Thanks for the replies all! Trying to hang in there and go through all the old rituals and routines to keep the anxiety at bay. You have any side effects from the beta blocker, jumper? I think...
I have struggled with anxiety for about most of my adult life. I'm currently 32. I have taken Zoloft for about 2 years and I felt like I was feeling better so I talked with my doctor and we decided...
Hey Chele, yeah I had to wear the holter monitor as well, then I had to wear a different monitor 24/7 for a month. That was kinda stinky because I had wires sticking out my shirt and was constantly...
A great and easy way to get involved with people would be to call a local volunteer organization and ask where they need help. You can find something close, a short walk would be great for you, and...
Chele, I have the same problem with irregular heart beats, and believe me, I know how scary they can be. After many many tests, my doctors basically came to the conclusion that my anxiety was causing...
Wow! We are definitely in the same boat!! I have a huge fear of new meds, and recently just started taking a new anti anxiety med myself, Celexa, and I had to take xanax with it the first few days...
I would just like to say that I really feel for you and I hope you stay strong through all of this. I know how scary it can be to be diagnosed with a heart condition, because I have one as well (I'm...
Thanks for the reply and link Kitt! Checking it out now!...
There are so many great options out there for dealing with anxiety, medication being one of them. Cognitive behavioral therapy worked really well for me. I personally have a prescription to xanax,...
Hey guys, I haven't posted here for a while, I often read but usually am too busy to post. My kids are in bed and hubby is sleeping, so I thought I would pop in and ask a few questions. So I have had...
P.P.S. I did want to add that I have had those problems of waking up during the night from palpitations. Going to be has become a big issue with me, because I often have the palpitations when I lay...
I took Atenelol for a few months, and found that while I got over the initial side effect of sleepiness, it didn't really seem to help with the fluttering. I've had all the same tests done that you...
Went to the doc again yesterday to tell him about the reaction to the Zoloft. He said he thinks I have the stomach flu and it wasn't the Zoloft that made me sick. The problem now that even if that is...
I was actually prescribed buspar a few months ago, but I decided not to take it because I did some research and it seemed like it was more for Generalized Anxiety Disorder than Panic Disorder. It...
I have been having problems with anxiety/panic attacks for 6 years. I have tried some different meds, like Lexapro, Cymbalta, and others to try and get my panic attacks under control. The only thing...