Kitt, i had intend to wean off the meds when the a/p is at a more manageable level, also coz my bp is already always a little on the low side 80/60 to 105/60 range...so when i take these meds,...
this 2 days i had episodes where suddenly the glare from the computer or the lights feels too bright for me... and also had on and off bouts of nausea or just feel 'full', not thinking much abt...
Dear Leslie and S,C. thanks for yr replies and inputs. apologies for the late replies as the focus was a bit off this few days due to on and off anxiety moments :-/ i didn't have my email in...
Lol. yeap thats how it felt like it went sideways to the left or something? after that experience, i'm feeling a bit wary of eating pills of those size again, i think i should start to cut up the...
For an introvert (i hv goals of building the self esteem and be a lil more outgoing and just be myself ard ppl (with time tho)..hehe), time alone used to be essential and something that is looked...
Hi Everyone, Last nite while taking one my supplements, which is medium sized (like the regular size of primrose oiil or b-complex - not too big or too small either), it felt like the pill was "stuck...
When i had panic/bad anxiety in certain places, being in that same place again sometimes can trigger unpleasant feelings/memories and sometimes i'd just avoid going there for a while till the...
- the sounds of birds chirping on bright sunny morning. - watching clear blue skies with fluffy white clouds - when the home is looking clean and tidy. - when i'm feeling positive - being tickled by...
kitt, the last time i had a thorough health checkup was about 2 years ago. i don't know if its too soon to for another one. but for the next therapy appt, a blood test would be done on me to check on...
but lately i was getting a bit obsesses with buying of health products and supplements. then i realised not all suits me. like last nite i was in the train, i got a little breathless, and that was...
hello fire. welcome to the forum :) acceptance of wat had happened, plays a part when u'd like to move on to a new chapter of your life. almost everyone has a "past", that they'd not want to think...
Sorry to hear that you were not having a good day... take comfort that setbacks are part of recovery process too. i had a couple of tough days too recently...feeling fear, depressed, getting paranoid...
Thank you for being such dedicated and caring Moderators. Your experiences, strengths, sharing has definitely benefitted us in one way or another. keep up the good work....
Hi ghosst, for some reasons, i dropped the last therapy too (was my first experience with seein therapist)...and then was thinking between finding a new therapist or just try to get by on my own and...
*Hugs* thanks ladies for sharing.. S.C. i had to admit i wasn't keeping up with the relaxation and stretching exercises as much as when i was feeling lousy... when i had a panic attack out of the...
hi oldsoul...give yourself time to let the bad memories lose its intensity/effects... more than a year ago, i was also moved in to a place that had a bit of memories that i'd like to get over... it...
Hello ghosst8.. i could relate on things getting repetitive sometimes. and there were times i feel tired of talking abt same old issues abt myself too...hehe. though at times when i'm depressed or...
Hi everyone... for the past month or so, the a/p was getting better, weaning off ativan pretty well too... and feeling more energetic. there were a few days here and there when i'd have moments of...
thanks everyone for your replies and sharing.. S.C and kitt..tat was a good one..lol. i went to the site u posted and tried out some of the exercises yesterday...bending the hand at the wrist one...
Red 34: i didn't clench my teeth, but the jaws usually feel kinda tense/tight when i get a headache or anxious...and i'd be opening my mouth wide a few times to try loosen up the muscles there......
Nice post!! :)) can't agree more. attitude plays an important role in recovery too....let's keep trying to stay positive......
hello annie, this forum has a lot of information on the symptoms of anxiety, and it might help u undersatnd your condition without thinking of the worst... seeking therapy would help too...start with...
are these also symptoms of anxiety? especially the feeling of some tightness around the jaw when the headaches comes or when anxiety breathless episodes comes. any natural remedies or stretchign...
Thank you everyone for the suggestions, and for sharing. I find that the trigger for these tense/anxiety feelings tends to change from time to time, and the previous trigger may seem non-existant...
i notice i get tense/anxious rather easily when i'm at home esp when i don't have people to chat with (eg. when everyone is out working etc). i would be thinking who i could call to talk to, to...
S.C. lol at your little shake it off dance...i actually thought abt it the other day and tried it out a bit and it sort of lessen the tense feelings. Kitt, the boss actually found out about it and...
1) yesterday at work, 2 of our colleagues got into a little work squabble, it was something that the other staff here have kinda got used to it and sometimes they would laugh if off in amusement,...
ahhh...so this is 'anticipatory anxiety'.... anyhow after writing the email above, i wasn't feeling that clear minded for the next 1 hour or so, felt kinda uptight and muddle up, the chest area felt...
i was given ativan too and manage to wean off completely after abt 9mths.... but a setback recently got me to taking it again and now i'm back to trying to wean it off, it takes time. recently i...
woke up today without the usual sluggish feeling that i had for quite a while in the mornings. after a good shower, felt rather bubbly and clear mind... was feeling positive and realised i almost...
S.C.Thanks much for the tips! The lightheadedness had subsided for now. phew.. but i'll keep those muscles and counting exercises in mind!! Thanks again :)...
This morning as i was on the way to work, i got a little giddy. not sure if was due to blood pressure little low again or anxiety related?. but i wasn't feeling anxious at that time, just a little...
i was lacking a quality nite's sleep the last 3 nites, and that made me kinda tired during the later half of the day at work..and then all sorts of insecurities or worries, the past etc will try to...
i would prefer to be meds free too, coz weaning them off is another part of the story..hehe.. it depends on how long u've had anxiety/a/p. if its still at the beginning stage, i guess u could...
Hello Kiki. i like your positive postings. keep it up! :-> :) -ing rose ====================== "Each new day is a wonderful opportunity for me to learn, love, and grow."...
Thank you S.C and Hibee for sharing. Yeap i was reluctant at first to talk abt the past and was wondering if i should switch therapist?..lol. but i realised to a certain extent it does help..coz...
i was given propanalol too and it helped calmed the heart rate/reduce or eliminate palps. it lowers your blood pressure slightly too. so overall u tend to feel a little better if not too much after...
S.C. thank u for the encouragement and giving a different perspective on the situation... /community/emoticons/idea.gif hv had trust issues in the past...but never had to take medications for...
staying in the moment...tats something i still am trying to work on too... When the husband is home, sometimes he'd help wth the marketing so i could do the other preparation works...but it was his...
i've attended 2 sessions of counselling/therapy so far... we talked abt the 'past' in summary,the rough patch i had prior to having anxiety/panic/depression... i was a little tense and uncomfortable...
i work weekdays and hardly cook on those days. when weekend comes, there are times when i'd like to cook, but sometimes after going marketing itself, i feel tired and thinking of the cooking process...
that was comforting to know... Thank u!! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
for those who experienced weight loss during the phase of depression or a/p....what did u do to help improve your appetite/gain some weight? my appetite seems better on some days..and i try to take...
those better days...where anxiety is mild or seems non existent, u feel good....i guess u'd enjoy the moment and that gives hope of a recovery too... i hv that on and off moments too and enjoy...
thanks all for the inputs... at the moment, have not taken SSRI yet.... but i'm on ativan.... was thinkin if there are other natural supplements for depression....and at the same time thinking abt...
Anyone has experiences to share with this herbal supplement? suppose to help ease depression and boost serotonin level? (just like anti-depressants)......
appreciate your reply Kitt. i kept telling mom earlier, that she knows, pls don't tell Dad.. haha..mom said dun worry i won't tell him. phew! coz i dun want dad getting too worried unecessarily abt...
i didn't wanna let my parents know, if possible, that i;m going for therapy for my a/p and depression issues. just started 1st appt last week. today had some down moments at home that almost sparked...
i was under the thinking that green tea does not contain caffeine so its ok to take them? i stop taking caffeinated drinks too, but occasionaly i take tea (the brown one), which does hv caffeine but...
Thanks for the inputs SC! :) i wrote down a couple of positive affirmations...and need to try put them into practice!!...