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Posted 10/28/2014 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi... This site was suggested to me by a very nice person I met on FB. I have struggled with panic attacks and anxiety for years. I've been homebound 7 times previous to now.
I'm afraid, scared and don't know what to do. I take paxil and ativan, but the ativan isn't helping. Dr put me on seroquil, but that made me worse.
I have real problems with depersonalization.

I'm afraid this isn't going to end. *crying*
Posted 10/28/2014 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
Your friend gave you good advice to check out this site. Everyone is super helpful & supportive.

You are not alone in how you're feeling. Read through the threads and search for topics you can relate to.

I also took Paxil & used Ativan when needed. Are you using the sublingual type? I found it worked much better than the one I swallowed.

Welcome to the site! You'll hear more kind words & support soon I'm certain.

Deep breaths.
Posted 10/28/2014 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, and welcome. This is a wonderful place where many of us struggle just lke you. There are many here who have and are helping me, we all help each other. Wipe your tears hun it will get better. Hugs
Posted 10/28/2014 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
First off, Welcome!

The person that suggested this website has very good heart. Everyone here is so very nice and super supportive. I ha e been taking Paxil at 40 mgs for many years and I have found that this does wonders for me. I know that some mixes are not good and I do believe that for you this mix maybe the wrong one. I would talk to your doctor and see what s/he thinks. I hope that you start feeling better soon, I know that this is very painful and scary. Also check out the resources page to find tools to help as we need these because medicine is only half the help. Stay strong
Posted 10/29/2014 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
Amethyst-

Welcome. I'm so glad to see you here. Please use this forum for your support as you're homebound right now. We carry eachother when one of us can't walk. We'll do the same for you until you are on your feet & out your door again!

We aren't medical ppl here, just people like you who have or are struggling with anxiety/depression/depersonalization, etc.

Keep posting and welcome to a very supportive forum. We are here for you!!!

Sending love & hugs-
Lisa
Posted 10/29/2014 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
Amethyst,

I'm so glad you found this website. It has helped me dramatically. Everyone on here is so nice and encouraging. There is so information and great advice on this site.
I was once home bound due to my anxiety and it was horrible. The hardest part was trying to leave the house without having a panic attack and it happened every time I left. Then I made myself face the outside world. One day I just decided enough was enough and went out and kept going out everyday to anywhere and everywhere just to keep myself going. This is what helped me get through it. Eventually the panic wasn't as bad and I could leave my house and be okay.
I hope you find some comfort here. Keep posting and talking. It'll work out :)
Posted 10/29/2014 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
cry You all are wonderful. I don't know what to say. I feel welcomed and that's a start.
Sorry, crying. Hard to type.

{{HUGS}}
Posted 10/29/2014 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hello!!
You have received a great welcome so far!! We are a friendly and supportive group here....and glad to have you join us!smile
Hopefully soon you can get your Rx plan to where you need it to be!
Have you also considered or been through therapy? I can personally recommend this treatment option if you have not yet explored it.
Here are some great self-help links that may be of great benefit to you.
This first one is our complete Resources...full of great material:
https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206
Posted 10/29/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
Good afternoon, I downloaded a lot of the self-help worksheets. I am going to work on putting them into use.
Last night, I cried and cried and then fell asleep. I slept from 11 - 4. No bad for me. That was without the seroquel. I fell back to sleep for a few hours this morning. I've stayed up, did laundry, dishes, etc..
I'm sleepy now but I don't want to go to sleep because I don't want troubles sleeping tonight.
I put in a call to my psych dr, but I have not heard back from her as of this afternoon. Hoping she'll call soon.

I do have a mobile therapist and a Peer Specialist that meets with me weekly. Considering getting a Case Manager, but I'm leary about doing so....

Hope everyone is having a decent day.
Posted 10/30/2014 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
A.,

I do hope that you find the self help material useful.:)

I also hope that you have been able to talk to your P-doc, and able to get an appointment set up to discuss your next step.

You are taking the right steps...now it is just a matter of finding what works for you anxiety management...and you will find it.  Keep up hope!

Post with us soon and let us know how you're doing.:)

S.C.
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