Hi and welcome. I am too new here but anxiety has been an old enemy for twenty years. I experience what you are talking about all the time. I know that I breathe out my mouth too much and that will...
Panic attacks are very vicious and they do mimic heart issues and believe me I totally understand what you are talking about. Great you have an appointment set up and sending healing thoughts. Post...
Lacey--good luck with the doctor. I have suffered for years and one thing I try to tell myself is "It is just the anxiety, nothing else." Deep breathing, turning your thoughts to something...
The most important thing from what I have read and researched and experienced as being on Xanax for a long time is that the dose has to be weened down slowly to avoid even possible dangerous effects....
Great job on wanting to get off Xanax and praying for you...
Xanax needs to be weened off slowly--muscle cramps are a big side effect if not done and there could be others----make sure your doctor knows how you are stopping. I wish you the best...
Hi and can totally understand what you are dealing with. You should feel good about the doctor ruling out a heart problem. I have felt that way so many times and have suffered from panic attacks for...
Love your spirit and your advice. Especially avoiding Negative people--that definitely helps or MEAN people--thx for the input...
omg you sound just like me --I got let go from a job because they said I was too slow and the girls were catty and said I was slow and I worked hard. I have a hard time understanding why people are...
I am praying for you too. You have been through so much and glad you are here to talk with us. Good luck with the doctor tomorrow....
Meds are definitely trial and error and after three or four weeks on one, if you are not getting some relief, talk to your doc about switching. There are different types and classes of medication,...
First, glad your health is good. You have been through a lot of trauma and sorry for that. It must have been very hard. I have suffered from anxiety and depression since I was in my 20s --in my 40s...
Glad your child is doing well. God Bless and maybe Zoloft is just not the right med for you. Anytime you need to vent that will help too. I am out of work and deal with massive anxiety right now. I...
Hi and wishing you well in this trying time. If you have been on the meds for a few weeks and still have this issue, you may want to switch to another med. I have been on Paxil for years and that did...
Thank you so much for the support and right back at you...
I feel like my heart is going to beat out of my chest these days. I have too much time on my hands and it is hard. I am sending positive thoughts to all that suffer from anxiety and depression....
Thank you for the encouraging words. Hugs...
I have suffered for two decades with anxiety and panic. I am actually seeing doctor tomorrow for med management because I take Xanax. As I am getting older-45, now, I find myself thinking: "Oh crap,...
I have been getting a lot of heartburn due to anxiety. My friend swears by water with lemon or lemon juice as a natural aid. Hope you feel better....
As someone who has dealt with Anxiety Attacks for over twenty years, I can relate to what you are going through. There is nothing wrong with needing some medication to get through some rough patches....
Sorry you are struggling right now. I have dealt with similar feelings for years and am sending you prayers. Write all your feelings and thoughts down. Your doctor will be able to help. Do you take...
There are other classes of antidepressants. Also, the nutritional route. My friend swears by magnesium for stress. Sending prayers....
sending prayers and holding it in never helps. This is a great place to vent....
love all these responses. I have to say my resolution would be to "Get Some Confidence" even though life has been kicking the crap out of me. I know there are a lot of nasty people out there--We just...
You have been through a lot--sending you prayers and keep visiting the site hugs...
yes motherearth---it is so GREAT to have your faith...
Never say you are "weak minded." That term is from mean individuals who are ignorant and do not understand the affliction of anxiety and depression. Welcome back!!!! You are doing great in talking...
You are doing great--do not let a few bad days affect you. Is the weather shitty where you are--winter here and that can add to depression and anxiety too. Hang in there...
I do a lot of research--benzos have been linked to some issues with birth defects---not a good idea I believe. I got pregnant years ago and was told to stop them. Not so sure about a very low dose,...
I have used Xanax for years--regular basis--not saying it is the best way, but it does work. I would always encourage OTHER ways to reduce anxiety: like deep breathing, meditation or prayer, or doing...
motherearth I hear you--we sit and dwell on every sensation and think something bad is going on---I pray, breathe, try to change my thoughts and think, "I am still here, God must be helping." Also,,...
sending you prayers for serenity and good health...
Exactly---I am actually having a minute to minute day today--just trying to count blessings and focus on the moment--are you ok?...
sending prayers for you losses...
hi how are you...
Yes we all need to vent about this!!!!!...
Not saying I am brilliant, just want to say that I am getting OLDER and have been dealing with this shit for twenty years. I have read so much, had therapy, take meds, and am here if anyone wants to...
Sending healing prayers your way--I get you!!!!...
You are not alone--I am spending today with constant anxiety, fear and the day seems like it is going on forever--it is only NOON. Deep breathing--and maybe try an activity--if you are not at...
thanks so much for the advice and response...
Good luck but remember to always taper off those benzos--like Xanax...
I can totally understand. Welcome to the group. I am new to it too, but am long time panic sufferer. Those feelings you have are NOT FACTS, that always helps me and trust me--I felt every fear of...
Thanks Vicky and I will pray for you with your chronic pain. It is very good to vent about these things to others who deeply understand....
Hi and I am new to group too-but been suffering from anxiety and panic for twenty years---you will be ok. The mind can play wicked tricks on how your body feels ---trust me I know. Deep breathing of...
I know for all of you struggling with anxiety, depression, and to add on unemployment---days can feel excruciating and long. Looking for advice from those who can relate to the feeling of "just...
I can totally relate to this---for years I have dealt with this. Us anxious people dwell on every little pain, feeling, sensation. I have dealt with this for many years. I pray--deep breathe, try to...
Glad you got some news that can help. My dear friend swears by magensium for anxiety. Good luck....
Thank you for all the kind words--anxiety and depression are both issues it is hard for "other" people to get...
thanks...
Yes and grinding and gritting your teeth can add to that as well. I grind at night and that is one culprit. Try doing jaw relaxation and think about when you are gritting your teeth....