Hi all! I've been visiting the forum for a couple of months now, and I have found it to be a tremendous help! However, I'm noticing an increase of negative talk about taking medication for anxiety...
Hi! What you're going through is so common with anxiety sufferors , including myself...anticipating the next attack, if it happens, will be like the last attack...and of course, there's always a next...
Hi! Have been interested in reading Fast Food Nation. Gonna check it out soon!...
Hi all! I suffer from GAD, but one of my biggest triggers is a fluctuation of my hormones. A little background: suffer from irregular periods and endometriosis. Been on bc for years (15 or so)....
Hi! You were wise to go back on the zoloft and wait to see the doctor before you go off. No one should have to feel the way you did. I'm on zoloft now, but was I'm effexor for years...got those...
Hi Connor! I can't say, as I've never taken ativan, but anything is possible with meds (I'm not anti-meds, though). I would say talk to your doctor again. You may need something longer acting that...
Hi! Public speaking is not easy for most people, and it's completely understandable that you feel terribly anxious over it. Something to help me through these types of times is to remember that, even...
Hi! I just listened to Dr. Claire Weekes's cd Pass Through Panic, and I thought it was excellent. She mentions her book that you mentioned above. I'll have to check it out!...
Hi! Not sure of your symptoms, but I can tell you effexor worked very well for me for about 7 years...so I say give it a shot!...
Hi T! I am 100% convinced that contraceptives and hormones effect anxiety. I experience it myself. In fact, my doctors are in agreement that part of my triggers of ancxiety are hormonal fluctuations....
Hi all! I took the advice of several of you and tried two self-help suggestions: the book From Panic to Power by Lucinda Bassett, and the cd Pass Through Panic by Dr. Claire Weeks. I haven't finished...
Hi anonymous! I completely agree with all of the above advice! I think taking ativan before working pit is a great idea! I struggle from anxiety and when I'm going to do the things that give me the...
Kitt, Though I've only been on here forna short time, I treasure the valuable you've given to me and others. Best wishes and we hope to see you back soon!...
Victory!!!...
Way to go!! You survived, just like you said. It's so hard to believe it though, when the panic is happening...that we'll survive!!! It's just a matter of us knowing that we WILL survive that...
Hi! I was recently 'weaned' off of effexor (was up to 225mg), and the experience was uncomfortable, but not unbearable. The biggest part of it was this weird woozy sort of feeling...I describe it as...
Hi! Thanks so much, Scaredy! Today has been going very nicely. My mind is pretty blank LOL. I'm realizing that every day is its own experience...just because yesterday was one way, doesn't mean today...
Hi all! Hope you're enjoying the start to the weekend :) I'm having a problem lately with thinking about anxiety, which then, in turn, causes those dreaded feelings we all know too well. For...
Same here--never had two panic attacks that were exactly alike. I guess variety is the spice of life!...
Great job!! Having a friend who understands is so helpful, isn't it? :)...
Awesome, SM! I experience panic while driving (it's my worst time), so I'm so happy to see someone is having success :) Keep it up!!...
Hi Fox! Sorry to hear about what's going on. It has to be heartbreaking. Just letting you know you and your family are in my prayers!...
Hi Legend! Just wanted to let you know you're not alone (as you've seen so far on this site!). I recently got married, moved, changed jobs, and got a puppy all in a matter of less than a year. I...
Hi everyone!! Thank you so much for your encouraging and kind words. I completely agree...I've realized that this week I did take on a lot...between that, feeling like I'm 'supposed' to be having the...
Hi all! I just wrote a new thread regarding this, as I'm going through what you described right now!! I'll look up some supplements that will help me when I'm going through this. I've decided to go...
:mad: Hi all! I'm having a rough time the passed few days. Just a quick background: been on zoloft, after titrating off of effexor, for about 6 weeks. I notice my general anxiety level is so much...
Hi Orchid! I started an ssri back in the middle of February. It was brutal the first few weeks. I Just kelt trying to remember that my doctor and lots of people on this site told me that I would feel...
Hi cin! You've come to the right place!! I'm going through a rough time myself, and thank God I'm starting to come out of it. I was upset just last night because I was afraid I would have a setback!...
Hi Jewells! Welcome :) I have been visiting this site for about a month and have noticed a wonderful level of commitment and support. It sounds like you're on a great path and need a place to help...
Hi Bars! Welcome :) Scaredy's suggestions have been very helpful for me, as I've been going through a difficult time. I'm reading the book From Panic to Power by Lucinda Bassett, which was suggested...
Thanks, belle! Hearing these stories helps. I've noticed that if I take Xanax before I fall asleep, I also get the vivid dreams. Last night, thinking about it, I don't think my dreams were vivid, but...
Thank you, everyone! Yum glad to hear it's not just me! :)...
Good morning, everyone!! Just wondering if anyone else has experienced super vivid dreams while on zoloft, or any other meds like it. I've been on it for about 2 months, and I feel like it's finally...
Hi! Welcome :) I'm also 31 and suffer from similar problems. You are NOT alone, and knowing that for myself is something that has truly helped me on the road to my recovery. My suggestion to you...
Hi! I completely understand where you're coming from. I think it would be worth a trip to the doctor to rule out anything. That way you can focus on getting yourself where you need to be mentally....
Hi Seth! I feel for you I the anxiety department as related to sinuses and allergies. From what my doctors and even my therapist has told me, some of the symptoms of the fluids in your head being off...
Hope you're doing ok, Fairy! Pulling for you!...
Hi!! Thank you both, 'behind' and 'snuffles'!! I've been doing really well with my driving the past few days, thank God. I think my brain is really starting to get it--that if I focus on the negative...
Happens to me, too! Not sure why, but I agree!! It's pretty annoying :)...
Right on, Kitt! The "what ifs" are the killer...I know thinking positive doesn't always work or help, so try and ride this bad time out. It will pass. If you feel like it's not dissipating, maybe try...
Hi Randi! These forums have really, really helped me a lot! That CD sounds like it's worth checking out. I just started reading 'Panic to Power' that a lot of people have suggested. That has been...
Thank you!! God bless those understanding husbands! Mine will do the same for me :)...
Hi! Used to take generic effexor...not sure who made it, so I can't check :(. Which dose? What color are the capsules? Maybe I can figure it out......
Hi Tina...you sure said it, anxiety SUCKS!! I've been blessed by the fact that, while I don't suffer from chronic pain, I do suffer from anxiety. My mom does, as well, and unfortunately, she suffers...
Thanks!! One step at a time, right?? I appreciate your kind words!!...
Hi Orchid! This is in response to your post, plus a response to mine! (I was the one with the driving problem!). First off, thank you for your support and suggestion. I'm excited to try my new plan,...
Thanks so much, WM and Fox! WM, I agree completely...while I don't always buy it in my heart, I do know what the right thing to do is, and I agree that saying it (or typing it LOL) helps so much!...
Hi WM! As much as taking my dreaded route brings me very uncomfortable, I know that ultimately, taking it as much as possible is how I'll get over it. You said something about taking your dreaded...
That's a great tip! I think getting up early to give me the extra time is worth it...until I get passed this, I need to just do what's going to be least likely to make me want to run back to bed and...
Hi all! I've been a member of this site for about a week, and it's been a tremendous help!!!! I'm hoping for some support on something... Anxiety is a problem for me in general, and I'm seeking...