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Posted 9/28/2014 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
My anxiety has been really bad. The only thing that's been helping is my Klonipin and I've been taking it numerous times a day which makes me feel even worse about myself and it doesn't seem to be helping as much. I've been crying a lot over nothing and just feeling pretty helpless. I feel like I'm going through one of my depression phases and I don't know how to snap out of it. I usually can get past the phases pretty easily but my anxiety isn't usually this bad. I've tried the breathing exercises they make my anxiety worse. I like to work out when I get this bad but the attacks are making it hard to calm down enough to do anything.
I picked up my new prescription of Cymbalta yesterday and I was going to start it this morning but I'm scared to start it in the condition I'm already in. Just needing some support.
Posted 9/28/2014 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Those days are the worst.. :( Sorry sumgirl! Here's a link to a calming video on youtube. It's also enlightening because it has so many pretty pictures! Hope this helps to brighten your day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLLFeeDiBFU
Posted 9/28/2014 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry to hear this and i can relate to what you are going through as i had issues starting lexapro and it sat on my desk for weeks !!

do something that keeps you distracted and makes you peaceful,content,happy for a minute.

It might work ..for me calling my mom,petting my dog ,applying nail polish etc or plain gardening.

so just few other things also can help but don't try yoga,breathing,walking as sometimes they fail .

crying a lot --here also but i have reasons and many times no reasons..that's why i am on lexapro to stop crying.
its too early to give feedback on it .
try cymbalta ...it may help and call doc tomorrow morning and let them know about crying.

we are here for support ,,,this will pass ...write here and distract yourself...

lots of hugs
cilly
Posted 9/28/2014 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
TMA - Thank you I'm watching now :)

Cilly - Thank you. I'm here for the distraction. Talking on here has really helped me a lot. I know there's a safe place to come to when I'm having these days with people who care and can relate. It's such a great feeling. I hope this passes soon. I just hate these bad days.
Posted 9/28/2014 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
oh I hope you are over this in no time ..keep us posted and tell how you kept yourself distracted ~~i love new ideas as i running short of mine~'
Posted 9/29/2014 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
SG,

More well wishes going out your way! I too hope that you are feeling better soon!!

Not all coping skills are for everyone. I understand about the breathing exercises...I used to struggle with them too when my anxiety was really high.

So, that is why there are other options listed in our Resources...there is not just one size fits all self-help...part of the process is finding what works for YOU.:)

Have a look through all of the links and see which one(s) are going to be helpful in bringing about a sense of relief for you personally. You'll know when you find it/them!


https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Best wishes!

S.C.

Posted 9/29/2014 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
SumGirl

You have received excellent advice. I would like to add my support.

You said you have been crying a lot. Do you have family or an understanding loved one that you can cry on their shoulder if need be?

Sending you prayers and hugs this evening!

Cornell
Posted 9/29/2014 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Sumgirl-

Can't remember if I told you before but I took Cymbalta for 6 yrs for anxiety & depression. It worked fantastic for me. I was so scared to start it that I went to my parents for the first week (they're retired), bc I didn't want to be alone during the day (hubby works).

The only side effect I remember was lowered libido.

Hugs girl!!! I empathize! We carry eachother through our storms here when our friends can't walk. We've got your back.

Sending love-
Lisa
Posted 9/29/2014 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for all the encouragement and advice! You guys really helped me get through the day. I took my Cymbalta later in the afternoon instead of morning and had the worst time trying to sleep so I took it earlier today.
I do have family and my boyfriend it's just not easy with them all having jobs and me being unemployed. I don't want to be a bother when they're busy. They're supportive as much as they can be, but don't understand like you all do.
Thank you so much to all of you. I'm feeling a lot better today :)
Posted 9/29/2014 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
hello sumgirl i just read your post and feel very sorry for you i hope these feelings pass,i wanted thankyou for your words yesterday they have helped,since i read that others are having the same issues as me i have felt more comfortable and only had one anxiety today attack which lasted for about ten mins,a marked improvment on the last few weeks!i just wanted to say you are thankyou for spending the time to read what i wrote and i have looked at your replies to all the people on here and wanted to say what a great person u seem to be and if any of your replies to others are as helpful as mine you are doing somthing special !! bless you
Posted 9/30/2014 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
SG
Just sending some support, u will get through this, all this great advice. I have been there many times, stay strong.
Hugs
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