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Posted 6/1/2017 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
Well things still haven't simmered down with daily panic attacks. Today was so bad I had to get a ride home from work. Called my Dr and he says I need to take 2-3 weeks off to let meds fully kick in. I'm really really discouraged and convinced I'm never going to get back to my old self and I can't imagine this is how I will be forever. Please please some encouragement??
Posted 6/2/2017 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
M.,

I am so sorry to hear things are so rough atm.

It is going to get better...and your doc seems confident of this and is doing his best to help you, I believe.

While you are on leave, try your best to work your coping skills consistently, 3 x's a day...and take your benzo as needed.

I am prerry sure you'll be feeling better by (or before) you rerurn to work.😊

We are here when you need us!

S.C.
Posted 6/2/2017 7:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment.

I think taking some time of work is a good thing while the medication kicks in and as SC mentioned use your coping skills during this time to help reduce your anxiety we have some good links in our resources section especially the mindfulness ones.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 6/2/2017 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mel,

Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. I have had panic attacks although my biggest problem is anxiety attacks. I think they are just variations of each other.

Rest, relaxation and sleep can work wonders! I hope you have plenty of all three during your time off.

Talking and writing helps. Please share on here whenever you need to. Perhaps you can find some understanding family and friends so you don't feel alone.

Good luck,
Posted 6/2/2017 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like your doctor gave you a Px for rest!

Don't be discouraged. Just think of it as charging up your batteries. You'll be back to your old self maybe even better and refreshed!
Posted 6/5/2017 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
You can do this Mel. Hang in there! You're going through exactly what I went through this year. I made it through. It took a long time, but I got through it. You can too. You WILL too.
Posted 6/5/2017 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for the encouragement. I just started neurofeedback 3 days ago and am decreasing the abilify until I'm off, I didn't like it at all. Have you heard of neurofeedback??
Posted 6/6/2017 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
No actually I have not heard of this. If you could, please fill in ashleyf3 about this on the "ECT and anxiety" post. She's having a hard time and needs to hear about this before going to ECT.
Posted 6/6/2017 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you're taking time off to get control. Your doctor seems like a very empathetic person for realizing you need this time. I truely hope you start feeling better soon. I've never heard of neurofeedback but I hope with time it's successful for you.

Anxious Scientist,

The ashleyf3 post is over seven years old. I assume they are either gone/have already made the decision on ECT.
Posted 6/6/2017 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! Thanks for pointing that out. Shows you how well I was paying attention to those date/time stamps! smile
Posted 6/6/2017 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
Mel,

Things really will get better, I can assure you that. The meds do need their time to adjust and level out. Just be gentle with yourself, spend some time in nature (hiking, walking, visiting a beach lake river, etc), do some reading to have some positive distraction, meditate or pray (whichever you prefer), eat healthy, and get some exercise.

I know you'll feel better soon!
Posted 6/7/2017 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Mel, while taking time off work may seem like the anxiety has won, really it gives your brain a chance to rest and, with the help of the mess, get on top of things. I found that when my anxiety was at its worst several years ago, taking it easy for a few weeks and letting my brain regain control was a Godsend.

As much as you can, enjoy your time off and realize it's good for your brain.
Posted 6/7/2017 5:39 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry to hear that you're have a tough time sad we know what is feels like here and we sympathize with you. Use this time wisely to take care of yourself. Do things that make you happy. Whenever I'm having a panic attack I always remind myself that it will get better because it always does.
Sending tons of love your way

Aly
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