How are you doing today? Usually it helps to be with friends, but sometimes (often, for me) the thoughts keep intruding. We're here to listen!

I don't understand it either. I go through spurts where I do the right things, and feel slightly better. And then things start to crumble, one by one, and I can't cope. I feel like a victim of my...

I'm so sorry! That's a rough thing to handle. I'm glad you can go out with friends tonight.

Excellent idea :) Ask for cranberry juice and tonic alternating with an alcoholic drink, or something like that... you'll be fine, and still have fun!! If you have too much to drink, anxiety could...

This. Actually it applies more towards my brother, who struggles even more than me. We're in our 40s, had lots of potential, but due to circumstances beyond our control plus our overactive nervous...

Yep - Xanax plus alcohol = pillow! I've done it (TO sleep, in bad circumstances - NOT advisable... I know it's risky), but would never do it while out and about. I've had drinks on antidepressants,...

I'm the same way. I mentioned it at my outpatient group one day, and EVERYONE agreed that it happens to them too. The therapist said it's very common. It's probably because there are so many other...

It's good you're seeing doctors - also have you tried getting a professional massage? I don't have migraines, but I had a terrible sinus headache for weeks (this happened a few times). Every time I...

Me too, exactly. I haven't figured out the best way to handle it, except to try to occupy myself with other things and people (even friendly strangers), and positive self-talk. Also, don't drink...

I tried Luvox a long time ago, but it made me very ill. Those are typical side effects (for some of us). Some of your sickness could also be related to withdrawal from the Lexapro. I know it's scary,...

It is likely temporary, as Exactice said. Not that it makes it easier - but most of us have our ups and downs as we go through this. I'm down right now, and am focusing on helping others too until...

I was in a outpatient program at a hospital - basically cognitive behavioral therapy for 4 hours a day. Mostly in groups, but also some personal discussions with some awesome hardcore therapists....

I'll write more when I have time - but yep, this is me. I'm starting to overcome it only through intensive therapy and lots of reading and thinking. I've had to set up boundaries with everyone, plus...

Yes! I have the same issue. I ran out last weekend, and freaked out. And then I got a refill, and have barely taken the pills since then. So I also just like having it there. I think I was having...

I'm sorry (for both you and Niicole)! I've had a bad weekend too, so yeah - definitely understand what it's like. On top of the stress, I ran out of Xanax, and was having withdrawal rebound anxiety,...

Yikes, I'm sorry - I didn't know that. I don't think the WB pills can be halved to taper down, and I really have never had issues stopping it abruptly, and had never been warned by docs about...

Wellbutrin won't cause those withdrawal symptoms like with SSRIs and others. I take it for anxiety too. I can stop it cold turkey no problem. It can certainly cause extra anxiety when you first start...

I've had general anesthesia a few times... never feel loopy when I wake up. You're totally out, then it seems like there's about 30 seconds where they're saying your name and asking you questions...

I like that idea! I'm going to do the same now (print it out). :)

I'm in an outpatient program, and many of the people there came from inpatient (I didn't). The other day a few people were discussing how much better they felt as an inpatient: relief and safety,...

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We know it's not THAT easy, but I think there are some good points here. My favorite part,...

The CEO said something about how we're good at sending people to war, but not so good about helping them when they come back... So it's a bit political, but PTSD is a major issue for these vets, and...

No kidding!! Wouldn't that be nice...

Not sure if this is off-topic... but I think anything that helps to end the stigma of mental illness/PTSD benefits all of us (my anxiety is PTSD-related). Starbucks CEO is donating $30 million for...

I'm going to look for those books!!

And yes - totally agree about needing space from those who bring us down. Like my friend... I've tried to be assertive with her, and discuss the situation -...