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Posted 10/2/2017 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
So the past few days have been rough. I had a panic attack or two on Thursday. Ever since then I’ve been an anxious and a nervous wreck. I feel like I’m holding it all in and just want to go crazy. I feel shaky even though sometimes I’m not shaky. I just feel like a crazy person, this makes me incredibly sad. I hate this feeling and just want to be normal again.

I’m anxious but if I take my meds 1/4 of a .25 mg of xanax I’m sleepy.
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I’m trying to stay up here at work but couldn’t definitely use a nap which I won’t get here or when I’m at home.

The good news is I found a counselor that specializes in anxiety here in SA however she is out of network so it’s too expensive to see her. I’m thinking of going back to my previous counselor. I just hate this rollercoaster I’m on. sad
Posted 10/2/2017 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Hopeful. I'm sorry to hear that you're having a rough time. After I have a panic attack, I'm normally anxious for several days following. I think it's a combination of my body being tired coupled with fear. The fear, for me, is that I'll have another panic attack. I have learned, through both years of anxiety and therapy, that the fear can be so crippling. So I try to remind myself that just because I had one attack doesn't mean another is around the corner. I also hold tight to my coping skills, and when necessary, take Xanax. Therapy definitely helps you retrain your brain and thinking to a more healthy outlook so I think getting back with a counselor would be helpful. You'll get through this!
Posted 10/2/2017 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi hopef

There a link on top of the page, i do yoga gor like 20min , I do stretch exersises and breathing.. find a place where you can be alone sit close your eyes and just relax until u feel u r calmer..
I hope u feel better soon
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