Ah, Moodgym! I had completely forgotten about that, thank you for reminding me! =) I currently do not suffer from depression, but in high school I did for about three years. It was a really tough...
Hey gang, sorry for the lack of recent updates, but I've been a bit occupied lately. Much to my dismay, on the third doseage of Klonopin I experienced some bad mood swings, not the worst, but...
Hi Tame, I just wanted to let you know that your boyfriend seems to be going through a typical case of agoraphobia. I have struggled, and still do from time to time, with not wanting to leave the...
Thanks SC, I was pretty surprised to make it through the whole ordeal! Several timea I wanted to leave, but having my mom there was a great help. So far so good with the Klonopin, or rather...
Thanks Hibee, I appreciate the support =) --Em Edit: Please remove your links from your signature line as the site is promoting sales. * Links to personal blogs/homepages are allowed in member...
I didn't do well and broke down in the parking lot, and bathroom, and kept my sunglasses on in the waiting room, but regardless I survived. I was also kept waiting for a bit over an hour after...
Hi Ameyers, When I took Ativan I felt sort of dizzy and off balance, though with the anxiety I did as well, so it wasn't too big of a deal to me (especially sincd ativan made me not worry about it,...
DarkWolf, thank you for your input! I know that starting, or even stopping, medication is a serious issue and I have gone back and forth over the issue for several months. I've also done a lot of...
Hey everyone, it sure has been a while. Can't say I've been doing very well the last few weeks-- in fact I've hardly left my bedroom. Showering has once again become a frightening thing most times,...
Hey Elen, I've felt the same way reading other people's posts on here! It's almost as if someone goes into your head and just types out all of your thoughts, haha. I will definitely try to get a hold...
Thank you both, SC and Hibee, I really appreciate the support. <3 I have definitely come a long way on my own, which is perhaps why I tend to take set-backs so hard. I feel like it's a reflection of...
Hey gang, I just wanted to update again and let everyone know that I've been doing pretty well over the last few days, except for today. Minor set back and all. I didn't have a full blown panic...
Hey Hibee, congratulations! You will definitely make a fine moderator, and I'm very glad for you =) --Best wishes, Em...
Hey Shell, I just wanted to let you know that I too am a smoker, and I have felt some pains and strains, though I feel it is more due to the anxiety than it is the actual smoking. Of course, quitting...
Hey Hazelnut, I just wanted to let you know that when I suck on too many hard candies or lozenges, my tongue tends to get sore and have a red spot as well. The metallic taste you have is probably...
Hey Ty, We don't know each other, but I'm still very glad to hear all your good news. =) Hope the blood tests go all right, and good luck weening the Ativan! Glad things seem to be on the up and up...
Hey everybody, figured I'd throw up my updates as well. =) The last couple of days things have been going pretty positively for me. I was able to go out today to get a car part, as well as go to...
Hey Just, I know how you feel. The first time (and only time) that I got put on medication it was Lexapro and within fifteen minutes of taking half a dose I had one of the worst panic attacks of my...
Thanks Hibee for letting me know that you go through some troubles, too! I, too, don't want to get into specifics haha. Oh, the things anxiety does, right? And thank you Kathy for the tips! I really...
I totally understand how reassuring it is just to have someone reply to you. I felt exactly the same way when I first posted, so you are entirely welcome =) I also don't know much about benzos, but I...
Hey Cat, Thank you for the reassurance =) I had a stomach ulcer when I was a teenager, and I am so paranoid about it coming back sometimes. I think the fact that I had one (even when I afflicted with...
Hi Vee, First off, welcome to the boards. I am so glad that you have made this step to get support, and I know that everyone here will offer you love and support in this trying time. I know that...
Ah, Kitt, thank you, thank you. As often as I tell other people to "just breathe" when they're feeling anxious or worried, I tend to forget to apply it to myself. I think everyone tends to forget...
Hey emordnys, I just wanted to let you know that right side shoulder pain is common with digestive issues. The digestive system correlates with the right side of our body, and I notice that when I'm...
Hey gang, I just was wondering if anyone else has stomach/digestion problems because of anxiety? Before I started having panic attacks I would have a nervous stomach whenever something made me...
Hey Dakota, It can be incredibly rough seeing someone you care about go through something like this, and it's great that you're trying to get some advice on how to deal with this. However, if your...
Hey Thinking, First off, welcome to the boards! I'm relatively new as well, and already the forum has helped me to chill out a bit, and at least know that there are others going through what I am....
That's really great news =) It's always good to hear about someone doing better, even when you don't know them, haha. I'm very glad for you, and hope that you continue on the path to wellness! --All...
Hey Anna, Anxiety causes weird, weird things to happen to your body --even when you are feeling okay mentally! My brother has an issue like yours, he constantly feels tingly sensations, vibrations,...
Hey FH, I think all of us here know what you're going through right now. The feeling that this won't ever get better, and that you have been crippled because of the anxiety. I couldn't imagine going...
That's a great shopping tip, Amy! I will definitely try and take that into account when I do get out and about for the holidays. Hopefully some stores around here will be having some holiday blowouts...
Thanks Cat, I really appreciate your input! It just feels like "normal" people don't get so worked up over things like this, but my mom told me that it really scared her, too. I guess it's more of...
Hey IP, I think everyone with anxiety can understand the feeling of being paranoid, though I personally have not experienced it to your extent, I definitely have had my bouts with paranoia (such as...
Hey guys, I just wanted to give a little update about my day. I woke up feeling really good and though a little anxious about having to go out (chiropractic appointment + grocery shopping), I was...
Thanks Ziggy, I will definitely try to have a more open mind about medication for myself. I know a few people that have had to try several times before finding the right medication for them, but I've...
Kitt! I totally missed your post! Also to clarify, I didn't reach out to Ze Frank, but I had been a fan of his videoblog for a long time, and when I found the songs on his site I just felt so glad...
Hey Ziggy, Thanks for your input, I definitely appreciate it. Glad to know I'm not the only new person around, too. =) I'm sorry to hear that you're in such a rough place right now, but I know that...
Hey Seth, I understand what you are going through with the sudden bursts of anger, of getting extremely annoyed over very little things. As well as the completely random memory flashbacks. I think...
Thank you both for the welcomes =) I am not currently seeing a therapist or on any medication. My doctor gave me some Lexapro when this first began, but after taking half a pill I had one of the...
Hey everyone, I'm a new member, but I've lurked the boards every now and then and finally decided I should register. I'm currently 22 and living at home again, after living on my own for four years...
Hi Anna, I know exactly what it is you're going through with this. It's as if you honestly do know that everything is okay, that you're going to be fine, but it doesn't stop the anxiety or the...