I decided since I spend unpleasant time in my bathroom that I needed to do something. I cannot shake the IBS every morning but I painted beautiful flowers on the walls. Now I have something pleasant...
Yes, it is great to get such support. My partner is away working and his most recent email is as if nothing happened and nothing is wrong. This is what I deal with. Before he left, he was quiet and...
I feel that he needs help but he will deny having any problems at all. Everything is my fault. After 25 yrs. I don't expect changes. I would just like to figure out why he acts the way he does and...
Wow. You have a good memory. When he announced the divorce and then took off for europe, I did contact his brother. he told me that he was not surprised in his brothers actions. They only communicate...
I have had mild anxiety most of my adult life. I made it through my present partner going to law school and then announcing that he was not going to be a lawyer with no other career in mind, his...
Stay as busy as possible. I work on a school theater production during January, february and March. I use a hot water bottle at night to keep me warm. I go to the local health club to use the hot tub...
Thanks. I will do that. I am not a negative person. I do try to think of the positive but it has been very hard recently....
The blood work will have to wait until Tuesday. We got 8 inches of snow and tomorrow morning will be shoveling....
Our first heavy snow storm of the year. So much to worry about. Where do I start? The snow will break many branches of trees. The trees will fall over the driveway so the plow truck cannot come. Will...
My Plan for this winter is to hit the hot tub at the local health club whenever it gets real cold. also to stay at a hotel once a month for one night. My house is really cold.[code]...
I have been taking Paxil since June. I am just starting to feel the effects though i think I have physical things going on besides the anxiety. it is hard to tell them apart....
I totally agree. I had my first afternoon anxiety attack yesterday. We were expecting our first snow storm of the year. I had a horrific winter last year, very cold, and I was sick all winter. I am...
All I can add is that I tried L=Theanine for a few weeks. I was EXTREMELY nervous the whole time I was on it. It felt like I drank 3 pots of coffee each day. Once I stopped taking it that feeling...
I have been told that the SSRIs can take 6 months to start to work. The benzos work fast but that it why they are addicting. I have Attivan on hand and am happy every day that I don't feel the urge...
Another morning anxiety free. However, I had an anxiety attack yesterday afternoon. We had a snow storm on the way. Can low pressure systems cause anxiety attacks? I think so. I rode through it o.k....
Last night I couldn't sleep very well. Extremely over tired. I sweat through my clothes. BUT, I woke up with no anxiety. None. Go Figure. I still feel lousy and exhausted but no anxiety. I decided...
For me it was a chronic illness lasting a few years that brought my anxiety to the forefront. I am still dealing with the anxiety and the illness, still unknown in nature. I have gathered tools to...
I made it through the morning anxiety pretty well. I slept from 10- 3 a.m. a record. I took my meds but not the Attivan ( an accomplishment). I got the call for work at 5:40 and was out the door by...
It can be caused by a chemical imbalance which I am sure can be genetic....
Andwes. I am working on the cortisol theory. It makes so much sense. My anxiety kicks in during the night and is gone by the time I get to work at 7 a.m. I am going to see if my doctor can test my...
I am also looking for that root cause. i feel that anxiety is caused by a chemical imbalance in our systems. Many people suffer stressful situations without developing anxiety. I hope that the right...
I have been told so many times to stay on one level of dosage for at least 6 weeks before increasing. It can take that long to have an effect. You will probably have side effects when you increase...
THANKS LISA. IN SPITE OF MY BAD NIGHT, the day is going well. I will be once again exhausted when I get home. Your encouraging thoughts help me to try to believe things will get better and return to...
YES, YOU CAN CERTAINLY JOIN MY CRAPPY NIGHT CLUB. HAVE A GOOD DAY AS BEST YOU CAN. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE YOU LOVE....
Yes, I am at school. The anxiety is gone and the physical symptoms are much better. I am just exhausted from the night of no sleep and high anxiety. My schedule is very light today. I can thank some...
I went to my acupuncturist yesterday. She said that she had to break up the chi that was stuck. Last night I had the worst night of anxiety in a long time. I knew I had to be at work this morning. I...
I am actually looking forward to the appointment. I don't have to pay for it this time. I am looking for answers. The woman I see is very smart but has lousy patient skills. I have my team of...
I am in therapy, not sure about CBT....
I have met my deductible so I am just as eager to do tests to rule out what it could be. I say "Bring it on" any tests she wants to do I am fine with. We argued about getting an MRI for my headaches....
I had all the physical symptoms for two years before I got the anxiety. I guess the Paxil and Lamictal are helping but I still wake up every morning with anxiety and struggle to not take the Attivan....
The Lyme treatment gave me an esophagus problem. I spent thousands of dollars on tests and treatments caused by taking Doxycycline for the Lyme disease that I didn't have. I am still banking on an...
I also have morning anxiety. It is exhausting. I go to bed feeling pretty good but wake up very anxious. I have a meditation video to listen to. When I have time, I walk. I blow into a balloon. the...
For two years, I am been suffering various physical illnesses, a virus, intestinal distress, BPPV, dizziness, vision problems, nausea, headaches, and then the anxiety kicked in. I was doing fairly...
I have Sunday night anxiety because Monday means work and I am anxious about how bad I will feel in the morning. I think about the worst case scenario, having to leave the classroom and go home...
Thanks . I will try the lavender and peppermint. i cannot take Sudaphed and I suspect the meds are making me feel worse. I took two Advil for a few day and felt really bad....
Once again thanks for the comforting messages. It is 6 a.m. and my headache is horrible. Once again I have just today to feel better before work begins again tomorrow morning. I feel so helpless. I...
Last year i went through all the specialists for migraine, sinus, ears and ruled them all out. I hope an MRI will rule out anything more serious. I shall remain a mystery. I am feeling better now and...
I put a pot roast and an apple pie in the oven. My headache is getting better. I hope tomorrow is a better day. I forgot about the full moon. It has been raining for the past week. Another reason...
Thanks all. I am eating gluten free chocolate chip cookies and they are making me feel better. I have to try to believe that this is a temporary set back, just that....
Thanks. This forum is so helpful because i hear from people who understand. People who haven't experienced chronic illnesses or pain or anxiety have no idea. They mean well but cannot relate at all....
I had a good ten days where all I had to do was deal with anxiety. All my physical symptoms were basically gone. I had an intense 10 days of rehearsals and final performance of my kids at school. The...
Thanks Cornell. You have been through much rougher times than I. i appreciate your advice and I am proud of your for being able to get on with your life....
Congrats to making it to the grocery store. Small victories make a world of difference....
I have been teaching middle school science all day. after school I will head home and play with the dogs and do my walking on this beautiful fall day. make a small dinner and watch TV briefly before...
I plan to go straight home after work and enjoy the sunshine with my dogs. i left for work at 6:30 in the dark so I didn't get to do my walking and all the different exercises I have been given. No...
A suggestion for walking in the dark in a city. Wear very baggy pants and a hood. You can also get a small hiking head lamp so you can see where you are going. Walk in the street instead of on the...
I made it to school today with no anxiety. I am just very tired from no sleep. I can deal with that today. I made the right decision to push through and get out of bed and into the shower....
This weekend the PTSD snowballed. Saturday I tried a medication that made me very nervous all day. I had wine with dinner, more than I usually have. Sunday I was dizzy and had a headache. I wanted to...
I meant by my comment that I didn't think it was a good idea to go study INSTEAD of talking to your husband. I am so happy that you both made the initial steps to work things out. That will make your...
My husband went on a summer trip many years ago. I picked him up at the bus station and when we got home he announced that we were getting divorced. We had never discussed it. The subject had never...