Anxiety

Anxiety is a big problem for me as well. I gave in and started taking anxiety medicine a few years ago. I have certain things that trigger my anxiety. I've been on adderall for the chronic fatigue and it helps me through college a lot because I get so unfocused at times. I still take adderall but I take anxiety medicine as well. I stay away from caffeen and soda or anything that gets me super energized because that's what triggers my anxiety. And also I get really bad anxiety when im the passenger in the car. My best technique is to avoid things that trigger your anxiety. For example I drive myself at all times because my heart is pounding and I feel like having a heart attack when someone else is driving.breathing techniques help as well.so does classical music. Also going outside and getting fresh air helps me. Whenever I feel like im going to have a panic attack I go outside and breath it out as weird as that sounds. Do you have certain things that trigger your anxiety or is it just random? If its random then you should deffinately talk to your doctor about some anxiety medicine. But try some alternatives and see if any of what I suggested work for you or at least help. Anxiety is tough and I get it from balancing school and having major cognitive issues because of Lyme. Also what type of hebs have you been using? I know there is one that calms you down and helps you breath. A lot of people use it for asthma and anxiety

I also gave in and took xanax. I have to say it helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I am also on an antidepressant. My moods are so much more stable. I have found that with treatment (2 years+ of antibiotics and supplements) and learning to change your lifestyle to accept the slower pace that lyme forces you to face has really helped me. There are very few times I need the xanax anymore and am enjoying my days in a relaxed and postive way instead of shaking and struggling to get through each day. For me, being able to do that has helped me get better.

I've found anxiety to be a problem for me as well, increasing over the past 2 years. (It wasn't a symptom I started with.) I take lorazepam (Ativan) .5mg at bedtime, as I have a horrible time trying to fall asleep. I do worry about dependence as well, so I skip it 1-2 times a week. I find that if I haven't slept well in a day or two, I am a total stress ball and any little thing sets me off, so sigh, drugs are better that that.

I totally agree with aquaholical. I resisted and tried so hard but just could get past. I really feel that not being stressed out and not sleeping has enabled me to get well and have a totally new outlook on life. While I still battle the disease, I no longer battle with life. Am enjoying it instead.

My anxiety has been over the top and my main Lyme symptom. I spend hours in a panic attack. I'm taking an antidepressant, 4 mg of lorazepam, relora, rodiola rosea, ashwagandha to try to control my anxiety. I also take magnesium and Epsom salt baths. My anxiety is diurnal which means it follows my diurnal cycle. It is worst during 9:00 am tapering off around 4:00 pm. It is ruining my life. None of the things I take work productively. I guess it will not be gone until the Lyme is in remission. No practitioner has been able to alleviate the anxiety totally. It is very sad how small my life has become. I am going to try acupuncture, someone suggested my energy flow needs to be opened because my anxiety has such a " schedule". I will update when I receive this treatment. The eastern medicine doctor I have called has not returned my phone call. That is frustrating too!!! Sorry, had a rough day, very tired of fighting this disease everyday.

Anxiety is one of the worst symptoms I have. I can go three or four days without it and the wham it's back. It will wake me up 2 to 3 times a night. Nothing triggers it, it just seems like an explosion in my body.

My LLMD gave me Klonopin which worked for awhile and then stopped. Now he gave me valium and xanax. I hate the thought of taking them, but not sure what else to do. I just am hoping that eventually it will go away.