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    I've continued to make small moves, but boy are...

    I've continued to make small moves, but boy are they exhausting! Last night (Halloween fall fest at church) was a touch one! Also last Sunday went to church (the last time I was there I had a PA) and...
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    Are you able to talk to your parents? If your...

    Are you able to talk to your parents? If your sister has issues maybe your mom or dad does too and they will need able to help. Both my brothers and my mom suffer from anxiety, so I know there is a...
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    I did a post in agoraphobia saying 'proud of...

    I did a post in agoraphobia saying 'proud of myself' check that out if you get a chance!
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    So proud of myself!

    I need to post this because I had a huge moment yesterday! I went in a downward spiral and started not going into public places very much. Doc started me on lexapro, I've been waiting for it to work....
  5. I was taking half at morning, half at night b/c...

    I was taking half at morning, half at night b/c of the severe hot flashes. That helped a ton. My doc now wants me to take it all at once in the morning. I'm scared to do that so am slowly moving my...
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    I get very dizzy. Then I think I will pass out....

    I get very dizzy. Then I think I will pass out. That's my biggest fear, passing out in public!
  7. I'm starting to get back out again. I find small...

    I'm starting to get back out again. I find small trips to places I can get out of work the best, like walk in CVS, look around, leave if it's too much. (the mall in other words wouldn't work!) I'm...
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    Call your doctor right away! I had a similar...

    Call your doctor right away! I had a similar reaction to Zoloft. I went off it, but still went to the hospital for 5 days. I just started lexapro (2.5 years after the zoloft incident) and I started...
  9. generic here too. Normal side effects (higher...

    generic here too. Normal side effects (higher anxiety, etc...) at the beginning, now just waking too early (like 4 am) and little appetite. We are adjusting the times I take the meds to see about...
  10. Thread: Maybe meds?

    by atcmom
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    I fought this for almost three years before...

    I fought this for almost three years before starting a full time medicine. My good times were getting smaller and the bad times longer and harder. I was finally to a point that I wasn't having joy in...
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    I'm now at 10 mg for almost two weeks. I went to...

    I'm now at 10 mg for almost two weeks. I went to the store today and bought pet food and went to CVS yesterday and bought three bags worth! Big steps for me! Although I do find myself exhausted after...
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    So I went to the counselor today. I'm not allowed...

    So I went to the counselor today. I'm not allowed to think about whether the meds are working or not. I have to put that completely out of my mind until Sunday, then I can evaluate. Kind of like a...
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    Thanks. My dose is supposed to be 10 mg. I...

    Thanks. My dose is supposed to be 10 mg. I realize I've been on that dose for only 2 days, but I'm ready to see changes! I know my doc will have me stay at this dose for a while now before upping it.
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    I know I'm a bit different, since I started...

    I know I'm a bit different, since I started almost 6 weeks ago, but it took me that long to finally get to the 10 mg. I now know I need to wait a couple of weeks at the ten to see changes. I do...
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    I've had panic attacks out of the blue, no...

    I've had panic attacks out of the blue, no nervousness or anything prior (when they first started) Now I seem to bring them on myself by thinking I'll have one, then it happens.
  16. Thread: Am i going mad?

    by atcmom
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    I found a psych through asking friends. I have...

    I found a psych through asking friends. I have insurance that covers appts at $30, but I know without insurance it can be really high. I do know my doctor will charge less if you are self pay. You...
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    What an encouraging story! I know you don't want...

    What an encouraging story! I know you don't want to have panic attacks, but it sounds like you are doing great. I needed to hear this tonight, thanks for sharing!
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    I've been to three different counselors,...

    I've been to three different counselors, sometimes it takes time to find a good 'fit'. I'd suggest a new one for sure. The dose of your meds doesn't seem that bad, that's 1.25 mg a day, right? I take...
  19. Thread: Am i going mad?

    by atcmom
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    You can search on line for a counselor. I found a...

    You can search on line for a counselor. I found a couple that way through my insurance then called them and did a consultation over the phone to see if we 'meshed'. I would do that right away. I...
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    Sounds like a panic attack.

    Sounds like a panic attack.
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    Thanks. I was so upset this morning when I woke...

    Thanks. I was so upset this morning when I woke up and didn't 'feel better'. I'm glad for the support. I just hit 10 mg today. I was on 5 for a week then slowly upped it over the course of a week. ...
  22. Thread: Dizzy spells

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    I get dizzy a lot as well. Glad to hear it's not...

    I get dizzy a lot as well. Glad to hear it's not just me! I lay down or sit down when it happens. Also a good time to practice your deep breathing!
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    I am 38 and started with severe anxiety at 36....

    I am 38 and started with severe anxiety at 36. I've tried all sorts of things and am finally on meds, waiting for them to work. I do forget what it feels like to be normal. I have heard from MANY...
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    Will I notice changes slowly? I just keep hoping...

    Will I notice changes slowly? I just keep hoping to wake up feeling like my 'old self' then get frustrated when that doesn't happen.
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    My brother woke up on day with his arm fully...

    My brother woke up on day with his arm fully numb. Thought he'd had a stroke. After going to the doctor found out he was holding all his stress in his neck and had pinched a nerve. It was better...
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