HI Everytime my menstruation is coming my anxiety gets worse. Its really normal to feel light headed and very normal to want to lay down while the adrenaline rises in your body. A medication start...
HI Very normal. It feels like you NEED to lay down. There just too much adrenaline in the body. Its scary. I know the feeling hun SADGIRL...
Hi ladies, I can say from having friends on different meds. Ive come to the conclusion that SSNRIs are generally less weight gain than SSRIS so don't worry. On Effexor I only gained like 10 pounds...
Hun,I know the feeling of having a medication scare!. I have been on and off on Effexor for about 10 years and it always helps in a restart. The only thing is, I always had to increase it by 37.5 mg...
Does a medication increase cause more anxiety in the beginning. .just curious bc my Dr increased me yesterday and I feel like I'm back to square one 😢...
Hi I do get all those body pains you have listed and are related to anxiety. Anxiety is exhausting to the body, it is usually followed by some depression which has a main symptom of tiredness. No...
Scaredy I copied this coping exercise and it helps a lot! life saver! Claud...
Cooper, I know the fear of nothing working is our biggest FEAR!! I know its mine and ive told my Psychiatrist. He told me that 90% of all cases can be treated!! so don't worry. He also told me if you...
Hey Cooper, Ive been doing quite ok with only 75mg of Effexor...Its a low dose compared to 150mg I was taking before. My Dr will be increasing me next week, slowly! Overall, I still wake up with...
HI Just my 2 cents cos everyone here is so helpful and encouraging.. Start up is always hell before it gets better! Remember this is NOT permanent! things WILL get better! You are not losing your...
HI hun Ive dealt with an HIV scare in the past. The 3 months is very conclusive and its nothing you should be worried about anymore. You don't even know if the person even had HIV... I had someone...
HI Having some beers can stop the medication from working to its full extent so breakthrough anxiety is definitely a reason. Its important to know that it could be time for an increase or switch...
You will get there....and stay there!!!...
HI HUN, I know all about the body aches and pains. My left eye is always sore and in pain behind it also!! I think that's the one connected to the left frontal lobe where anxiety/depression is...
hey hun Firstly , I ended up in the ER for the same sensations as you are describing. I swore something was really wrong with me. I felt like I was gonna pass out and didn't leave my house bc I felt...
Hi all, Moving as a young child to Canada I remember throwing up when I landed into a new country. I felt to scared and sick to my stomach arriving to a new country where I didn't know the language...
HEY It feels like being on autopilot. Like im a robot going through and passing through a life I once knew. I feel frozen in fear, like I should be afraid but I cant react and if I panic, it may lead...
Hi Yeup my first ER depression was at age 23, Im now 32 and only SNRIs have managed to keep it at bay. I haven't tried therapy yet, but I will in the near future bc right now im going through a med...
Hi Diana I completely understand what you are experiencing. I agree that I think almost of these symptoms I have experienced and I KNOW they are anxiety and depression related. I too get those vivid...
hi Yes my depression is always followed by irritability. Noise bothers me, any small thing really gets to me.....ughhhhhhh I know the feeling/irritable today...
Cilly, I tend to tell people about my illness as much as I can so that I can shock them that although I may appear to be normal or ok, that we can never perceive whats going on inside. Most people...
Hey I know how you feel. The morning anxiety is killer. Its very hard to shake off. The worst part for me is the not imagining what it feels like to be normal....its like your head is playing an evil...
HEY ASIANGAL, YUP! ANXIETY IS EVIL, it will cause you NOT to sleep. Your alert button is on and your body has too much adrenaline! I know the feeling, its awful. Try some melatonin which is natural,...
GB I know the feeling, if it helps I experience daily morning anxiety also!! I wake up at 7 am every single morning and cannot go back to sleep. I fight it all day also and am better around evening...
Trina, Your coping skills have been useful for me. I love classica music too-it's helped through tough times. I truly hope you get better soon. hugs...
Hi Yes! Light bothers me, blurred vision. I jump at every small sound. I'm even sensitive to smell! I also always feel like I'm gonna pass out. Anxiety sucks...
Hi guys I'm glad I'm not alone in this. I only remember these moments when I'm really depressed. The world feels like a completely different place... Can be rather scary...
HI Yes I get alot of deja vu! It scares me cos I get this sinking stomach feeling...I also feel so sad realizing Ive been depressed my entire life......
Does anyone during a depressive state begin to remember times during childhood when you felt the exact same way as you do at that moment. Do weird memories during your life start coming back to when...
Keep going Andy, Someone out there can help you. Look for resources. Keep going strong..Im praying for you! <3...
Hey, I think it might have triggered some underlying emotions. I agree with F27. If a movie is making you feel that low, then its not good. Healthy emotions can usually handle sad movies, scary...
LOL, I need something like this. I think ill go work out and punch the bag hard...
Hey hun, Yea, like seriously. I cant stand people . I dont even wanna talk to anyone. Im angry. Im pissed at life for putting me through this. The rage is boiling. People are so oblivious to how...
Im so miserable these days, Ive been getting mad at the smallest thing and cry for the littlest reasons like jelousy. I get mad that other people are happy and cheerful and im not. I know this is not...
RULE OF THUMB! CRAZY PEOPLE DONT KNOW THEYRE CRAZY... ITS SIMPLE AND MAKES PERFECT SENSE.. THATS HOW I GOT OVER IT...
hi, I know, when I would get frustrated I could just start bawling my eyes out bc I couldnt shake it off. Everything looks and feels different, even smells im senstivie to in this state. Its survival...
HI Patsfan Ive experience this derelization, its when you are in a constant state of anxiety and stress and your body basically goes into defense mechanism and into auto pilot. Ive also experienced...
Cilly, Cant you keep going for regular maintenance for ECT? My dr was saying you can keep getting treatments in increments if needed....
HEY F27 O really, can you add me to FB.. It would be nice to have a friend i can talk to regularly. Claudia Argueta. I do drive, ill probably take it before bed if anything. Have you ever tried meds...
mysweetpanda, I know the feeling. I hate the jaw clenching it kills the day after! I ususally stretch it by shifting it side to side. Put a hot towel on it too, heat usually helps with strain. Speak...
Hi f27 Im literally shaking at my desk typing on my computer. Im lucky bc my boss knows whats going on and being very supportive. I think im gonna switch drs bc the one im seeing seems to be not even...
Hi Andy, Good luck, I hope the psychiatrist can help see if they can help with your situation. Ive read some stuff about Deplin which helps as an add on for antidepressants, so be sure to ask. I am...
f27 IM going to the ER on Thursday bc my DR is not seeing me for another 4 weeks and he has me on 75mg of effexor for 4 weeks. My last dosage was 225mg so I need atleast that dose plus 37.5mg to...
Hi I know how you feel. It's scary thinking you need medication more and more. I've been increasing my effexor for some time. This whole situation makes me even more anxious. I hope you can hang in...
I'm badly pmsing which makes my anxiety and depression worse. I'm starting to panic that I'll never be stable again. My Dr is taking too long to up my effexor. He's doing this slow. I'm really...
Hi all, Do you guys think research will be better for depression in 10 years? They say since even 20 years ago we have come a long way. I think anyone that has ever suffered grief, constant...
Hi Pb4 Thanks for the kind words. I think God led me to this website bc he knows I need people like you to talk to. I feel such comfort and peace when I know one day I will go and its not forever. I...
I broke down at work today. bawled my eyes out, the pain I feel is only pain you can understand. My brain tries to function but nothing is happening. IM slow and sluggish, I cry with so much...
Everyday I'm trying to stay positive that this will pass.... I'm even able to calm myself down but I get awful nightmares where I play out events , strange dreams......they haunt me usually. I'm...
Hi getting by, Today was more of a depression day:( But I keep my head up knowing it will get better. Crying and praying helps, plus having you guys does too!,, Having good days and bad days so I...