lol lokking at my join date it may 2-3 years rather than 4-5 ;p...
Hi, i havn't used this site for 4-5 years but i wanted to pop back just to say hello and let u kno how I was going on. I wana say thank you to all the ppl here who supported me thru some really hard...
So glad to see there are lots of people who havn't bought into the media hype. Worldwide measles has killed more people this year than swine flu. During the spanish flu epidemic most of the young...
Oh im 2 years old im pushing a tractor down the banisters of some stairs and my mum is doing the ironing in the hallway. Particulary poignant as its the only memory i have of my mum being normal....
Hey Poet welcome to HW I have anxiety attacks in crowded places, I cant explain it other than the too much information around for my brain to process so because i dont feel in control i panic. I...
So I went to the doc, he has prescribed me Escitaelopram which is supposed to have alot less side effects but we will see. He is going to ring me next week to see how i am getting on which is a new...
Hey everyone, Tonight im going to the doc's to ask him to put me back on meds, I have been off them for 7months now but the stress is beginnging to get to me and the tell tale signs of my anxiety...
Hi Danib Welcome to hw ;p Nearly all the things that set off my anxiety are real, the difference when im anxious i cant stop worrying bout them. e.g Right now im worried bout losing my job too, so...
Hi Jamma, welcome to HW. The thing ican recommend is breathing techniques you learn in CBT. Jus slow deep breaths,in through your nose and through mouth try counting them or repeating a phrase...
Agreeing with kitt n maz u need to talk to a medical professional bout dealing with alcohol detox. Alcohol slows the brain down, if you drink constantly your brain will speed up to compensate. This...
Hey Jennera, I had 2 wisodm teeth out 4 weeks ago, i was really freaking out in the dentists chair and was ready to say "im sorry i cant do this" but as soon as I had the pain killer i was fine....
Hey raze, i used to have a 1hr30mins commute to work. It wasn't much fun and left me v.littl time to do things that i wanted todo. About a year ago i went through a very stressful time and meds...
Hey Every1, I think im begginning to slip on down the anxiety path again after nearly 7 months of not taking meds im thinking bout starting thm again. Im under alot of stress im not doing well at...
When evre i start taking anitanxiety meds i go through phases of insomnia and sleeping too much. It is temporary and thinks do settle down but personally i found i slept more on meds than when not on...
Just wanted I know a married women in her late 30's who chose not too have kids. Im only in my 20's but I have ALOT of respect for her. Goodluck to u boo32...
Its ok Machelle, we all go thru times wen we dont feel like talking. Just know that when and if you do feel like talking we all here to listen. Hope the stress goes soon. Badfish :p...
Welcome to HW cashmere, Im glad you found people's advice helpful. Badfish :p...
Hi bela, my paitent information sheet for celexa, (the one that comes in the box) has purple/red spots on skin as an uncommon side effect so they could be related. I always I find I have experience a...
I believe Billy Armstrong lead singer of green day has GAD cud be wrong tho. I ve read up on some of Alanis Morrisettes trouble with anxiety attacks, its quite reassuring to kno even famous people...
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I used to get the feeling like i was walking around in a happy bubble, so i sorta kno wht u mean. For me this gradually decreased with time tho. Just out of interest how much celexa did you used to...
Thanks Jordyx your post made me remember all my old techniques, i have been struggling with anxiety the last few weeks as im under abit of stress but i had almost forgotten the best thing i can do is...
Try distracting yourself somehow, ive always found my anxiety increases if im ill. If the numbness persists or you experience any new symptoms then you may want to goto your doctor but its probly...
Hi Winter, Celexa/citalprom is commonly prescribed to help with anxiety and depression. I took it for 2 years and helped me alot. It can take 2weeks to work tho. I would say if the anxiety are...
I jus want to say i agree with evreything panic and dixie said.. I went med free bout 6 months ago but it was becoz i having bad effects from the medication. I was 100% sure it was something i wanted...
Welcome to HW ;p...
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Congrats Maz im sure you will do a great job ;p...
I quit my weekend job and my university degree when i first got diagnosed. I generally find now work is a good thing, i mean i hate my job like most people but its good to have something to wake up...
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Hey Junebug, Ive tried to quit smoking twice in the last 6 monthsi kno how crabby I could be, I failed both times so ther not much advice i can give on giving up but i jut wanted to say remember its...
Hey Everyone i just wanted to say Hi :P Let you all know im doing ok. Skitt im so sorry to hear about your sister, my deepest sypathies got out to you and your family. I nearly cried reading some of...
Good to have you back percycat Missed you loads :P...
Amitriptylin It is a non-selective reuptake inhibitor (Tri Cylic Antidepressant (TCA)) and will effect the levels of Serotonin, Nor-adrenaline and Histamine in your brain. As a non-selective...
Hydroxyz Pam Is an anti histamine which can be used to treat anxiety, in trials it has been shown to be as effective as benaodiazepam with much fewer side effects and hydrox is non-addictive. Hydroxy...
Sorry skitt, i have reeditted post. I really didn't mean for my post to mods down in anyway i was trying to help out as I really bored. I personaly the mods on the A/P are awesome wouldn't swap you...
Paul if the website is really that good I would recommend ringing the advertising team at HW and buying advertising space on this site Not of course that your post is anything other than informative...
Dee im so sorry for your loss, my mum is schizophrenic and i kno how hard it really can be if she is having an episode.. but I can only imagine what your going through right now. You and your family...
Hi every1 anxiety wise i have been doing well recently. For those who can remember i weaned myself off the meds in january. However last week work caused alot of stress and i found myself slowly...
1. How old is your tree? 300 years old 2. Where is your tree located (in a garden, on the beach, yard, etc. etc.)? In a field, Its the only tree, an old oak in a hedge row 3. Did you have to redraw...
You know you have anxiety when you always try and do 3 tasks at the same time becoz you concentrate on 1 thing wivout having an anxiety attack about the other 2. You know you have anxiety when you...
Hey every1 thanks for the support, Things at work are alittle better at work now so im less stressed. I managed to get thru wivout taking meds altho i keep 2 pills in my wallet jus in case i need...
Hey evry1, about 2months ago I started weaning myself off meds (with doctors permission). I feel alot better im not having mood swings or crazy thoughts anymore and I feel alotlike my pre-anxiety...
Dear mom2three, Firstly i cant imagine being a mom2three is very easy. Just wanted to say that i believe giving up CATS when your anxiety is really playing up is an extremely good idea. But when my...
Hey twisted, I have been taking 20mg Citaleopram for 2 years now i take 40mg when im really stressed. I notice some side effects when stoping or starting citaelopram. The main side effects for me...
Maz your strength is an inspiration to us all. Meg im so sorry to hear about your friend....
When i first had anxiety i used to get panic attacks every night.. Everytime i would lie down to go to sleep with nothing to distract me i would end up in a big panic attack....
Maz do u have to teach no chance u can phone in sick? When snow hit here all schools wer shut. cant believe in 30 degrees :s take it easy...
Maz while your in the worst heat wave, britain has had worst snowfall for 18years. Crazy world weather....
I wana give up smoking but cant, i find smoking keeps my mind occupied and gives an excuse to go out on my own and look weird. It doesn't look weird if the smoker leaves the party for a cigarette but...