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Posted 6/11/2013 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

I have come here from time to time the past few years for other conditions, but this anxiety has really got me by the tail right now. I am just in a state of almost chronic panic the last few days. I feel mentally like I am going insane every night. The attacks hit around 5pm and don't subside at all for several hours. I manage my days ok, but my evenings are almost unbearable.

I am going to my first counseling session on Wednesday and Thursday I am going back to my Internist who wanted to put me on a low dose Zoloft back in April, but I resisted because I have a meds phobia. I have taken .5mg of Xanax the last two days just to keep me from just losing it. I guess what I am looking for is some reassurance. Meds and therapy are ok, right? See, I have talked myself into a anxiety pretzel over treatment.mad

My wife has been great. Talking me through my toughest times, which have been every day lately. I just needed to write and blather a little here. Thanks to everyone for listening.
Posted 6/11/2013 8:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, you're not alone. Looking after your health (including your mental health) comes first, because health is the main resource we use to do other things in life that we find meaningful. So it is definitely a good thing to look after your mental health by getting therapy and taking prescribed medications! Go for it and be content that it is the right thing to do :-)
Posted 6/11/2013 9:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi PTD

It's just a small rough spot. Only a few days of anxiety in otherwise long and fulfilled life, right? What seems so magnified now will seem so unimportant weeks months and years from now you will think upon these few days and barely remember what grief it brought you.

I can barely remember what I was doing in June 2012, with time the fear symptoms and uneasiness will fade away and go completely just like any other thought it emotion.

You will be better with the combination of medication and therapy. Give more credit to yourself for going the past few days and making it through. Challenge yourself to put away the Xanax and make it on your own. You can manage this, its just a little self doubt that has settled in....you are and will be 100% fine.

Joshua
Posted 6/11/2013 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
You will get through it. Try to eat real healthy. Like you, I have a phobia in taking conventional meds so I try to avoid it as much as possible. I found that acupuncture calms me down a lot. All the best! :)
Posted 6/11/2013 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
You will get through it. Try to eat real healthy. Like you, I have a phobia in taking conventional meds so I try to avoid it as much as possible. I found that acupuncture calms me down a lot. All the best! :)
Posted 6/11/2013 1:24 PM (GMT 0)
The real point is that the combination can make your life a little bit more normal, there are several people
here on HW that just refuse to take meds, if you think about it if your doctor found diabetes and started
you out on an oral medication you would not think I don't need this, You would be grateful that something
was available to help you, now thats the way I look at meds, on the other hand I am totally supportive of
those who choose not to use them. That being said I looks to me like they suffer needlessly. Peace!

Larry ***
Posted 6/11/2013 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm a shaking mess right now, but I know I will get through this. Good advice from all. I just have to hold onto the moment and then put the moments together. Thanks again for your encouragement.

I'm looking forward to my first counseling session and seeing my internist as well.
Posted 6/11/2013 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Therapy will be very helpful to you and show you how to get thru these attacks easier. With time, they may even disappear! I completely understand the medication fear... I am there myself. I do know however that they are there for me if I need them. I just try to do the more "natural" thing to avoid side effects (my fear). But I have heard the combination of both works great.

Work on relaxation techniques, especially deep breathing during an attack. I hope you get relief soon. I am proud of you for making a therapy appointment though! Recognizing we need help is half the battle.. and actually doing something about it shows a great strength.
Posted 6/11/2013 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
I think I am SLOWLY starting to accept a broad approach to my long time coming anxiety problem. Diet, (cutting my sugar, increased Omega 3s, more water, cutting down on refined foods), exercise, sleep, counseling, dealing with my "issues", AND meds. Thanks for the encouragement and wisdom.

I realize we all struggle with this animal, but there are common ways to overcome it. Thanks again!
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