new please i need reasurance

Ok so I guess I have always had OCD, anxiety, and panic disorder but NOTHING like what I have been going threw. I can't stay out of my head I keep switching thoughts some feel familiar sort of an some ate just weird and strange like a short trance or daze. I will turn hot all over and fade out and feel really distant, and then the obsrssion starts and I just no I am going craZY. I am so scared I am on celexa 20mg started today, was on 10mg for 14 days, the doctor gave me 0.25 xanax to take twice. A day until celexa takes full effect I just need help I'm scared I'm going craZY! The doctor told me the reason he thinks it came on so bad and strong, nut why now? I had a complete hysterectomy in 2007, I was put on hrt until about 5 months ago when my previous doctor took me off. about 6 weeks after i started with the panic and extreme anxiety. My new doctor won't put me back on hrt but did put me back on high blood pressure meds, he said that both of those medications will help keep anxiety down. I have no overies I'm screwed am.living like this is horrible. I feel like the celexa and xanax r starting to work I'm just so sacred. Please anyone, please

You are not crazy nor are you going crazy - you are just going through a difficult time where obviously your hormones are out of whack for some reason. I'm glad you have started the Celexa - as you increase the dose you will start to feel better. They have to do it slowly to give your body time to adjust to each increase. Don't get discouraged - give the meds time to work. Once they have reached the therapeutic level you will start to feel better. Don't be scared - many of us have gone through much the same things you are going through - sure it is scary at the time because you don't know what is happening to you. Take your meds - don't forget to take them - why we get anxious is because whatever is happening makes us think we are losing control and your doctor will help you straighten all that out. You will be fine - it just takes a little bit of time. Keep coming here to talk with us and letting us know how you are doing. We are here to listen and understand - you are not alone. Sit down and have a cup of tea and try to relax - YOU WILL BE FINE.

Hi BR,

Welcome! Glad that you have found us...although I am sorry it is because your anxiety has kicked into high gear.

I definitely believe there is a hormonal connection going on here! Your body has been through a lot in a short amount of time, and all of the swithcing gears has stirred up the pre-existing, but low levels of anxiety and amped them up.

Give your SSRI med time to build up and level off as the others suggested. It can take up to 12 weeks for some. Also I am going to assume that your doctor put you on a Beta Blocker med? The one he said would help with BP and anxiety? This should also start to help soon.

In the meantime, can I suggest that you try some coping skills to keep your anxiety levels down? Here are some links for some good ideas to start with:

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.youtube.com/user/healthealingnetwork?feature=pyv&ad=4342564202&kw=meditation&v=yHYKSYPoNg4&lr=1

The breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and meditation are very effective if practiced daily...really!

Keep posting here with us as well. We are a close knit group, with much understanding and support, and we welcome you aboard.:)

Looking forward to getting to know you better.:)

S.C.

Hey I know it's personal but if you don't mind me asking how old you are?

I'm just asking cuz I'm 31. I had my tubes tied at 28. Seems like the last couple years I have been constantly in and out of the doctor. I have convinced myself that having my tubes tied are connected with how I feel. I found stuff on the internet and support group for PTLS (post tubal ligation syndrome). These past 2-3 years my anxiety and panic has gotten worse. I get severe pms and hot/cold flashes. I feel like my skin is on fire. I have no libito, my periods are very irregular. I keep getting more and more depressed. My doctors say it has nothing to do with my tubes being tied but yet I've never had so many problems hit me all at once. Nor have I ever seen a doctor so much. Plus the guessing game of being put on so many different medications an none help. They've tested my estrogen a couple of times which comes out normal. Pretty much all my blood work comes back normal.

It's just your post about hysto really struck a cord with me.