I thought I just posted but don't see my response :( Sunshine- It's been a while since I've posted here but wanted to let you know I recently experienced the vibration in my breast as well, freaking...
Also I have heard that frozen grapes help to really "quench" thirst and help dry mouth symptoms....
I think we all have the same fear to some extent. Myself, I am a constant worrier over health and the fear of dying. My therapist is having me talk and work through various fears and scenarios of the...
scaredy cat- I am trying to start more yogurt in my diet but will look into the probiotics you mentioned! Thanks! :) 3doorsdown- That is exactly where I am right now with these stomach issues! Docs...
Thanks for your replies and support :) Both of you are always so quick and say such comforting words! I am not going to worry about what may not ever be or what is not!! :) I seriously think at this...
Hello all, recently I had an abdominal ultrasound due to on and off gastro issues I have been having for the last couple of months. Well, doc thought I may be having gallbladder issue. The ultrasound...
Thanks for your replies :) I had an ultrasound of my abdomen this morning and my doc should get the results in 24 to 48hours...... My anxiety is high as I am having the "what if" thoughts about it!!...
Ok, so I wasn't sure where to post my latest concern so I retrieve back to the old faithful anxiety forum! I have recently been having some GI issues over the last couple of months, started with a...
Also, wanted to ask, has anyone used Melatonin to help sleep?? Someone suggested this to me but of course after googling about it, there seems to be a lot of debate about it that feeds my anxiety...
Yes, I have had those too when I am stress, we tend to tense up our muscles in our shoulders, back, etc... I too would take muscle relaxers and Ibuprofen to help it. Hope you feel better soon! :)...
Ok, so I am aware that it takes time for Zoloft to work but need some clarification.... I am on my 4th week of 150mg Zoloft and the anxiety has gotten MUCH better BUT my sleep is still off at night...
I'm sorry to keep complaining about the same thing BUT I am still only sleeping 3-4 hours per night, it will be 3 weeks on Zoloft 150mg on Friday. Before that I had gradually increased from 50 to 75...
Yay!!!!!!!! I'm very happy for you! glad you shared :)...
thanks for the responses! Always a great support team here :) hmmmm..... L-Theanine?? I'll have to look it up. The only med I take is the Zoloft, besides otc Zyrtec and vitamins....
OK so I have been on Zoloft 150mg for 2 weeks now and have had very very few good nights of sleep! Is this a side effect of Zoloft and will it go away? I'm going to sleep ok, sometimes have to take...
Its so nice to see that others are experiencing the same symptoms around their cycles! I am really trying to accept the fact that being a woman causes a lot of our anxiety due to hormonal shifts. I...
Me too! I have been having horrible anxiety starting about 2 weeks before my period at ovulation. It seems my only good week now is the week of my period! I just started experiencing this after being...
I have to chime in as well for Scaredycat! You have been an encouraging inspiration as well. I love reading your posts and you always promptly respond with understanding! Thank you....
So I have been on 150mg Zoloft for 1 week now and seem to be feeling better during the day once I get going. However, I am waking up with a nervousness in my stomach and of course my mind starts...
I would like to thank you as well! You have always been supportive and encouraging to myself and many others here! You are a charm!...
Hello all, I haven't posted in a while as I felt I needed a break from the forums. I have had 3 therapy sessions and they are going really well, mainly refreshing myself on coping techiniques and...
Glad you returned for support! I love this forum!! I am fairly new but have found it sooo supposrtive. I too suffer from Health Anxiety so I can relate to your concerns. Hang in there, and try to...
So I had my first therapy appt. last Wednesday and it went ok; just the initial history, etc. but I broke down and cried and it felt so good to do that!! I think I'm going to like her and she wants...
Thanks Scaredycat!! You are always so supportive! I know the therapy will be a good thing. I actually went to therapy nearly 12-14 years ago when first diagnosed with panic disorder. I too had gotten...
I know I've posted similar questions but am having a bad day again.... I am now 4 1/2 months postpartum and had my first period last week, felt great! Now, this week I'm feeling down again with some...
This is a great thread! I too have been constantly telling myself to live in the moment as my health anxiety also centers around what if I die. Its encouraging to hear others with similar stories and...
Oh MY! KUDOS to you Kitt!!! I envy you at this moment to do this. I say go for it and also check into hotels that allow dogs. You can do it!!! And I agree 4 years ago was NOT a failure. I think it is...
For those of you on Zoloft, I am experiencing up and down moods and have only been on 100mg for 11days, increased from 75mg X 2weeks and 50mg X 1year. A lot of my SE seem to be subsiding but my moods...
Thanks so much for your responses! Last night I woke up around 230 hot flashing and sweating! Then today around 130, the anxiety hit again (or hot flash with pounding heart) instead of the slump...
Welcome to the forum. Reading your post brought back memories for me as well when I was first diagnosed with anxiety and denied it. Glad you found this forum as there is a wealth of support here....
Thanks Kitt for the comforting! Logically, I know I need to give the increase in med more time but as we all know, our anxiety minds tend to take over our rational thinking at times! I go back to the...
Ok everyone, I was on 50mg Zoloft for the last year and increased to 75mg for about a week and now have increased to 100mg for the last 9days. My anxiety has improved greatly and my afternoon panic...
I should also add that I have recently increased my Zoloft from 50mg to 75mg to 100mg over the last month....can cause headaches too??...
Hi, I usually post on the anxiety threads but have been reading on chronic daily headaches. My name is Ginger and I am 36; I get headaches over half the month; never been diagnosed with migraines but...
I had a great day yesterday except for a small dull headache, of course in the back of my mind I think my headaches could be something more!! Anyway, last night around 7pm, I began to get this...
I think over the years I have had most all the symptoms of anxiety but the more recent ones include: hot/cold flashes, pounding heart, weak legs, tingling in hands & feet; horrible what if...
Hello, I increased my Zoloft from 50mg to 75mg last Tuesday; For the most part I was starting to feel much better. Last night I went to bed with some nervousness in my stomach and heart pounding. I...
I am queen of "what if" thinking so I can totally relate. Lots of great advice given here!! Let us know how the doctor appt. goes. I just try to catch my what if thinking before it spirals down to...
Thank you stkitt, I did check out the links you posted. I have not had my thyroid checked in some time but will ask the doc about it. WearyRAsufferer- Thanks for your comments; I do have a support...
Hello, its been a while since I have posted anything as I now have a 3month old beautiful baby girl! I also have a 2 1/2 year old girl as well. My anxiety seems to lessen during pregnany but has come...
Oh and the tingling in the head, very common to my anxiety!!...
oh yes, the "what ifs" will get you into that vicious cycle everytime! You have to retrain your thinking that a brain tumor really isn't likely, given your symptoms. Its hard to hear your counselor...
I love Ambien CR!! I was on regular Ambien before they came out with the CR and it would put me to sleep within 20minutes of taking but I would wake up 4-5 hours later. However, with Ambien CR, I...
I get head pains too!! They are very annoying... When I try to describe them to other people and tell them they are different from "headaches" but rather are "head pains" they think I'm crazy!! Its...
Thanks Kitt! We are really excited!! My OB said the only thing she recs me take during pregnancy is Welbutrin or Zoloft. I tried Welbutrin and it gave me migraines and increased my anxiety. I will...
Ok, I haven't been on in a while and not sure where this post needs to go.... I have a new anxiety dilemma to consider....I am pregnant!!! And my OB wants me to cut my Zoloft from 100mg to 50mg and...
Hello and WELCOME to the forum...there are many supportive people here. Hope you will find comfort in reading their stories as I have! I would like to say that I can definitely relate to your story....
Yes, I keep a journal too. I don't write in it daily but it helps me to go back to it and read on previous high anxiety times. Lately I've been keeping a chart online tracking my symptoms related to...
Congrats on the pregnancy! I had worsened migraines during my first pregnancy as well. Doctor told me to take Tylenol q 4 hrs and then prescribed Lortabs prn (I did not take these though). We are...
I tried several different bc pills before using Loestrin Fe which seemed to minimize my headaches; I still would get them but they would be slight every month. Now I have been battling the worsened...