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Posted 12/15/2016 4:28 AM (GMT 0)
G.,

Its a lot! Starting a med...planning a wedding...then for the perfect storm...add in an illness! Aaagh, no wonder you are feeling challenged!

Rest assured, you WILL start to feel better soon. Rest, recover from the infection. Work your coping skills...and make time to decompress.

Things are going to work out...you'll find yourself enjoying things again, bit by bit...and then be back in the game...gaining ground every day. :)

With encouragement,

S.C.
Posted 12/15/2016 9:34 AM (GMT 0)
Aw bless you Ggrlsav.

Take a step back...you have just had a sinus infection which is horrible and will spike your anxiety.. even though your rational mind says Dizzy? its the sinus... Your anxious mind tries to convince you otherwise.
So until your sinus prob is back to normal try and do all the coping skills to help with the anx.. reaffirming your mind that you are strong .. you are calm.. you can do this.

You have an enormous amount of pressure going on also like you say Xmas and of Course a Wedding .... WOW that is a biggy (congratulations 😉)
So of course you are going to feel anx .The stress would be bad enough on its own but with anxiety on top of being unwell and everything else i am not suprised your levels are high.......

So again try to be gentle on your self .. put into practice morning and night anything you know works for you in the coping skills. Mindful meditation, relaxation music, positive mantra,s ..
You need to destress with a quiet daily walk with plenty of fresh air .. drink plenty of fluids and a good diet, once you can get some respite from the feelings things will start to improve , I am sure.xx

Keep Xmas as simple as possible ..you dont need any added pressure there .. Your special time is January whoo whoo your getting married all the luck and best wishes in the world xx
Posted 12/16/2016 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you S.C. & gilly...my anxious mind tries to convince me otherwise every second of the day it seems like...today was much better for me tho I actually got out the house with my mother...I haven't left the house in a long time except if its to go to doc. I just hope tomorrow will be the same & that I have the strength & courage to do so. I wish it wasnt such an ordeal.
Thank u on the congrats of the wedding, it is my first & will definitely be my last lol. I also hope everyday that I have the courage & strength to walk down the aisle in front of everyone..thats my biggest fear.
Thank yall again for the encouragement..this forum really has helped me believe it or not...not even knowing anyone or yall 2 on here & just knowing that Im not the only one going thru this illness. Sometimes I wish there was a class that u cld go to locally like how alcoholics have AA, that if there was a class for people that suffer with extreme anxiety.
Posted 12/16/2016 4:26 AM (GMT 0)
G.,

I too find the support of this community invaluable! We are always here for each other.<img border=" />

However, there are anxiety meetings and you may be able to find a support group in your area...in order to meet and talk with others within close proximity to you. <img border=" />

You can inquire at your local hospital, or check with www.nami.org/

S.C.
Posted 12/16/2016 7:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ggrlsav, I'm new to these forums too and also just started Lexapro for anxiety and a few other things. I'm sorry the side effects are so bad for you right now. I've been dealing with that stuff too. Have you talked to your doctor about the side effects? They may be able to suggest some things that could help.

Anyway, just wanted to send you some support. I hope you start to feel better very soon!
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