Thanks Myself 09, You don't have to apologize. You did nothing wrong. Actually I moved out when I was 19, and moved back when I was 22 due to a bout of illness that cause me to resign from work. At...
Thanks Myself 09, I understand the world is not about me. Really. But now I don't have the energy, and am at the lowest point of my life. There are a lot of things not within my control, I'm trying...
Thanks Trina, I actually moved out when I was 19 too. Those years were the happiest days in my life. I had made the mistake of going back home again. Now I know, there are no hopes for family...
Thanks Karen, I am seeing a psychiatrist but not a therapist. I don't wanna tell my mother about the molest case as I don't wanna drag my big brother down. She knew about my depression. The thing is,...
Thanks for the replies. Karen, I want to get a job, but given my situation now I don't think I can do a good job. I have kept the molest incident to myself as initially I thought it was a small...
This is going to be a very long rant. Pardon me. It seemed my depression is acting up. I don't feel like going out, don't feel like socializing and I have low motivation to do anything. Everytime I...
Thanks SC, I am taking Lexapro for depression and anxiety. This time its more for depression. I haven't seen any therapeutic effect of the med yet, but at 7.5mg, the side effects are far more...
Hi, just an update. My urine output has increased since I stopped lexapro. But I don't know if it's dehydration or the medicine that is causing this. Thinking if I should resume taking the Lexapro at...
Thanks Scaredy Cat. My diarrhea has stopped for the time being. Am having discomfort with bloating and gas. Still having decreased urine output though. Can't sleep much due to the discomfort and...
Thanks Alice. My next appointment with the pdoc is on 27 Sept. He did told me previously that I can stop the med if I cannot cope with the side effects. I have stopped the Lexapro and will wait for a...
Don't worry, I used to get this alot. Stress and anxiety are factors that cause sleep paralysis....
Thanks Larry. My Pdoc did not give me the list of side effects. However I googled and diarrhea was a common side effect. Decreased urine output is a much less common side effect. So far I only came...
Thanks Deborah. Anxiety is a very tricky thing that always makes me doubt. I take Lexapro for depression and anxiety. Have been taking it close to three weeks but didn't experience any significant...
Hey don't worry. I have the exact experience that you are getting. Eating something helped me overcome the panic attacks....
Hi, Just want to seek advice from you all. I am taking anti-depressant (Lexapro) for around 20 days. Two days ago, I upped my dosage from 7.5mg to 10mg. After I upped my dosage, I find myself taking...
Thanks getting by and Tim Tam for your concern. I'm sorry for this late update, not going to give excuses for it. Just wanna say thank you again for your concern. I use the term pdoc with no...
Hi Tim Tam, The pdoc prescribed me Lexapro (5mg for first week and 10mg subsequently). He diagnosed me as moderate depression with anxiety. So far the main side effects I get is sleepiness. Thank God...
Tim Tam, I have been feeling this way for over a month...i have no motivation to do anything. I think it was triggered due to work politics and family issues. In the past, I went to the pdoc more for...
In need of some encouragement now. I recently resigned from my job but still have to serve the notice period. I promised I will be back as relief staff (which I fully regret now). I just cannot cope...
Tim Tam, going through things that ain't nice...with people trying to get rid of you, it takes strength to stay put despite all these. I don't have the strength to stay put in my current situation. I...
Hi, Thanks for all your replies. I am currently taking bachelor in Early Childhood (part time). Working full time as an early childhood educator. I shall be still and do nothing. But i am hurting and...
I contemplated for a very long time before I decide to post this. I am feeling very helpless and lost right now. At work, my principal is spreading gossips about me. Previously we were on good terms...
I experienced the sinking feeling before. It would set me off to panic. But after a while I would be ok. You would be ok too. :)...
At times, I also felt very misunderstood. All the physical symptoms can come on suddenly and it's hard when your family doesn't understand what you're going through. It's ok, you can make an effort...
I have tried this Panic Away program before. It encourages you to challenge your fears. The 21 second countdown is beneficial for me. Except that I don't give panic 21 seconds to come. I merely just...
For me, my GERD condition can cause me heart palpitations which in turn make me anxious. Every panic attack feels like the end of the world but still, I manage to go through it. It's good that you're...
Like SC, I am selective over the movies, dramas, books and music I listen to. Before I watch a movie,I would find out about the storyline and read reviews over the internet. Action packed movies,...
I've done CBC test before. It tests your hemoglobin level, red/white blood cells, platelet counts etc. abnormal levels would suggest infections (viral, bateria), anemia, dehydration etc. hope that...
Crying often help me feel better. It's better to cry than bottle your emotions up. You are putting effort into positive thinking, which is great! I know it sucked when anxiety and negativism go hand...
Arh, the days of insomnia! I dread it too! I just let my body wear me out. The more I stress over it, the more I can't sleep! So I'll just think whatever. If I'm not sleepy I'll just continue to do...
Hey! Some of the symptoms describe me! I am very self conscious about the way I walk, about how i present myself. This is social anxiety. Therapy can help :)...
Im having trouble with my emotions right now and would need some advice. Currently under CBT for anxiety and panic. But recently I feel that my emotions tend to get out of control. I will feel upset...
My anxiety tends to get worst before and during my menstrual cycle. You're not alone. Try to eat healthy....
Maybe anxiety with acid reflux......
I know this may sound weird, but have you heard of songs that have the same tempo as regular heart rate? I used to have constant palpitations a few days in a row. I decided to try listening to songs...
I agree with SC. I have most of the symptoms you had and am diagnosed with GERD. Acid can disrupt sleep. You should discuss this possibility with your doctor. PPIs and antacid can be useful in...
Hi Jocipher, I don't know about you, but I had thoughts like you when I was very sick. I'm 22 this year and initially also thought that my life has only just started. But recently, I've come to terms...
Hmm, I still have sleep issues but trying to tell myself not to get so stressed up with my insomnia. It's been five months. My anxiety will creep up and I'll wake up panicking at night. Morning too...
Hi, You're definitely not alone!! Ok, I read your post twice before replying. Sleep issue: I'm like you but a bit worse though. I will wake up every 2 hours to the sensation of panic. Tension...
You will get through it. Try to eat real healthy. Like you, I have a phobia in taking conventional meds so I try to avoid it as much as possible. I found that acupuncture calms me down a lot. All the...
Hey Stormy, You sound exactly like me 2 months ago! I tried Traditional Chinese Medicine and the doc told me that a nerve linked to the stomach is causing me palpitations. After the acupuncture I...
Hi, From what I know your mood can also affect your bowel movement. Have you ever tried papaya? It worked for me when I constipate. And from my experience, I more I think about my bowel movement, the...
Yes it can happen. I've gotten panic attack while sleeping and wake up with palpitations, sense of doom, anxiety etc. It's totally normal. I'm not sure for you, but my cause of panic during sleep is...
Hi, I have constant reflux too. My doctor says its common for people with anxiety to have stomach problems. Just few months ago I had very bad panic and after that I was not able to eat and sleep....
Hi, What I do know is that cutting away all the junk food really helps me a lot. And having a balanced diet is important....
I guess it's the hormones. For me, when I'm in the bad mood I also go into the blaming mood. Despite fulling understanding that blaming doesn't help, I still get mad with the people around me. Then...
Hi Joshua, Personally, I think you have to put faith and believe in the treatment that you're receiving in order to feel the full effects. Like you, I'm very skeptical about western medicine that's...
Hi Virgogirl, I have anxiety but not on meds though. My stomach problem has been with me for a few months before my appetite finally improves. Lost some weight too. It's been getting better for me so...
Hi Starism, Me too, I prefer to be with a few friends rather than being with large crowd of people. I've been quite frank with a few of my close friends about my condition. They were very...