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Posted 7/31/2011 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
I am having terrible panic attacks all day, they let up a little at night/evening then I wake up to the nightmare that is my panic attacks. this is day 4. I take xanax in the morning but it does nothing. just makes me sleep or want to sleep which I cant do cuz I am so anxious. I am so afraid that I am losing my mind :(

My doctor started me on lexapro, has that helped anyone?
Posted 7/31/2011 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
I think I am getting worse anticipating that I will not be able to care for my kids if I continue like this.. Right now I am visiting family overseas but when I travel back home me and the kids are alone..

Have ny of you managed to have panic attacks etc.. and still care for your families? Can it be done?

I am so scared :(
Posted 7/31/2011 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
HeY bubbles, don't be scared your not alone... :-) your also not losing your mind your anxious, and anxiety is a horrible thing I know and so does most of the other people on this board...You are getting anxious about returning home with the kids I can read that in your post....you have just started on the lexapro so it does take a little while to start working.

Are you doing any relaxation? Any breathing? Try and do some exercise just a short walk might help..got to keep that mind busy..and remember I told you I have 6 children, well I have had anxiety in one form or another my whole life and I still cared for them, so I have no doubt you will be able to look after your kids too..

While you are still visiting family maybe get them to watch the kids a bit more so you can sleep if you need it, sometimes just a half hour cat nap works wonders...Please just take it one day at a time ok...the meds will start to work soon I'm sure and you will turn the corner and have more good than bad I bet....hugs to you my friend...shannon :-)
Posted 8/1/2011 7:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you shannon. I am trying to relax , its so hard.
I went to a different doctor last night, who actually prescribed zoloft. she thought it might work better for me with the panic. So I start it today and lets hope that it helps.

That darndest thing is that at night I feel much better, like a normal person, and keep thinking yay! its getting better, then I go to sleep and wake up with nausea, and just horrible horrible panic.

When I get back home I will look into doing CBT. There is an anxiety clinic there and I am hoping that it may help as well.

Thank you very much for your support. I see how supportive you are with everyone and it is such a relief to come here and find people like you.
Posted 8/1/2011 9:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you bubbles, I try and help everyone because I know how horrible anxiety and panic attacks are, I have some great days and then I have some horrible days too..I hope the zoloft starts helping you, and definitely look into the CBT when you get back home....

And I know sometimes it is so hard to just switch off our brain and relax...I struggle everyday with that too...and you know something you support me too, when I read your posts and others I don't feel so alone with my monster (anxiety)....and one day we will both beat it... Hugs to you my friend....shannon
Posted 8/1/2011 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
bubbles,

Oh my sweetie,  big breath and know you are not losing your mind even thow it may feel like it.  (((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))

There are no magic bullets but many people find medications helpful.  I would certainly give the Lexapro a try.  Remember these meds may take 6-8 weeks for the full therapeutic effect but you should start to notice some improvement before that.

I would also like to kindly suggest a therapist to help you learn ways to deal with your anxiety.  I use both to deal with my anxiety and depression. I am a work in progress........even thow many days I can only take babysteps. 

Try some self-help books as  they helped me a lot. There are also many  techniques you can try; deep muscle relaxation, deep breathing, meditation, yoga and many others.

You might also talk with your Dr. re  having thyroid tests done? If your thyroid isn't functioning  it may cause a great deal of anxiety.

A self help you may want to check out - The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne (techniques and diet suggestions)

Take care and I look forward to talking with you more here in the forum.


 

 

Posted 8/2/2011 8:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Kitt :)
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