Was given cocktail in ER for headache, now...

Hi Sylk,

I am so sorry....how miserable...first an awful headache, one intense enough to land you in the ER...

...and then this anxiety. Boo!! :( You have had a rough few days!

Since you had a migraine...and they are often caused by hormone fluctuations...I am thinking this is also fueling the anxiety you are having currently.

I do not think that the medication has permanently affected you.

Do you have any relief when you take your Klonopin? If not, asking your doctor if you can temporarily increase may be a consideration...

...and of course draw upon your coping skills to get you through this.

It will pass. Stay positive and have faith.

We are here to listen, so update soon, and we'll keep you encouraged!

S.C.

I am so sorry sylkn. I assure you nothing is messed up for good. I would bet it doesn't have much to do with the meds at this point, and mostly to do with the feelings associated with dealing with the stressful event of the headache.

Time for self care as mentioned above - exercise, therapy appointment, meditation, relaxation, extra dessert... whatever works to help relax you!

Big hugs your way!

Thank you, supapfunk and S.C. for the encouragement, kind and caring words.

Today has just been utterly awful, again. Crying spells and anxiety through the roof still.

I can't help but wonder why I'm feeling so terrible even though I'm on the doses of medication I am for my panic disorder and depression? I mean sure, I've had anxious days, but I was able to go about my days...until now again. Don't want to go anywhere, do anything.

😢 I've been here before, so why am I truly and I mean truly terrified I am doomed to never feel better again?

Hi Silk
You are having a rough time at present... Its horrible what anxiety does to our body and mind..
You know when your anxiety isnt as accute that the feelings are what it says anxiety but when your anxiety is so heightened it is so hard to understand "how can this be anxiety" you feel so ill.

But unfortunatley it try's every way it can to take advantage of a weaker vulnerable moment and wham full blown anx and panic. And your migraine incident was your vulnerable moment.

Fight back.. do your coping skills throw everything you can at it to get your stronger self back in charge.. You can do it .. you have more strength than you give yourself credit for. Rest up do meditation,positive mantra's, eat and drink regular, try some fresh air and exercise.

As regards your other half... sadly not everyone copes well seeing their loved ones in pain.. I have a wonderful other half but he isnt good with illness, he is out of his comfort zone.. He didn't cope well these past couple of months seeing me suffering with accute anxiety.. because he doesnt understand it it upsets him to see me not coping... so it could be similar to that.

But share on here if you cant share at home, we know what your going through.... and will always support you xx

was the predsione a one time dose -or are you still taking it as a course like a 7 day thing? pred can cause anxiety big time but not usually a one time dose

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers! You will get through this.

S.C.