maddixone, I sure hope that today is better than yesterday. We have difficult times now and again. The most important thing is that you know that things will get better. Soon you will have a baby....
I hope to hear you are doing better soon. Wanting to wish you a Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas to all. Hugs, Karen......
Hi Sassy, Thanks for posting and sharing your experience. I did the same thing years ago with my meds. Thought I was doing better only to find out it was the medication that was helping me. I hope...
Hi Eil, I am so happy for you. Thanks for sharing with us that sticking with the medication helped. Keep up the good work... Hugs, Karen......
Hi Labelle, Walking is so good for you. I haven't been doing it lately and now there is snow on the ground so I am not sure when I will go next. I am glad you are thinking about giving medication...
Hi GSierra, I have not heard of Auvelity. Is this new? I hope that it works for you. I couldn't tolerate wellburton, it made me nervous. I hope that the switch works well for you. Hugs, Karen......
I hope you find a new therapist soon. There are good and bad. I have had a few and liked most of them. I find breathing exercises sometimes help me. I breathe in through my nose and out through my...
Have you told your doctor that the lexapro is affecting your eyes? I would tell them as soon as you can. I don't know if lexapro affects vision. But you should be able to look it up. Your vision is...
Hi Iheartjeeps, Do you take anything for anxiety? Do you go to therapy? These things could help you get rid of the anxiety. Do you do deep breathing exercises? That helps too. Meditation helps me. I...
Hi Mad world84, I am so sorry nobody has been around to answer your post. I am glad the lexapro is working for you. I hope that it continues. Do use alcohol sparingly, it causes the mind to become...
I am glad you are giving medication a go. SSRI's didn't agree with me so I take SNRIs. They are harder to go off of but I am in it for the long haul. Let me know how it goes. Hugs, Karen......
If the panic attacks are caused by sleep deprivation, then you need to work on going to sleep and staying asleep. Have you tried melatonin? Trazodone? Sleepy Time tea? I meditate and do breathing...
Hi there, Medication has pretty much been a life long thing for me. I think you would be doing yourself a favor by trying it again. Try to remember it takes about four to six weeks to start feeling...
I forgot to mention, With all that you are going through right now, shingles comes. You said you had the vaccine. I am so sorry Chotti. I am praying that things will get better for you. Hugs, Karen......
It could be from allergies at this time of year. Have you talked to your doctor? Hugs, Karen......
You sure have a lot on your plate right now. I am so sorry your DH is living the way he is. No one should have to endure what you are going through. I would get an extra set of car keys made and keep...
Fall has arrived here too Chotti. I had to drive to see my therapist yesterday and the colors were beautiful. It is a long drive but it was enjoyable. We had a beautiful garden this year. Full of...
Wow Chotti, That is so awesome!!! I am glad you still have them. And I am glad you like them. It has been a while... Just got up, I will write more later. Hoping for a mild winter here too. Hugs,...
Thanks Chotti. I really enjoyed that video. I love flowers... Hugs, Karen......
Quitting smoking is hard. I have a pack with six in it that I have had in my drawer for over a year. I imagine they are pretty stale. I still get cravings but I haven't smoked. The doctor had told me...
Hi Chotti, I knew about the bupropion but not the other. I have tried it and tried Chantix. I ended up quitting cold turkey. Has your husband tried them? Or is he willing to try? I wish he could see...
You'll get the bright light Chotti. Things will be getting better for you. I am sorry you can't transport your husband to the rehab. Can he find transportation? Taxi or a bus? That might not even be...
Hi again Chotti, I don't think I have answers for you. Maybe some suggestions. Are there any things that you can do to get out of the house? Maybe a few minutes a day to yourself would help. It is...
Hi Chotti, I am so sorry for what you are going through. It sounds so difficult. Your DH is being selfish. I am sorry. It is very early and I wanted to respond, but it is dark in here and difficult...
I think seeking treatment can help, even if it is for a short period. Hugs, Karen......
I have been doing talk therapy on facetime since covid. Makes it really convenient. I have been going for years and it has really helped me. My psychologist can prescribe meds. I am lucky. I hope you...
Are you going to any type of mental health therapy or seeing a psychiatrist? I would figure therapy could help you to live with your diagnosis and deal with what comes at you with auto immune. I like...
Sounds like you need to make a trip to the doctor. Maybe get on antidepressant. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs, Karen......
Maybe it is because going off the ativan causes you to get anxiety in turn the stomach issues. I take ativan too. But finding out it makes me tired. I used to take xanax. I think I like it better. I...
Each day is the first day of the rest of your life. You can't change the past but you can start enjoying what you have left of life. Like HT said you're 20. You are young. But life goes by fast once...
Sounds good... Hugs, Karen......
Hi your sister, Welcome to the anxiety forum. I hope you can resolve this issue. Hugs, Karen......
Eating fruit helps, I eat an orange daily. Hugs, Karen......
I am sorry Forever, Have you talked to your therapist? Maybe you need a medication adjustment. I was getting depressed with the long winter. But the weather has changed so I am doing better. I have...
Can you see a therapist? Therapy helps a lot. I am sorry for the way you grew up. But that is in the past, you need to focus on the present now. Get into therapy and see if it helps. Hugs, Karen......
Hi UA, Congratulations on your little girl and your marriage! Marriages can be a lot of work. I think you will know if you need to call it quits. But it takes hard work on both sides. Keep up the...
Hi Weary, I hope things get better for you soon. Hugs Karen... Thanks for popping in......
Hi Dance, When we have anxiety it is hard to converse with others I think. For me it is. Leaving the house is a big deal for me. Do you see a therapist or take any medication for anxiety? It helps. I...
I hope the zoloft works for you Jamie. Keep us posted... Hugs, Karen......
What are your eating habits? I eat a lot of fruit, rarely constipated. Hugs, Karen......
Hi FP... Hope all is well... Hugs, Karen......
Hi Jamie, Not too much going on around here lately, glad you checked in. I hope all is well. Lynwood, I had BC in 2021, did a lot of radiation. All is well so far now. I hope you both have a good...
Hi Rich, I been going through it too since 2021 when I got a diagnosis of breast cancer. The patient ends up doing a lot of leg work. It is no fun. And to be honest I get anxiety talking on the phone...
Hi Laurelsantos, I hope you find something that works for you. Have you talked to your doctor about the problem? This thread is 10 years old so I don't know if anybody else will post. I hope you get...
Anxiety could be the culprit. It can cause a lot of physical and mental issues. It is so hard to say. Mental confusion can make a person worry. Mine seemed to start last summer. My memory gets bad. I...
Often our blood pressure goes up when doing things like you were with your presentation. Mine used to always go up when I went to the doctor. I called it white coat syndrome. How old are you? Just...
Hi Akhi, I don't think anxiety can be cured so to speak. But it can be controlled. I think in your case it was your situation. Probably having to speak or presenting in the office. That is probably...
Hi Glara, Welcome to the forum. I had breast cancer in 2021. I had two surgeries on the right breast. I am now taking estrogen blocking hormones for five years. There aren't any current topics on...
I broke contact with some of my relatives and it was the best thing I have ever done. You can have friends that are closer than relatives. Blood doesn't always matter. I would avoid this person....
Hi Wo4091, Just in case you didn't realize, this thread is from 2014. There are a lot of other more recent threads. Maybe you would like to read. Welcome to the forum. Hugs, Karen......