My day has gone much better than it started, however I am still not at equilibrium. Talking to my wife and hearing that she has become more accepting of the situation has helped a lot. I appreciate...
Thank you SC. It is just very overwhelming. It clearly triggered my PTSD, and I am doing pretty well coping at the moment. I cannot imagine if we both landed in the hospital!!! I suppose I knew it...
Hey community, I always feel so bad that I tend to go missing when things are going so well, and only post when times are tough. Lately, I had been doing so well that I had decided to go off of my...
Thank you SC! I tried it out today, and it is pretty darn good. It fits the idea of mindfulness perfectly and really helps pace the breathing pattern!...
Hey SC, I have not heard of "Divided Breath". I would love to read about it! Thank you....
Hey Steve and Littlewing, Thank you for your reply. Mindfulness is usually my best friend and helps me through a lot of those difficult times/days. The rest of the day ended up so so, by evening I...
Hey Healingwell, I am writing today because I had a rocky morning. Long story short, I woke with a stomach ache and that sent me super scanning. I have been bumpy every since. I know that one of the...
Hey Special, Anytime there is a change in my medication it makes me anxious. It is something we are putting into our body that is meant to alter our state of being in one way or another. Kinda scary...
Hey Littlewing, I am not sure you will get the chance to read this before you leave, but I wanted to let you know that its okay and you are not alone. My deepest sympathy for your suffering. When...
Hey Kiran, I can totally understand not wanting to become dependent on a medication. I do want to say just a couple things about anxiety meds, although I have no idea how much you have talked to your...
I realize that this is just becoming an echo chamber :smile:, but call up your doctor of pharmacist. I personally just call my local pharmacy and ask. They have a ton of medication knowledge and a...
Hey Kiran, SC is right. Relaxation exercises help so much. For me, mindfulness meditation was a huge changing point in my life. As far as symptoms go, I really like sharing this resources with...
Hey again Irish, Pains and pressure, tingles and zaps, blurred vision and nausea, etc.. I has so many symptoms and fears that changed over the course of the six months I went untreated... In the end,...
Hey Leno, I went through this exact same thing with the upping of my Celexa (which is really similar to Lexapro). To be honest, feeling good freaked me out and I had a panic attack :blush: . However,...
IrishPride, I truly cannot tell you how much my heart is breaking for you as I read through your posts. When I first developed my anxiety disorder I was going through almost the exact same thing as...
Hey Irishpride, As Larry pointed out, everyone is different, but I can assure you that no emotion is permanent. Recover is a very gradual process. You will not wake up one day and suddenly all will...
Were you, or have you ever done CBT? Cognitive Behavior Therapy is great for folks like us! It really digs in and helps break the cycle....
Deborah, I am so happy to hear that my post helps. Trust me, it takes a super scanner to know a super scanner :smilewinkgrin:. Revisit that link from time to time though. Especially when you find...
Hey Debora, I am really sorry to hear your suffering. Health anxiety is horrific. I have had many different symptoms that have caused me to panic over the years. Anything off with my head can really...
Barb B Well, I once told my therapist I was struggling to tell if it was anxiety I was feeling or depression. She told me that they are super similar and almost indistinguishable at times. She said...
Today has been a strange day for me. I actually was feeling so good it freaked me out... and I panicked :blush:. Given that Monday and Tuesday were so bad, I was startled to feel this good today... I...
Thank you for the link SC. Those pages look really helpful. Especially the mood diary. I have been wanting to start tracking my mood. More to show myself that there are ups as well as downs and try...
Exactly! It makes me feel so... broken. And foolish. I just get so frustrated with myself for working so hard for peace and joy and then when I get it wanting to cry in fear......
Good morning Healingwell community. Today, I am truly upset with myself. Last night I had a great night with an awesome yoga session. When I went to bed I felt quite well. When I woke, I also felt...
Blu's Mama, Exactly what Scaredy said. Its pretty much figuring out what it isn't first. There is no single test for IBS. For anxiety sufferers, probably not the most comforting news. But, again, as...
So this is more of an anecdotal thing, but I wanted to share. If you have been to a doctor of almost any kind regarding anxiety, panic, or depression, one of the first things you hear is "eat well...
Hello everyone. I posted a couple times these past few days, as I was having a rough time. As the evening has come and I sit warm in my bed, I wanted to post an end to this these past two days....
Hey MSP, When I get anxiety my IBS goes through the rough, which only compounds my anxiety. It is the worst. I hate getting in that cycle more than anything because not only are you in mental...
You are more than welcome Beth. Those nagging fears can be just awful. Try some mindfulness exercises or breathing exercises when those feelings and thoughts come up. And remember, you are safe and...
Excuse my vulgarity, but, DAMN THIS DISEASE. Things have been bad these past two days. Anxiety up = Hello IBS! Which is a nice feed back loop :rolleyes: . I am just miserable. This relapse is...
Thank you both for your reply! It really does help knowing other people are gone through it. The doctors can say it, I can tell my self, but hearing another personal account makes a huge difference....
Hey Beth, Nothing will ignite my anxiety as surely as a health issue. Especially first thing in the morning. When blood is involved it seems to triple the effects. I too get a little bloody phlegm in...
Park, I misunderstood. From what it sounds, Klonopin might be better. But "better" is relative. Are you unhappy with Xanax?...
MM, I am so sorry you got put in this situation. Change and the new are always huge stress inducers. However, you are a manager. That means that you are a strong person. Initially this will be very...
Hey Park, You name a Benzo, I have been on it. That being said, I am no doctor and can only give you anecdotal perspectives. As far as the combo, I would double check with a pharmacist (just call a...
Bik, Thank you for sharing. It is always such a joy to hear when someone makes such huge steps in battling their anxiety. It really does bring hope to us all....
Hey all, I posted here earlier about my bad morning. My day has not been going well. Not even my Klonopin seems to be cutting the anxiety. But, I have been in contact with my psychiatrist and...
Hey Risa, Anxiety can totally cause a hot face. Flushing is a very normal symptom of panic or anxiety. Our temperature does all sorts of strange things when we go into high alert. Blood is redirected...
Hey SC, He wants me to stick with the dosage for another 2 weeks and use the Klonopin as needed. Which I am willing to do. I don't know what caused such a hellish day, but it has been truly bad. I...
I am having a particularly bad day and wanted to post. It has been three weeks since my dosage was upped from 20mg to 40mg of Celexa and I still feel awful. I feel like my anxiety was under much...
Hey Rich, I am sorry to hear you are struggling. Mornings have clearly become my bad time as well. How long have you been on medication and in therapy? What kind of therapy are you in? I feel like...
SoulNHealing, I have experiences that are in the same vein. Today, I had one, matter of fact. Laying taking a nap with the wife, feeling all was well, when suddenly I got what I call the "ice spike"....
Hey Hazelnut, I take airborn all the time, I am a school teacher. Really though, the best defense is lots of rest, good food, and warm liquids....
Hey GMoon, I hate it when my body feels off, or injured. It always causes me mental distress along with the physical. It is not a happy feeling and you have my deepest sympathy. Pain can be caused by...
Hey Cianonzo, Relapses happen. Believe me, I have had a couple myself. If everything checks out with your doctor and you are medically sound, then it seems to me that it is your anxiety returning....
Jessica D, Reading your post just struck home with me. When I have a relapse, it seems my logical mind forgets that this is exactly what I went through last time. Usually I end up getting wrapped up...
Mysweetpanda, I am so sorry :sad:. It is beyond difficult when all these symptoms haunt us. I apologize, but I cannot remember, are you on any medications other than Ativan? To be honest, it might be...
Good morning everyone. I wanted to post and say that though today isn't perfect, it is far better than yesterday. As always, it is a struggle to let go of the one bad moment I had yesterday morning...
Hey Princessmel, So here is a link for more information http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Treatments_and_Supports&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7952 . It is a...
Hey Princessmel, Looking at your signature, it looks like you have taken Xanax, which is good news! Valium is in the same exact class as a benzodiazepine. From what I have come to understand, it is a...