does this sound familiar?

My body starts to feel weak...kind of like I'm going to fall down. I start freaking out because it feels like I'm going to die. It happens all day long and before bed. I'm worried about dying constantly, and these weak feelings make me feel like I'm dying. I start shaking my arms and legs to "not go limp". I've tried not fighting the feeling, but it feels like I'm slowly leaving my body.

I just cry all the time because I'm so scared. I'm currently on Zantac two times a day for reflux. I'm also feeling like my head get tight, and I fear that I'm having a stroke. I don't want to have these anymore. I've been perscribed klonopin, but I fear that it won't take these feelings away, and that something truly is wrong.

Hi JR.,

What are you doing for coping skills? Self help? How about therapy...these are all great at lowering overall anxiety and symptoms! :)

Have you tried your Rx? If not, instead of worrying about it not working...why not trust that it will and get the relief that you need?

Sending healing and encouraging thoughts...keep us posted as to how you are doing.

S.C.

Awesome that you're starting therapy!!!

Hang in there and talk to your therapist about taking your Rx...

...I am sure he/she can reassure you about it.

Great job on taking this life changing step! :)

S.C.

Yes...therapy, self-help and the support here have all been part of my recovery! :)

You'll get there as well...keep up hope and the steps you are taking for your own recovery!

S.C.