Thanks for the kind advice. I haven't tried much as far as self help is concerned. My life is pretty stress free, to be honest. My job is great and I get nice vacation time. I like the Chiropractor...
Hello everyone. I'm Jesse. For about a year now, I've been experiencing several physical symptoms, mostly on the left side of my body. They came about when I was living in Saudi Arabia when I was...
Can intolerance to heat happen when taking Bisoprolol Fumarate? I was in Turkey a few months ago and did a Turkish bath. I couldn't finish it and was panicking and my body felt like it was burning....
It could be anxiety. I'd follow the doc's advice and see how it is in a week or two and then do a follow-up visit if it doesn't lessen or go away. Keep us informed. Best of luck....
Thanks for the reply. I've heard about some meds affecting how you react to the sun. What exactly happens if you are in the sun too long?...
Hey Rob, Sorry to hear about your troubles. I'm 28 and was a pain in the ass to my mother for a while in my teens. Always remember that you're daughter DOES need you. With me, I was upset at past...
Thank you all for the comments and advice! Cheers, Jesse...
What are your thoughts about Lexapro? I was just prescribed this by a neurologist to deal with my OCD/panic attacks....
I'm sorry to hear about your son. I'm 28 and have anxiety and panic attacks since I was 13. I don't know about the medication part of your inquiry, but I can honestly say that trying to understand...
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Try to relax for now and not to worry. Follow up with your doctor and see what he/she recommends. Go from there - one step at a time. Good luck and please keep us...
Thanks for the support and recommendations. I'm trying to remain calm when the symptoms come, deep breathing helps sometimes. The support is nice....
I should ad that all of these symptoms, especially the tightness in my upper left chest get very bad when I'm in public. Sounds like agoraphobia, which is totally unlike me. I am very social and am...
Hi everyone. I just need to vent a little. I have OCD (repetitive thoughts, ticks) and panic attacks (rare). Ten months ago I had a bad fall on my head. I slipped on my tile floor after swimming in...
You're not weak, flawed, or a mental case. We all have issues, for various unknown reasons. I think it's great that you want to control things naturally. I can't recommend a book or any special...
I'm a guy and am no medical expert, that said, I'd consult your doctor before making any decisions. I hope you feel better soon!...
Thanks for sharing your experiences. You're 100% correct in that anxiety and it's associated symptoms are very draining. I have OCD/panic attacks and have managed fairly well in the last couple of...
First off, you're not going to die. Sorry about the death in your family. That alone is stressing enough. Try to breath in for four seconds, hold four seconds, and release slowly. Much of the time we...
I also hate the feeling of being dependent, especially when people don't understand the feeling of what is going on. That's where support sites like this can help. Best, Jesse...
Good for your for seeking help! That's a big step after recognizing that you need it. I hope the therapy works for you and that you find a balance that you can cope with. Best wishes and Happy New...
Congratulations on taking the first step! I'm sure it'll get better with time. Keep at it and stay positive!...
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. My prayers are with you....
Thank you all for the replies!...
I don't really know any breathing techniques.... other than breathing in through the nose and releasing through the mouth. Thanks for the input thought....
Sorry that you feel that way. It's not fun being paranoid about things that you think are happening. I'm sure you are fine and that thinking happy thoughts and listening to your favorite music will...
Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums. My name's Jesse and I have OCD/panic attacks from time to time. About ten months ago, I slipped and fell on my head pretty hard. Since then, I've been...