hi njam, let me start by saying welcome to the forum! you will meet lots of wonderful, caring people here that have great stories and advice to share, so plz come back often! I am so sorry for the...
Hi Bella, Your doctors are absolutely correct about being off the xanax. It is not safe to take xanax while pregnant as it can do harm to the fetus and sometimes cause birth defects. If you need...
Kitt, I know you are going through alot right now. I am continuing to pray for your strength and solitude, peace, comfort, and relaxation. I will also pray for Beverly to maintain her strength and...
Hello, I also take 0.5mg of xanax. However, I don't take it once, twice, or even three times daily or on any regular schedule. I keep it with me and take it ONLY when I feel very anxious and/or a PA...
Well, looks like we are all in the same boat on this one. My mind wanders CONSTANTLY. So much so, I find it difficult to listen to what others are saying b/c I am constantly engaged in self-dialogue....
Dixibella, My heart goes out to your and your husband. The death of a family member certainly is a very painful and stressful time, especially after the funeral is over and the family is left to sort...
Dear Dan, I'm sorry you are going through a difficult time at the moment. I can definitely relate to your gf not understanding the anxiety/depression. My bf is the same way w/me. He thinks it's all...
Good Afternoon, Well, I made it to my appointment, and somehow managed to put one foot in front of the other and make it in the door! The doctor was very nice, and so we talked while he did all his...
Nanners, I am truly sorry about your mother, and my heart goes out to you. I know just how difficult losing a loved one is, and to watch my mom try to cope is even harder. I will keep you in my...
Good Morning Family, I have an appointment in 2 hours w/ a new doctor and I am beside myself with anxiety. I haven't been to a pdoc in about 4 years because as some of you might remember, I decided...
Dawn, So sorry to hear the news about your husband's job loss. I know economic times are very difficult and immensely stressful right now. Just remember, you still have your husband and your kids...
Wow, I haven't been on for a few weeks and just read all the posts regarding Nikki's accident. I can't believe a drunk driver ran into her car /community/emoticons/mad.gif Garen...you have done an...
Hi LadyBug, I do not have experience w/Zoloft, but I have been on Paxil CR for about 4 years now. It has greatly reduced my panic attacks but I did start to gain weight after about six months of...
Hi Celey, I'm sorry to hear that you are having discomfort in your back and chest. I don't have problems with these symptoms often, but I did pull a muscle in my back a few years ago, and I found...
I'm so excited that spring has arrived, at least here in the south!!!! Somehow spring always brings me an uplifting feeling, to be outside in the warm air, to see the sun, and just to know that the...
hobbies? i have forgotten what those are, it's been so long....... /community/emoticons/tongue.gif running around outside w/no shoes (or socks LOL) disc golf kayaking hiking anything outdoors, pretty...
Hi Brazil, I'm so sorry to hear you are going through a difficult time in your life right now. The one piece of comfort I can hope to bring you is about your worry of the dp/dr being a symptom of...
thank you celey, kitt, and sam...your responses mean alot and i am so glad i can count on HW for support when i need it i guess everything has finally caught up with me from earlier, as the reality...
Celey, I am so sorry that you received such a troubling letter from this unknown person. I'm sure it is very upsetting to you, and even more so that your father would disclose your address to someone...
Dear Family, Today we got the diagnosis back from my grandmom's biopsy. She has stage IV lung carcinoma and they want to start chemo and radiation treatments immediately. We are still waiting to find...
Dear mom, I am so happy that you have gotten off the CATS and that it seems to be helping with your anxiety! I have had my doc recommend this to me, as well as read it in numerous books. i wish i...
hey everyone, thanks so much for listening! i'm usually the person w/the advice and smile, as i try to remain cheerful MOST of time. it sure felt good to just get that off my mind and out into the...
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! There has been something weighing on my mind for the past week, so I'm going to vent it right here and get it off my chest so I can let it go. about a week ago, my grandma...
hi kitt, i'm so sorry you are going through this very difficult time, but you are a very strong person and you have tons of resources at your disposal :) we will all be thinking of you and praying...
Hi Twisted, my boyfriend takes 20mg of citalopram daily for depression. he has not seen any side effects and thus far, seems to be doing well with it. However, everyone is different and each person...
I am definitely assertive. Like Maz, my mom has certainly labeled me as stubborn from a very young age, but it is a trait that I am proud of and I always stick up for myself and others around me....
hi kattie! welcome to the A&P forum! the best advice i can give you about relieving anxiety w/o meds is the deep breathing and muscle relaxation that green grove mentioned. there have been MANY MANY...
meg, i am sending positive thoughts and hugs your way. i am truly sorry to hear about your friend and i dearly hope you hear some good news about your aunt very soon. stay safe and keep positive :)...
as a child i always wanted to be an er physician. as i got older and started having pets, i changed that to a veterinarian, now that i'm in college, i'm working on my psychology degree because i want...
Dear Sam, i wish you and your grandmother the best of luck! i am very sorry to hear about the rest of your family not being there to help, i can completely relate. i am in a similar situation with my...
hey mel, well first of all, congratulations on taking that ever important step of making the appointment! you are lucky, i can't even find CBT therapists here in po-dunk usa! as for first-time...
I completely agree with Kitt and peace! Anxiety symptoms present in many different ways and can mimic MANY MANY other illnesses. I myself tend to get very worked up when I'm having anxiety symptoms,...
Good Day to All of you!! Great Topic, I absolutely LOVE to read. One book I found (and still do find) helpful with my A/P is Coping With Anxiety: 10 simple ways to relieve anxiety, fear, and worry....
Just to add a little note, I also have had no problems with the generic Paxil CR although I had crazy anxiety the first few times I took it, it is doing great! Have a wonderful day everyone!...
Hello Princess, What you have described sounds similiar to the way I felt when my anxiety disorder was presenting itself. I would feel extremely fatigued, very dizzy and lightheaded, and have a hard...
Hello everyone, my name is Megan and I'm 25 years old. I was dx with GAD about 4 years ago, so I'm still trying to adjust to this disorder, but I think I'm coming along well. I currently live in...
YES YES YES! Food is an integral part of contributing to anxiety. I was leading a very healthy lifestyle about 2 years ago (no meat, fruits, veggies, no processed foods or sugars, limited caffeine)...
Hello, I am new to the forum as of today, but I am more than happy to share my experiences with Paxil CR and recently, the generic form made by Mylan. I started taking Paxil CR 12.5mg (once a day)...