Kitt: I have just decided that I'm in control and I won't let the worry take over my life. I had kidney cancer a couple of years ago and got through it no problem. There may not even be a problem so...
Kitt: I agree with the "limbo" feeling. That's exactly how I feel sometimes. I still work and do all the things I have to do but I am always thinking about how I feel. The pulmonologist's office just...
Kitt: You are so right; I am afraid that the anxiety and panic will get me again. That was so hard to deal with and I don't do anything that might make it happen again. I don't eat certain foods, or...
Hey Mia! I was thinking about you this week, wondering how your trip went. I am so very glad that you stayed extra and enjoyed yourself. Too many of us don't do that and it is so important. The...
Thank Lyn...I am tired of being a pushover when it comes to the medical community. I intend on getting some answers. The Lamictal is working for me (25mg a day) but I am not bipolar. I never had a...
Mia: Thanks for the great advice. I am going to try to get reevaluated by someone else. I tried to tell the Pnurse that my emotions were all over the place because I was upset over how I was feeling...
Hey Panike: I was thinking about you last night. How are you holding up? I read your posting about getting fired last night. I think those people are real jerks and they did you a favor letting you...
Boxcastle: Yes I am in therapy and I have the anxiety workbook and both help a lot. My Pnurse refuses to change me from Lamictal and I guess since it's working, then I should stay on it. I only take...
Panike: We're all here for you so you're not in this alone. I know that you'll be back to work in no time; hopefully working for some decent people. Doesn't sound like you were working in a good...
Hi Mia, My visit with the pnurse didn't go so well. Now she says that I am bipolar. That's crazy! She said that I have mood swings and when that happens that's what it means. I tried to explain to...
Panike: Maybe I'll ask if I can switch to celexa..she'll probably say no, keep taking the lamictal. Actually if it's working I guess I should leave well enough alone. I just can't increase what I'm...
Panike: So sorry about your job but kudos for not letting it get to you. That's a hard one. You're right; I don't want to increase the meds, I'm doing okay with the minimum amount. Is Celexa for...
Hey Mia! Glad you're back on line. Missed you. Yes, I'm doing pretty good. Which makes me think if I'm doing okay just taking 12 1/2 mg twice a day, why do I have to take more. I see the Pnurse on...
Panike: I hear you on the palps; I'll have myself dying of a heart attack in no time! It is a scary feeling but I am starting to get used to it. The rapid heartbeat irritates me but I'm getting used...
Hey Lyn, I'm with you, having my husband be so nice is great! Don't understand it but let's hope it stays that way!!! He's joking around and smiling...maybe he's up to something hmmmmm! Hope you have...
Hi Kitt, So far the half dose of lamictal is working. I just take a 1/2 of a 25 mg.. On Tuesday I start with 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 at night. So far it is working very well. By 10PM though I can...
Thanks Lyn, So far the lower dose is working. No anxiety and no rash Whoohoo!!! Must find the good in the small things right? Who knows what's up with the men...maybe a full moon...or any moon for...
Panike, Oops, sorry. I'm drugged lately lol!!! How are you doing? Yes, it's been great to have my husband be understanding for a change. Of course, you would expect someone that loves you to be...
Mia, Actually, it's funny you say your husband's being nice because so is mine! I was thinking..."what's up with this!" but he's been great. Maybe it's because I'm acting better..who knows, I'm just...
Mia: Well, I started getting a rash over the weekend and getting very itchy. The Pdoc told me to stop the Lamictal for now, wait for the itching to stop and then start up again on a half dose. She...
Mia, I promise I won't check the BP... almost did it but stopped myself. Boy stopping that is about as hard as it is to not eat candy or junk!! I'm addicted to it! You have a great weekend too! cheryl...
Mia, 29 inches of snow YIKES!!! I love snow but not 29 inches of it!! I guess you're stuck in the house with that! Had lunch with my sister in law yesterday and told her what I have been going...
Thanks for the advice Mia & Panike, my husband hasn't made any comments lately.Though, yesterday I went to see the endocrinologist because I noticed when I take my thyroid meds, I have heart...
Mia, Hope you're staying warm. I'm cold when it's in the 50's. Today I have felt "odd", guess it's the meds getting into my system. Hard to pinpoint what exactly it is. I thought about calling the...
You are SO right about this group of people. This is where I come to get support and understanding. There has been nothing like this in my life ever. My real friends are concerned and caring and...
Mia, I am sort of excited to tell someone no now!! lol Waiting for my chance! My husband has had a hard time understanding what I've been going through. Used to be I just bucked up and stuffed but...
Had a pretty good day today. Actually went out and did my job (first time in nearly 3 months) the weather here was nice. Low 60's and the sun was shining so no excuse to sit in the house waiting for...
Yes, I must learn to say "no"...as you said, that's not easy but with practice I will be able to say it! I do worry about people getting mad at me but being a "people pleaser" is why I am where I am!...
Thanks Mia. I have high hopes for Lamictal. My counselor says it's a good one and because my emotions have been all over the place it should help settle me down some! I did get some sleep last night....
Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to use Ambien only when I can't sleep. Right now I am so tired but I know I will not be able to sleep all night and that is so irritating. Hopefully, I will...
Hey Mamma! Had a good meeting. The Pdoc gave me Lamictal and ambien to sleep. I haven't slept all night in I don't know how long. I was worried about the Lamictal..never heard of it so I called my...
My counselor suggested I buy the Anxiety & Phobia workbook and it is loaded with good advice and things to do to lessen anxiety and Panic attacks. I have started to read it and have high hopes that...
Hey everyone!! I'm still hanging in there. Waiting for Monday to see the Pdoc. I haven't had too much trouble this week. Just the usual...can't breathe!!! (or so I think ) I've been doing the deep...
It's true, doctors talk down to you when you are suffering from anxiety/panic. It made me feel worse about myself than I already did. No more of that. In fact, I have decided that I will speak up the...
Wow Kimbo, you and I are having identical problems. I was put on a heart monitor only to find out I have something similar to tachcardia. I am being treated like I'm nuts and I have had it with my...
Thanks Stkitt & mammaMia for all your help. I see the pdoc on the 28th so I guess I'll try the Zoloft for now...CAT scan went well. Just have some nodes in the chest they're watching. No wonder I'm...
Well, finally got the guts up to call my MD to ask if I could get off the wellbutrin and start the zoloft instead. It's hard to believe how nasty a doctor can be. I have never experienced anything...
I really appreciate all this good advice and support. I want to quit taking the wellbutrin...i just don't feel any better at all. I know it's only been 7 days but I think I feel worse for it all. Can...
Thanks for the advice. My Primary Doc did suggest I see a Pdoc but I thought he was just being insulting. He had told me earlier to get a "grip" of myself and that wasn't dealing with this like I...
This anxiety just started in early November. Of course, I ran to the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. They kept me three days and basically told me that it was anxiety. My...
My doctor started me on Wellbutrin, 150mg a day and it doesn't seem to be working. I also was given Toprol by a cardiologist to take daily, but now it seems that the panic attacks are back in full...