vintage1
03-15-2011, 08:59 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm so glad I found this site, it's nice to know there are others like me all over the world. A little background I am a 24 yr old mum to 3 who has started a nursing degree but due to anxiety (and my constant symptom hunting) has stopped for the time being while I raise my youngest (6 months) and sort out my increasing anxiety.
The symptoms list was great! I look at it when I have an panic attack and try to tell myself it's all part of it. I would self diagnose myself with GAD and panic disorder but due to a long line of less than fantastic Dr. experiences I am yet to get a professional diagnosis. Why is it that Dr.s maybe perhaps just in Aus think that "just take it easy and stress less" is an acceptable answer???
In Feb I gave up and decided to try medication and was prescribed with Cynbolton (correct me on spelling if you must) and after taking it at approx 8pm at night I woke up at 11 feeling like my body was on fire, my heart was irregular and beating flat out, I was vomiting due to the room spinning and almost passing out, I thought it was the end of me. My partner called the Dr and he came out and gave me an injection as I was having an adverse reaction. My mind was foggy for days after and my anxiety increased 100% during this time. Having taken lexapro during exam period prior I found that made me feel cloudy too. I don't want to head down the medication road at all after this.
My newest symptom is the tingling in my right arm from elbow to wrist. I am constantly worried about my heart. When I relax at night especially in front of the TV I find it makes things worse and I am almost certain to have anxiety. I have seen 2 therapists one was quite good with the relaxation techniques but I have now moved and the one I am seeing currently tells me to think of anxiety like a separate person trying to sabotage my life etc etc. She also told me after 3 sessions that she doesn't think I need to continue sessions! Clearly I do! however I am skeptical they are actually helping at all.
I had my first panic attack that I can remember approximately 6 or 7 years ago. I have always been a bit of a worrier and perfectionist but I don't understand how I have got to this point over the years. I feel constantly on edge and have recently stopped going out of the house as often and don't want to be around my friends. I feel like if I get a good sleep and have a lazy day it will make things a bit better for me but I never end up sleeping I just stay at home with anxiety thinking about how it will ever end and when it will start.
Anyway I am very sorry if this is a bit jumbled I am rushing due to a teething baby needing a cuddle.
I'm so glad I found this site, it's nice to know there are others like me all over the world. A little background I am a 24 yr old mum to 3 who has started a nursing degree but due to anxiety (and my constant symptom hunting) has stopped for the time being while I raise my youngest (6 months) and sort out my increasing anxiety.
The symptoms list was great! I look at it when I have an panic attack and try to tell myself it's all part of it. I would self diagnose myself with GAD and panic disorder but due to a long line of less than fantastic Dr. experiences I am yet to get a professional diagnosis. Why is it that Dr.s maybe perhaps just in Aus think that "just take it easy and stress less" is an acceptable answer???
In Feb I gave up and decided to try medication and was prescribed with Cynbolton (correct me on spelling if you must) and after taking it at approx 8pm at night I woke up at 11 feeling like my body was on fire, my heart was irregular and beating flat out, I was vomiting due to the room spinning and almost passing out, I thought it was the end of me. My partner called the Dr and he came out and gave me an injection as I was having an adverse reaction. My mind was foggy for days after and my anxiety increased 100% during this time. Having taken lexapro during exam period prior I found that made me feel cloudy too. I don't want to head down the medication road at all after this.
My newest symptom is the tingling in my right arm from elbow to wrist. I am constantly worried about my heart. When I relax at night especially in front of the TV I find it makes things worse and I am almost certain to have anxiety. I have seen 2 therapists one was quite good with the relaxation techniques but I have now moved and the one I am seeing currently tells me to think of anxiety like a separate person trying to sabotage my life etc etc. She also told me after 3 sessions that she doesn't think I need to continue sessions! Clearly I do! however I am skeptical they are actually helping at all.
I had my first panic attack that I can remember approximately 6 or 7 years ago. I have always been a bit of a worrier and perfectionist but I don't understand how I have got to this point over the years. I feel constantly on edge and have recently stopped going out of the house as often and don't want to be around my friends. I feel like if I get a good sleep and have a lazy day it will make things a bit better for me but I never end up sleeping I just stay at home with anxiety thinking about how it will ever end and when it will start.
Anyway I am very sorry if this is a bit jumbled I am rushing due to a teething baby needing a cuddle.