I am actually back to the forum after a long absence. I used to log on a lot a few years back when I first started to have anxiety and panic so badly it affected my everyday functioning. I have had...
MSP, Write a list of symptoms before you go to the doctor so you don't forget anything and can give them a succinct picture of what's going on. If you're having withdrawal from anything I would guess...
Mel, I've been on Celexa for about four months now and the first week is the hardest! Keep at it... I didn't level out with my issues for about three months. I feel better now than I have in a long...
Thank you all for your replies :) I will definitely not be checking out benzobuddies! Lol already scared enough. I was just looking for some positivity starting my journey with trying to feel safe...
Calen, First of all congratulations on your achievement of graduating and finding employment! That is such a huge step, especially moving to another state. I am proud of you for taking on something...
Hello, Just me again with my paranoia of Xanax withdrawal. For those of you who took an extended release for a long amount of time, what was it like to get off of your dose? How long does the...
Hunter, Oh so many symptoms! Sweating, shaking, racing thoughts, disconnect with reality, nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, tingling sensations, increased sensitivity to pain, feeling faint,...
Yes I suddenly developed exercise anxiety in September 2014. Frustrating! Listen to your body's natural signals of "STOP" such as feeling faint. I did a small workout the other day and didn't get as...
Drene, Yes, happens to me nearly every time! I just kind of laugh at myself now because I know what's going on. Happens at the doctors office and with my at-home blood pressure monitor. If you feel...
IP, I also have frequent headaches. Your non-contrast MRI would most certainly show a problem! I think you're going to be okay. Stressing about the cause of your headache will probably only make it...
Robin, Don't be sorry for reaching out for support :) AML leukemia develops extremely quickly. If you did have this leukemia you would be bleeding from your nose/gums and have bad bruising without...
I've taken Plan B multiple times and never had side effects. I also was regularly taking contraceptives at the time. If you're really worried about a pregnancy I would take it. There's a slight...
Worrying about worrying is part of GAD. Your thought pattern won't cause schizoaffective disorder. Whoever said that was uneducated and speaking on his BELIEFS not FACTS about mental illness. The...
Glad you're feeling better! I feel generally bad but my sore throat is very mild. It just seems strange that I would have a coincidental viral infection when I had been directly exposed to an easily...
Hey all, My friend woke up this past Saturday with extreme symptoms and was confirmed to have strep. We exchanged saliva the day before. For the last two days I've had a sore throat. I lost my voice...
J, I feel cold spots like trickling water, not the warming sensation. Probably a similar nerve related thing though. If the area that's bothering you doesn't appear to be red or irritated and it's...
Park, I've had this happen to me related to dreams or just related to severe daily anxiety. I would wake up from a dreamless sleep with a pounding heart, convinced I was having a heart attack. It's...
MSP: I have talked to my doctor about heart concerns and we've ruled out that there's nothing going on there. However, atrial fibrillation can creep up. I know it's not common in young adults, I...
OMG YES!! I just posted a new thread cause I was freaking out about my palps that just happened. But I had some other questions in there too if anyone would like to help me through my worries....
The falling feeling? Like you wake up with a jolt? Happens to me all the time. Like S.C. explained its the hypnic jerk. I watched my boyfriend wake himself up like that the other day during a nap and...
My anxiety got out of control over the belief I had a serious undiagnosed illness... turns out it was anxiety all along. You're definitely not alone, my biggest trigger for anxiety is my health....
My anxiety has been under control lately and my heart hasn't been bothersome at all. Today I got up from the couch, bent over to put something in the dishwasher, and when I stood up my heart skipped...
I had surgery 3 days ago and got a migraine today at 11 am. Now 530 pm and it's worse! Has anyone had a reaction like this to anesthesia? I can't take blood thinning drugs. Anyone have migraine...
Hi there! I don't frequent the Migraine forum often but you can find me quite frequently over on the Anxiety/Panic Disorders forum. I suffer from occasional severe migraines and during my postdrome I...
nick, I have not experienced symptoms like this with my migraines. However, I don't know everything :) If it's something new for you it might be good to run it past your doctor. If you have a primary...
goal, I'm glad to hear that your worrisome oral symptoms are going away :) the bump you found is probably a lymph node. Nodes can be all shapes and sizes with or without there actually being an...
Thanks everyone! I called my insurances nurses hotline and they told me what signs to look for. For now I am doing better :) I started to panic and have anxiety a couple hours ago so I'm going to do...
GMoon, My dad has a heart problem and when he has shortness of breath it makes him completely exhausted. Since yours is coming and going I think it's anxiety. If you happen to have some way you...
Hey all! Back again haven't been on the boards for awhile. I had surgery today (happy new year to me lol) and as with everyone they put a tube down my throat. When I woke up my throat hurt but it...
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and kind words! The reason I'm upset is because now that I started a benzo I have to wean myself off of it. And since I've been taking a high dose for two months...
Ray, Your left flank hurts (middle part of your back)? That would indicate a kidney issue. If you had a kidney infection you would definitely know. I've had one and there was no guessing at what was...
I had this when I started my SSRI! Sometimes when you start the drug it makes symptoms worse. I got this SO BAD at night time. I would wake up having a panic attack, get up and pace, puke, and then...
Hazel, Yes I feel your pain, shopping is kind of difficult for me now. I just try to power through it but sometimes I'll call it a day early. Sorry you're feeling this way... it's supposed to be fun...
Jr, I don't have anxiety regarding this but sometimes I'll get a random sensation that icy water dropped on my leg. It's cold and feels wet but when I touch it theres nothing there. Maybe it's the...
Yes I get this when I eat too fast. I think mines the discomfort of indigestion. I would suggest cutting out drinking. You get the intense anxiety because for one you're dehydrated and two you're...
Hey all, Posted a few days ago about my medicine concerns. Don't think its working out anymore. My anxiety is coming back and I just feel so discouraged. I just graduated college and have a job...
GMoon, I feel the same way. So frustrating when you want to get things done. I don't want to go through the motions, I want to have zest for life! But I just don't. At least at this point. Right now...
Emy, I can understand how you feel. I have health anxiety that was triggered more severely after deaths of people in my life. That was five years ago and I can't say my health anxiety has gone away....
Blu's, If SSRIs are starting not to work maybe ask your doctor about a different drug class? I don't know about them personally but maybe a combo of antidepressants would help. 100 mg is a pretty...
CT, I get pains under my braline in my ribs but I've always thought it was GI related. If you figure it out let me know!...
1039, Mine start with changes in perception, everything looks weird. I flush and start sweating, heart rate increases, I get nauseous, have a sense of impending doom, most times I throw up. Then I...
Hey all :) So I've been taking Celexa 10 mg and Xamax XR for about 10 weeks now I think? I've been having breakthrough anxiety for the last week-ish. Does that mean this whole time the xanax has been...
motherearth, I had an interesting thought and conversation today regarding anxiety during vacation relating to an experience my uncle had. Analogy: When you're very stressed, your immune system will...
andwes, Cool perspective in one neat little quote! Thanks :)...
1039, Woah I would be scared! But everyone on the forum is right.. I get blood in my snot (ew) when I'm sick. I actually got it when I started Celexa which was weird. You might check into whether or...
Mandy, I'm glad you reviewed the info... I saw a lot of things in your posts that just didn't sit right with me. Know that you always have everyone here on the forum for support :)...
Dan, Don't stop the meds! Stick with it. If you've taken SSRIs before the effects can take longer to notice. I've been on mine at 10 mg for about 6 weeks and I'm feeling much better. It takes...
http://www.edvp.org/GetInformed/powerandcontrol.aspx Mandy, I'm linking this for self-reflection. Yourself, your husband and your relationship. There's no way I can understand your situation from one...
GMoon, My heart felt out of control during my last bout with panic attacks. It would race very easily with any exertion, walking a block or two made me feel like I was going to pass out. I had blood...
Motherearth, I am single so I don't know what it's like to have the responsibility of a family, but I can understand how you feel. I went through something similar a few months ago when my anxiety...