hope it goes well :)
I'm glad you called!!!! First step!
No calls back though so far. Idk why im so stressed...
Dcoito
06-24-2013, 03:19 PM
Do you have a regular doctor to go too? Your stressed because you are dealing with anxiety! Not fun!
Yes I do Dcoito. Should have tried to have him reschedule my appointement to an earlier time.
Dcoito
06-24-2013, 03:33 PM
When do you see him/ her?
Therapy starts this week!!! Im so freaking happy!!!!
Dcoito
06-24-2013, 05:39 PM
Yay yay! So glad to hear that! And you have a regular DR appointment too right?
Yupp but thats in Jly 17 I believe. Have to double check!
Dcoito
06-24-2013, 05:45 PM
Well no matter! You are on the right path now! SMILE BIG OK!
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 05:52 PM
Therapy starts this week!!! Im so freaking happy!!!!
That's awesome JCX :-) I am happy for you!
I love you all! Lets hope for a fast and speedy recovery ♥
Dcoito
06-24-2013, 06:43 PM
I do hope that for you! Soon you will be helping others! ; )
kelliesean
06-24-2013, 06:47 PM
I love you all! Lets hope for a fast and speedy recovery ♥
Xoxoxo yes :-)))
I coughed and mucus had blood in it. I freaked out but after stopping the panic attack I thought there must be a resonable explonation for this. After going to the mirror and investigating my mouth I found out one of my gums was bleeding.... not sure why they were, but that sure as heck explained the blood lol. I have good teeth so idk. so ive been having a very upset stomach tonight, andits also really hot. Hard to fall asleep and I have to be up in the morning for class :/
nicole2003
06-25-2013, 07:02 AM
When you say on and off do you mean you have good months on and off or good days? I only ask because I havent had hardly any attacks in 10 years and in May of this year I was hit with a major anxiety attack and then just constant anxiety from there. I had a few good weeks then it came back this month. Its like the nervousness will not go away again.
Hi we'll I haven't had any attacks in about 10 years also but last year had it bad and it just seems to be lurking around. I went a month or two feeling good then the anxiety came back good for a month and back so it was good months and bad for a few weeks it has gotten better but it's a been a year and it hasn't left like it did before
nicole2003
06-25-2013, 07:03 AM
Thank you Nicole! Yeah It seems anxiety has raised my stress level considerably high. Idk how to relax at all.
Today I finally called a therapist and left a voicemail. Waiting now for a call back. Lets hope it goes well :)
Glad u finally get to see a therapist. You are one step closer to recovery😃..a good way to relax is meditation I did it before and it sure helps clear your head u should give it a try
Thank you Nicole. Did yo u take meds before to get rid of anxiery?
How is everyone doing today? I hope you are all having a beautiful day :)
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 12:43 PM
How is everyone doing today? I hope you are all having a beautiful day :)
I'm doing very well today JCX.. How about u?
Dcoito
06-25-2013, 01:07 PM
Having a good day! The heat is making me lazy tho!
Im doibg better thank you :)
Do you guys happen to know if theres meds for OCD?
Dcoito
06-25-2013, 01:13 PM
Yes there is! Why do you ask?
In case if I have it hahah. :eek:
Also im feeling a lump on the back of my throat.... wtf?
anxiousashley
06-25-2013, 01:44 PM
I am having a bit of an off day. I was horrible this morning but now I seem to be much calmer. I just can't get my brain to quite down today. Lucky for me I have an appointment with my therapist in about an hour! Everyone hang in there!
Lucky you :)
I wish you well!
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 01:56 PM
Im doibg better thank you :)
Do you guys happen to know if theres meds for OCD?
Anti depressants treat OCD.. So they kinda knock out a few things at once ;) lol..
Dcoito
06-25-2013, 01:57 PM
JXC. That's anxiety! Your mind is trying to mess with you! Just describe to yourself what it feels like. In a relaxed way! And say to yourself that its ok. And it's not harmful! Relax and breath, and think of something else. GOOD! Have a nice cold drink!
Okay this surely cant be anxiety can it???? I was watching the news and I freaked out "what if they blame me for that".... Is what came in my mind and I freaked out! That cant be normal can it??? :(
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 04:08 PM
Okay this surely cant be anxiety can it???? I was watching the news and I freaked out "what if they blame me for that".... Is what came in my mind and I freaked out! That cant be normal can it??? :(
Sometimes when I have gone through bad bouts.. Periods of time where I am especially keyed up.. And just nervous all the time.. There is very little that would not freak me out..
.. So your just very sensitive to anxiety triggers right now.. It sounds to me..
Megpie4525
06-25-2013, 04:09 PM
Therapy starts this week!!! Im so freaking happy!!!!
Yay!! So proud for you!
Anxiety is so horrible... major headache after that... I just like ran out of my house and drove off because it was impossible to stay in one place.
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 04:23 PM
Anxiety is so horrible... major headache after that... I just like ran out of my house and drove off because it was impossible to stay in one place.
It really is horrible..
.. But your on your way now that you have your appointment with a therapist.. You will feel so much better in time and in therapy..
Megpie4525
06-25-2013, 04:28 PM
It is horrible and I'm glad you're getting help to learn how to control it!
Dcoito
06-25-2013, 05:01 PM
Yes, your imagination your thoughts is telling you this! Just the fact that you are questioning it tells me your normal! I block the news out for right now, to stressful for me! It's always negative! When those thoughts come into your head, try and remove it quickly! And replace it with a better thought! A more positive thought!
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 05:07 PM
Yes, your imagination your thoughts is telling you this! Just the fact that you are questioning it tells me your normal! I block the news out for right now, to stressful for me! It's always negative! When those thoughts come into your head, try and remove it quickly! And replace it with a better thought! A more positive thought!
Yeah I agree.. The news is dry anxiety inducing when your going through this..
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 05:12 PM
Oops *very
frankzito
06-25-2013, 05:36 PM
Sometimes when I have gone through bad bouts.. Periods of time where I am especially keyed up.. And just nervous all the time.. There is very little that would not freak me out..
.. So your just very sensitive to anxiety triggers right now.. It sounds to me..
The news can definitely trigger it! A soon as I hear their voices on the news and they way they talk, it gets to me, let alone all the bad news
frankzito
06-25-2013, 05:39 PM
I may have posted in the wrong spot, sorry if I did
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 05:52 PM
The news can definitely trigger it! A soon as I hear their voices on the news and they way they talk, it gets to me, let alone all the bad news
Yep.. I agree.. It's freaky lol
Guys I fewl luje im gunna pass out from the stress and going to go crazy..... :(
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 06:23 PM
Guys I fewl luje im gunna pass out from the stress and going to go crazy..... :(
We all know what your going through.. Try and lay back.. Maybe have a fan blowing on you.. And count your breathes slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth.. Slowly..
But if I were you I would ask my primary care dr for a prescription for Ativan (lorazepam).. That anti anxiety will get you through this tough and very anxious time for now..
Im not even fearing anything at the moment but somehow im stressed. What the hell??
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 06:37 PM
Im not even fearing anything at the moment but somehow im stressed. What the hell??
Well that's just it..
I have had tremors out I no where when I was going though a tough time.. Anxiety just does what it wants to..
frankzito
06-25-2013, 06:41 PM
You can get stressed with out having episodes. But if your on the verge, you don't even have to be stressed. It just happens. But this is how I am. Laying on a cold floor helps me, just like having a hangover, when its bad. But if its minor I would distracts myself and clean or vacuum or something.
I've been having anxiety for a little over a year.
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 06:53 PM
Yeah.. Being in that anxiety "zone".. The anxiety is always right under the surface, even if its not noticeable.. Grrrr
Dcoito
06-25-2013, 06:54 PM
I had several attacks today! And freak outs zero! And I had nothing to panic about, the adrenaline just try's to take off on you for no reason, that's what anxiety dose, however by you freaking out about the sensations you body is feeling only adds fuel to the fire! Train you mind to do the oppitset!
kelliesean
06-25-2013, 07:06 PM
I had several attacks today! And freak outs zero! And I had nothing to panic about, the adrenaline just try's to take off on you for no reason, that's what anxiety dose, however by you freaking out about the sensations you body is feeling only adds fuel to the fire! Train you mind to do the oppitset!
That's a reaction I will have to try and master lol.. I had had anxiety/attacks for EVER and I still can't just ride the wave confidently.. Smh.. Grrr
But they were almost nonexistent when I was on meds..
nicole2003
06-26-2013, 11:38 AM
Thank you Nicole. Did yo u take meds before to get rid of anxiery?
Yes I took meds and still do..they help alot...hope u are doing good today
Is it normal to obsess theres something wrong with you? I keep thinking im depressed nonstop :(
Dcoito
06-26-2013, 03:41 PM
For anxiety it is normal! Do you feel depressed? Or is it just a thought? Nothing wrong with having depression! It's treatable along with anxiety.
kelliesean
06-26-2013, 03:46 PM
For anxiety it is normal! Do you feel depressed? Or is it just a thought? Nothing wrong with having depression! It's treatable along with anxiety.
Exactly exactly!!!
Should I go to the ER about this??? Tomorrow I have 2 finals in school and ai have no idea how ill handle the stress. I dont wanna have a breakdown if I fail 1 :(
JennJenn
06-27-2013, 09:22 PM
Should I go to the ER about this??? Tomorrow I have 2 finals in school and ai have no idea how ill handle the stress. I dont wanna have a breakdown if I fail 1 :(
How did you do on Finals today JCX? I hope you were ok with your anxiety!
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 07:58 AM
How did you do on Finals today JCX? I hope you were ok with your anxiety!
Yes! I have been thinking about JCX too.. Hope all is well :-)
Well I did well in the finals. I had an attack because I thought I would fail.
These past 3 days have been horrible. I have a doctors appointment today which hopefully should help. *fingers crossed*
maliyasmummy
06-28-2013, 09:30 AM
Yes they did :) believe me you will come through this if ever you need to chat please message me anytime :)
So did mine I smoked it for 10 years then 8 months after I gave up I got anxiety
maliyasmummy
06-28-2013, 09:34 AM
I've had it on and off for years and yes you may get them on and off and yes you will get more good days than bad days :) it won't allways be like this I can control mine more than not so you will be fine
I had it really bad for a year then meds kicked in I was fine most days then after 9 years it came bk
maliyasmummy
06-28-2013, 09:41 AM
How do u add as friend
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 09:48 AM
Well I did well in the finals. I had an attack because I thought I would fail.
These past 3 days have been horrible. I have a doctors appointment today which hopefully should help. *fingers crossed*
So happy for you that you will be getting the help you very much need. You are going to do great!
Glad u did well on your exams!
I almost ran out of my math final lol
To be honest I have no idea how I didnt now that I think back on it.
Hello kelliesean,JC,JennJenn :) and everyone how are you all today?
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 10:53 AM
Hello kelliesean,JC,JennJenn :) and everyone how are you all today?
Hi em1 :-))) I am doing good :). Saw my psychiatrist this am., reinforced my positive thinking w all this.,
He raised my Zoloft up to 100.. And I have been doing well for the passed few days :)
Fingers soooooo crossed :)
How are u Emma?
Hi em1 :-))) I am doing good :). Saw my psychiatrist this am., reinforced my positive thinking w all this.,
He raised my Zoloft up to 100.. And I have been doing well for the passed few days :)
Fingers soooooo crossed :)
How are u Emma?
Oh that's such good news :) yes I'm good I went shopping today got myself some new bits an had coffee and cake with my husband which I've not done in a while nor having coffee but it was nice lol do you have a glass of wine anytime as I do love a glass or two on the weekends but have not touched any in weeks because of my Zoloft ?
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 10:58 AM
I gotta tell ya tho.. Wheww I just can't help but worry that the Zoloft won't help.. Which part of me says "Kellie.. It's working already., its worked in the past..stop.."
An a lot of times I make myself look away from posts of people that aren't responding to medications :(((
That's horrible! I never want that!! :(((
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 11:04 AM
Oh that's such good news :) yes I'm good I went shopping today got myself some new bits an had coffee and cake with my husband which I've not done in a while nor having coffee but it was nice lol do you have a glass of wine anytime as I do love a glass or two on the weekends but have not touched any in weeks because of my Zoloft ?
I will w honest w you. I have always enjoyed a few beers .. I'm German n Irish.. Maybe it's in the blood? Lol
When I am doing poorly as it relates to anxiety I have to stop drinking bc my brain runs away w "all the bad" and toxins etc.. And any after effects at all, even being tired the next day gets me anxious.
So! I didn't drink anything at all for about 3 years a while ago.. But then I was able to again..
And nowadays I have 2 .. Mayyybbee 3 beers and I'm still good :-)
You sound like you had such a pleasant time being out and with your husband., that's fantastic :-)
I will w honest w you. I have always enjoyed a few beers .. I'm German n Irish.. Maybe it's in the blood? Lol
When I am doing poorly as it relates to anxiety I have to stop drinking bc my brain runs away w "all the bad" and toxins etc.. And any after effects at all, even being tired the next day gets me anxious.
So! I didn't drink anything at all for about 3 years a while ago.. But then I was able to again..
And nowadays I have 2 .. Mayyybbee 3 beers and I'm still good :-)
You sound like you had such a pleasant time being out and with your husband., that's fantastic :-)
Yes I did have a good time its nice to spend time together tho I don't have any problems going shoping on my own or being on my own :)
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 11:54 AM
Yes I did have a good time its nice to spend time together tho I don't have any problems going shoping on my own or being on my own :)
:-)) shopping is always good ;)
:-)) shopping is always good ;)
Yes it is lol tho I don't get to do it alot As I allways think oh I will get my children this and that lol
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 12:04 PM
Yes it is lol tho I don't get to do it alot As I allways think oh I will get my children this and that lol
Yep! They come first lol..
Yep! They come first lol..
Yes they so do :) tho I would not have it Any other way,I adore my baby's
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 12:18 PM
Yes they so do :) tho I would not have it Any other way,I adore my baby's
Yes me too :-)
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My guys :)
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 12:19 PM
Hmmm dunno if those pics worked lol
Yes me too :-)
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My guys :)
Won't let me view them,maybe because I'm on my mobile,do you have anything nice planned for this weekend? It's my hubby's birthday Tomorow so a family day out for us :)
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 12:23 PM
Won't let me view them,maybe because I'm on my mobile,do you have anything nice planned for this weekend? It's my hubby's birthday Tomorow so a family day out for us :)
Oh very nice :-)..
.. Well tonight we will all go down to a beach hut right down the block from my house.. Restaurant on the beach.. That will be nice..
And tomorrow I am painting faces at a party., and that will be fun too :)
Sunday we will probably poke around the house., do some necessary things there and just hang out :)
Oh very nice :-)..
.. Well tonight we will all go down to a beach hut right down the block from my house.. Restaurant on the beach.. That will be nice..
And tomorrow I am painting faces at a party., and that will be fun too :)
Sunday we will probably poke around the house., do some necessary things there and just hang out :)
Oh that sounds amazing,I love the beach,tho I'm in a busy city so the sea is quite a drive away lol if I won the lotto I would have a beach house for sure lol
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 12:42 PM
Oh that sounds amazing,I love the beach,tho I'm in a busy city so the sea is quite a drive away lol if I won the lotto I would have a beach house for sure lol
Winning the lotto wd be awesome!! Whewww.. Lol
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 01:07 PM
Winning the lotto wd be awesome!! Whewww.. Lol
I see this post about magnesium and amino acids curing anxiety.. I wonder how true that is... Hmmm
bonehead
06-28-2013, 01:12 PM
you only have about $20 to lose by trying. it worked for me and has worked for many others.. hopefully you too!!
str8trippin
06-28-2013, 01:28 PM
I see this post about magnesium and amino acids curing anxiety.. I wonder how true that is... Hmmm
I just started Magnesium today, so I'll let you know how it goes. I went to the grocery store on my lunch break and they had it on sale, buy one get one free, so it seems like it was in my cards to give it a shot! It was just over six dollars for one hundred 250mg tablets. I also use amino acids, but I cook with them instead of taking a supplement (Bragg Liquid Aminos)...you can it at most health food stores and it tastes like soy sauce!
bonehead
06-28-2013, 01:36 PM
ease your way in to avoid the laxative effects
str8trippin
06-28-2013, 01:42 PM
Just as an FYI:
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) includes the magnesium you get from both the food you eat and any supplements you take.
Category
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
CHILDREN
1-3 years: 80 mg/day
4-8 years: 130 mg/day
9-13 years: 240 mg/day
FEMALES
14-18 years: 360 mg/day
19-30 years: 310 mg/day
31 years and over: 320 mg/day
Pregnant
Under 19 years: 400 mg/day
19 to 30 years: 350 mg/day
31 years and up: 360 mg/day
Breastfeeding
Under 19 years: 360 mg/day
19 to 30 years: 310 mg/day
31 years and up: 320 mg/day
MALES
14-18 years: 410 mg/day
19-30 years: 400 mg/day
31 years and up: 420 mg/day
It's safe to get high levels of magnesium from food. But excessive use of magnesium supplements can be toxic. The upper limit -- the highest dose a person can take -- of magnesium supplements is:
65 mg/day for children ages 1-3
110 mg/day for children ages 4-8
350 mg/day for adults and children ages 9 and up
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 01:50 PM
Great information str8.. Thanks for putting it all out here!
I'd love to find out how it all goes for you :)
kelliesean
06-28-2013, 01:51 PM
Just as an FYI:
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) includes the magnesium you get from both the food you eat and any supplements you take.
Category
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
CHILDREN
1-3 years: 80 mg/day
4-8 years: 130 mg/day
9-13 years: 240 mg/day
FEMALES
14-18 years: 360 mg/day
19-30 years: 310 mg/day
31 years and over: 320 mg/day
Pregnant
Under 19 years: 400 mg/day
19 to 30 years: 350 mg/day
31 years and up: 360 mg/day
Breastfeeding
Under 19 years: 360 mg/day
19 to 30 years: 310 mg/day
31 years and up: 320 mg/day
MALES
14-18 years: 410 mg/day
19-30 years: 400 mg/day
31 years and up: 420 mg/day
It's safe to get high levels of magnesium from food. But excessive use of magnesium supplements can be toxic. The upper limit -- the highest dose a person can take -- of magnesium supplements is:
65 mg/day for children ages 1-3
110 mg/day for children ages 4-8
350 mg/day for adults and children ages 9 and up
And your not taking any medications otherwise correct?
str8trippin
06-28-2013, 01:57 PM
And your not taking any medications otherwise correct?
No, not taking any other medications at the moment. I have medications prescribed, but I'm holding off until I've tried some other alternatives first. I would imagine supplements can interact with prescription medications, so if someone is taking them it would probably be wise to discuss supplements with your health care provider.
I see this post about magnesium and amino acids curing anxiety.. I wonder how true that is... Hmmm
Yes I was thinking its worth a Go tho can you take them in top
Of your Meds
Has anyone felt like everything that has happened is almost unrealistic?!?! I have this ongoing headache and hard to remember things kinda :(
kelliesean
06-29-2013, 10:09 AM
Has anyone felt like everything that has happened is almost unrealistic?!?! I have this ongoing headache and hard to remember things kinda :(
Yes! I have absolutely felt that way.. It's surreal.. Freaky.. There is some information below I copied and pasted..
"Derealization
Derealization (sometimes abbreviated as DR) is an alteration in the perception or experience of the external world so that it seems unreal. Other symptoms include feeling as though one's environment is lacking in spontaneity, emotional coloring and depth.[1] It is a dissociative symptom of many conditions, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders, and not a standalone disorder.
Depersonalization
This article is about the psychological symptom. For the diagnosis, see depersonalization disorder.
Depersonalization (or depersonalisation) is an anomaly of self-awareness. It consists of a feeling of watching oneself act, while having no control over a situation.[1] Subjects feel they have changed, and the world has become vague, dreamlike, less real, or lacking in significance. It can be a disturbing experience, since many feel that, indeed, they are living in a "dream". Chronic depersonalization refers to depersonalization disorder, which is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. Though degrees of depersonalization and derealization can happen to anyone who is subject to temporary anxiety/stress, chronic depersonalization is more related to individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress/anxiety. Depersonalization-derealization is the single most important symptom in the spectrum of dissociative disorders, including dissociative identity disorder and "dissociative disorder not otherwise specified" (DD-NOS). It is also a prominent symptom in some other non-dissociative disorders, such as anxiety disorders, clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,[2]borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, migraine and sleep deprivation. It can be considered desirable, such as in the use of recreational drugs."
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depersonalization
Turtleneck
06-29-2013, 10:20 AM
I'm going through a pretty similar time man (or girl). I smoked pot a couple times this year in college and it felt like my heart was going to beat right through my chest or something. I vowed to never touch it again but sure enough about a month ago I was really drunk with my friend who offered it and I took it. Ever since I've been in constant panic about my heart, thinking it's going to stop or something, even though I've gone to the doc who said everything sounds/looks good. If you think you have an idea of the disease you think you have, you should absolutely make an appt. or go to the walk-in clinic. Every one I have seen has recognized how much anxiety can affect your life, and no one has thought about putting me into an institution even though I've been having panic attacks daily. Best of luck to you, a big thing is also knowing that you're not alone.
Does anyone feel like the attacks never happened when they finaly feel good again?
frankzito
06-29-2013, 07:13 PM
I can't imagine forgetting about it forever, if it ever goes away. I sure hope so!
Dcoito
06-29-2013, 07:44 PM
Well even though a had a severe attack ten years ago. And nothing in between , I had forgotten how it really felt! When I came down with it in may. The down fall to that is i didn't recognize the real early sings of it. Before it got debilitating! The early treatment starts the easier it is to get back on your feet!
JLBnole68
06-29-2013, 07:49 PM
JCX, yes. Mine went away for years. You never forget you had them, but you start forgetting the feelings you experienced when you start living normally again. That's a good thing. Mine came back recently because I had a huge amount of stress and I'd stopped taking my Lexapro. I'm back on it now and getting better each week, but I have managed to go several years without medication or being bothered by them. Not sure why, but I'm not ashamed to ever go back on the meds when they come back.
JLBnole68
06-29-2013, 07:50 PM
Well even though a had a severe attack ten years ago. And nothing in between , I had forgotten how it really felt! When I came down with it in may. The down fall to that is i didn't recognize the real early sings of it. Before it got debilitating! The early treatment starts the easier it is to get back on your feet!
Exactly! Well said.
kelliesean
06-30-2013, 07:36 AM
JCX, yes. Mine went away for years. You never forget you had them, but you start forgetting the feelings you experienced when you start living normally again. That's a good thing. Mine came back recently because I had a huge amount of stress and I'd stopped taking my Lexapro. I'm back on it now and getting better each week, but I have managed to go several years without medication or being bothered by them. Not sure why, but I'm not ashamed to ever go back on the meds when they come back.
I agree with this post JLB.. You sound to be in a very very similar situation as me :)
I am back on Zoloft now for about 5 weeks.. And so so so much better already.. Whewwww relief!!!! Priceless :-)
kelliesean
06-30-2013, 07:38 AM
JCX, yes. Mine went away for years. You never forget you had them, but you start forgetting the feelings you experienced when you start living normally again. That's a good thing. Mine came back recently because I had a huge amount of stress and I'd stopped taking my Lexapro. I'm back on it now and getting better each week, but I have managed to go several years without medication or being bothered by them. Not sure why, but I'm not ashamed to ever go back on the meds when they come back.
P.S. I am so happy to hear of someone else having a relapse and now feeling better after getting back on meds, bc I worried/worry that maybe the meds won't work (which is kinda cray bc.. They ARE already working.. Lol) ..
I am very agoraphobic.. But I took a job tht was 17 miles from my house yesterday- NO anxiety! Yay :)
Seeing my therapist today. Im afraid if I open up to him im going to go crazy and he will send me in a mental hospital :(
Seeing my therapist today. Im afraid if I open up to him im going to go crazy and he will send me in a mental hospital :(
JCX no that won't happen,please be open when you see him no matter what's going on in your head they are there to help you and if you don't open up and say what you really fear how can they treat the problem
True em. Should I open up immediately?
True em. Should I open up immediately?
Yes I think you should m8,that's what your there for,why take the right steps to help yourself and then not,I promise you,you will feel so much better that you did,what time do you have to go? How long will you be there for?
Ill be there at 3 pm. No idea how long for lol
Ill be there at 3 pm. No idea how long for lol
You in the uk?
This is going to be so hard :(
This is going to be so hard :(
You CAN do this :)
Nope, eastern usa time. Is it possible to ask the therapist for medicine? I have anxkety going to doctors let alone a therapist lol
Nope, eastern usa time. Is it possible to ask the therapist for medicine? I have anxkety going to doctors let alone a therapist lol
Yes of course you can they will give you the best for you,it's ten to 3 here in the uk how far behind are you?
9:53 am for me right now.
Isnt it that only psychiatrists can give medicine though? This guy is a psychologist :S
I meant medicine during the session so Im calmer.
9:53 am for me right now.
Isnt it that only psychiatrists can give medicine though? This guy is a psychologist :S
I meant medicine during the session so Im calmer.
I'm sure they will know how your feeling,you will be fine,remember they are there to help you :)
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 08:36 AM
Your going to be so much happier ASAP JCX!!!
Yes tell them everything.. They will NOT institutionalize you.. That just doesn't happen, unless there is a very VERy extreme case.
Can't wait to hear how it goes!!
Your going to be so much happier ASAP JCX!!!
Yes tell them everything.. They will NOT institutionalize you.. That just doesn't happen, unless there is a very VERy extreme case.
Can't wait to hear how it goes!!
Hey kelliesean :)
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 08:53 AM
Hey kelliesean :)
Hey em1 :-))) how are you? I'm feeling pretty good :)
Hey em1 :-))) how are you? I'm feeling pretty good :)
Not to bad thanks :) been on my Meds four weeks today,I can't belive how fast that's gone
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 09:08 AM
Not to bad thanks :) been on my Meds four weeks today,I can't belive how fast that's gone
Yeah, it's interesting.. I agree! I am in week 5.. Up to 100 mgs of Zoloft.. And I will top out at 150 w in two more weeks..
I have thts here and there.. But in general I feel better.. I am happy about that! And I have my fingers crossed that it continues lol..
Yeah, it's interesting.. I agree! I am in week 5.. Up to 100 mgs of Zoloft.. And I will top out at 150 w in two more weeks..
I have thts here and there.. But in general I feel better.. I am happy about that! And I have my fingers crossed that it continues lol..
Yes I have here and there to but I'm getting on with it,I'm on 50g so far she said to give it four more weeks and then she will up it if I need it,what have you gone up to and for how long was you on it ?
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 09:31 AM
Yes I have here and there to but I'm getting on with it,I'm on 50g so far she said to give it four more weeks and then she will up it if I need it,what have you gone up to and for how long was you on it ?
I have gone up to as much as 200 mgs of Zoloft .. I was on 200 mgs for about 2 or 3 years? Then he dropped me to 150.. And I stayed on 150 for about 8 years.. But to be honest.. I kind of kept forgetting to take it everyday for the last 2 years I was on it.. So I probably was taking the 150 about 3 days a week on average.. So my overall dose at that time was obviously much lower.
Anyway I felt fine.. And something "in me" just felt I didn't need the Zoloft anymore.. That's when I just decided to stop altogether about 6 months to a year ago (I'm terrible w exact time frames).. And just about two months ago is when symptoms began returning..
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 09:33 AM
I was just talking to my dr the other day about it all tho.. And he says that SSRIs do all the work in an 18 month period.. After that point your brain is sort of rewired not to have inappropriate anxiety levels/responses.. And that usually lasts for about 7 -10 years before we are susceptible to a relapse.. And then plan of treatment has to be figured out again..
Seems I kind of followed it all by the book lol
I was just talking to my dr the other day about it all tho.. And he says that SSRIs do all the work in an 18 month period.. After that point your brain is sort of rewired not to have inappropriate anxiety levels/responses.. And that usually lasts for about 7 -10 years before we are susceptible to a relapse.. And then plan of treatment has to be figured out again..
Seems I kind of followed it all by the book lol
Oh really that's so Interesting,I read so many things about Anxiety panic disorders OCD etc that I have really learnt about it and how it all works and I think for me part of Healing so fast is because I've learnt to understand it better,I have a long way to go untill I never have one again as I've had it more than I've not lol
BUT I WILL BEAT THIS and I Believe positive thinking will get Positive results :) x
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 11:20 AM
Oh really that's so Interesting,I read so many things about Anxiety panic disorders OCD etc that I have really learnt about it and how it all works and I think for me part of Healing so fast is because I've learnt to understand it better,I have a long way to go untill I never have one again as I've had it more than I've not lol
BUT I WILL BEAT THIS and I Believe positive thinking will get Positive results :) x
Absolutely!
1- positive thinking is a fact.. It's been proven scientifically! The brain will look for more ways to resolve an issue if one believes there IS a solution .. Whereas if someone doesn't believe there is a solution.. The brain stops looking ..
2- yes! Knowledge is power! Understanding exactly what is going on with us is so helpful!
Absolutely!
1- positive thinking is a fact.. It's been proven scientifically! The brain will look for more ways to resolve an issue if one believes there IS a solution .. Whereas if someone doesn't believe there is a solution.. The brain stops looking ..
2- yes! Knowledge is power! Understanding exactly what is going on with us is so helpful!
I'm not saying everyday will
Be a bed of Rosie's and I've had some really bad days over the last four weeks,but what keeps me going is I know I will not give up
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 11:31 AM
I'm not saying everyday will
Be a bed of Rosie's and I've had some really bad days over the last four weeks,but what keeps me going is I know I will not give up
Right.. I am not all euphoric and shining like the sun lol :). But I am better.. I have a sense of peace.. And that sense of peace allows me to have more hope.. Whewww..
We shall see! :)
Right.. I am not all euphoric and shining like the sun lol :). But I am better.. I have a sense of peace.. And that sense of peace allows me to have more hope.. Whewww..
We shall see! :)
And also you know you have got better be4 on the Meds and therapy so that's all so good to know I think,you have done so well
Be4 and you will be back to that person very soon :)
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 11:35 AM
Even those 10 years that I was "anxiety free".. It's really just me generalizing the basic mental state I was in.. Bc I did still have some occurrences.. But they were so few and far between.. And they didn't persist or take over my life the way that anxiety and OCD can when I am not in treatment..
Even those 10 years that I was "anxiety free".. It's really just me generalizing the basic mental state I was in.. Bc I did still have some occurrences.. But they were so few and far between.. And they didn't persist or take over my life the way that anxiety and OCD can when I am not in treatment..
What do you think is the worst for you the Anxiety or the OCD? What happens with your OCD is it thoughts or something else ?
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 11:52 AM
What do you think is the worst for you the Anxiety or the OCD? What happens with your OCD is it thoughts or something else ?
That's such a difficult question for me to really explain I think.. Many times I have a hard time fully understanding which really is affecting me more.. And I have seen so many on this forum say the same!! And tht makes me feel so "normal" in that dept :)))
I think OCD, depression, anxiety and agoraphobia all worked/work together to wreak havoc on my mental well being! Lol and it depends on the circumstances I guess..
But I would say that the anxiety literally makes me miserable feeling.. Or is tht depression? Or the OCD creating the anxiety? Or the agoraphobia? Hmmm
I can tell you that I am now less irritable too.. I really think all of those illnesses just fed off of each other and thts what was especially miserable and insane making..
How about u?
That's such a difficult question for me to really explain I think.. Many times I have a hard time fully understanding which really is affecting me more.. And I have seen so many on this forum say the same!! And tht makes me feel so "normal" in that dept :)))
I think OCD, depression, anxiety and agoraphobia all worked/work together to wreak havoc on my mental well being! Lol and it depends on the circumstances I guess..
But I would say that the anxiety literally makes me miserable feeling.. Or is tht depression? Or the OCD creating the anxiety? Or the agoraphobia? Hmmm
I can tell you that I am now less irritable too.. I really think all of those illnesses just fed off of each other and thts what was especially miserable and insane making..
How about u?
I can fully u understand that,you can never pinpoint can you,I don't suffer from Depression I'm never low in that way etc it's allways been my panic attacks but the Intrusive thoughts have knocked me off my ass I have to say
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 11:59 AM
What do you think is the worst for you the Anxiety or the OCD? What happens with your OCD is it thoughts or something else ?
My OCD was/is mostly about me or my loved ones dying... Choking, car crashes, murders, suicides, appendix bursting, heart attacks.. You name it.. I worried and went through the entire horrifying process of the leading up to their/my death.. Them/me dying.. Their/my deep sorrow and mourning..
I thought about it alllll the time.. Even when I wasn't "thinking" bout it, it was as though it was running in the background in my head..
I would call my mom evvvveerrryy night "are u done eating for the day?" Then maybe a bit later I wd call "now are u done? Have you locked your doors?"
My husband and I wd go out to dinner, have fish.. And every bite I watched him take I wd be in horror that "surely this Is the bite that has a now in it!!! OMG!!! He is choking!! He is going to choke!!!!"
Or that I wd be overcome and run into a wall head first and break my neck killing myself.. I wd get so overwhelmed.. So frightened that I would do it.. Almost feeling possessed.. And then major High anxiety bc I felt I was "fighting that "desire/inclination" so hard..
My thoughts actually flow when I am better.. When someone asks me "what r you thinking?" I'm thrilled to say "nothing" :-) and have it be true! I am thinking random "normal" thoughts that don't weigh me down!! The grass.. The weather.. Painting.. Clothes.. It's nice :)
How about you?
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 12:04 PM
I can fully u understand that,you can never pinpoint can you,I don't suffer from Depression I'm never low in that way etc it's allways been my panic attacks but the Intrusive thoughts have knocked me off my ass I have to say
Yes! That pin pointing is tricky stuff!
And oh my.. Yes.. I am sure that OCD has given u plenty of angst grrrr
Yes! That pin pointing is tricky stuff!
And oh my.. Yes.. I am sure that OCD has given u plenty of angst grrrr
It was the thought that I was going to harm my kids and go to prison,I mean that's scary shit,it made me feel so ill and that's the only reason I went to the doctors and I'm going to therapy as it scared the hell out of me like I was going mad,so not me at all,I'm loving giving,adore my baby's husband and my life so Naturally thinking something like that would make someone extremely ill and very scared,lucky for me I have a good Dr who knows me so well :)
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 12:13 PM
It was the thought that I was going to harm my kids and go to prison,I mean that's scary shit,it made me feel so ill and that's the only reason I went to the doctors and I'm going to therapy as it scared the hell out of me like I was going mad,so not me at all,I'm loving giving,adore my baby's husband and my life so Naturally thinking something like that would make someone extremely ill and very scared,lucky for me I have a good Dr who knows me so well :)
Yes, those kinds of thoughts are so so so tormenting .. So upsetting beyond what words can express.. Suuuccckkkks! Lol
Yes I have a great dr too.. Ughhhh I am so great full for that :-)
Yes, those kinds of thoughts are so so so tormenting .. So upsetting beyond what words can express.. Suuuccckkkks! Lol
Yes I have a great dr too.. Ughhhh I am so great full for that :-)
Yes they are hell and so Tormenting,My doc knows all my family as we all go to her she's lovely and I know I can be fully open with her which is why I went to her
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 12:18 PM
Yes they are hell and so Tormenting,My doc knows all my family as we all go to her she's lovely and I know I can be fully open with her which is why I went to her
That's awesome :)
That's awesome :)
I did tell her I did not need the Zoloft anymore but she said she wanted me to stay on it for a while longer
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 12:30 PM
I did tell her I did not need the Zoloft anymore but she said she wanted me to stay on it for a while longer
Yeah.. I am not one that has ever liked taking medicines. I hardly ever do, and only when is absolutely necessary.. I don't usually even take exedrin for headaches or anything lol..
So when I first went into therapy, I was very stubborn about not going on meds.. But I was jut so at the end of my rope.. So I gave in.. I was pretty desperate ..
And now that I have had such relief w the Zoloft, I feel like I just have to be on it when I am falling apart.. And at all costs..
But I would love to medication free lol.. I guess everyone would! :).. But.. I am happy at least that something helps me so much :).. I really don't know what I would do otherwise! Whewwww
Therapist in half an hour. Im freaking out majorly. Im afraid im going to go insane today :(
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 12:32 PM
Therapist in half an hour. Im freaking out majorly. Im afraid im going to go insane today :(
Hang in there JCX :-) you are going to do very well I'm sure!!! This is a great move you are making!
And just read the posts here.. You are not alone.. And you can get better :-)
Theres a weird guy here....moving his head back and forth. Great..... borderline about to freak out -_____-"
Therapist in half an hour. Im freaking out majorly. Im afraid im going to go insane today :(
Hang in there m8 you will be fine :)
Yeah.. I am not one that has ever liked taking medicines. I hardly ever do, and only when is absolutely necessary.. I don't usually even take exedrin for headaches or anything lol..
So when I first went into therapy, I was very stubborn about not going on meds.. But I was jut so at the end of my rope.. So I gave in.. I was pretty desperate ..
And now that I have had such relief w the Zoloft, I feel like I just have to be on it when I am falling apart.. And at all costs..
But I would love to medication free lol.. I guess everyone would! :).. But.. I am happy at least that something helps me so much :).. I really don't know what I would do otherwise! Whewwww
Yes I was the same lol I was like no no no lol
Wtf... my head is like blanking out right now. As if all the symptoms were a dream.... is this freaking normal???????
maliyasmummy
07-01-2013, 01:07 PM
P.S. I am so happy to hear of someone else having a relapse and now feeling better after getting back on meds, bc I worried/worry that maybe the meds won't work (which is kinda cray bc.. They ARE already working.. Lol) ..
I am very agoraphobic.. But I took a job tht was 17 miles from my house yesterday- NO anxiety! Yay :)
I'm relapsing aswell Hun I had panic attacks agrophobia n severe anxiety 10 years ago then nothing apart from the odd anxiety I was on sertraline in fact I still am but last year it came back worse than ever then my meds was upped to 200mg after a few months I was ok again now it's back again but I'm not upping my meds just yet instead I'm trying herbal drops
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 01:36 PM
I'm relapsing aswell Hun I had panic attacks agrophobia n severe anxiety 10 years ago then nothing apart from the odd anxiety I was on sertraline in fact I still am but last year it came back worse than ever then my meds was upped to 200mg after a few months I was ok again now it's back again but I'm not upping my meds just yet instead I'm trying herbal drops
Uughhhh that sounds frustrating!!!
maliyasmummy
07-01-2013, 01:38 PM
Very frustrating I thought it was over but oh no
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 01:44 PM
Very frustrating I thought it was over but oh no
Oh gosh.. I am feeling MUCH better having returned to Zoloft the last 5 weeks.. If my anxiety returns w in a few months, I'm going to flip out! Grrrr lol smh.. Ughh
Desk Lady
07-01-2013, 03:54 PM
Yes, definitely go on the meds your doctor prescribes! For people like us, we read the POTENTIAL side effects and then are terrified to go on the meds. Trust your doctor and see if the meds help! Give yourself a chance . . . you are 1000% worth it!
Dcoito
07-01-2013, 04:04 PM
Hey JCX.
How did your appointment go? And how are you feeling?
Im feeling better. I cant believe I opened up to him. It has made me feel better. Less anxious so far. It went well and he reassured me im not going crazy. I have another appointment next week.
I actually cried aswell...... yes im a guy I know. Lol
Well you have done so well and what did I tell you your not going crazy :)
kelliesean
07-01-2013, 05:00 PM
Im feeling better. I cant believe I opened up to him. It has made me feel better. Less anxious so far. It went well and he reassured me im not going crazy. I have another appointment next week.
I actually cried aswell...... yes im a guy I know. Lol
That's great news JCX :).. And anxiety will make anyone cry! ;) no shame in that..
Dcoito
07-01-2013, 05:42 PM
Heck no crying is awesome! Feels so good! Next time you go you will feel even more comfortable now! So happy for you!
Ive been afraid Im skitzofrenic :| Anxiety really is a pain in the ass lol
Dcoito
07-01-2013, 09:00 PM
LOL. Well your not! Tell yourself to stop thinking. LOL. Where do you come up with some of this stuff? Your not searching the web are you? I'll have to come kick your butt! I don't live to far away you know! LOL.
Yeah I searched the web :/
I might even be bipolar, who the freak knows XD
Its like I feel good and then BAMMMM anxiety hits.
Dcoito
07-01-2013, 10:04 PM
Well of corse it will if you keep searching the web for stuff to get anxious about silly!
maliyasmummy
07-02-2013, 12:25 AM
I have to admit I feel like that as if maybe one day my irrational thoughts may turn real and I will have no control over it but I've learned not to search the web for health issues or mental health but I did search the web yesterday when I found a black feather at my door n the results put me into a full blown panic until I searched again and found a different result x
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