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11-09-2007, 10:08 PM
Hi all,
I'm a 28yr old male.I'm hoping this forum can help me with anxiety/depression sypmtoms that I've been having for the last several months. I have never been more down in my life, and so scared. I constantly feel I have something seriously wrong with me even after doctors continually tell me theres nothing "physically wrong". I have gone to the ER 3 times in the past 3 months.
My constant sypmtoms have been
-lightheaded (24/7..never goes away)
-shooting pains in stomach, sometimes cramps. This pain is somethimes felt in my pelvic region as well.
-pains in upper legs
-bloated/gaseous
-hand trembling/shaking...more so first thing in the morning.
-weird sensations all over my body....in very strange places!
-For the last week or so I have been nauseaous and feel like throwing up but never do. This is the most troubling symptom I have, as it limits my ability to do things I enjoy....because I feel sick!
I tried Zoloft, but that only lasted 2 weeks. The side effects were too much for me. I continually felt spaced out and not "all there"
I'm now trying Effexor. 3 days in, and nothing to bad....yet.
I have tried other things to help me cope which include;
-Deep Breathing/Progressive Relaxation (seems to work as I'm doing it, but 10 minutes after I'm no better)
-Cold Showers (I've read about this somewhere, and tried it a few times. Suprisingly it helped me a lot! I gave up on it though because I just couldn't get used to it.)
-Yoga (did nothing for me)
-Exercise (helps, but hard for me to get motivated)
-Therapy (makes me more anxious)
-St John Wort (just left me constipated)
-Chamomile and Peppermint Tea (The best thing I have found yet! I have a cup whenever I really feel like crap.
I always looking for other Home Remedies or things I can do to help me. I am now starting to feel like there is no hope to conquer my anxiety once and for all. If anyone can offer any suggestions or help...it would be much appreciated.
I'm a 28yr old male.I'm hoping this forum can help me with anxiety/depression sypmtoms that I've been having for the last several months. I have never been more down in my life, and so scared. I constantly feel I have something seriously wrong with me even after doctors continually tell me theres nothing "physically wrong". I have gone to the ER 3 times in the past 3 months.
My constant sypmtoms have been
-lightheaded (24/7..never goes away)
-shooting pains in stomach, sometimes cramps. This pain is somethimes felt in my pelvic region as well.
-pains in upper legs
-bloated/gaseous
-hand trembling/shaking...more so first thing in the morning.
-weird sensations all over my body....in very strange places!
-For the last week or so I have been nauseaous and feel like throwing up but never do. This is the most troubling symptom I have, as it limits my ability to do things I enjoy....because I feel sick!
I tried Zoloft, but that only lasted 2 weeks. The side effects were too much for me. I continually felt spaced out and not "all there"
I'm now trying Effexor. 3 days in, and nothing to bad....yet.
I have tried other things to help me cope which include;
-Deep Breathing/Progressive Relaxation (seems to work as I'm doing it, but 10 minutes after I'm no better)
-Cold Showers (I've read about this somewhere, and tried it a few times. Suprisingly it helped me a lot! I gave up on it though because I just couldn't get used to it.)
-Yoga (did nothing for me)
-Exercise (helps, but hard for me to get motivated)
-Therapy (makes me more anxious)
-St John Wort (just left me constipated)
-Chamomile and Peppermint Tea (The best thing I have found yet! I have a cup whenever I really feel like crap.
I always looking for other Home Remedies or things I can do to help me. I am now starting to feel like there is no hope to conquer my anxiety once and for all. If anyone can offer any suggestions or help...it would be much appreciated.