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Posted 10/13/2014 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,
It's been a while that I forgot my anxiet. I know it sound crazy but I did it for a while. Its been a month that I decided not to take my medicine until now but 2days ago I had an anxiety or panic attack again,it came out from nowhere. I'm on my way to get some food for take out. It's 20mins away from our house,while I'm in the road exiting freeway I got the feeling that my anxiety is coming back. After I i got my food I called my husband that I'm not feeling good so I decided to take Ativan and take a rest for the moment in the car,I don't want to take a risk driving while My heart pounding like crazy. Because I learned my lesson the first time I had my panick attack I'm driving that time and all my body was stiff or paralyzed.Good thing I go park in the parking area,thought I got heart attack. Bavk to my story, I talked to my husband in the phone that I don't feel good and I want him to talk to me to divert my thinking so he did what I said,in the middle of our conversation he is the one is not feeling good, I forgotmy anxiety/panicky I rushed myself to go home to see him.

Sorry guys it's a long story. To make the story short my anxiety/panick is back again. But trying not to think about it. right now my anxiety is in my body again. Hoping I can get out again in this feeling. Drinking plenty of water helped me a lot and keep myself busy. . Thank you for reading my post.
Posted 10/13/2014 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
Bik31

Good to hear from you again! So sorry the anxiety bug creeped back in on you!

Try to remember what you did today to bring the anxiety back... Did you eat chocolate, too much coffee or caffeine, spicy or fatty foods, or any alcohol? Did you have a particularly stressful day at work? It's very important in knowing what triggers our anxiety to help keep it at bay.

You also mentioned that you have felt good over the last month and that you stopped taking your meds. Put this peice of advice in your back pocket and hang on to it for awhile..... Never let your guard down if you have GAD! No matter how good you feel, always continue taking your medication (could be the reason why you feel good in the first place), continue participating in therapy or at least on here, and always incorporate your coping skills/ techniques into your day!

Unfortunately, most of us who have this disorder will have to "deal" with it our whole lives. It may hit us in phases as it seems in your case. But if we continually keep ourselves armed with the tools to manage our anxiety, it won't sneak up on us and we can live normal, productive, and peaceful lives!

Make a phonecall to your doc.... Get back on your meds and continue your therapy and coping techniques. I always say "join us on the anxiety train - destination is to Healing"!!!!

Look forward to seeing you on here more often!!

Big hugs!!

God bless

Cornell

Post Edited (Cornell) : 10/12/2014 8:28:50 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/13/2014 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cornell, thanks for the advice. Just want to share to you guys what I did for the last month. i gave up my Prozac a month ago til now. Not taking it at all but I do have alprozolam with me as needed but it's very low dose. I will talk to my doctor next week. I will tell her everything what I feel. So far I'm doing good but I don't get it why this anxiety/ panicky occur to me again. I have to take the kid tomorrow morning to school and here I go again my heart is pounding and thinking negative like what if I get panic while I'm driving. I don't want my husband to worry about me.I am not like this before, I want myself back so bad 😭😭😭. Oh yeah I remember I am drinking coffee again and eating chocolates thought I was okay,now my panic attack is back again.. I screwed myself again. Do I have to give up chocolates for life?just asking. That's one of my weakness.

THANK YOU GUYS AND GOD BLESS US ALL
Posted 10/13/2014 10:36 AM (GMT 0)
I guess you have to decide what is more important to you....eating chocolate or NOT having anxiety. It's a simple answer for me. I can eat as little as one chocolate chip cookie and my mind will start racing. And don't even mention COFFEE....that will send me over the edge if it's not decaf at least. Food plays such a huge role in anxiety. I read an excellent book on the correlation between certain foods and anxiety but it was so long ago I can't remember the name. Just Google food and anxiety and I think you'll find a number of articles/books on the subject.
Posted 10/13/2014 12:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi andwes,thank you so much. You are right. I have to decide. And I should make a decision and stand for it. I will definitely search that article/book you said. ☺️☺️
Posted 10/13/2014 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bik and welcome back...

...although I am sorry your return is in connection with the recent panic.:(

I posted on your other thread just now. I included some helpful links for dealing with the anxiety and panic until you can get into see your doctor.

Keep posting!

S.C.
Posted 10/13/2014 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
I got similar fears and symptoms such as crazy fast heart rate during a panic attack and I too have to take my little one to school in the mornings and I worry every time about what if I have a panic attack on the way there , I now can't drive far from home cuz I worry about the panic not stopping until I get home :( my panic is getting out of hand ...
It's so encouraging to Hear that you were feeling so good that you almost forgot your anxiety , I think you stopping the meds has a lot to do with it , I'm not on anything currently I do carry a Xanax to take as needed but Im terrified if taking antideprassants I'm scared they will change me :/ But I know I will have to at some point because it's not ok to live in such fear ...
I think not having a panic attack or anxiety is much better then chocalate :)
Posted 10/13/2014 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
People get in trouble often when they think they don't need their meds so they stop taking them. Many times, their anxiety or depression will come back, especially if medication is stopped abruptly and not by a doctors care. For future reference, never stop your meds unless you talk to your doctor first.

Caffeine & chocolate- huge triggers. I can now drink one cup of caffeinated coffee in the morning but no more than that. I can eat chocolate too in a small amount w/no problems. Everything in moderation.

My best guess you experienced this bc you stopped your meds & had too much caffeine.

Do you see a therapist? Many of us see one to help us understand our anxiety & depression and learn tools to cope when it strikes or prevent it w/a new approach to our thinking.

Hang in there. We are here to support you!

Sending love-
Lisa
Posted 10/13/2014 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear that your anxiety came back! When you have suffered with it and you get a period of no attacks it's so nice.
Being able to even forget about it is amazing, but then it comes back and all the dread and fear creeps back in!👿!
I really feel for you and my heart bleeds for all that suffer this wicked illness. But to look on the positive side, it went once and will hopefully go again and the sooner the better, wishing you health and prosperity xx
Posted 10/14/2014 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much guys for reading and replying to my post. . At least even in here I got a friend to open up what I really feel. You guys are great 😍😍. Can I ask something guys? What's the best book for inspirational or motivation book?or inspiring book? To lift up my spirit in some ways. I'm not a book reader but I think that's the best way if you are bored or nothing to do.thank you
Posted 10/14/2014 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
Bik,

We have a bunch of book recommendations for anxiety management and motivation/inspiration in our Resources.:)

Here is the link for the entire Resources....take a look. If you have trouble finding the books, let me know and I will post the direct links for you.


https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206


S.C.

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