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Posted 12/3/2013 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Ahhhhhh. Had to get up out of class and walk around Because it feels like I drank a ton of coffee!!! Soo shaky, heart racing, this morning on my way into school even had a heart palpitation. Wondering if the increased anxiety is from the meds trying to adjust and get things right. I feel like leaving school because of it! I tried the breathing..not worKing..took my Xanax at 630a.m. when I woke up this morning I guess it wore off but I don't want to take another just yet. As of right now I feel that I cant go back into class. Its never ending I'm soo tired of being scared!!! If I have another palp. That's gonna make everythinge even worse. And on top of the anxious feeling I'm extremely exhausted feeling very tired but if I went home to relax or lay down I'm waayy too jittery to even lay down or sit still without Freaking out terribly. Feels like its completely ruining my life and I just want to be NORMAL. That's all. //-:
Posted 12/3/2013 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LMA,

I am sorry that you are having such a rough morning.:(

Hopefully it will start to fade, as morning anxiety (high Cortisol levels) is common. Without Cortisol, a stress hormone, we would never get up and moving in the a.m., but it often gives us extra anxiety/symptoms.

Keep trying your coping skills. If the breathing isn't working, try progressive muscle relaxation.  Flexing and holding muslces tense  for a few seconds, then completley relaxing them can really help to release stress/tension in the body. For full instructions, see this link:http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

I hope that you start to feel better soon. I know how miserable it is to feel this way.

Sending encouraging thoughts.

S.C.
Posted 12/3/2013 7:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much. I am waiting on a call back from my Dr right now to see what I should do about the meds, The nurse said it shouldn't make my anxiety worse so she's sending the message to my Dr and Im waiting the phone call.. I just cant pull it together today what so ever! Everytime the Xanax wears off im a total WRECK! Well see what my Dr says. Also, yes, my anxiety is terrible in the mornings I get out of bed shaking and jittery more times than not, my cardiologist actually told me the same thing you did. I guess only the ones with terribly anxiety actually recognize that awful feeling... very miserable!

Thanks again for your advice and helpful info!
Posted 12/3/2013 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
I just started seeing a therapist for my anxiety and I am starting cognitive behavioral therapy. Just my positive outlook on starting the program has given me some relief. I'm hoping this will work better than any of the dreaded medication I've been on.
Posted 12/3/2013 10:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi TTMO and welcome,

Glad that you hav found us...and great news about starting CBT. This will be of much benefit for you, I am sure.:)

Please feel free to start your own post of introduction so that others can welcome you as well.

S.C.
Posted 12/4/2013 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
Lacey,

I know your pain. I want to share a but if information that may help. When starting out on any anxiety, depression, or antipsychotic the symptoms will 99% of the time get worse. It's just how it is. You will have the placebo effect for a day or two then it will get rough. But the good news is it gets better. It may take a week or up to a month for you body to adjust to the medication. I know it sucks and it seems like it is making it worse but you have to push through it. Take your PRN Xanax to help it along. I see this alot at the facility I work at. I start somebody on a new drug and 4 days later they want off because they don't think it's working. Just give it about month, if you still have increased anxiety or it doesn't se like its working them I'd give your MD a call. I hope this helps.


Chris
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