My SSRI paired with therapy and self relaxation techniques and hypnosis all have helped me immensely! :) Good luck! Hope you're feeling better soon!...
You are most welcome. Just know that as bad as things can get, they can get even better again. We are all so special because we know how precious life can be- just the little things that most folks...
Thanks everyone! :) And Sara-- yes, some people do have trouble with SSRI side effects for the first month. Unfortunately, Zoloft wasn't for me I had terrible dizziness. My celexa however didn't give...
Hi all! Figured I would just check in and although I am not someone who ever likes to brag; I just thought it would be nice to share my encouraging story update here. I have been suffering from...
Thanks guys! It's comforting to know I am not alone with this.. And like many of you said above, there's better days than others. Just a nuisance to wake up and feel nervous for no good reason at...
Deborah, I have heard mixed things about Wellbutrin. My aunt is a psychiatric nurse, so her job is to give people anxiety, depression and psych meds.. she hates Wellbutrin for us anxiety sufferers...
Hello everyone :smile: I just wanted to share in hopes that I am not the only one who is dealing with this awful morning time anxiety thing. I have been on Celexa (very low dose around 3 mg) for...
Thank you both! Yes, my anti DNA and anti CLA and SED rates were all negative or perfect.. so there's no signs of auto immune or inflammatory disease happening in my body or those wouldn't have come...
So my doctor was very confident in telling me I did not have lupus.. I still have a VERY elevated ANA and a speckled patter, however my SED rate is 2. (Which is practically as good as it gets, so...
Hi everyone. So I have been in limbo land for 3 years now trying to figure things out health wise. I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Panic Disorder (I have medications for both,...
Thank you all! I am very relieved. I appreciate your kind words and support....
Just an update-- I can barely see lol my eyes are very dilated.. But the optic nerve and everything else looked healthy the doctor said! Yay! :) and I didn't even mention that I had different sized...
Thank you all so so much!! I really appreciate the kind words and thoughts :) you are all very right! I am just such a hypochondriac. Ugh! Lol. I am praying for good results and for it To be over...
Anxious- Thank you very much for your kind reply!!! I cannot wait to he it over. I am glad your procedure is all done too! :)...
:cry: hi all. I feel like a huge baby, but figured you all wouldn't judge me and may be able to offer me some reassurance and support! Well.. First off-- I HATE getting eye exams.. Why? Most would...
Hi Operatic! Have you ever heard of POTS? Postural orthostatic tacchardia syndrome! I have it. It can cause random drops of BP alongside an increased heart rate. Oh what fun! :-) but the fainting...
Yeah, there's a main, regular breathing part to the app that anyone can access for free whenever. I'm glad you figured out how to use it!...
You can do the free one over and over any time. If you want the more specific ones then yes you have to pay 99cents. I would say a dollar is worth it if it's something that you like! There's also...
You're all very welcome! Hope it helps you to find peace. :)...
It's great!! I am not sure how I can post the link.. Hmm do you know how I would do that? It's an application from the App Store on my iPhone so I'm not sure how to? Let me look into it and read the...
If it helps at all, I am short of breath a lot from my anxiety and panic. It's a common anxiety symptom. If you had copd or lung cancer! you wouldn't just feel short of breath on and off. It would be...
Hi all :smile: I have been working hard on my breathing techniques lately. I searched through the App Store on my iPhone and found an awesome & free breathing app! It's called centered state. All it...
Thanks so much Kitt! I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the breathing tips. I definitely breathe "funny" and shallow and I have realized when I begin to get randomly anxious, my chest feels all...
Thanks kitt! My problem seems to be so physical. My panic and anxiety come out of the blue.. Tight chest, breathlessness, jitters, smothered feelings.. Yuck!...
Anyone have any personal tricks to help themselves calm?...
Don't give up! I know how nasty anxiety can be! Sometimes though, we may have to try a few different meds before we find the right one that works for our body! I suggest making a doctors appt to...
Hi! No you have not posted this to me yet! Thanks a bunch! Definitely need to work on loosening my thoracic muscles for sure! Going to try to do this once a day every morning for 5-10 min! Thanks for...
Hang in there. I know how that feels. Try doing some relaxation methods or following relaxing YouTube videos. Therapy is great!! Keep that up. Try talking to your doctor about meds for a bit to make...
Hang in there! Anxiety is never easy :) but were all here for you! Taking a walk or even laying back in a chair for a while helps me. Try this breathing technique I learned- cover one nostril,...
Hi all, hope everyone is doing well! I am wondering if anyone can empathize with me. Does anyone constantly have this tight chest sensation or like a weight is on it? It makes me feel like I cannot...
Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear it helped you. I am getting there slowly but surely!...
Thank you both for your replies! I'm on such a low dose of celexa because of my previous reaction to Zoloft. My psych thinks my body and liver don't metabolize that many milligrams of SSRIs. So I'm...
I was the same way :) anxious to take anxiety meds...ha! :) but you will be just fine. Try not to go into hyper drive and over listen to your body. Because as you know, sometimes our minds are...
Yes he did say that and I did read over the 11 criteria.. I have positive ANA, canker sores frequently (however these May be different than lupus mouth ulcers) and fatigue so far. Thank you !!!...
Hi all, I just started taking a tiny liquid dose of celexa about two and a half weeks ago for my panic and anxiety disorders. My psychiatrist has me on liquid so I can control and take very small...
Hi everyone! I am new to this site, so I am so sorry if I am in the wrong place or doing this wrong! First off, I'm a 21 year old female. I am a very healthy person other than my severe panic and...
Hi peace! Sounds like a panic attack to me. I get them all of the time. The key is when they come out of no where- to ground yourself and relax. How do you do that when your hearts pounding and...
Thank you!...
Right, I did know that thank you! I think my doctors are confused because I have the ANA, canker sores (but I keep telling them I've had canker sores forever from stress and think they're different...
So I am new here.. So hello! :-) I am panicking a bit for two reasons.. The first being I suffer from awful anxiety disorder and panic disorder. And the second being over the past year + I have...
Hello! I am brand new to this site. So I apologize if I am not doing this right :) I have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for a few years now unfortunately. I was prescribed xanax to take as...