It absolutely sounds like an anxiety issue. I had a similar situation. What happens is you notice one odd symptom and dwell on it constantly. It develops into persistant worrying and you go through...
I have a similar issue. Recently, just about everytime I fall asleep, I'm awake within 5-10 minutes with strange sensations, that twilight, half-awake feeling. That is really scary to me and almost...
You might also try finding a CBT book at the local library...
Welcome Alex, I started having anxiety/panic when I was a teenager. I went into "remission" so to speak for years before it hit me again in my mid twenties, but in a much stronger way. I think that...
SLZ, Do you like crafts? Maybe work on creating something during the day to pass the time while your husband is away. Not only will it occupy your time, but it may give you a new sense of confidence...
Do you drink a lot of diet sodas or artificially sweetened drinks? I had those heart palps for a while and found that those may be a cause. They subsided as I changed my diet. Just a thought....
Bellapazza, Welcome. I too carry a vial of klonopin just in case, although I haven't taken one in over 3 months now. Fortunately, I've found ways of dealing with my anxiety and the occassional panic...
Blessed08, I'm glad all of your tests came back ok. You should be excited about seeing a therapist! You will finally be talking to someone who has studied and is trained to help your condition. It...
Distraction is definately a good technique. Dwelling on the feelings of panic and anxiety will keep it going. Try to do some type of physical activity, maybe go for a jog, play a sport, Wii maybe?...
I've read about how alcohol can through the body's blood sugar levels out of whack, even a couple of days after drinkning. That can really enable the anxiety....
What you are describing is very common among anxiety/panic sufferers. If you had a seroius physical ailment, I can't imagine it being missed by 4 doctors and an ER. Panic attacks will make you feel...
I can tell you that those brain zaps are definitely a side effect of Lexapro withdrawals. I came off Lexapro several months ago and it took a few weeks to get back to normal. The good thing is,...
Could be the Zoloft, but I would think more likely it's the anxiety. Even though you say you feel calm, are you still a little anxious about having to be but in the hospital if you don't eat? That...
I had a bit of an epiphany yesterday evening. I was trying to think of what changed from the old somewhat anxiety free me to the constantly anxious person I am now. The old me was constantly thinking...
It took forever for me to feel the full effects of Lexapro, probably 5 weeks or so. It varies from person to person though. I would have good days and bad days when I started. Eventually the bad days...
I think I know exactly the feeling you are talking about. That feeling of cold running over my body has been the source of many of my panic attacks. I'm not sure what causes it, but it is definitely...
Blessed08, I think the most important thing for you to do is trust the doctors. If after all the exams and tests and scans, they have ruled out any serious physical abnormality, you have to be open...
Brazil Girl, I also had panic attacks triggered by relationship issues. I think that's pretty common. Also, falling asleep when you are still extremely stressed tends to cause those scary nightime...
Hi slz727 Can you put a finger on what is causing you to feel so anxious? Is it just anxiety about everything in your life or is there something in particular that you are worried about? Maybe we can...
Absolutely wonderful! A very inspirational post. Thank you for sharing. Roger...
Hi there, I tried Lexapro for a while too and didn't really care for it. If you stop taking it, make sure you taper off slowly. Those withdrawals can be very uncomfortable. Why don't you schedule...
Grizzly, I've had a similar reaction with klonapin which is in the same class of drugs. Sometimes I would take it and it would work and other times it would seem to cause more anxiety. Probably...
Hi Anna, Have you tried getting a little exercise? Sometimes that can do wonders for mood and sense of well being. I know it's tough to get motivated to do it sometimes, but even a brisk morning walk...
Laura, Can you remember the first time this ever happened to you? Do you know what you were thinking? A lot of times I think we have this crazy "what-if" thought that seems silly at first, but then...
Thank you Kitt. I will absolutely continue to share any advice I feel will help the members here. I also look forward to learning and being comforted by others' experiences. Thank you for the kind...
Hello All, I just wanted to say how happy I am that I found this board. Everyone is so supportive here and everyone understands what the others are going through. I had my first panic attack as a...
Wow LisaJean, Your story really hit home. I had my first panic attack about 5 days after starting Lexapro. I was having trouble sleeping so I took a xanax to help. I fell asleep on the couch and my...
Does anyone else notice that your anxiety tends to peak at a certain time of day? Currently late afternoon/early evening, just before dark seems to be my worst time. I don't know if it has to do with...
I use to have a lot of skipped beats also. It's a terrifying feeling. It would scare me everytime which would then lead to a racing heart just from pure fear. My mom mentioned that she had these a...
That's true. All natural doesn't always mean completely safe. A nice warm decaf green tea with chamamille may help you. I hate taking meds too. I was on Lexapro for a while but came off it because it...
It will get better Grizzly. I've been on the anxiety roller coaster for a few years now and I'm finally starting to feel some relief again. I feel like because of my recent experiences with anxiety I...
Sorry to hear that Aries8. Do you cry because of your anxiety? I hope things turn around for you soon....
That's great news! Can you tell us what your symptoms were? That might be comforting to some with similar anxiety symptoms....
daisy37, Your story is very similar to mine. That's the beauty of this site. You will find so many people with similar problems. I think a lot of times people with anxiety will focus on some self...
Hey Tyler, I've actually tried the Linden Method. I could see where it could help some people, but I don't think it was for me. The basic concept is simple, distract yourself and don't ever think...
You know what's funny. Last night I think I actually started to have a panic attack because I wasn't feeling anxious! I've gotten so use to that feeling of constant anxiety that if I notice I don't...
I've never tried Prozac, but I know that when I started Lexapro, the anxiety definitely got worse before it got better. Once your body adjusts to the new meds you will see improvement. In the...
It's true that once the anxiety hits, it's very difficult to just make it go away. Often times I will just have to let myself panic for a little while, knowing that this is something that has...
Jen, You'd be surprised at all the symptoms that anxiety can cause, and you can put headaches at the top of that list. I'd say keep your doctor up to date with how much your using the klonipin....