Hi everybody! I’ve been a member for 4 years, but I haven’t been here for a while. I just wanted to come and tell you that I am finally panic free, and if I could do it, I am sure you can as well. My...
Hello, Everybody: I haven't checked in for a while. A lot of the many, many symptoms I have had these past 5 years, I have learned to manage, most of them are gone. I can't remember the last time I...
Hi everybody: Today has been so rough for me. I am happy to report that ai have been panic free for months now i dohave bad days, but I have learned to manage my anxiety. But today I can't avoid...
Thank you for your reply! I am hoping that this is a temporary situation, as well. I've been getting used to it, but I keep dreaming about food! HA HA Will keep you posted!...
Hello! I'm Rose and I usually post in the Anxiety forums, since I've been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for a few years now. Recently I was diagnosed with different food allergies and I...
Hi SC! And thanks for your reply! I decided to forget about it and see what happens! I also thought that maybe this pain is due to carrying an oversized bag every day, always on the left. It could...
Hello! It's been a while! You'll be pleased to know that I have had a very good 3 months...or so. I have managed to keep my anxiety attacks at bay and have been feeling happy. To put a little context...
Hello everybody! I haven't been here for a while. There has been so much going on in my life, you wouldn't believe it. I just came to say hello. I hope you've had more joy and less worry these past...
Hi! When I first started Lexapro the exact same thing happened to me, but those unwanted side effects subsided after a couple weeks and Lexapro helped me a lot. Hang in there! The worst part is...
Hi everyone! Just wanted to say thank you and let you know that Im feeling a bit better now. Saw my therapist today and we had a good session. It's so great to count on your support! I hope you are...
Hi Bam. I hope you are feeling better by now! Keeps us posted!...
Thank you Lisa and Stacey. I want to stop the Lex because I have gained 40 pounds on it, have horrible acne and feel tired all the time. I also have problems with my vision that I did not have before...
:cry: I couldn't go through with my plan of tapering the Lexapro. I took half my regular dose and half an hour later took the other half. I did not feel like subjecting myself to all that at this...
Thank you so much SC and RV!you are both so kind! I will be sure to keep you posted!...
Hello everybody! Haven't been around for a while, so Im sorry if the post is too long. I have been feeling stressed but not anxious (does that make sense?) i have had a lot of work, some financial...
I am sorry, I do not know why this post appeared here instead of as a reply to someone elses post! Mondays are definitely tough! lol...
Hi Rich! I am so sorry you are having such a rough time this morning. Mondays are very difficult for me , too. Today especially, since we had a holiday this past week, so I havent worked since last...
Colouring has always been great for my anxiety!Just the other day was going on a trip and what saved me from a panic attack was colouring. Definitely try it!...
Hi Brenda! The day I started Lexapro, I started grinding my teeth and have never stopped. That was on November of 2011. So, yes, probably the zoloft is causing it. I thought it would go away, but it...
Hi Crissy!I do not think it sounds weird at all what you are describing, most of us anxiety sufferers have irrational fears and obsessive thoughts, they me be different for each one of us, but it in...
That is wonderful!I think it is great that you keep pushing yourself harder and do not get discouraged by the setbacks you have faced. You should feel very proud of yourself!...
Aren't we full of surprises! I didn't mention that I am a (drumroll please) Psychologist! I worked at a University's student affairs department for 10 years, now I continue to teach there, while also...
What a great group of people! It is great to know all of you. You have many wonderful things to share about yourselves, that makes me happy!...
I love getting to know each of you! We all have so much in common! keep it up!...
Hello everybody!First I would like to say thank you, to all of you. This forum has been a blessing to me. I have been able to find support in very difficult times in my life here! I wanted to see if...
Hi! I am feeling better today! Had a good night's sleep, a solid 8 hours! I definitely need to go back to therapy, I went right after my mom passed away and never went back. I have seen my Pdoc, but...
Thank you SC and Stacey! I am doing better now, I had some papaya and it made me feel better. This health anxiety of mine is definitely out of control! I don't know why I resist to believe that it IS...
Hi everybody: Ok, I'm guessing you have noticed my frequent posting, I have too. It seems I'm in crisis lately. Today is something new, and I thank you in advance for always being so kind with me....
Hi everyone! Sorry I could not write back sooner, we had a major blackout! Nationwide! So I was not able to do anything to get me distracted, all I could do was stare out the window all night long,...
Hi everybody: Some of you may remember that I have been having lower back/right buttock pain for a couple of months, maybe more. Over a month ago I went to the neurosurgeon who explained to me that...
Hello! I am so sorry you have been feeling this way, and yes, I have had this. I also had to cancel appointments because I was too anxious. Is there someoneyou can ask to come with you? That helped...
Park, take it on day at a time. We will be celebrating with you in a few days! You will feel better soon!...
Thank you all, I have noticed that some emotions that should be good end up triggering anxiety. For example, if I get too emotional listening to music it happens! How crazy is that? I wish I could be...
So, today I started out my day great! I was specially happy beacuse while I was here at work my husband called to tell me our 9 year old won the writing contest at her school and we are both sooo...
Hi!You are probably just clenching your teeth, happens to me all the time! You could talk to your dentist to get a mouth guard so your teeth/jaw doesn't suffer. Hope you are feeling better!...
Hi Sav: I am very sorry for the loss of your dear grandmother.I understand how you feel, I lost my mom to cáncer 9 months ago, my dad to a heart attack 3 years ago and my brother to suicide 5 years...
Hello! For us anxiety sufferers sometimes exercise is a trigger, I myself have it, but my pdoc has always reccomended that I exercise, he says that exercise is better for anxiety than any medication....
Thank you guys! Your hugs and great advice are very appreciated. I am feeling better today, not a 100 percent yet, I have been waiting all day for the panic to hit, but it's almost time for bed and...
I'm trying to come out of a panic attack right now. It has been the longest and scariest I've had in a while. And the worst part is that it came out of nowhere, after a perfect, happy day. I was so...
Park, I get so guilty sometimes, because I feel that my anxiety prevents me from doing so many things with my girls. I also fear they will be just like me, and there is a real possibility of that...
I get this sometimes, too. I start swallowing compulsively, just to make sure my throat is not closed. Just another fun anxiety symptom!...
I always bring my pillow with me on road trips! it helps a lot! Have a great trip!...
I hope you are feeling much better today, Turtle!...
Thank you for sharing Hibee!...
Hi! Today I've woken up feeling MUCH Better! Thank you My last physical exam was over a year ago, I should get one soon!...
I forgot to mention that I can move my neck just fine, so it's not the usual stiff neck pain that I've had many times....
Hello everyone: I've been thinking about going to the ER all day today. The reason is I have this dull, but very annoying pain the left part of my neck, sometimes it feels in the shoulder. Of course...
Hi Rowan:You are anxious and depressed, you are not going mad. You have been having a rough time but all your knowledge, capabilities, talent, wisdom does not go away. They are right there waiting...
Thank you all! I had a very rough afternoon, but I'm feeling much better now. It was definitely my head playing tricks on me once again. You were all very helpful!...
Thank you! You too are very kind. And I am sure you are both right, but now I feel weird. Dizzy, with hot flashes, upset stomach. Is it all in my head?...