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Posted 2/28/2012 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi again everyone.....

I had a horrible night last night....probably one of the worst panic attacks ever......I really don't know what brought it on so bad because for the most part my evening was uneventful.  I have been very freaked out the past three days because my daughter was sick this past wekend and so my anxiety is through the roof......

Just looking for some positive reinforcement from the group. Wondering why the Zoloft hasn't kicked in better at this point.  It's been just over two weeks.  I have therapy tonight so I hope that helps.....I keep telling my self that I'm ok but so far no luck.  S.C. what is it you tell yourself to help calm down?  I can't remember what it is but I know I like it.  :)

One thing I failed to mention is Sunday night my best friend who lives in South Carolina called very upset because her Dad (who lives in the same city as me) died suddenly of an apparent heart attack.  Needless to say I haven't got much sleep the past two days because she has been calling me to talk etc.....  I'm sure the lack of sleep, not eating, daughter being sick and this situation with my friend is doing a number on me.

ANY positive feedback would be GREATLY appreciated....PLEASE!!

Thanks!

Packer

Posted 2/28/2012 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
Packer,

I am sorry to hear of your bad night - reading your post I see you have a bit going on in the stress department right now with your daughter being ill,  your friend needing your support and I suspect this all came out in a panic attack last night.  I used to lay awake and worry, worry, worry until I was finally in full blown panic wondering if I would ever have a good night's sleep again.

With therapy, meds and learning to accept  that my bed is for sleeping and not trying to solve all my problems the panic finally decreased. 

Zoloft may take up to 6-8 weeks before you feel the full therapeutic effect so be patient and just keep on taking it as prescribed by your Dr. Don't try to analyze if it is working or not.  I know this is hard to do and yes I still do this but not as bad as I used to.  I think we all want the meds to be our cure so badly that we start to panic when we do not feel we are getting better.  Keep on working with your therapist and know we are here - we understand.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 2/28/2012 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Kitt....I REALLY appreciate you responding so quickly. I am work today and I am doing everything I can to keep my mind busy. Normally this isn't a problem but right now is our slow time so I am finding things to do....... :)

I was remembering when I was first diagnosed with anxiety/GAD/panic/depression in 2001 and I thought I was never going to feel better and I remember at about 5 weeks into the zoloft I woke up one morning and didn't feel "icky!" It wasn't perfect but it was a huge improvement from what I had been feeling. Sometimes just that one day of feeling better is all our mind needs to start healing.

You have no idea how much it means to me that you all care and provide support......especially when things are really hard!
Posted 2/28/2012 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
Packer,

I hope the Zoloft kicks in and life becomes better soon but remember you will be OK.  Living with mental health disorders is very tough and because so many people do not understand what we live with we often feel alone and isolated.  I have a 30 year history and finding HW was a blessing for me 5 years ago as I found others who understood how I feel.

May your day be peaceful.

Kitt

Posted 2/28/2012 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks again Kitt....

Sometimes just to have someone post and say YOU'RE OK means so much!!!

:)

Packer
Posted 2/28/2012 3:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi GB,

I am sorry that you had a rough night and bad attack...you must be wrung out!:( I hope that you can maybe take off early, or somehow catch up on your rest later...

My favorite mantra is this:

'I am okay, it is only fear/anxiety making me feel this way.'

You can tweak, and custpmize it to fit you/your situation however you want to. The point is speaking positively to yourself. The words we say really do have power! Those of us with anxiety tend to have too many negative words floating around in our brains. Negative thoughts=anxiety...but positive thoughts bring about feelings of well being, combating the fears!:)

I hope that you and (your family) are feeling better soon!

S.C.
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