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Posted 4/28/2011 9:15 PM (GMT 0)

Glad to have found such a site where I can open these concerns.  I am 30 years of age, a mother of 2 kids, and was before on Sertraline and diazepams.  I was non-compliant and stopped the medication 10 months ago afraid of the side-effects.  Its just that I noticed after abruptly stopping the medications, I feel weird about myself.  I could not think straight, whenver I go out alone, I suddenly feel short of breath and being panicky.  I had some thought of impending deaths and negative things to happen. Now I need someone to accopmany me or else I'd be staying in the house.  It's has been months since I last seen my psychiatrist. I think I am going insane. Help please!   

Posted 4/28/2011 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi YaCu,

Welcome to the HealingWell Anxiety and Panic forum. I am so glad that you have joined us. I don't moderate here but pop in now and then to read as I suffer from anxiety too at times.

Why did you stop going to your psychiatrist and taking your medications? If the ones that you were on weren't helping, there is always something different to try. There are other anti anxiety meds and anti depressants to try. I hope that you go back to the psychiatrist soon and that you get back on meds and start feeling better.

In the meantime try to work on your breathing when you feel panicky. Know that the thoughts that you are having are just fears that are in your mind. You can control what you think about and try not to listen to that voice that is making you feel so uneasy. Know that you are okay and that nobody is going to die on you. And you aren't going to die. Not anytime soon anyway. We all have to go sometime. Enjoy life while you are well and breathing. It is short and you should be able to be happy.

Keep posting. Know that everybody here understands what you are going through.  Anxiety can be  controlled with practice.
Hugs, Karen
Posted 4/28/2011 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
YaCu

Hello and welcome to HealingWell. Most of the Antidepressants should be weaned off slowly to avoid withdrawal side effects. Since it has been 10 months since you stopped the medication I would strongly advice you to visit your Dr.

There are many ways to deal with your anxiety and each of us is unique. Perhaps therapy would work for you. Again glad you found us.

Kindly,
Kitt
Posted 4/30/2011 5:41 PM (GMT 0)

 Ladies, thanks for all your immediate response.  And yes, I am  now decided I will go back to my psychiatrist.  I know this is something I can overcome if I will really pay attention to it. I just realized that I really need someone or somewhere to vent out these emotions. Unfortunately, my husband could not relate to what I am feeling though he says he does but I know in my heart, he does not.  I am afraid to tell my parents of what I am undergoing for the past years coz I dont want to get them worried. How will I tell them that I am like this?  We all know only a few could understand us or else they think we are crazy.

Today, though there are voices that I hear and block my thoughts.. still its persistent.  I am worried now. :-(

Posted 5/1/2011 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
YaCu,
You have come to the right place to find people who truly do understand. I know, I have been where you are now and in time, I did get better. I never had the voices that you are speaking of, someone will read your post who has. Don't ever think you're crazy. I also at my worse never shared with anyone except my husband what I was going through and even then he had no idea where my thoughts lead me. I struggled to get through each day. I was convinced that I would only get worse but through reading really helpful books, for me it was "The Secret" which my husband bought for me and a really good homeopathic doctor who told me she had seen this before and I would get better, I did. It didn't happen over night, for me it took several months for most of my symptoms to go away. So seek the help that you feel comfortable with and yes, talk to someone you can trust. Your parents might be a great source of healing for you if you feel the strength to share with them. I think deep down they probably know something is going on with you so sharing with them will give you the opportunity to have their support.
Posted 5/2/2011 8:55 PM (GMT 0)

Carly, thank you so much.  you're lifting the spirit within me. I know I can overcome this.  I thanked God for all of you sharing your thoughts and the kind words extended as I said a few could really understand.  about the book though I don't know which one you're pertaining, it really is a good source of diversion of thoughts. Again, thank you. 

Diane :-)

Posted 5/2/2011 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and I am glad to know coming here has been helpful for you. That is our goal - to help and support each other.
I do believe when Carly referred to books she was writing of self help books. There are many on the market. Here is our link to the resource info at the top of our forum:
https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Just click on the links and you will be surprised how much is available.
Stick with us as we are here to help you.
Kindly,
Kitt
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