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Patients come to doctors to get relief, and get it quickly. Our job is to do everything we can on the medical side to help you as soon as possible. But teaching yourself how to cope with anxiety takes a tremendous amount of effort and time. And that mental will power is inherently reduced by sufferers of mental disorders. Quite literally, the very nature of the disease is to weaken your mind and body to the point where you just can't help yourself. And that's where the medicine comes in. And we know about the herbs and supplements and alternative treatments, but there just isn't enough proof that they work for a lot of people. If it works for you, you're one of the lucky ones. But for millions of Americans, antidepressants have had a significant positive impact on their lives...and they've brought many people back to a normal life from the deepest pits of despair.
- Dr. Dan

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Hi Dr. Dan. It is interesting topic! And I hope you will answer my few questions.

1) What is the mechanics of using antidepressants? Ye, I know that they regulate serotonin level and level of other neurotransmitters. But I mean therapeutic effect. What happens when person stops using antidepressants? Her chemical balance just states to normal after that? How? These are just pills which provide temporary effect. How they can work after you stop using them? I guess it is just a painkiller. People should use it all of his life in order not to feel anxiety? Are there some scientific evidence that people get better after quitting antidepressants than they were before starting them?

I don't really want to argue with you. I need that information for my working activity.=)

As a person who overcame panic disorder I can't just agree with everything you said and can't just pass by. But it is not necessary that you answer my further questions. It's good that you try to help people, and I value it. Better to channel your energy on helping people on this forum than arguing with me or someone else. But if you have time and will after answering to people who have trouble, you can take into account following:


2) You mentioned that not everyone is effected by CBT therapy for example. But it attempts to change the reaction towards your panic and fear. If we change reaction to it, know how to relax ourself, we will benefit. Everyone will benefit, no matter what kind of person is it. So it is just a matter of time and patience.
3) Requirements for using willpower and patience in treatment are actually not disadvantages. These qualities are essential for long-term success in fighting anxiety. And searching for magic pill, quick solutions are the real disadvantages. If a person doesn't want to devote some time and work towards getting rid of anxiety, he will be completely helpless in front of new stress, new panic attacks. Again and again he will look for new pills.
4) You said that therapy don't work for everyone. But do antidepressants? I know a lot of people who went from one medicines to other, and it didn't help. They tried different pills but no help. Some of them got just addictions and unpleasant side effects (like troubles with libido and erection, that boosted their anxiety even more!)

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I'm sorry PanicCured but you are a waste of time. If Dahlia is doing so badly and hasn't "graduated off this site" what does that say about you? What are you still doing on here. If anxiety is non existent you wouldn't feel the need to be on this site. Much less still posting many years after you are "cured". Beat it.

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Well I didn't read his other posts. Maybe he pissed off someone in other topic, I don't know. But here, I think, his posts make some sense.

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Oh I pissed you off in MY THREAD? I wrote great advice and you took up 3 pages explaining that anxiety can be a normal fight or flight response. Like who doesn't know this? Another guy who talks and talks but doesn't listen. Maybe if you stop talking one day and listen to those giving you good advice you may finally graduate off this site.

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It would be the same advice to you Panic; just listen. Give it a try, you would be surprised what simple listening can do:)
Man I do not believe in bs you write, I am here not because I suffer but because I found the way to deal with it. Maybe you try to be more positive, some people are here for others, I am not sure I will be alive in 5 years:))
BTW there is not such thing as MY THREAD; it is public forum. I am worried that you will hack this thread the same way you do with any popular thread.

I am the one tha AD do not work well. I actually can not be on them due strong reaction, and major side effects. I would like to know how they work so Try Repeat questions are valid, please answer when you have time:)
The thread is fantastic

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Hi Dr. Dan. It is interesting topic! And I hope you will answer my few questions.

1) What is the mechanics of using antidepressants? Ye, I know that they regulate serotonin level and level of other neurotransmitters. But I mean therapeutic effect. What happens when person stops using antidepressants? Her chemical balance just states to normal after that? How? These are just pills which provide temporary effect. How they can work after you stop using them? I guess it is just a painkiller. People should use it all of his life in order not to feel anxiety? Are there some scientific evidence that people get better after quitting antidepressants than they were before starting them?

I don't really want to argue with you. I need that information for my working activity.=)

As a person who overcame panic disorder I can't just agree with everything you said and can't just pass by. But it is not necessary that you answer my further questions. It's good that you try to help people, and I value it. Better to channel your energy on helping people on this forum than arguing with me or someone else. But if you have time and will after answering to people who have trouble, you can take into account following:


2) You mentioned that not everyone is effected by CBT therapy for example. But it attempts to change the reaction towards your panic and fear. If we change reaction to it, know how to relax ourself, we will benefit. Everyone will benefit, no matter what kind of person is it. So it is just a matter of time and patience.
3) Requirements for using willpower and patience in treatment are actually not disadvantages. These qualities are essential for long-term success in fighting anxiety. And searching for magic pill, quick solutions are the real disadvantages. If a person doesn't want to devote some time and work towards getting rid of anxiety, he will be completely helpless in front of new stress, new panic attacks. Again and again he will look for new pills.
4) You said that therapy don't work for everyone. But do antidepressants? I know a lot of people who went from one medicines to other, and it didn't help. They tried different pills but no help. Some of them got just addictions and unpleasant side effects (like troubles with libido and erection, that boosted their anxiety even more!)

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The best theory that we have right now is the monoamine hypothesis which, in a nutshell, says that there are three main neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline) that regulate our mood, energy and how we feel. Deficits in one or more of these are believed to lead to many of the dominant mental disorders, primarily depression.

Here's the kicker, and it really shows just how little we know about the inner workings of the mind: the only validation of this theory is that when patients were given medication to block the re uptake of serotonin, they felt better. That's it. That's literally the best we got.

You might ask, why so many -and so many different types- of antidepressants? Well we think that everyone is different in terms of what neurotransmitters should be increased; some react well to bupropion, a mild stimulant that works on noradrenaline and to a lesser extent, on the dopamine transporter, or DAT. Some react well to SNRI's, which block the re uptake of both serotonin and noradrenaline. Others still just benefit from traditional SSRI's that work mainly on serotonin.

Generally speaking, when one goes off antidepressants, they frequently face a difficult withdrawal period. Re uptake is enabled again and the brain struggles to reach a level state. Most people actually mistake this period for the return of their depression or anxiety, which is not the case. Once withdrawal has worn off, generally speaking, most people feel relatively normal. We suspect this occurs because the brain's serotonin levels are different than they were before the medication was started. Not increased, but different. Relapses do occur however; some relapse in a couple months, some in a couple years, and some never do. When relapse occurs and patients go back on the medication that worked for them, they will find relief again. Many people stay on SSRI's for decades. They are relatively safe long-term drugs.
- Dr. Dan

Dan - I just wanted to thank you for continuing to contribute to this site. Without intending to denigrate the contributions that anyone else makes here, in my opinion your contributions are -- by a long margin -- the most useful I have seen on this forum.

I hope that you will not be dissuaded from continuing to contribute here by a few people who don't like doctors or don't like medications etc.

Best regards,
K

I was on Paxil for 10 years and slowly tapered off ( withdrawal sucked ). I do still suffer but i think for now i will stay off of them ( SSRI ) mostly because i did not like the weight gain.

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Dan - I just wanted to thank you for continuing to contribute to this site. Without intending to denigrate the contributions that anyone else makes here, in my opinion your contributions are -- by a long margin -- the most useful I have seen on this forum.

I hope that you will not be dissuaded from continuing to contribute here by a few people who don't like doctors or don't like medications etc.

Best regards,
K

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100% Kuma and the rest that supports lets keep the positive vibes going! Some people are doing well too help others!!!! Thank you DAN for all you do I truly appreciate it!

hi just wondering if anyone who suffers from a generalized anxiety disorder or hypochondria like myself ever get slanted vision when they are feeling anxious. I dont know wether its to do with anxiety or not but ive been to doctors and hospital and they cant figure out what it is

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It would be the same advice to you Panic; just listen. Give it a try, you would be surprised what simple listening can do:)
Man I do not believe in bs you write, I am here not because I suffer but because I found the way to deal with it. Maybe you try to be more positive, some people are here for others, I am not sure I will be alive in 5 years:))
BTW there is not such thing as MY THREAD; it is public forum. I am worried that you will hack this thread the same way you do with any popular thread.

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You are just a mean nasty bully in the school yard. That is all you are to me. I was trying to have an intellectual discussion with the doctor and I am sure you did not even read what I wrote. I wrote a good post with lots of content to discuss with him and than you try and bully me. I never write BS like you say. Only bullies like you try and harass me every single time I try and post something with good content and well thought out all the while not understanding a single thing I ever write.

Go ahead. Give me the last word! Go ahead and prove me how right you are and how horrible I am. WOW! I talked to the doctor about drugs vs. Healing. I am such a criminal.

Ok give me the last word since you always have the last word. You are just a bully. Luckily your tactics to dominate and abuse me have no effect on me.

ok I forgive you :)) that's my last words to u panic, :))

Hello, thank you so much fomuch offering to help. I have a question, sometimes I get this really heavy feeling in my head, like there's water in there and I can't focus. It will last for days (like right now). I feel dizzy , groggy and just like crap. My head also hurts and then these symptoms trigger panic :( how do I know I'f I am having a stroke?

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Hello, thank you so much fomuch offering to help. I have a question, sometimes I get this really heavy feeling in my head, like there's water in there and I can't focus. It will last for days (like right now). I feel dizzy , groggy and just like crap. My head also hurts and then these symptoms trigger panic :( how do I know I'f I am having a stroke?

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Stroke symptoms are very unique, and you are most likely feeling this way because you begin to feel anxious about the symptoms you do have (which don't seem to indicate stroke) and that in turn heightens your perception of them and they begin to feel much worse than they really are. For a stroke, early symptoms are drooping face or lips, sudden numbness or weakness in the arms, and speech difficulty -none of which you seem to have. If you are still concerned, visit your doctor.
- Dr. Dan

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hi just wondering if anyone who suffers from a generalized anxiety disorder or hypochondria like myself ever get slanted vision when they are feeling anxious. I dont know wether its to do with anxiety or not but ive been to doctors and hospital and they cant figure out what it is

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Slanted vision is not a common symptom of anxiety, unlike blurred vision. If you are still concerned and would like a professional to give you a look, consider visiting an optometrist (eye doctor).
- Dr. Dan

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Dan - I just wanted to thank you for continuing to contribute to this site. Without intending to denigrate the contributions that anyone else makes here, in my opinion your contributions are -- by a long margin -- the most useful I have seen on this forum.

I hope that you will not be dissuaded from continuing to contribute here by a few people who don't like doctors or don't like medications etc.

Best regards,
K

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No problem at all! Although I do wish this thread was stickied so more people can get help and it doesn't get lost within the forum.

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No problem at all! Although I do wish this thread was stickied so more people can get help and it doesn't get lost within the forum.

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Congrats on getting your wish, doctor. :)

Congrats our good doc:)) it is sticky as you see:)

So mods are active now?

Mods were always active :))

Hello RT ..... I also have a question. I am 49 years old and have dealt with anxiety off and on for 20 years now. I also have had a significant fear of death for as long as I can remember. A few years ago my husband aunt who was terminally ill passed away with me by her side. While at the time I was impressed with the process of her death and it didn't seem as bad as I had thought. Within 6 months I was driving on the freeway and felt like something was pushing my head to the side (thought it was an inner ear issue) which triggered my anxiety and panic so I pulled off and drove side streets the rest of the way home. The closer I got the better I felt so I knew it was anxiety related. Within a week of that episode, I was mentally paralyzed. I was afraid of literally everything ..... driving, public places, the woods in my backyard, everything I looked at I immediately thought of something negative (for instance if I drove by a body of water I would instantly think there might be a body in there ), and I couldn't touch a sharp object of any kind . Now as I do have that fear of death and I value my life , I would never ever hurt myself or anyone or anything ...... but why was I afraid of everything all of a sudden. I did go to counseling for a few months and we felt that distraction is my best friend. I do find when I am at work around the public I am much better. It continues to be a minor struggle every day ..... at least something I think about daily. Things are much better than a year ago, but I just can never get anyone to give their opinion on what happened. The counselor had thought maybe a minor PTSD thing with dealing with his aunts death...... but Im not sure. My anxiety in years past has always been relatively manageable ..... this time it really scared me. Thanks for any input you might have :-)

How do I get myself to attend mass again after dealing with my closest family members funerals at 1 parish and my other parish is my former elementary school and jr H.S parish. It just brings back so much old stuff, and I dont really want to drive to another city either. The 1 place I would love to go is near the theme park, and has a huge statue made of metal of the Blessed Virgin Mary.But, i don't know how to drive that far away, as I am an agoraphobic, of course..

Hi! I was wondering if you could help me with something...
I'm scratching myself in my sleep to the point I wake up with a face covered in blood and red pillows.. I've cut all my nails off and even tried wearing gloves but they always fall off. I'm only 15, so I'm still living with my mum and she is gettting andgry about it and i dont reallly know how to stop! I made a post about it, if you want to look at that, but no one responded (yet).
thanks so much in advance/anyway!!
lara (15)

Hello everyone...I am sharath from india ..I joined this forum to clarify few doubts with the experts pertaining to that field. Basically i am no from medical background . I work in automobile company and i need some information for my research.
Here goes my first question....
1) Can you please give me details regarding temporary shock or anxiety in human when he is about to meet accident or unexpected things. I have felt this personally many times while riding bike. When i see a sudden vehicle in front of my bike i feel temporary numbness in heart for 1 sec and then i evade away the bike to avoid accident.
I dont know if i alone have experienced this or there are many out here who felt the same.
Kindly share me details regarding this shock.

Thanks in advance.
sharath kumar

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Hello everyone...I am sharath from india ..I joined this forum to clarify few doubts with the experts pertaining to that field. Basically i am no from medical background . I work in automobile company and i need some information for my research.
Here goes my first question....
1) Can you please give me details regarding temporary shock or anxiety in human when he is about to meet accident or unexpected things. I have felt this personally many times while riding bike. When i see a sudden vehicle in front of my bike i feel temporary numbness in heart for 1 sec and then i evade away the bike to avoid accident.
I dont know if i alone have experienced this or there are many out here who felt the same.
Kindly share me details regarding this shock.

Thanks in advance.
sharath kumar

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Sharath, your reaction while riding a bicycle is completely normal. It is as a result of a sudden surge of adrenalin that floods your brain and prepares you to get out of any trouble.
- Dr. Dan

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Hi! I was wondering if you could help me with something...
I'm scratching myself in my sleep to the point I wake up with a face covered in blood and red pillows.. I've cut all my nails off and even tried wearing gloves but they always fall off. I'm only 15, so I'm still living with my mum and she is gettting andgry about it and i dont reallly know how to stop! I made a post about it, if you want to look at that, but no one responded (yet).
thanks so much in advance/anyway!!
lara (15)

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Hi Lara,

Tell me, do you find yourself scratching during the day? Would you say that you are doing it consciously or sub-consiously? If you don't know what these words mean, basically when you extend your arm to push a button, you are doing that consciously -you are fully aware that you are doing it. When you breathe normally, that's a subconscious movement -in other words, most of the time you don't realize that you are doing it. Answer these questions first so I can have a better idea of what's going on.
- Dr. Dan

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How do I get myself to attend mass again after dealing with my closest family members funerals at 1 parish and my other parish is my former elementary school and jr H.S parish. It just brings back so much old stuff, and I dont really want to drive to another city either. The 1 place I would love to go is near the theme park, and has a huge statue made of metal of the Blessed Virgin Mary.But, i don't know how to drive that far away, as I am an agoraphobic, of course..

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Ask your doctor about CBT,especially exposure therapy.
- Dr. Dan

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Hello RT ..... I also have a question. I am 49 years old and have dealt with anxiety off and on for 20 years now. I also have had a significant fear of death for as long as I can remember. A few years ago my husband aunt who was terminally ill passed away with me by her side. While at the time I was impressed with the process of her death and it didn't seem as bad as I had thought. Within 6 months I was driving on the freeway and felt like something was pushing my head to the side (thought it was an inner ear issue) which triggered my anxiety and panic so I pulled off and drove side streets the rest of the way home. The closer I got the better I felt so I knew it was anxiety related. Within a week of that episode, I was mentally paralyzed. I was afraid of literally everything ..... driving, public places, the woods in my backyard, everything I looked at I immediately thought of something negative (for instance if I drove by a body of water I would instantly think there might be a body in there ), and I couldn't touch a sharp object of any kind . Now as I do have that fear of death and I value my life , I would never ever hurt myself or anyone or anything ...... but why was I afraid of everything all of a sudden. I did go to counseling for a few months and we felt that distraction is my best friend. I do find when I am at work around the public I am much better. It continues to be a minor struggle every day ..... at least something I think about daily. Things are much better than a year ago, but I just can never get anyone to give their opinion on what happened. The counselor had thought maybe a minor PTSD thing with dealing with his aunts death...... but Im not sure. My anxiety in years past has always been relatively manageable ..... this time it really scared me. Thanks for any input you might have :-)

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Basing off only what you told me, I'm not necessarily convinced that you have true blue PTSD. People with PTSD suffer from constant, pervasive and un-welcome thoughts of their traumatic experiences. They tend to have the same dreams most nights of the week, their subconscious playing back the traumatic event like a never-ending tape reel, in an effort to cope. They get sudden and vivid flashbacks without warning. Elements of their traumatic experience might also serve as triggers, like a veteran choosing to stay inside on Independence Day because the fireworks brings back those difficult emotions.

Fear of death is perfectly normal. What I believe happened to you is that you had a slight panic attack on the highway, and that panic is now fuelling your anxiety. If I were your doctor (and I'm NOT, you have to be clear of that), I might think you have a case of panic disorder with some accompanying agoraphobia. This is not a clinical diagnosis, it's just my personal opinion based only off of what you told me. Please check with your own doctor and get his opinion before you attempt any treatment based off of what I told you. Hope this helps and good luck :)
- Dr. Dan

Thank you so much RT and yes I do plan on talking to my doctor again ....... now that it has been a year, I want to touch base anyway and update him on whats been going on. I guess since I just have never experienced fear to this extreme , especially of everything ...... and every thought I had was about death of something or someone it seemed ...... it was all very confusing. I know the mind can do all sorts of things ..... even with anxiety for instance, the day you experience a panic attack they tell me may have nothing to do with what happened that day ..... it could be something from weeks or months prior. Kindof interesting too because when I was coming home from nursing school that day on the interstate ..... it was about 5 days earlier that they were showing an autopsy on video in class and I had to leave the room ..... simply couldn't handle it. I always figured everything was based around my fear of death ...... and its not at all about "how" one dies ..... its the process and the fact that I really really don't want it to happen .... to anyone. My grandparents are all gone now and my mother who I am the closest with is now the oldest in the family and it rips me apart to think of her ever passing away . I wish I know of a way to mentally prepare, because I seriously don't know that I will be able to handle that.
Anyway, sorry for babbling ...... thank you so much for your insight ! Good luck with your career !!!

Hi daniel,

For the past 2 to 3 months i have experience 24/7 dizziness, fatigue, sudden dizzy spells, head pressure, anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, out of body feelings, feeling very distant, slight depression, sudden mood changes, sinus troubles, the list goes on. I have been to doctors and been told that its all due to anxiety, which I'm not against but rather skeptical, was just wondering your opinion, can all these symptoms actually be caused by anxiety?

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Hi daniel,

For the past 2 to 3 months i have experience 24/7 dizziness, fatigue, sudden dizzy spells, head pressure, anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, out of body feelings, feeling very distant, slight depression, sudden mood changes, sinus troubles, the list goes on. I have been to doctors and been told that its all due to anxiety, which I'm not against but rather skeptical, was just wondering your opinion, can all these symptoms actually be caused by anxiety?

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You said yourself anxiety right? All the mental experiences like fear, panic, mood changes and anxiety are almost certainly due to anxiety of some sort. I advise you to make sure the physical symptoms are not underlying medical problems and then you know exactly what direction to go with improving your life.

Hi Lauren...:

You may be allergic to your pillow. Do you use a feather pillow ?
I remember using a feather pillow many years ago, and I was allergic to it.

Best wishes,
Ali

Hi! thanks for replying :)
i do, but i'll only realise im doing it when someone points it out, so i dont think about it, so its subconsious? its normally more like at my hands though, and it would only leave small cuts compared to the ones on my face and neck.
I also used to do the same thing with my pulling my hair, id pull it out without realising and then have a hand with hair in. so basically, yes.
thanks,
lara

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Hi Lauren...:

You may be allergic to your pillow. Do you use a feather pillow ?
I remember using a feather pillow many years ago, and I was allergic to it.

Best wishes,
Ali

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hi ali, no my pillow is polyester, but thanks for the suggestion! I think polyester is hypoallergenic, but im not sure, and im not sure how to test it out either..
thanks,
lara

Hi Lara:

It really could be an allergic reaction to what you have under your head. Try not to use any pillows for a few nights.
You may stuff your pillow case with some clothes, if that helps. Try it out, it could be the cure !

Ali

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Hi Lara:

It really could be an allergic reaction to what you have under your head. Try not to use any pillows for a few nights.
You may stuff your pillow case with some clothes, if that helps. Try it out, it could be the cure !

Ali

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Ill try it out tonight! thanks for the advice! :)

I just didn't think it was possible for anxiety to cause such constant physical symptoms, they have been present for 2 months, without any relief

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I just didn't think it was possible for anxiety to cause such constant physical symptoms, they have been present for 2 months, without any relief

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Lara,

I'm afraid that there is nothing I can help you with anymore in this capacity, as I don't know any of your medical history or any other information. Seems to me like this issue might be a little complicated, and I strongly advise you to talk to your doctor or psychiatrist about this as soon as possible so they can help you. Wishing you all the best.
- Dr. Dan

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Hi daniel,

For the past 2 to 3 months i have experience 24/7 dizziness, fatigue, sudden dizzy spells, head pressure, anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, out of body feelings, feeling very distant, slight depression, sudden mood changes, sinus troubles, the list goes on. I have been to doctors and been told that its all due to anxiety, which I'm not against but rather skeptical, was just wondering your opinion, can all these symptoms actually be caused by anxiety?

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All of the symptoms you've mentioned point to anxiety. In fact, when you start convincing yourself that it might not be anxiety, and signs of something worse, you'll get even more anxious and this will continue to feed the loop of worry and anxiety. Believe it or not, us doctors do know a thing or two about your health, and you shouldn't be too quick to dismiss our opinions :) All the best,
- Dr. Dan

Hello Daniel,

Thank you for taking the time to listen. For the past 3 months, I have been dealing with high anxiety. My anxiety leads me to Google what I am experiencing / feeling in search of answers. Unfortunately, Googling anxiety also has brought me to some dark places. I often worry that I may be developing Schizophrenia or another serious psychotic illness because my anxiety symptoms mimics these conditions closely. For instance, I get dizzy, emotional, detached from reality, blurred vision, feelings of fear that I may accidentally harm someone, etc. when going through these anxiety spells.

Is there anything I can do to either confirm or deny that I am developing a psychotic illness? Do those with psychotic illnesses know they are developing psychotic illnesses?

BTW - I am currently seeing a Therapist

Hi Daniel,
Thank you for lending your expertise to this message board. I had a question about medication. I've been taking 60 mg of Cymbalta for over two months now for anxiety and depression. I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday for a med check. My anxiety has improved but I've still had a handful of panic attacks over the last two months. On the depression front I've gone from being depressed most of the time to fluctuating between depression and a neutral mood where I'm basically apathetic. I'm stuck in the neutral mood more often than not.

My doctor decided to prescribe Buspar in addition to the Cymbalta because I've been exhibiting signs of agoraphobia (which I have a history of) and I also have a slew of phobias. My script is for 10mg and I'm supposed to take them 3 times a day. I was wondering if there is a high risk of serotonin syndrome taking Cymbalta and Buspar at the same time? If so what kind of symptoms should I look out for?

A few additional details: I've been seeing a therapist since April. Previous meds that I have used (but am no longer taking) are: Paxil, Effexor and Lexapro.

My question is a topic called Post anesthesia anxiety in General Discussion if you could check it out would greatly appreciate it :)