Sorry you are going through this.......at least you have done whats in your power to do and I hope you find some peace in that. I see where your coming from, my mom is dying from cancer and I lost my...
Sounds like you have alot on your shoulders! Sorry you are having a hard time. I think it would help you to relieve some of the stress physically. Sounds crazy but it works. First ground yourself and...
Great idea Twiggy!!!!! As Soon as I start recieveing the next set of lessons I will make sure to get them to you ASAP. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
Welcome to HW, you came to the right place. How long were you on Effexor? I am taking Paxil Cr which is the same as Effexor they are both SSRI's. That electric shock through your brain you are...
Chukles, please take care of yourself!!!! Life changes everyday and we are going to have ups and downs but tomorrow is a new day and no one knows what it holds in store for us. Please put yourself...
Please do let us know Jenny and try not to worry the worst is over. Sending positive thoughts your way!...
Hi Martha..welcome to HW its a great place to be! I haven't had anxiety as long as you but I have the same type of anxiety, I think the cause my anxiety is the fear of dying or having something that...
I was anorexic for about 4 yrs and the bulemic for 12 years and just recently (2mo ago) have finally stopped and have started to gain a little. I totally understand anxiety about your weight, I have...
I haven't had a hysterectomy, but they had to remove my right folopian tube because of an eptopic preganacy that burst and it took me the full 8wks to recover and even about 6 mo later I was working...
I do this too, and it is scary. I also have this thing where I will say something to my husband and then say it again not sure if I have already said it! He always laugh at me because of my...
OH yeah, this is really a typical anxiety symptom! I think th majority of have gotten this, I experience that every time I have anxiety. Don't worry your not alone on that one, it's one of my least...
not as long as your not doing it for other reasons /community/emoticons/nono.gif /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I know I'm not right in the head...lol...
my husband cried with a noodle because he's sexy and does what he wants...ha ha...hmmm...
I totally ganked this from another site! I thinks its purrrty funny! pick the month you were born January-I cried with Febuary-i danced with March-i sang to April-i kissed May-i ate June-i vaccumed...
This last time when I freaked about a month ago, I thought maybe this one won't go away and I am already on the meds that help me. I definatly was freaked at just the thought. But here I am and it is...
Hi Georgia, I was wondering if you have tried exercising? I know it sounds crazy but anxiety is physical (as we all know) and when I get the shakes I go running or I play with my kids. Anything that...
I have heard quiting suddenly can bring on break through anxiety with racing thoughts, maybe you should go back on, slowly wean and maybe try some CBT? CBT is awesome for those racing negative...
I have been on Paxil for 6yrs now and still have the feeling of things being unreal at times and anxiety. It always makes scared that maybe it isn't working any more. But I always make it through it,...
I am not on that med, but I am on Paxil which is a SSRI so it also has the suicidal warning. I have been taking this med for 6yrs now and was also worried about the suicide risk, but the truth is I...
I've had it last for days before, generally because my thinking about it would not let it go away. It does go away however. I hope you feel better soon! HUGS Daisy...
Definatly normal, that alone gave me panic attacks for about the first 2-3 yrs. I could look down at times and see my heart beat, I would lay down to go to bed and feel my pulse in my head. I finally...
I agree with Harry, panic is so unpredictable. I have been having a/p attacks for about 6yrs now and I still get new symptoms sometimes. I had never had nausea until my last panic attack about a...
Its one of those days where this is a hard one.......PMS is kicking my but .....and my husbands.....and my ex's...lol....makes it a little difficult...
Wow......I don't think anyone here is even close to me.......I live right outside of Dallas, Texas...
I read a book called The Instinct To Heal and it talks about how the inner part of our brain is our emotional brain. So yes our emotions are directly connected to our physical bodies. However anxiety...
Just wanted to say CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!! So glad to hear your doing great, keep up the good work! Daisy...
Hi, you are definatly not alone. I feel like I'm the queen of medical anxiety! Anxiety seems to be real good at changing symptoms, its enough to make you think your crazy. Anyway, I just wanted to...
I have also had thes symptom, in fact those were the original symptoms that scared me so bad and now several test later its all anxiety. I remember being able to feel my heart beating in my head....
I'm the same way if my anxiety is present I can't eat and end up drinking an ensure or something with vitamins. I can always tell when my anxiety is really leaving because food will start to smell...
Just wanted to add my HUGS, I know I'm a little late but I truly hope you keep pulling through this. No anxiety or panic is a huge step you should pat yourself on the back for that one!...
I suffer from generalized anxiety and going out and getting my heart rate up does wonders for me takes that shaky feelin away quick. Hope you feel better soon!...
I am sorry you are feeling bad bear, I hope you are feeling better soon! I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs daisy...
Thanks Harry for posting I am currently working with CBT and knowing you have recovered gives me hope your advice is always valued. Thank you soooo much!!!!...
I agree caffeine defiantly effects my a/p. I think its recommended to also stay away from sugar. I don't have alot of luck with that one though. And crying is such a huge relief, sometimes when I'm...
I have been on Paxil CR 25 for 5 yrs now and as much as I hate taking meds it has brang me alot of relief. The few side effects I did feel were nothing compared to the way I felt before I started...
I haven't heard of that but I have been both. When I was a child I was very shy and as a teen I was a little of both now hmmmm.......not sure....not really shy and not much of a risk taker...still...
Hey Bear, I'm not saying by any means that you should not listen to your doc but if you have an appt with a psychiatrist and its causeing so much anxiety taking it why not wait until you see the...
Hi Satori, I don't have any advice that would help or that you have not already heard. I just wanted to welcome you to HW, this is a really great board with great people that are always willing to...
You should pat yourself on the back, that is a huge step forward! Congradulations!!!!!!!...
never walk with someone and split a pole...I will back up and go the same way around the pole they did.....or if someone else does make them say bread n butter....whatever that means The black cat...
Hi just wanted to be apart of welcoming you!...
Just wanted to say welcome and that you sound like me when mine started, I just could not understand why and thought there has to be something the doc's are missing. Well I was wrong, it was a/p and...
Hi Sincerity, just wanted to welcome you to HW. There are alot of great people here that understand what you are going through, they have personally been a great support system for me and are always...
It sounds like this tipical of us a/p sufferers. I love sleeping cause I feel normal but I dread waking up cause its the worst part of the day for me. I literally have to drag myself to work. But on...
I don't know it seems like you would be able to carry each other through better because you both would have understanding of the other. I have not dated anyone else with a/p but I do have friends...
I also have had these pains before and they scared the sh** out of me! That has been a while though, but I went to the doc and was told the same thing you were. Eventually they wnt away and that was...
thanks everyone for putting up with my hysterics. I keep telling myself I'm just gonna let this go and brush it off. Who new how hard of a job that would be. Ya'll are the best, thank you thank you...
I don't know if ya'll remeber my thread from last week about that physco herbalist lady that does muscle testing and told me I have stomach cancer. Well now all I do is pay attention to every little...
The numbness in the hands sounds like anxiety to me, the other things could just be a virus. In fact a co-worker of mine was complaining of the same symptoms this morning and we sent him home. Then...
Me too Me too hate it when it happens...