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Posted 12/1/2014 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

I feel that after my severe panic attack things have not gotten any better. It is like every time I take a pill I think the worse . Whether that is a prescribed vyvanse or even simple Advil . I start to monitor my body's symptoms alot closer.

For example, after taking my vyvanse my feet and hands feel numb. So instead of me focusing on studying. I am focusing on whether circulation will be cut off to my feet and hands. I want to start with the generic lexapro I have been given but the problem becomes if I want to have a few beers on occasion or not. I know you aren't supposed to drink on that medication but then again the problem becomes that I am 21 and able to legally drink and feel like I should be able to have a few beers if I want too.

I just now have noticed that every medicine I take I tend to monitor my body ten times as much for it and it really is a annoying feeling. I just want to be able to get my studies done and not worry about whether I am dying or not.

Last night I felt like I couldn't feel my feet and therefore I started getting panicked and one thing lead to another. I have never been so senstive as far as body sensations but ever sense I thought I was having a heart attack i have had a hard time being the same when it comes to manners like that.

Thanks for yalls help
Posted 12/1/2014 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
I do the same thing when taking drugs I want the panic attacks to stop! Trying to find out the Trigger that causes them.
Posted 12/1/2014 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
ey SMU,

Sorry to hear of this issue keeping you from doing all that you want and need to do.:( I know how frustrating that can be.

Are you currently seeing a therapist who could help you work through this roadblock?

If not...have you been through the Supper Scanner link in our Resources?

I think this might be of help to you. Let me know if you'd like the link.

S.C.
Posted 12/1/2014 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
Being oversensitized is a huge part of anxiety. A lot of times that is what causes the fear-panic cycle. The fear-panic cycle can be quite difficult to break out of:( I would really look into the resources listed on this page and see if anything will work for you in the way of coping skills. Also, I would look into therapy.

It is tough, deciding if you should take an ssri or not. It's a huge decision! It's good that you are really thinking things over. I am not on an AD, but I stopped drinking when I became anxious (seven long months ago). I know it's only a temporary situation and that I might have to give some stuff in the meantime up to get better. But rember, it doesn't last forever:)
Posted 12/1/2014 5:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hi SMU,
I would really follow S.C.'s suggestion...because it sounds like you could truly need some professional encouragement which would definitely make you FEEL BETTER all the way around... You DESERVE the comfort of getting some kind of help....
Even though, this may only play a 'small part' of what you are going through, I think we all need to remember that the holiday season is definitely one of the most DIFFICULT times of the entire year... and much of it works on a subconscious level without your even realizing it.
I just want to say I wish you peace and good luck. Take care.
Bettsann
Posted 12/1/2014 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all of yalls help and advice. I will go check out that link @scaredycat

I am seeing a General Doctor for my anxiety/add issues but I have also heard the phrase, " Would you see a foot doctor for a heart problem..?" So I don't know if it has gotten to the point that I need to see a Psychiatrist and that if it has escalated passed that.

I do like this doctor but I feel that it is very quick appointments as in he writes the scripts and says see you in three months. But then again I don't know if that is a fair assumption because I really haven't gone to him either with issues.

But thank yall for the advice. I am just sick of the health anxiety.
Posted 12/1/2014 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
SMU.,

Until you can decide on your next step...whether that be staying with your GP and finding a therapist...or finding a psychiatrist who can work with your Rx needs and therapy...(both good options to consider)

Here is some material on health anxiety that is really solid. The one with all of the modules will take a while to get through...but it is worth your time! :)

Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:

 

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

Helping health Anxiety

 

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf



Keep posting...we get it! :)

S.C.

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