Hi Tame~ I am on day 6 of starting Zoloft 25 mg. My anxiety definitely went up a bit, but I also have Xanax for as needed. I felt on edge most of the day today and decided to take a Xanax. I felt SO...
Thank you so much, Fox!! I feel like I'm losing all control and these side effects don't help. I knew there would be some and I hope they pass quickly. It is such a tremendous help to know that we're...
Thank you! It is helpful to know that I'm not alone in this! I am going to start counseling and hopefully CBT. That seems to be what has helped many on here from what I've read. These side effects...
Hello! Well, I'm on day 4 of Zoloft and am wondering if anyone else has experienced the same side effects. I read that it doesn't have to be taken with food. Hubby and I went out to dinner, so I took...
Thank you Kitt and Display! Well... it's been a very rough few days. I spoke to my doctor and when she asked how I was doing, I completely lost it. The panic attacks were out of control. She started...
Thank you so much, SC! I appreciate your condolences and well wishes. This forum rocks!! :) I'm currently just taking pre-natal vitamins but definitely want to make sure anything I would take,...
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone is familiar or has taken Shaklee products. They are all natural, and there's one called Stress Relief Complex: "Stress Relief Complex helps relax the body and mind, and...
Hi langfoec! Your post is [i]exactly how I felt a few months ago. I didn't sleep for about[b] 2 weeks. I was exhausted, but terrified to fall asleep for fear that something terrible would happen to...
I took Effexor in the past and it helped me SOOOOO much!!!! I felt "normal" for once! I weaned off very carefully and did not have any difficulty. My doctor gave me specific dosing schedules to wean,...
Hi acidgirl! I have been doing the EFT tapping for a few weeks now. My anxiety symptoms have not gone away completely, but the tapping has helped me when I could feel that I was getting panicky. I...
Awesome! Thank you Kitt!!!...
Thanks Mary! :)...
Hi there! Still new at finding out what is good and bad with reflux. Does anyone here drink SlimFast shakes or know of resources on whether it's a "reflux friendly" meal? Once work starts back up, I...
I was on Effexor a few years ago and it worked wonderfully! My anxiety was under control. Of course during stressful situations I had the usual feelings, but that's normal. I felt so good that I...
Oh wow! Congrats to you Em!!! I am on week 3 on taking Protonix and didn't realize the nasty rebound effects. YIKES!! My anxiety was at all all-time high a few weeks ago, which I really think brought...
Welcome! I'm still new myself to this forum and it has been a blessing!!! You are so right... it helps to "chat" with people who know exactly what you are experiencing. I can relate to you very much....
Thank you Spinnaker and Nanners! I know I do need to start light exercising. My anxiety has been keeping me from doing anything physical, and I know I need to get over that hurdle. I'm on Effexor. I...
So I'm on week 2 of the Effexor. Increased to 75 mg this week. I started feeling better, or so I thought. But the past 2 nights I've woken up in a panic. Last night was REALLY bad! I have a few weeks...
Thank you Joy! Sad to hear it never goes away:( Looks like I have lots to learn. Thanks again for your suggestions and advice!!!...
May be a silly question, but I'm new to GERD... Once you have been told you have GERD, do you have it forever? I wasn't sure if it is something that comes and goes. This is totally new to me and I'm...
Hello, I started posting a few days ago. I have a 15 year history of anxiety and panic attacks. I've been on different meds throughout the years, imipramine and klonopin, zoloft, effexor, and tried...
Hi Paulos! I would definitely follow up with your doctor. I had something similar last week where I didn't necessarily have numbness, but a tingling feeling in my left arm, discomfort in the left...
Thank you stkitt!!! That was helpful. Explains the hoarseness and coughing I've been having too. I guess I was hoping that I just had a serious panic attack instead. :( Not that I want panic attacks...
Anyone who has both anxiety and GERD... how do you know which is which? I was recently told I have reflux and given Protonix. However, I just started Effexor too for the anxiety. I don't want to take...
Thank you for the info bojalaisgirl!!! I will definitely check it out. :)...
Thank you Allestaria and stkitt!!! I am leary of taking any kind of medication or supplement. Mixing together makes me really nervous. I think I'll just not take the melatonin anymore. Unfortunately,...
I guess I also should have mentioned that I just started Effexor this week, 37.5 mg, then upping to 75 mg week 2....
Hi there! Does anyone have good, reliable information (or know where to get it) regarding herbal supplements and prescript ion meds, like, if they are safe to combine, etc. I had been taking...
I get lightheaded on occasion, almost like my ears are closing up and I might pass out. That's usually during a severe panic attack. Generally my symptoms are racing/pounding heart, chest discomfort,...
Welcome Danny! I am new myself and have found this forum to be quite helpful! It also just eases my mind knowing that there are so many others out here that are going through the same things. I too...
Hi Mystic! Valerium root tea is something I have never tried. I am certainly up for giving it a go. I actually was going to make this Tension Tamer tea tonight, but realized it was like 2 years...
YAY Sunshine... 7 hours of sleep with dreams to boot!!!!! Congrats :)...
Just got off the Xanax, which I only took a few days. Made me feel weird and wasn't helping the anxiety at all! I started Effexor today, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.... :)...
I spoke with my PCP yesterday and he agreed to switch from the Xanax (which I haven't taken since Thursday) back to Effexor (which I took in the recent past). So after a fight with my insurance and...
Hi melodee! I'm lucky if I get a TOTAL of 2 hours per night sleep right now. It takes me forever to fall asleep and when I do, it's only for short periods of time, like 45 mins. It's terrible! I have...
We sound very similar Lisa! I tried imagery last night and it worked briefly. It seems that once I FINALLY fall asleep, it's only for a few minutes and I wake up in sheer panic mode. No clue why! I...
I will definitely try that Broseph, thank you!!!...
Hi there! I too am new to this forum. Friday I was in the ER with terrible chest pain and tightness, nausea, the whole nine yards. It seemed alot worse than any panic attack I'd ever had (15 years...
Thanks Lucy! I know, it's such a vicious cycle. I fear going to sleep anymore and then I in turn don't sleep. :( I'm glad to hear you are starting to get relief... and SLEEP!!!...
I'm battling with my insurance company right now about authorizing this med. UGH! Why must everything be a hurdle to jump over? I took Effexor before and it was successful. I don't want to try a...
Thank you Ben! I may try my ipod tonight. I wish you success as well!!! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Good luck to you too Dean!!! We need to believe that we CAN and WILL overcome this thing!!...
Thanks Nanners! I'm hoping it will at least begin to level me out pretty quickly. Sigh!...
My doctor is phoning in a prescript ion for Effexor today. I was on this in the past and it seemed to help me in the long run. I cannot remember how quickly it started to work. Is anyone here taking...
Thank you all! I have tried prescription sleep aids and they have had the opposite effect on me or just make me feel funny. That of course doesn't help my anxiety any, lol. I don't sleep with the...
Thank you Nanners!!! I have definitely received some great advice so far! I'm guilty of googling. The internet has been my savior in many ways, but I know I'm terrible and searching every little ache...
Thank you so much Kevin!!! Wow, 3-4 times a day for 18 years! God bless you!!! I love your journals and "still alive though." That is so true! It is reassuring to know that there is nothing wrong...
Any suggestions for getting some sleep? I haven't slept in a week and can't stand it! I know I'm fearing sleep and bedtime. about an hour before, I start to feel panicky. Since I've had attacks in...
Cary-Ann said it perfectly! I was symptom free for about 2 years and BAM, last month my anxiety came back. This past week has been similar to what you described... constant fear or anticipatory...
Thanks Pamela!!! I know, I tend to be very hard on myself. I accept that I'm a worrier, and I agree with you that teachers (or anyone taking care of children) do need some level of that. I guess I...