Good idea on keeping a pad handy, Fugs. I will try that. I do not sleep well in general, but when in the midst of an anxiety cycle, I am almost afraid to go to sleep because I know I will have some...
Thanks Karen--I have a referral and will call tomorrow. My Dr. was surprised I called and wants me to come back in to see her too. This time I will be honest with her and not feel like I am...
Thanks Karen and Jamie. I really appreciate your messages. I have left a message with my dr about a referral for concelling. I will l check out the links Karen sent. I feel worse this time than ever...
Thanks Leslie--you do not know how much your post means to me. Holiday time is really, really hard....
Hey Lulyliya, I grew up in a similar situation. It stinks. Your mom is miserable--it's not you. You can't make up for whatever it is that is lacking for her internally. I didn't realize that when I...
Billy the Exterminator is always fun! And very upbeat....
HI Margaret. Those night time panic attacks really do suck! I have them a lot too. I wake up in a cold sweat, heart pounding, unable to think. My Dr. thinks it might be sleep apnea, but I do not have...
Thanks Karen. I did go to my primary care DR. She did a physical and renewed the Lexapro prescription but did not suggest councelling. This is most likely my fault for downplaying how bad I feel. I...
Hi, I am new to reaching out and asking for help. A friend suggested this site the other day. I have issues with depression, anxiety, chronic pain (back--disc problems), psoriasis, and thyroiditis. I...
Heart palpitaitons really do SUCK. Can not think straight when they kick in....