Hi everyone, I hope you all are having a good holiday season so far. I have not had anxiety in the longest time up until about 2 months ago and its getting worse. I am in a wonderful, loving,...
I am so sorry to hear about this, but thank you for reaching out to us. I know we can't do much but we can support you. I will pray for you and send good, positive, healing vibes your way, as Im sure...
Hey guys, I'm back and unfortunately its not for a good reason. My anxiety has gone through the roof because I recently started having pain on the right side of my body. (not in the area for...
I have been taking Cymbalta for about 3 years now. My anxiety has basically disappeared! Its my depression that I still work on a lot, but then again, don't we all? :/ Every person is different, but...
Hi guys, its been a while. For the most part I have been doing well. My mom went into the hospital recently for a heart attack so Ive been a bit anxious over it. I have also been setting a daily...
Hi Brianna and welcome! When things were REALLY bad with my anxiety and depression I honestly thought I was going crazy and nothing anyone said made me feel better. I knew I had to see a...
Hi AK, Do not worry, we all go through periods where we can't emit emotions, and I never get scared of it anymore, I just figure it'll pass really soon. I mean it's not like its easy to get through,...
Its been a week since I pulled my lower back. Since only certain positions to sit and stand don't hurry I've been overcompensating and leaning forward more often and now my stomach muscles hurt. Not...
Back still hurts so bad. What's the worst strain or sprain you guys have ever had? Anxiety still through the roof :( and because I'm compensatingand leaning forward, my stomach hurts now too. Ugh....
Hey guys it's been a while! I've been don't alright but the past couple days I seriously strained my lower back...can barely move :( as you all know when I'm injured or sick my anxiety goes through...
Hi AnxietyKelller! I was literally in the same boat as you a few months ago, I had upper back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, it was always sore, my chest was too. I had an examination by my general...
I found out I have strep throat yesterday. When I'm sick my anxiety goes through the roof and makes everything ten times worse. I have been trying to use my coping mechanisms but it seems like today...
Hey gang! I've been doing just fine. Just caught the flu a few days ago so that sucks :/ How is everyone else feeling? :D...
Ugh! Thank you! I needed this tonight. I'm going to write it in my journal....
I feel so much better depression-wise but I still feel on edge most days…just comes with anxiety I suppose. I still have a little trouble falling asleep sometimes. Sometimes I don't. I don't have to...
deborah, when my anxiety and depression was horrible i also had horrible health anxiety and thought I had fibro too. I went to a rheumatologist and after an exam and a discussion, he assured me I...
What kind of pain do you have? Chronic?...
Last time I was at the doctor she did the examination and we discussed it fully, she doesn't think I have fibro, just really tight muscles due to anxiety and depression. She explained that because I...
Anyone else have aches and pains when their depression is bad? Most days I feel good (Im almost completely recovered due to CBT and cymbalta) but on days where I feel it creep in, so does my aches...
Hi guys! Been on Cymbalta for months now. Feeling so much better depression/anxiety wise. I was wondering if any of you have this issue… I am a massage therapist…I believe whole heartedly what...
Hey guys it's been a while. Sometimes when we're feeling good we make honest and simple mistakes. I forgot to take my medicine for about 3 days. On the 4th day I felt like total crap. I was having...
You guys, I seriously think I am almost fully recovered! I am: Sleeping wonderfully My energy is almost entirely back No pain whatsoever! (except the usual neck soreness from work) No anxiety! My...
This happens to me sometimes. It can be very scary. I always get up, take my meds, and hop right into the shower, the change of temperature brings a much different and comforting change to my body...
I used to have this fear. You know what helped me? Starting off with very plain foods, like bread, or applesauce, pretzels even if you can muster it. Do you have any KNOWN allergies you can cross off...
You guys, I am so excited. I have not had any kind of anxiety, depression, or shoulder, neck, or upper back pain since my last post. Maybe everything that I'm doing…yoga, medicine, CBT, meditation,...
1) Family and friends 2) Love, kindness, generosity, and strength 3) meditation, prayer, and yoga 4) laughing 5) rainy days in Autumn :)...
Sometimes I feel like a total nut job =/...
Its weird and I wonder if anyone else has ever gone through this. In this period of a year and 8 months…the first 13-14 months my anxiety and depression was basically racing thoughts, shaking body,...
Thanks for all your support guys..as always! I took your advice and got a massage for my shoulders, neck and back…and Dear Lord do I feel better! :)...
Ugh!!!!! Feeling so frusturated. Thats all I can basically say. 3 months on Cymbalta, it has helped my anxiety and depression. My neck and upper shoulders are achey sometimes. When it happens I FREAK...
Hi guys! It's been a while but I'm back. My surgery…I have recovered fully :) Cymbalta has done wonders for me. 3 months on it now. The only thing I've been going through is retraining my body to...
Hi Jassa, I suffered HORRIBLE Depersonalization last year when I had never ending panic attacks. I still suffer it from time to time when my anxiety and depression are at its worst. Therapy did...
Hello Aceius, Did you write this or did I? =P I tend to suppress my anxiety sometimes to where its so bad I'm unable to sleep and second guess EVERYTHING. It sounds to me like this is nothing but...
I can relate to this, there are times when I still feel like "meh, i don't want to do it" even though I know I used to love doing it. I still can't read a book like I used to, I get anxious, but I...
2 months on Cymbalta. Starting to feel it working more and more. Im still tense all the time by habit but I am working on it. :/ oh the woes of GAD. Massages, hot baths, and everything have helped...
If anyone has GAD like I do, you might be accustomed to persistent muscle tension and body aches. I just started yoga recently and the more i do it, I find the better I feel overall. It helps my...
The past couple of days I've woken up and had a racing heart and night sweats. It takes me a few minutes to calm down and then makes it hard to fall back asleep. D: On a positive note, my muscle...
My anxiety causes my muscle tension (and makes it worse than it actually is), and my pain from my muscle tension causes my anxiety to be worse. It's an awful cycle =/ All I can really suggest is try...
Yeah, health anxiety is rough on me too. Just like everyone else. -sigh- :/...
Today is my day off work so I slept in until about noon, I woke up with a racing heart, sweaty forehead and tingling arms. My chest was heaving up and down so fast I thought my ribcage would crack in...
It has been almost 3 weeks since surgery and I feel better. I recently went to get a massage and am working on getting rid of my aches and pains for good, since Cymbalta has been working wonders for...
I get the muscle aches, mostly my arms and shoulders. They come and go, it'll be okay!...
I went to my church today and I wrote our community into the prayer book, even if you don't pray or believe in God, just now I am thinking about you and sending good vibes. The latest posts have been...
It's okay Matt, I have anxiety and when its really bad I have awful muscle aches in my neck, shoulders, chest and arms. When I'm completely relaxed I have no pain whatsoever (but then again I am...
I'm on 30 mg of Cymbalta. I've noticed the aches and pains have gotten better…and I sleep great. I just still don't feel like me, and I haven't for the longest time. I try to stay strong but...
I finally spoke to my doctor about my health anxiety and over the aches and pains. My doctor did an examination and said my muscles were very tense, and noticed I wasn't breathing right even at that...
I'm also better about my muscle tension, I've accepted its due to dress and anxiety after my doctor told me thats what it is a few days ago. -sighs contently- just gotta work at getting rid of it....
I also don't think it's anything serious, but having anxiety like we all do can make ANYTHING a hundred times worse, including pain. Take a deep comforting breath, pray if you do that, and try to...
I'm sending prayers and good vibes to you, Night. If you feel a mental health ward is what you really need, PLEASE do it. Don't let yourself suffer. We're here for you....
It is a little step back, but its nothing I can't handle. :)...