Kitt's words always brought me comfort and peace when I was really struggling. She was selfless and loving even while battling illness, and her kindness will never be forgotten!...
Thank you everyone for the suggestions. Well the group isn't entirely against my will, I just have a lot of pressure from my dad and the people who work there to go, so I feel like I don't really...
Every morning I wake up feeling incredibly anxious and nauseous. I'm being forced to go to a group therapy program M-F from 8am to 2pm , which is good and terrible at the same time. It helps to have...
Sometimes I have hypnagogic hallucinations when I'm trying to fall asleep or wake up, or am really tired. It usually happens when I take benzos or sleeping medication, I've noticed. They're usually...
Unfortunately Lexapro was what I was trying to switch for Zoloft, it didn't really seem like it was working for me anymore, but at least I felt relatively stable and not like I was losing my mind on...
I just feel like this would have been a lot smoother if I had tapered off the lexapro first. Instead I was just switched directly to zoloft, and I couldn't tell what were lexapro withdrawal symptoms...
So I took Zoloft 50mg for a week, but after a night of poor sleep and nightmares, I couldn't deal with the side effects anymore. I also think its dramatically increasing my depression and anxiety....
Yep, its been about that long! I guess I will call my doctor tomorrow and see what I can do. Each day is almost unbearable at this point, I hope this doesn't last long :( I should probably stop...
The doctor told me to just stop talking the lexapro and start zoloft... no taper or anything :/...
My doctor switched me from lexapro because it decided to stop working for me. I feel terrible though, and it doesn't help that there's no for sure guarantee that this medication will work for me. My...
My friends are aware of my situation. They said they were going to have a special "safe tent" for me if I start feeling anxious. It was a really sweet gesture. I'm just afraid of ruining their time...
So my friends want to go camping next week, and I really really want to go, but I'm worried about having a panic attack out in the woods and far from civilization. I tend to really worry about my...
Adrenaline Hot flashes Tight/painful chest and throat Can't catch my breath Impending doom Shaking Feel like I'm going crazy...
I have ativan and xanax but it scares me to take them. I think I'll probably need to though since I'm tapering off olanzapine and I heard the withdrawals can be pure hell. I'm just not having a very...
Just had a pretty bad panic attack. I hate this and I hate feeling like I'm going to die. I wish life was easier for me. I don't think lexapro is working for me anymore, but I'm terrified to try...
Just an fyi this post could potentially be a little too dark for people (and mods edit if necessary). So I've had an insane few months. I ended up in a psych ward for two weeks because of my anxiety...
Hello all, I used to post here a few years back and it was very therapeutic for me. Unfortunately, I tried to go off medication and my anxiety and panic disorder returned full force. I guess that's a...
You're definitely not going crazy. I'm here to chat if you want. Is there anything triggering your anxiety that you can think of?...
Hey all, I met a guy about 2 months ago and things were going good with him (or so I thought) until he left for the week. Since he's been back I've hardly heard from him at all. Well to add to that...
Thanks everyone for the replies, I feel better today. Not 100% but at least 50% better than yesterday! A humidifier sounds like a great idea. Maybe it will keep my lungs from getting too irritated...
I've felt like I was coming down with a cold for a few days now, but today is the first day it's become a full blown cold. I have horrible sinus pain/pressure, swollen and painful lymph nodes, a...
I'm going through a lot of stress right now, which tends to make my health anxiety flair up a lot. It's really annoying that I still can't figure out how to deal with stress in a better way. For the...
I was only 8 years old. I didn't know anything until I got home from school. My mom was watching the news and crying. I didn't understand, but I knew it was something big. I don't know how the US has...
I can really relate to what you're going through. Having unsupportive parents and trying to get through highschool with an anxiety disorder is very hard, but it's possible! I did it, and I had my bad...
Thanks everyone. I agree SC, it is reassuring to know I'm not the only one who goes through this! I'm feeling a little better today, still sensitive and fragile... but better. I took the time to...
I ended up in the ER three months ago because of anxiety and they took blood. I have no idea what they actually tested me for but I guess everything was normal :/ I'm scared to go to the doctor. I'm...
Every day I feel like complete shit. Weak, nausea that ranges from mild to worse, headaches, indigestion, anything. I can't handle this anymore and i'm really starting to doubt that this can all just...
I agree with Korkee, I usually notice I get PVCs after a meal that gives me indigestion, or a few days before my period. I got tests done years ago and the doctor said everything was okay! They...
BeRock- You're right. Thanks, that really helped put my mind at ease! Absbernal- Yeah, it is pretty strong! I felt tired and pretty "off". I also had a bit of a headache, but I feel a lot better now,...
I haven't dealt with this myself but my mom has. She got the biopsy and everything turned out alright. Its kind of up to what you want to do! A d&c or a biopsy can be painful during, but its over...
So this is how it happened- I forgot to take my meds Sunday night so I took them Monday morning. Since I usually take my medicine at night, I took it again Monday night without thinking. Then this...
Thank you for sharing your stories with us, it must have been so hard to write that out. It sounds like you've dealt with some very traumatic things.. have you ever talked with a therapist or anyone...
Thanks for the replies. I'm sure the rest of the vacation will be just fine! I finally figured out what happened. A woman was on the back of a motorcycle with a suspected drunk driver, she somehow...
First off, I'm sorry if this post disturbs people. I'm on my way from Seattle across the state to Spokane for my cousin's wedding. Its about a 5 hour drive. Anyway we just drove past a terrible...
SC, I just saw your post. I live in Seattle, and I hope you enjoyed your time here! Too bad the rain came back to greet you.. we just got out of a month long dry streak!...
Ugh I've been having girl issues too! Pretty similar to yours actually, and its not premenopause. I'm only 20! Last month, my period was late and I was feeling so "off" for over a week before....
Mine used to feel like they came out of nowhere, now I can tell when one is starting to happen or what triggers them for the most part. I never used to know why I was panicking, which just made it so...
For the past three months I've been having pain during ovulation. I ended up in the e.r. the first time because I was freaking out and thinking I had appendicitis or a cyst or something. Anyway, it...
Did the doctor think there was anything to worry about? Did he/she order more tests?...
I'm on vacation right now and I can't get over this intense feeling of wanting to go home. I can't sleep, I have stomach cramps and I just want to cry.. and this is only the first day. I feel...
oops, I thought I replied to this! its always good to know I'm not the only one like this! Anyway, sometimes I take imodium for the cramping, but I wouldn't recommend this if you have constipation,...
The IBS improves a lot when I'm not so anxious, but unfortunately for me it hasn't completely gone away yet, but my anxiety also isn't 100% under control. I think when it is, the symptoms will...
Yes! Every time I have a severe episodes of anxiety (not just the occasional panic attack, but nonstop anxiety all the time) I'll completely lose my appetite and end up losing weight. My anxiety...
I've had heartburn since sunday night, is it normal for it to last this long? I'm worried its an ulcer and I need reassurance. I feel like I can't sleep or eat and I'm miserable. I'm going to call my...
I feel like i'm talking to myself in my head most of the time. The only time it really bothers me is during anxiety attacks, and it seems very "loud" and "demanding" if that makes sense. The only...
Hi, I just need to vent about this. I woke up from a deep sleep because my cat was about the puke on my bed (great). I jerked up and threw her off and avoided having to change my sheets at least. A...
I've dealt with panic attacks since I was 13 (i'm 20 now). I've experienced every symptom you mentioned and many others as well. I know what you're going through. For a long long time I thought my...
So I was sick with a stomach bug all last week which left me feeling pretty weak. I finally went back to work without really thinking about what I was coming back to. I work at a floral shop and...
There's not much I can say except that you're in my thoughts even though we've never met in person. I'm wishing you luck in your coming treatments!...
I know, I feel the same way! Its hard for me to really believe that theres nothing physically wrong, even after being checked out by a doctor. I'm always calling her for reassurance that its just...