feeling like I have to really contain myself today

panicgirly

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Joined : Dec 2012

Posts : 295

Posted 9/15/2014 2:17 PM (GMT 0)

I feel like I'm going to blurt out a scream or shout. It's strange, I feel like something is going to burst.

I've been scanning since I woke up for aches, pains, something to focus on so I can go on another anxiety trip...I'm trying really hard to remind myself there is nothing wrong with me but feel that there is & I need to find it...

Been off Paxil for about three months & felt really good for 2 of them. Now I'm pondering if I should start again. Last week called an ambulance & went to ER, again...My hubby think I should start again. But it was hard to get off them 7 sorry, but my libido went to zero while I was on them. I'd say that was the only negative side effect though.

really not sure what to do...

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

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Posted 9/15/2014 4:09 PM (GMT 0)

P.G.

What coping skills do you use? Are any of them helping...even a little?

Maybe if you tell me what you've already tried, I can make some suggestions on others that might be useful for you.

Sorry things are rough currently.:( Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!

S.C.

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 9/15/2014 4:22 PM (GMT 0)

Hi P.G

I am feeling the same as you at the moment so can relate to how you are feeling I would recommend you go and speak with your doctor and see what they say.

Have you ever done any talking therapies such as CBT? They are really good in teaching you coping techniques so that you can manage your symptoms better. I do a lot of Mindfulness and have a refresher course coming up at the end of this month that could also be something you could look into?

Hibee

Merrida

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Joined : Jul 2013

Posts : 4771

Posted 9/15/2014 4:42 PM (GMT 0)

I would encourage you to speak with your doctor. There are many different types of medication out there, and they don't *all* have that particular side effect.

Perhaps you do need to be on meds, and that's okay. I'm on A/D meds and I've been on them for decades. I kept trying to go off of them too, until I learned that, for me, life is better, for all, when I'm on my meds.

It's a decision you need to make and conclude with your doctor.

In the meantime, definitely learn some self-help skills. They really do work. Sometimes it's just a matter of finding out which ones work for you! :)

M.

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