Haven't been on in a few. Been going to therapy and that's ok. So far no panick attacks for awhile only go figure a few more episodes of afib. I now take propanolo when needed when I have an episode...
Thanks guys!!!! I start tomorrow. I have insurance but it's $40 every session copay she wanted me twice a week I'm like I know I need help but I can't afford twice a week. I'm just happy I'm going. I...
So I finally went and spoke with a licensed counseler who specializes in panics and anxiety. We will 6-8 sessions once a week or more depends how I progress with cbt therapy as well. I'm hoping she...
Thanks time2reclaim!! I've only been on it for a little over a month in a half. My prob is o think there causing more pacs and anxiety and it's ridiculous. I was supposed to take one at 6pm tonight,...
Sc, Thanks and if it can't get any worse my gyno DX me today with PCOS I'm like come the F***** on im gonna have nervous breakdown I swear....
Hi Guys... so since my DX of Paf aka Afib... I was put on a beta blocker for when I get an episode which thank his as of now as been every two years. Anyway they started me on toprol xl long acting...
Omg thank you thank you guys!!!! I was so scared last night I'm in nj so we are getting a bad blizzard and I woke up twice last night with the elevated heart rate no afib I know it was anxiety but I...
Hey guys so the meds so far ok not to bad I'm getting used to the beta blocker. Dr still wants me to try 25mg but I don't think I can do it my bp drops to 90/60 that's super low for me at least. Also...
Thanks guys, so I restarted on Friday I started to take at 6pm to see if I felt any better now I don't like taking at night because it drops my heart rate down in the 50's so I'm gonna see if I can...
I skipped one dose of Toprol XL yesterday I take 25 mg but split 12.5 and half the doctor said to see how I feel so maybe it is my anxiety playing a part in it because I still felt the same way but...
So Dr started me on the toprol xl 25mg but I only take half. I already feel the effects and I feel like a space cadet. I'm not happy with my recent DX of lone afib but I guess I should be since I...
Thanks everyone! I started the toprol xl two days ago so far I feel a little weird. Stomach hurts I'm sluggish I just feel weird but I'm Calm oh and dizzy grrrrrr. Yea I'm not a happy camper about my...
Thanks so much SC! I'm just so scared to start a new med. Dr said it will help with the anxiety and block the pacs and if I go into afib will control the rate. I'm just so scared. Why why me I...
Ughhhh so yes I do have afib. "Lone Afib" I cried in the office, but the Dr said not to worry he said I can be mad at it but don't fear it. I don't have any high risk factors for stroke. He wants me...
Larry I'm so scared. I had broken sleep all night. It's 6:37am I have cardiologist at 8:30. I was praying that this episode wasn't gonna come back, I was really praying like the Dr said oh it's just...
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Sc I'm so scared this is such a set back for me. Thank you...
So I've had the similar episode 2013 2015 and 2017 today. I had to call 911 this morning they came to my house before I was going to work I woke up I sat up and I had a couple of palpitations than...
So I usually post in the anxiety section I do suffer from anxiety tax I've had the similar episode 2013 2015 and 2017 today. I had to call 911 this morning they came to my house before I was going to...
Hello All, I hope everyone had a wonderful holidays and a happy new year. I haven't been on in awhile. I was doing good. I still have my good and bad days. I noticed this week when I get anxious I...
Hello and I'm sorry you are dealing with I just posted not to long ago about this so trust me your not the only one. I downloaded a mindful app to do breathing stuff...
Thank you everyone!!!! Feeling a little less stressed working on the breathing trying not to take huge deep breaths for no reason when I know I can breathe lol. I notice it when I get anxious or...
So I've been a little stressed, I noticed I tend to either hold my breath like from my stomach or take deep breaths like I'm trying to get a breath in. I'm guessing I'm having acute episodes of...
Gilly, I had the same issue yesterday and today bad heart burn upset stomach and of course right away instead of thinking in a normal response kinda way I'm like great I'm having a heart attack.......
Rei, Yea I F****** swear it's like when one symptom is gone yup here comes another one lol!!! You do good for awhile and your like oh oh what's that pain and right away I got something. When my...
Thanks guys!!! Yes so what better today I'm trying not to jump To conclusions over any feelings in my body I know with anxiety I'm extra sensitive to it. It's 1am I'm trying to sleep And not worry...
I'm thankful for you SC and everyone on here..... Have a wonderful Thanksgiving...
Hi guys haven't posted in a bit so far so good with my anxiety I haven't had to take a Xanax in a while until yesterday haven't really had any panic attacks at night. Saturday my leg started to hurt...
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Hi guys haven't been on in awhile. My Anxiety is still with me sometimes better then others. I still didn't start the buspar yet and I have my Xanax when needed. I'm learning and working on...
Hi I'm so sorry your having it to deal with this. If it's just sinus tachycardia your ok!! Sinus tachycardia is due to stress excitement anger being anxious. Unfortunately sinus tachycardia it goes...
Awwwww SC, I'm so sorry for Kittay.... don't worry will be in Kittay heaven sending Kittay prayers your way......
Yes thank you guys I know it changes through out the day so do your blood pressure I just wish I wasn't so focused on it. I have a special EKG on my phone we got it our office to show the patients...
Does anyone get a fast heart rate through out the day on and off? When I was on meds I never ever felt this or maybe I'm in tuned into it now. If I'm cleaning or making the bed my heart can race...
Lita Ford - close my eyes forever Def Leppard- pour some sugar on me Motley Crue- Girls Girls Girls!!!!!!...
I take Xanax .025 and I cut that in half it works great like instantly but only use it when you need it. Sometimes if your going through a rough patch you might take more or one everyday for a couple...
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Hi supapfunk I needed up sleeping almost about 7 hours last night broken sleep though but I slept....
I hear ya!!!! I wake up every hour or two and have broken sleep all night. Try sleeping on the couch or a different room I notice when I do that and switch around sometimes I sleep better. Try that...
Thanks SC, and your right last night I was trying so hard to do the belly breathing and man was it hard. Sometimes I can do it and sometimes like last night I felt like doom and gloom I was trying so...
So I posted a couple of days ago about having nightly panic attacks I have t had one n a couple of days was feeling better. So yesterday I woke up my heart rate was 60-65 then I noticed it went to 57...
Ughhhh I'm getting so fed up and disgusted anymore. Yea so I thought maybe my blood sugar was dropping at night nope. I wake up with a slightly elevated heart rate then get a few skipped beats then...
Hi Yankee, Welcome this is a great site for help and support. I'd say it could stem from childhood. Both my parents mom had bad anxiety and my dad was a manic depressant I didn't know this till I was...
Hi Sc, it's always nerve racking when you have to sleep someplace else or travel. I think you will be fine and you will have a great trip. Best thing about Maine is going outside and breathing in the...
That's wonderful news congrats!!! Are you just taking Xanax or lexapro too?...
Hi, and I know how you feel I only used to get them or that I noticed is when I was stressed out. Now I get them more often I went walking today the first mile was fine then I started to think about...
Hi and welcome!!! This site is great and everyone here is supportive and understands what you are going through, yes panic attacks are very scary I seem to get them more ar night when I'm sleeping so...
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That's great news keep going strong!!!...