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Posted 12/6/2012 6:10 AM (GMT 0)
hi,
I have been diagnosed with GAD and since 5 years i have been on cipralex 10 mg. I was doing good and having my bad days but much less and rare. recently like before 2 weeks i had a very bad day due to lack of sleep and i took xanax and quit my work to go rest in home and since after i started to wake up anxious and jittery every day and the nerves in my neck feels stiff although am having good amount of sleep and if i don't take xanax my day will continue this way.

what have changed to me so I'm now too much vulnerable ? and what is the reason of waking up jittery every morning as drinking a full pot of coffee, I have no worries or stress and my life is just same as before with no routine difference.

please support :(
Posted 12/6/2012 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Baso.:)

I am sorry to hear that things have recently started to get rough for you again.

There could be a few possibilities...but as I am not a medical professional...you will be wise to check with your doctor, as these are just suggestions.

Have you had a recent check up? It is always the first place to start when having new or increased symptoms...to rule out any physical issue. Make an appoinment if you are due to go in for a physical exam.

Another possibility is that your anxiety has outgrown your treatment...in other words, you may not feel more stressed...but that does not necessarily mean that you do not have an increased need for treatment with your Rx, or therapy. Your doctor can help you in both of these areas.

The third possible cause of your recent trouble could be that your prescription is no longer working well for you. Sometimes for no apparent reason, an Rx will stop being effective. Five years is a fairly long time to be on the same Rx and dose...so your regimen may need to be evalutated.

I hope that you can get the answers that you need soon. Until then, why not try some of the self-help ideas in our Resources (main page, 1st post) The breathing and relaxation exercises are excellent in reducing anxiety and symptoms. When you are feeling unwell...try them and see how you do.:)

Best wishes and talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 10/22/2013 11:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi again,
its now oct 2013 and guess what iam still on the same rx and dose :D. the bad times mentioned in my previous post i was able to cope with and felt good for most of these past three/ four years and when i went to the psychiatrist he was surprised as i didn't visited him for more than three years (as he was sad as he lost some money i guess) . apparently these were some bad days which i was able to recover after some patience approx. two weeks with some help of xanax during these two weeks and i was able to function normal after and was able to make a habit life with no little up/ down physical feelings only, on the mental side i was living normal routine.

the reason i entered this forum is iam having bad days but this time its more complex than before i suppose, and i was reading some posts and tried to logon which was successful and surprised that i had this post long time before which i would like to revive the post and let others see the history.

any way my new issue is recently i had some bad quality sleep due to some worry/ anxiety where i start thinking when i go to bed i will not be able to sleep well easily which will destroy my next day and am having semi panic attacks while trying to sleep which is preventing me from sleeping easily when the adrenaline kicks which leads to bad sleep or insomnia. and the next day i feel awful and much tired so i need the xanax to feel ok.

the question is how i can solve this new issue now? i never had problem with sleeping before and i always considered my sleep to be the last resort where i regain my energy and didn't have bad thoughts when i wake up in the middle of the night now am constantly worried about my next sleep time :(
i don't have panic during day and was over this panic attack thing. now is it reviving in new form?
shall i increase the cipralex dose to 20 as its not working anymore will this help me ?
the reason i haven't upped my dose and stick to 10 as i found it most suitable for me with little/ no side and with some patience and exercise i was able to function and be productive and every time i fight against new med or upping it as i had bad experiences with other drugs at start.
sorry for the long post but i felt comfortable talking all this here and recalling my history.
your support fellow,, luv you all..
Posted 10/22/2013 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Baso and welcome back!

Although I am sorry that it is due to problems regarding sleep...as this is a tough thing to deal with antime, and especially if you already have anxiety to contend with.

There are quite a few things that I would recommend trying before making any Rx changes. (and when and if you do decide to make a change, be sure and consult your doctor please)

Some natural sleep remedies are as follows:

*Exercise...a good cardio workout is great for inducing sleep...just make sure it is not within a couple of hours of bedtime.

*Relaxation Techniques...deep breathing, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation...these and more can be found in our Resources

*Binaural Beats (sound wave therapy)...these can be downloaded as an app, or found on youtube...they work to bring brain waves into a sleep state naturally.

*Melatonin...a naturally occuring substance in our bodies to support the circadian rhythm...can be found in health food stores/pharmacies.

There are also OTC sleep aids, though I would try the above first. Also remember to 'unplug' from devices with back lit screens such as t.v. computers, tablets, smartphones, ect...to allow your body to unwind naturally.

I wish you the best in your sleep success. You may also want to do a search here at HW to read more on this subject, as it is a common one!

Keep posting with us.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/23/2013 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
Baso,

Just dropping in to check on you and hope you had a good night last night.

There is nothing worse than not being able to sleep. If you are like me, after a few restless hours of tossing and turning, your frustration level has gone through the roof?

SC has advised you well and I am going to add a few things that help me just FYI.

Establish a regular bedtime routine where you go to bed at a reasonable time. Aim for around 8 hours sleep per night. I need at least 8 hours of sleep and 10 is even better when I can sneak it in.

Avoid caffeine and alcohol. A cup of hot chocolate or decaf latte can work wonders in promoting relaxation.

Read a light-hearted book or magazine before bed. Avoid any brain stimulation. I love to read mystery stories so I always have one load on my iPad.

Seek medical advice for a medical screening exam if you go for long periods without sleep.

If my mind wants to wander into the "worry zone", I have made it a habit to repeat to myself over and over, "my bed is for rest not for worry".

I wish you peace,

Kitt

Posted 11/2/2013 8:52 AM (GMT 0)
hi again,
I am fine now thanks god after i increased my cipralex from 10 mg to 15 mg which after three days i noticed i can't have panic attacks any more as i can hardly notice the panic symptoms from raised heart palp. to the hot flashes and shakiness even with the same thoughts it acted like xanax and broke the cycle and built my confidence again and can resume my sleeping even if i was awake in the middle of the night with all the bad thoughts that one might get at that time.
I hope this will last and will not poop out quickly as its a miracle and the other thing which is not less important i prayed to God and asked him to heal me and make me strong, God is great and he is very close to us and can hear us when we call him and must keep a good relation with him, as I knew he was beside me in very difficult situations before and could not be explained in any other way and interfered for my good. and we will accept anything happens to us as its his will and all will be counted and accredited for in our judgement day.
Posted 11/2/2013 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Baso,

I am so glad that you have found relief and are feeling better!

Great job on keeping at it until you got the help that you needed.

Yes, faith is a great help and brings us much peace, so I am glad to hear that you are blessed through yours.:)

Thanks for the update, and continue to post with us anytime!

S.C.
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