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Posted 7/30/2014 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Everyone,

My anxiety has been trying to trick me again, My head/face feels numb and tingly and my ears have been ringing like crazy. I hate when this numbness also migrates to my upper back. I know it is anxiety now and I try not to "freak out". The only medication that I am taking is Trazodone at night 25mg or less.

How could an anxiety/panic attacks last for multiple hours?

 hypochondriac now :(?

Thank you,

Joswi

 

Posted 7/31/2014 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
I have had anxiety last for days before, worst feeling in the world! Similar symptons that you are feeling and no matter what I did I couldn't calm myself down. My doctor prescribed me .5 mg xanax to take when I am having an attack or episode and it seems to help relax me. I am also taking 40 mg of celexa every night before bed. I know it seems hopeless at times but it will pass. :-)

Post Edited (AmberSouth) : 7/30/2014 6:45:27 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/31/2014 4:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi JW,

I am sorry to hear that your anxiety has currently increased and the symptoms are giving you trouble.;(

This happens to us all, as anxiety tends to be chronic...coming and going, and varying in intensity.

I also have had symptoms that last for days. The text book symptoms that are described in a panic attack, and are said to peak and end within 10 or so minutes...has never quite matched up to my experience!

I have not had an attack in some time, but I do get the same isolated symptoms here and there that can last...especially if I don't use my coping skills to shut them down quickly.

Know that you are not alone, this is not unusual, and it is not permanent...nor are you back at square one.

Simply pick up from here, use your coping skills and keep progressing forward.:)

We are here with you!

S.C.
Posted 7/31/2014 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
thank you for your support!

Josh
Posted 7/31/2014 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
Josh,
Have you tried any natural remedies to maybe at least ease up your symptoms some?
Taurine works for me.
http://www.thewayup.com/newsletters/011500.htm

Also there are other things that can help some, like magnesium, GABA, etc.
janet
Posted 7/31/2014 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Josh,

Are you at work right now?

I was wondering...does your anxiety  increase when you are at work more often than when you are at home with your kids? I think finding the triggers would be helpful! Are there certain situations, people, things that make you anxious? Try to pinpoint what caused the anxiety attack.

Posted 7/31/2014 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Josh, the numbness, does it really feel numb to the touch or just a weird feeling?
Posted 8/1/2014 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, I am going to try anything! : )

I think my work isa big trigger, and my wife :-(

Deborah- the numbness and tingling goes away when touched, what it's not going away is the depression!

Josh



PS- I ended in the ER last night, the monster tricked me bad this. time, it switched the symptoms on me.
Posted 8/1/2014 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
If the numbness and tingling go away after you touch it, them maybe you have a pinched nerve?
Posted 8/1/2014 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi JW.,

I am so sorry that you had a rough night last night.:(

What if anything were they able to do at the ER for you?

Do you plan on following up with your regular doctor? Remind me again what you are currently doing for anxiety relief.

Perhaps it is a good time to look into pursuing some therapy help for your fears? Have you checked out all of our health anxiety material in our Resources? Really helpful stuff!!

Let us know how you are doing today.:)

S.C.
Posted 8/1/2014 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
hey I have had the symptom before. It's not very nice symptom. Hope all goes well with you! Latley started meds again cuz my anxiety got really bad and in the past couple months it seems like once i convince myself that it's just anxiety and am able to deal with that symptom and continue doing things that it will throw me a new symptom the next week and boom where back at is something wrong with me? :p anyways overall I hope you get better or feel better!
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