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Posted 7/27/2013 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I've been really suffering with anxiety (panic attacks ) and dizziness for 10 years now. I've been to my doc and a specialist but it seems even though they are sympathic all they do is subscribe me Xanax 0.5mg 3 times a day and serc 16 also three times a day they worked for a bit but now I get attacks every day ive had to leave my job I cant go out on my own and if I have too . I get extremely anxious and dizzy even faint sometimes can't feel my legs and also I feel sometimes I feel like my heart stops beating or jumps beats. I'm really bad and could do with some support. I am a mother if 4 and I can't go on like this I'm as good as a recluse! Anyone out there who may be the same please reply . Thank Amy

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 7/27/2013 1:38:17 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/27/2013 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Rocky21

Hello and welcome to HealingWell.  I am glad you took a chance of talking with us here and please know that many of the members experience exactly what you are going through. 

Ten years is a long time to be stressing so may I kindly suggest that you look into seeing a therapist as well as get a new opinion from a different Dr. re your meds.

Also check out our resources and you will find some great ideas to help you learn skills to deal with the anxiety.

Big breath and know you will be hearing from many other members.

Kindly,

Kitt 

Posted 7/27/2013 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Rocky and welcome!

I see that you have already received some great advice from Kitt, so I will just second all that she has wisely advised you, and say welcome!

We are glad that you have joined us, and look forward to getting to know you better.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/27/2013 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks my husband says the same I need to talk to a different doc as the saying gos " doctors differ patients die" I'm gonna do that!
Posted 7/27/2013 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Rocky.I've probably suffered from what I call "Social Anxiety" since High School.I've been taking 1mg x3 of xanax for 12 yrs.Everything kind of came to a head at age 40 and was prescribed xanax.I also take 40mg a day of Celexa.I wouldn't be able to sleep without it.I have no doubt that I'll be on xanax the rest of my life.I can't go a day without it.I have just a few times and I thought I might die.
I think there are things we can do to keep out of the Panic Zone.Exercise,if you're able,is probably the best thing.Some type of relaxation exercises.Talking with someone who you can really open up to,be it a friend,Therapist,or your pet dog.For me playing my guitar calms me down more than anything.
Welcome and I hope you get your anxiety and panic attacks in check.It's definitely no fun when you get that feeling of impending doom out of no where.

Here's wishing you all a calm and relaxing day,
Rick
Posted 7/27/2013 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi tidalmouse, thank u for your response it is comforting to know someone else know how I feel. I do also feel for you I too have also felt like I might die and unfortunately sometimes I wish I would so i wouldn't have too live like this but at the same time I want to live and just be normal I envy people who can just go the the shops without a second thought. This feels like a prison sentance. I have joined a gym with my husband it does make me feel better after but getting there is touture thank god my husband is so suportive and drags me there 3 times a week once I'm there I kinda feel ok but I'm afraid of my heart going too fast and I get that fight or flight syndrome I just want out and home everything is so hard I am exhausted by the time we get home and its not the excersise it's all the trying to push past the fear. I will try the relaxation techniques and again for your response

Hope you find some peace and I will say a prayer for u
Thanks again Amy
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