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Posted 3/1/2011 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,
I have been living and suffering with anxiety for 16 years now. I was doing really well and mainly had anxiety when I traveled. Well in December I had a major relapse and it is pretty nasty. I have a lot of life changes and can't seem to get life under control and feel like I am losing my mind. I am getting married in July. That really has not bothered me. The part that has bothered me the most is my new job. Currently I have to commute an hour to and from. It is when I am driving home at night that bothers me the most. Then I was at work and all the sudden I felt like I was going to pass out, I turned pale and almost threw up. Since then I have not wanted to go back to work. I am becoming very agoraphobic. I feel so alone and feel like I am losing my mind and becoming crazy. All I want to do is cry. I have increased my lexapro to 20 mg a day and that still does not seem to help. I want to be normal and feel happy again. I can't lose this job as I need the money and the insurance. Yesterday I was driving to work and I had a weird feeling in my head. I turned around and went home and slept for 15 hours!! I don't know what is going on and why this is happening. I need to get a grip and can't seem to reach it. Please help!!
Posted 3/1/2011 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
First of all, know that you are NOT alone keggy. I too have had anxiety for many years - I am 25 now and I have had it since I was 14. You are not losing your mind either - that is one thing I fear too and is VERY common among anxiety sufferers. You are stressed right now and that is why it has reared its ugly head. I know the feeling - believe me. My hubby just deployed and I just moved so its bad on my end too.

I also know how you feel about work anxiety - I have it too. The best thing you can do when you have one though is stay where you are at and try some deep breathing or maybe if need be, your doc could prescribe xanax? Have you ever tried counseling?

It will get better - I know that! And congrats on your upcoming wedding :) *Hugs*
Posted 3/1/2011 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
I have been to therapy and have started going again. It's awful! I have gone through several medical tests which have all shown up normal so now I know it's the beast! My fiancé is in the military too. I wished I had people around me who I could do a group with. Thanks for the support!
Posted 3/1/2011 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Where are you located? I'm in Oregon :)
Posted 3/2/2011 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
I'm in Maryland. It's been a really bad day today. I've done nothing but cry! This is really bad!
Posted 3/3/2011 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi keggy and welcome. I am sorry that you are having trouble right now, relapses are terrible!

I'm assuming that since anxiety is not new to you, that you have had some therapy? Maybe it's time to look into a refresher course. Many people benefit from returning to therapy when they feel the stress gaining a foothold again.

Also consider what worked for you before! What were the things that helped calm you down, and combat the A/P? These things can help again. Did you use relaxation/breathing, meditation, exercise, ect...?

I hope that you can find some relief soon, and enjoy the good things in your life like your engagement-congratulations!

If you think you think that you would like to try an on-line therapy, there are the Moodgym and E-couch versions for free, and you can work at your own pace...great for a brush up on CBT:)

Take care, and post anytime. This is a great place for info and support!
Scaredy Cat
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