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Posted 9/17/2013 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
Well I have fallen into the anxiety trap again. I'm stuck on all the pains in my body thinking they are zebras. I hate this. Every time I think I'm doing good, this happens. I tried every trick I know and broke down and took a half a xanax to help me out. I have been debating asking my doctor to do X-rays and MRI's on me but don't really want to know. God this sucks. Anyway rant over. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 9/17/2013 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
No zebras allowed here!

I hope that the Xanax helps to break the cycle of pain and worry. Often, that is just what it takes, and tomorrow you could wake up feeling good and worry free.

I often cycle between being burdened with thoughts of illness, and not gving it any thought at all. I don't take meds, but if I can keep my negative thinking from taking over, the worry passes on its own.

You can try my favorite mantra:

"I am okay. It is just anxiety, and nothing else, making me feel this way."

I hope that you are in a calmer place soon!

S.C.
Posted 9/17/2013 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Scardey,

The xanax did help. I wish I had your resolve and be able to take this on no meds needed. I will try your mantra next I feel this way. Thank you.
Posted 9/17/2013 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
Its not about resolve...as you know, anxiety has physical components, and some people are more affected than others.

Yes, I work hard at my coping skills...but if I still had a need to take medication, you had better believe I would!

I am glad that you are feeling better...may it continue.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/17/2013 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
i have found xanax works for a few hours for me but waking up i feel the same. one thing about me is i freak out about for instance right now ive had calf pain for 5 days, well in 2 days from now i will probably have shoulder pain and the calf pain be gone (hopefully) just an example of past experiences. As this causes my anxiety it also reassures me that my ever changing symptoms are just that. anxiety. it can be confusing but try to not focus on it
Posted 9/17/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh,,totally in same boat, I'm 30 but have been dealing with this awesome anxiety since 16,,mine is the fear of crazy or losing control and feeling nervous and scared and dizzy forever till I end up in the hospital or something,,and I can't even take a Xanax or clonopin or anything because it gives me anxiety to take any drug that will have that kind of affect on me because I won't be in control,,maybe I wasn't held enough as a child or something,hate dealing with this crap, I'm so annoyed when it comes back because I feel like I did my time with this anxiety and I should get a break
Posted 9/17/2013 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Shannonahh and welcome.

I am sorry to read of your long term anxiety struggle. It does wear you down after some time!

You mention medication...have you sought any other form of treatment? For expamle, therapy or self-help techniques? Many members here, including myself, have found great benefit through these.

We have a great Resource Guide on our main page here. Check it out and see if anything looks helpful to you. (I find that breathing exercises for example relieve dizzyness as a symptom)

I invite you to keep posting with us if you find it helpful. It is amazing how healing being part of a supportive group can be. Make an introductory thread for yourself anytime if you are comfortable doing so.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/17/2013 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
I have gone to therapy and it does help,but something like this is even better cause its talking to people that go through the same ridiculous thoughts and fears that I do, I do take Zoloft 150mg, but I really don't think it helps much cause I still have anxiety and spurts of extreme panic,this site is great and I wish I found it sooner
Posted 9/17/2013 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
This place is Awesome! Glad that you found us as well...stick around. I hope that is will be as much of a help to you as it has to me!!:)

S.C.
Posted 9/17/2013 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
Chris, taking the medication when you feel you have hit the wall is not a defeat, this is best use of Med.
This is what it is for, gives you a chance to regroup and redirect your efforts. One day you will not need
anything just wait until then, you will know, I just started to forget to carry it with me. Peace

Larry ***
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