Jenn, I am so elated to meet someone that is just like me! I experience nearly all of your symptoms as well, and you are not alone. I will give you a brief overview of my story. My panic/anxiety...
You are not alone! I too am struggling with anxiety/depression symptoms lately due to several changes in my life. Stay strong! I discovered this forum two years ago, and it has helped immensely!...
Thanks so much, everyone, for your supportive comments! I am hoping that these symptoms pass soon. I have just got to be strong in the meantime....
Hi all, I was wondering if alcohol is causing these problems for me. Over the weekend, I attended a wedding and consumed alcohol for two days. Ever since Sunday night I have been struggling with...
Hey guys, I have been on prozac 20mg for 2 years now. It seemed to work fine for a year but in the last year it seemed to work off and on. Additionally, over the past couple of months and...
Thanks so much everyone! It is so nice to hear such kind words and encouragement. I want to become a child psychiatrist...fingers crossed! I have such a passion for the field. It is just frustrating...
So, it has been a whole year and a half since the beginning of my anxiety symptoms. I have been panic attack free for quite some time now and am very grateful for that. I am currently on 20mg of...
I know exactly what you are going through. I used to drink diet coke all of the time before my anxiety began a year ago, but I had to quit because the caffeine seemed to give me panic attacks. I have...
Hey everybody! I moved to school today and am actually ok with it. I was upset last night before I was moving, but I think that was normal. I just don't want my anxiety to get bad again at school...
Hi all...recently I have been experiencing some anxiety about going back to school in the fall and being on my own again with this. I have always been a good student, but I just don't want my anxiety...
I have also been going through the same thing since about march...just now I am seeing a bit of improvement with it. I still live with it everyday though...we will soon get better. Hang in there!...
hey yellowmel, This is a common thing when it comes to anxiety. I can distinctly remember times when I would take a motrin or an aleve and I would immediately get anxious. Anxiety makes you fearful...
Thanks SC! I am planning on getting some counseling here soon. I actually have gone twice to a counselor while I was at school. But, I hope to get more out of CBT this summer. I have also been...
Thanks! It has always been my passion after watching my sister suffer and then recover from her eating disorder. My heart goes out to all dealing with a mental illness. Take care!...
Hey everyone! I just started getting symptoms of anxiety in March and was sick on top of it at school. Ever since then I have been experiencing panic and could really use some support! My doctor...
Thanks for the support! I have always been the one to help people with mental health issues, and I never thought I would be experiencing one. But, I have to just take it day by day. So glad to join!...
I am a great listener and know how to make people feel better. Often, I need to take my own advice ;)...
Hey va287, I have been dealing with almost the exact same thing as you. My issues started in March as well while I was at college. I had gotten sick and they put me on antibiotics twice, prednisone...