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Posted 5/14/2015 10:03 AM (GMT 0)
hi,
33 years old male, I have been a sufferer of anxiety since i remember, the last years I feel like my nerves are too weak. taking cipralex 10 mg since 8 years.
somedays I wake up in the morning and feel like had no rest i will start having strong physical symptoms.
first the hands shaking and the face muscles are tense who looks at me he will see a grumpy face like having a nausea. I look at the mirror and ease my expressions then after 2 seconds they tight up like am in extreme anger .if the symptoms are intense If I make a little effort I feel like cannot tolerate any more and will collapse. my hands gets cold and will start having like waves in my head or tinglings every negative thought is like a wave of real pain. who see me will say to me what wrong with you he will see my suffering in my face. if I take a benzo symptoms will ease and things gets under control and can function close to normally.
feels like living on the edge a slight upset or stress or flu or effort or sleeplessness makes me feel tired and shaky.
what could be wrong although I have no worries and my life stress is to the minimal.
thank you
Posted 5/14/2015 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Baso,

I am sorry you are currently struggling.:( We understand how you are feeling, and are here for you.

A couple of questions, so we can best advise...

Are your anxiety symptoms primarily in the a.m.? Do you tend to feel better later on throughout the day?

Did you have better results with your Cipralex initially/previously? How long would you say it has not been working well for you?

Have you been to therapy, or tried self-help coping skills for the anxiety and symptoms?

If you can answer these questions, we can probably better help you with some suggestions.:)

Know that we care and are here to support!

Talk soon,

S.C.
Posted 5/16/2015 6:18 AM (GMT 0)
yes, sometimes in the A.M i feel too much irritated and shaky especially if waked up early at 4 or 5 am and was not able to get back to sleep. although the night before I was normal.
thank you
Posted 5/16/2015 6:25 AM (GMT 0)
regarding the medication yes cipralex I felt better on it as it had the least negative effect, but now iam still doing good on the medication but some days like I mentioned its very difficult to me to be normal without a benzo pill.
Posted 5/16/2015 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

It sounds like you are having increased symptoms of anxiety I would go and speak with your doctor and see what they suggest. Possibilities would be to increase your cipralex to 15mg or refer you to do some talking therapy such as CBT.

Keep us posted.

hibee
Posted 5/16/2015 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I agree...

I think it's possible you may be reaching a plateau with your current dose, and talking to your doctor about an increase may be in order.

The reason you may be feeling worse in the mornings is likely due to the stress hormone Cortisol. Without it, we would never have the get up and go we need for starting our day. It is a stimulating chemical in the body...but it is highest in the a.m. of course...gradually decreasing as the day goes on.

So if you have too much Cortisol, or are sensitive to its effects...as many anxiety sufferers are....the mornings are a challenging time!

Using coping techniques such as breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation...and good old exercise will help!

See our Resources for more self-help suggestions.

Hibee's suggestion of therapy to most fully cover your anxiety management plan is spot on...so if you've not considered this so far...I highly recommend it as well.;)

Keep posting and know we are in support and cheering you on!

S.C.
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