My doctor had me taking half of .25mg morning, noon and 5 ish when I got home and 1 full 24 mg before bed. I noticed the withdrawals for sure. I started cbd oil am and pm and feel better. It comes...
Tinkerbell- it’s not at least that’s what I’ve read. She even made mention it’s not ideal but I don’t do well with AD’s. Even after genetic testing I can’t find a good match. I bought cbd oil so I’m...
So I’m trying to wean off Xanax as my husband and I want to conceive. My psychiatrist knows this and still wants me taking my Xanax throughout the day since antidepressants and I don’t mix. Currently...
Thank you! My psychiatrist wants me to check with my primary doc for the sleep study I wanted to do and I’ll definitelt bring up my blood pressure issue to him. I did get some cbd oil products today...
Hi! I too had no success with several anti depressants. I literally just got my first cbd products today. I got a chapstick, bath bomb and oil. So far I’ve tried the chapstick several times...
Thanks evwryone! Today was a better day indeed. I mentioned my blood pressure to my doctor and she said she prefers I keep a log and monitor myself so we are seeing big picture not just maybe that...
Hi all! I haven’t posted in many weeks. I was doing ok for many weeks then my anxiety came back with vengeance! I feel so defeated! I have an appt tomorrow with my psychiatrist about my meds. My...
Yes! I emailed him and told him how thankful I was that he spoke out. I hope he uses his platform more to raise awareness. So awesome!...
Hello all! I’ve been on this lovely roller coaster of anxiety. Some days ok and others not so much. I’ve been having more panic attacks like daily. I didn’t run all weekend so I ran tonight in hopes...
You are not alone. I wake up with a panic attack daily. It’s aeriously the worse and the more stressed out I am the worst and more intense they are. I am on Xanax because I haven’t found and ad for...
Thank you! Great list and reminder! I start my day off with a devotial on an app. I also try to focus on the things I’m grateful for. Even if I wake up with a panic attack or anxiety or I am super...
Thank you all for the encouraging words. I ran last fight and felt better waking up this am. I also did some meditation before bed which was lovely. I will definitely continue it as the time comes....
Thanks! I’m really hoping the Xanax & cbt help. Today I have a lot of anxiety so I just need to keep on with my medication. I usually take it when I need it and my doctor wants me taking it...
Hi everyone! So I got my genetic testing back last week. Ehh my results weren’t very helpful. I didn’t have any consider alternative drugs but only had lexapro, celexa & luvox under use with caution....
Thanks guys. I’m lucky if I have a handful of hours without anxiety. My psychiatrist thinks I metabolize differently which I’m hoping to find out more when we get my results in 2 weeks. I’m just over...
Mel! I have been thinking of you! Was Prozac the med your genetic testing came back to try? I haven’t got my test results back yet but I go on the 26th of this month. Seems like forever away, I have...
I woke up a few times with anxiety then a panic attack. My anxiety has been awful the past few days. I’m hoping my husband and move our treadmill in hopes of that helping. I need to do something I’ve...
Oh my what I would do for months. For the past 10 months it’s been constant and by that I mean daily. There have been a few days without panic because I’ve been on and off AD but then I feel weird...
How often do you guys find yourself panic attack free? I was doing well the other day then yesterday and today I’ve had 4 at least. I hate this.......
Thank you so much! I’m going to have to try that!...
How exciting! Have fun!...
Thanks you guys! Yesterday was a rough day for me, I literally broke down twice crying because I felt so awful. I was just beside myself and just decided to take the high road as hard as it is. It...
Thanks Scaredy Cat! So I want to challenge those that would like to participate. I feel that I have an abundance of energy which turns into anxiety. I’ve had my primary doctor, counselor and...
R- That’s definitely normal. When I was started I didn’t have any either which I didn’t care because I need to lose like 5-10 lbs! Lol Just remember to eat small amounts if that helps....
Praying for you all and that we get a much needed nights sleep!...
Good! Stay strong and know that anxiety won’t go away instantaneously and there will be bumpy roads. That’s my hardest thing to cope with. I want instant relief and never to deal with it again....
Mel- I’ve been thinking of you. I’m sorry you’re having a rough time. In those moments tell yourself “this is your panic disorder & anxiety”. Two weeks ago I swear I was bipolar and my psychiatrist...
Hi there! I’ve suffered with anxiety for many years but it was managaebale. Last year it spiraled out of control and I can’t find an AD that works for me. If you’ve found something that doesn’t cause...
I hope your day was better than mine. Once I have a panic attack my body is in this heightened mode. I just had another panic attack and can feel my body all tense and just want to cry. Idk what it’s...
Jennings- I was afraid to go to sleep last night with fear of having another one. I took a 1/2 xanax before bed and 1/2 melatonin and knocked out. I did however wake up with my anxiety...its...
Thanks Scaredy. Today has been rough...definitely coming off the meds for sure. Idk whats worse how I feel now or how I felt on the meds. Thank you for the encouragement, it’s much needed....
Thanks Mel! Glad to know I’m not alone. It’s been a rough start to the day but I knew this was coming. When I stopped taking the Effexor I knew either today or tomorrow would be bad because its...
So last night before bed I had anxiety and figured since I was about to go to bed I’d sleep it off rather than take a xanax. Big mistake, had anxiety all night, barely slept then woke up at 4 am with...
Thanks Hibee. We’ve talked last week and she said chest tightness is anxiety but chest pain is most likely medicine. I see her again Friday for my genetics testing. At this point I rather pay the...
Darn, auto correct. I mean dying, it feels like I’m dying because the chest pain is so intense. Exactly, its like “pick your poison”. Effexor XR made me have chest pains as well so I just think its...
Tim Tam- Thanks, I saw that. Idk, if I should just push through it even though when I have them I feel like I’m on the verge of dieting. Seriously, its scary. It does help with my anxiety and...
For those on antidepressants, have you experienced chest pains? I get chest tightness with anxiety but Effexor gives me chest pain to where it scares me. My doctor switched me last week from Effexor...
So my doctor took me off Effexor xr due to chest pain and she put me on regular Effexor. I feel high, like happy high but feel extremely anxious but not panicky. I am literally taking 1/4 of a tablet...
Thanks Scaredy Cat! When you went through CBT were you ever on medication?...
So this is a little different. The past week I have had a ton of depersonalization and derealization. I had felt this a few times before. However, it’s my like my brain and body turn to this anxiety...
Hi! I’m not sure about the medicine however I too had a missed period this past month. I am on bc and expected to start but nothing. I took 3 pregnancy tests so I know I’m not pregnant. For me I...
S.C- Thank you so much! I have never made it past the 12 week mark with any antidepressants. I know to expect increased anxiety but I have had blurry vision, extreme chest pains, unable to...
So this past weekend was rough, I was coming off my antidepressant and possibly have some side effects from that. I tried to supplement with buspar only to make it worse and I was super sad and just...
Anxiety killer. I downloaded this free app the other day called “be okay” and it helps with breathing. Try different forms of relaxation like calming music. I know your struggle, lately I’ve had a...
Mel B, I’m glad you’re open to trying another medicine! Be hopeful and know that there is light at Rene of this tunnel. You’re not alone...know that there may be some break through anxiety and...
Does buspar make you sad? The last 3 days I’ve been extremely sad and idk if it’s the buspar or coming off the antidepressant I was on for 2 weeks. :( I also missed my period and I’m on bop...I’ve...
Thank you all! I wasn’t on Effexor XR long, just like 2 weeks. I am going to buy a treadmill and start running twice a day and see if that helps. My primary, counselor and psychiatrist have all told...
Thank you, Scaredy Cat. I woke up with bad anxiety the past few days which makes the day really rough. My chest has felt super tight, I’ve downloaded this breathing app for panic attacks and that...
So I took Effexor ER for two weeks and stopped because I just feel like it was doing more harm than good. I wasn’t able to process things like before and just kind of felt spaced out and my brain...
Terryb- Hi there! I have GAD as well as Panic Disorder. If you don’t mind me asking how did you find out about the alpha stem? Did your insurance help cover the cost? I also don’t like taking...