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Posted 5/16/2012 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I have had anxiety issues off and on, but last year about April it went on overdrive. So much I finally went to the doctors and was put on lexapro. That was hell getting started and took about 2-3 weeks before I started feeling a bit normal again. Through out the rest of the year I was pretty good, so much so I would forget to take the lex and eventually stopped late December.

Now recently I have been have bouts of it again, some times for a day or two and recently getting longer and longer.

I also have LPR and this week have been thinking alot of the symptoms are my LPR coming back (yes I have been lazy with that as well) at least it kick starts the anxiety.

I know the triggers some of the time. Like with the LPR I start dwelling on how and what will I eat, will I starve or not. Also my business has been slowing down so money worries trigger it as well. As I type this I have been having an anxiety episode all day but typing this has helped calm me down some. I do blog about it a bunch and seems therapeutic.

I do walk daily in the evenings and that does seem to help quite a bit. Take the fish oils (when I remember), deep breath exercise often. This time around I know more so it seems not as sever as last year, just annoying as hell.

Any way as it seems to get more and more frequent again and lasting longer each time I wonder if I should just go back to the doctors and get back on meds again. I just hate having to depend on a pill. I even still have lorazaphm from last time but I resist taking those as well (well I did take one a few weeks ago)
Posted 5/16/2012 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cosfrog and welcome!

Have you ever considered therapy for relief from your anxiety? Many of us here have been helped by going through CBT, DBT, Mindfullness, or other programs designed to redirect the negative and fearful thoughts that our anxiety throws at us.

If that is not a possibility for you, we have a great Resource Guide (main page 2nd post) that is full of self-help ideas. Something as simple as learning and practicing the breathing and relaxation exercises taught in the links there, can make a big difference!

Keep posting with us as well. It is extremely helpful to talk with others who understand how you are feeling. (we aslo have a great GERD forum!)

Talk to you soon, and looking forward to getting to know you better.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/16/2012 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
I have thought about it. It was offered last year but I declined. Ive been thinking more and more about setting another appointment to try meds again and this time try therapy as well.

Often times I can't pinpoint why it is happening, like today I just wake up with it. It's not full blown this morning but is there keeping me on edge all morning, that along with the LPR symptoms it keeps me from eating and just wanting to lay down.

Last night after my walk I was doing much better so it always gives me hope that perhaps I can do it with out meds, then the morning comes and it's back.

Just want relief.
Posted 5/16/2012 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Well I do encourage you to try whatever you can to get some relief, whether it be medication, therapy or a combination of both (this is what most people find helpful)

Mornings can be especially rough for a lot of sufferers.  Cortisol (stress hormone) levels are at their highest at this time.  The breathing and relaxation exercises can help with this.

I hope that you can look into your treatment options and get going on something soon!

Take care and keep posting!

S.C.

Posted 5/17/2012 9:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

A big welcome to the forum great to meet you and I am glad you have found us. Sorry to here your anxiety has come back again and causing problems for you SC has given some great advice and some examples of therapy which is out there. I would like to add to the mix CAT (Cognitive Analytical Therapy) and there is also a good free web page called www.moodgym.com which is a free CBT site.

Hibee
Posted 5/18/2012 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Well yesterday was not the best start. Ended up taking a lorazaphm early due to having sessions in the morning. It knocked out the nerves but still had to deal with the stomach (hoping that's due to the LPR) made the day better just tired :) got in my walk and my evening meal (the only one really)

Today so far is a bit better. Took a couple hours before I really started to feel it and it hasn't been bad, just edgy kinda.

Did get ahold of the doctors office and set an appointment for Monday, hopefully start to get to the bottom of this and feel normal again.

Here's to to a good weekend, for everyone!

Hibee! I trid that link but nothing came up?
Posted 5/18/2012 8:26 PM (GMT 0)

Here you go.:)

http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome

Posted 5/18/2012 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi i am 35 years old female.. Latley ive been to the er for the same thing over and over. i get short of breath my right side gets numb feelin as well as my cheek i get dizzy my heat races and yesterday it happened all day.. Does anyone else have these feelings. The doctor said its panic attacks but it affecting my job
Posted 5/18/2012 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
addict,

I responded to your post on the same here:

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=2419883&g=2421097#m2421097

S.C.

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