Ativan is classified as a D meaning it is not safe to take while pregnant. Call your OB and ask what they think you should do....
Thanks Lyn you are always such a help around here!!!!...
I have been away for awhile so first of all let me say hello again to everyone on this board. I hope everyone is having a good day. I got some blood work done because I always feel like I can not...
LOL her voice is very soothing....
Thanks for the replies guys. I am learning to do the technique with the Lucinda Bassest program. I think the 2/4 breathing will help more and more once I remember to do it....
Does anyone ever feel like they are not getting enough oxygen or breathing underwater. This has been getting worse and worse for me till now its almost an all day thing. My DR says its anxiety. I'm...
CONGRATS!! Pregnancy stopped my anxiety from the first month to a year post partum. It's the only time in my life I have felt great. Take care of yourself!!...
Stomache problems are a BIG part of anxiety. I also change symptoms with my anxiety so maybe thats the case with you too. I hope you feel better soon and if it help to calm you down to go to the Dr....
I feel like this a lot of the time lately. I am sure this is part of anxiety. I do hope you feel better soon....
Just as an FYI I put in my notice at the hospital. I can not beleive I am doing this. I have no idea what or where I will work, but my husband makes enough for me to stay home so I am thinking about...
I have been on it for alost 4 weeks now. Last week was the worst I have ever had I was really depressed and I have been in a fog for about 3 days. WHen I woke up this morning its as everything has...
I've got a prescription for ativan as needed with about 12+ refills. When I first started it I took one every day for about a week and now I only take one occasionally. They seem to really help and...
I didn't think this program was a scam at all and it has helped me quite a bit since I got it. The relaxation tape has helped me get over my insomnia bout so even getting over that was worth the...
Very sorry to hear about your husband. Hope everything turns out okay and my thought and prayers are with you. If you don't mind me asking how old is your husband and did he suffer any long lasting...
I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. My grandfather went very quickly (about a week and a half) with bone cancer. I thank god that we were close. I hope you both can make amends....
Well I just want to say sorry for the stuff that your going through and I understand the not leaving ppl thing. I myself have been the same way. My husband also wants another child and I'm not sure...
Hello and welcome. What do you mean by "used it all the time?" I take one once a day and I have known some people to take it up to three times a day. Unless you were addicted to it you might want to...
So as most of you know I work in the ER at a really big hospital in downtown. I am okay to cope with the things that go on there and only when I get home do I actually think about anything from the...
I take my ativan under my tounge sometimes if I am having a really bad panic attack. I have the type you are supposed to swallow whole. You might want to ask you pharmacist about it....
With lucinda Bassesst?...
NP problem hope it works for you!!...
Your in my prayers, you will get through this!!...
You can also have generalized anxiety all day long that will make you feel crappy .... all day. An attack does last for about 10-30 minutes but you can get so worked up into one that you can have...
The best way to try and reduce this symptom is to breath using your diaphram and not your chest. Usually when your having a panic attack or anxiety you will start using your chest to breath. Check...
I just want to add to sndwes that you haven't wasted your life, because I'm sure somewhere out there you've helped someone and someone loved you. Now that the mushy stuffs over lol I am a heart freak...
Hey Mary sorry to hear your having a hard time. I am as well right at the moment but it does get better. Sometimes it is really hard for awhile and then goes away for awhile. Maybe you should try to...
Once again thanks to all that replied. I am feeling slightly better today. I work in the ER and see things that egg my anxiety on. My husband actually suggested last night about thinking of a career...
Thanks for the replies guys. I only feel good (it feels like) when I'm at work and am so busy I have no time to think. Whats been bothering me is shortness of breath. I have been checked so many...
I don't know what to do anymore. I feel like I can not go on like this. Everyday is a struggle and no matter where I go I never find any help. I feel like continuing to fight this is a losing fight....
I was wondering if anyone has expereinced a prolonged dry throat. I drink and drink and feel like I'm sufforcating. Its like a dry patch that won't go away. It started when I had a panic attack this...
Well just an update I can take the paxil anytime I can't take the ativan when working but I can take it when I'm off. Thanks for all the replies....
Smiler- I have heard that Prozac tends to have that effect sometimes in people/...
Thanks for your replies he's worried I won't be level headed to deal with patients as the ER is fast paced and a lot of times needs fast judgement....
That seems like a harsh load of meds for your conditions. Writing your responses down and circling a number is a great way for Dr's/Therp. to BEGIN to evaluate you and try to see a pattern. It means...
Hey Misty- Was just wondering if you had gone to the DR. yet and what they thought had happened....
I'm not really sure what to do at this moment regarding my health and my career. I went to the DR's yesterday for a re- check and he really wants me to take a combination of Paxil and Ativan. I know...
Give the new dose another week to two weeks before changing. It takes awhile to sink in even when your just upping doses. Paxil generally works well for anxiety and depression. I'm sorry that you are...
Some medicines start out with these side effects until you get use to them. I would give it a couple of weeks and if there is no change ask your DR. to switch....
SSRI's are good because they are long term medicines that help keep the problem at bay. Xanax and other benzos are an "emergency" med. So even though Xanax and Ativan are in the same family of...
So I was in a code red panic attack last night really getting worked up. I tripped over some shoes and my hand hit the radio turning it on and blam there was the Doors with Riders on the Storm you'd...
Welcome!! Yep I can pull off other people and increase my anxiety. I'm not sure how you can stop doing it though :)...
Dang Lyn, those are pretty bad ones. I'm sorry you have to go through that. Your such a wonderful person and help everyone on here. I'll pray for you. Keep your head up....
First off I wouldn't worry about the cancer being related to your back. You have had X-rays and there are no other signs so I think that your fine there. As for the back pain itself did you start to...
Hello and welcome. This is a really great place and the people here are awesome. Most people with anxiety feel "safe" at home or with their "safe" person. I used to feel that way. Most peoples panic...
Thats the thing with anxiety its always changing which makes it so hard to bet, because the fear that this is something "different" has you running back to the Dr again and again. My anxiety changes...
My opinion is.... go see a neurologist for a evaluation. I'm not saying this to scare you and I think some of your symptoms sound a little like anxiety but the eye tension and lightheadedness...
I agree that with your DR. although if most ppl with anxiety went to the ER everytime they had anxiety they would need to rent out a room because they would never leave. Anxiety will continue to eat...
Thanks Lyn I really did want to run away but it wasn't an option lol....
LOL no not damage thank gods, I have a hummer so it was okay. And I def. have their attention hehe....
Def. OCD A lot of people with anxiety have OCD its not all about washing hands or being scared of germs like people think. I have seen people that like everything to end in even numbers or people...