Thank-you Harry, I did think of doing that, but today I'm not too bad, so I guess it isn't the Zoloft. Have a Great day. Judy /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
Hi I haven't been around much,sorry, hubby broke his leg so busy busy. Anyway I had my Zoloft upped from 100 to 150 mgs 3 weeks ago... The last 3 days I have had some dizzines, could this be from the...
Hi Bella I have Costochondritis at the moment, it's part of my lupus. Costo is mainly chest wall pain, I get short of breath, my ribs hurt and I get heart pounding as well. I also have Fibro which...
I was dx with anxiety and OCD about 7 months ago. I really didn't believe the OCD part, I thought the Neuro was nuts. Now after being on Zolft 100mgs, I realize OCD is a big part of my life, I have...
Hi I have been on Zoloft for about 6 months, I lost quite a bit of wieght, and now have leved off. Judy /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
When you leave home, forget to take your anxiety meds, but keep driving and go shopping for awhile without having a P/A, and enjoy yourself as well. Judy /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
Hi Twiggygal Exposure is what helped me when I was Agoraphobic, I haven't been agoraphobic for years. I really got exposure today though, I was driving to town and realized I forgot to take my...
I do self hypnosis, and I find it helps me allot. Years ago I went for hypnosis when I was agoraphobic and it worked for me, I was severly ancious and they had no trouble hypnotising me, I would say...
Hi dolppl I am taking 100mgs Zoloft for anxiety, I started on 50mgs and thought the side effects would never go away, I was very jittery and more ancious, funny feelings in the head, pretty much the...
My biggest panic attack was when I opened a garbage can while camping and a chipmunk jumped out, I paniked so bad I fainted. Surprise, panic and crash. I've had some really awful ones, but that was...
Hi Jenny 9 I'm so sorry to hear this news, cancer is the reason I had my hysterectomy, that was over twenty years ago. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad you are staying positive, it...
Hi Welcome to HW, you'll find this site full of friendly supportive people, who will try to answer any questions you have. It's great you have weaned down to 25 mgs of seroqel. I don't see any reason...
Hi Allot of us talk about being faint with a P/A, or "I thought I was going to faint". I would just like to know how many have fainted many times with P/A's. I used to crash so often, it was...
Hi Ken I'm sorry you are going through such a rough time. Many years ago I was housebound for over five years, I didn't think I would ever leave my home again. I joined a support group for...
Hi I'm sorry things got so out of hand for you and you ended up in hospital. But I'm glad to hear you are okay, and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your chin up, where there's a will...
Twiggy, I'm sorry you are so depressed, I think you should call your doctor as well, maybe your lexapro dose needs to be changed, or a different ssri. I know how you feel when you think your always...
Hi Georgia Sorry you feel so lousy, I never had that problem, but my sister does. She says she feels absolutely crazy around that time of the month, I can vouch for that. Her doctor upped her meds...
Hi I have been on K for over 12 years, and it really works for anxiety and for my RLS. If it makes you tired or you feel funny on it, maybe take a smaller dose until you get used to it. I can...
Hi Levelle I think if your doctor said you could take more klonopin, I sure would. You really do need your sleep and the klonopin will do just that. I take 100mg of Zoloft and Klonopin .5 3x, but if...
Good luck Janet, you'll do great and feel better for it. Hugs Judy /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
I turn into a total wreck everytime I have to go to the doctors, maybe because I never get good news or maybe because I figure the doctor will think I'm nuts. Well, I have two appointments coming up...
Hi Welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll get loads of advise here. I agree with Twiggygal. I think you need to have more communitcation about how you feel, she needs to know she is smothering you and...
Hi I didn't drive for a couple of years, due to anxiety attacks. I didn't think I would ever drive again, but slowly I started to drive, even if only out the driveway and back, I kept doing this, but...
We have also had our Thanks Giving. Great Thread I am thankful for all the support I get from this site, you guys are truly great. I'm thankful for my husband who stands by me and supports me with my...
Hi Chelle Glad you are feeling better, sorry I didn't notice you were not here, I haven't been on that much myself, due to recent floods. I'm glad you made a few new friends, and your home again. My...
Hi Bethers So glad to hear you are doing better, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Judy /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
Hi Cassiopea Welcome to the site, sorry about the circumstances though. I take Zoloft and Klonopin. When I first started the Zoloft, I got very nervous and paniky for the first couple of weeks, but...
Hi I see a neuro. A neurologist looks for brain abnormalties, pheriphial nerve problems, spinal cord problems and many other dieseases that are caused by the central nervous center and brain. They do...
Hi Martha Sorry I didn't answer sooner. They don't know what started my anxiety attacks, they figured maybe from dealing with Colitis/Lupus may have tiggered them. Ya I figure 14 was kinda young, I...
Hi Jenny Welcome to the site, I hope you enjoy it here, the people are very supportive and friendly. Do you also have an Anxiety Disorder???? Just wondering because you don't mention whether you do...
Hi and Welcome You certainly do have a great attitude concerning your anxiety, and as said that will take you a long ways in dealing with anxiety. I think Claire Weeks gives wonderful advice and...
Hi Patty My meds have given me my life back, I still have anxiety, but am now taking a ssri with my klonopin and I find I am much less anxcious and more able to deal with my stressful life. Before I...
Hi I used to have the same problem, I did take a beta - blocker with Klonopin and it helped loads. My heart is also healthy, but when you get palps and skipped beats it sure doesn't feel like it. I...
Thanks guys this does help, I have a c6 heriated disc that gives me allot of trouble, of course stress doesn't help it any. Lately it hasn't bothered me much, good thing to, as I am in the middle of...
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Hi Martha Welcome, I'm sorry your stress level is so high, I can relate to that, I started with A/P when I was 14 and I am 52 now. I just started taking an anti-d for my anxiety, hopefully that...
Hi I used to get allot of heart palps and skipped beats, and I would focus on it and of course it got worse. Try to do deep breathing or go for a walk to get your mind off them. Beta blockers really...
Hi Shell I have colitis and somtimes my bowel movements will get yellow and runny, I would mention this to your doctor, but I don't think it is something to get really freaked about . Sorry to hear...
I am grateful I found this site, the support I have recieved here has had a very positive effect on myself and the way I feel about taking medications. I'm just so grateful I am sleeping better and...
Thank-you Chelle & MsKittie for the hugs and prayers. I sure will hang in there MsKittie, I feel so much more positive about taking medication thanks to everyone here. I'm not afraid to take it...
I'm glad you and hubby are working things out, with a counseller {sp} and I hope things go well for both of you. I'm sure some wouldn't have a hard time dealing with this, but I know I would flip....
Hi Angela I hope the jitters go away and tomorrow is a much better day. Big hugs. Judy /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
Hi Spenty I am not on that med either, most of the meds for anxiety have some side effects that usually go away once your body adjusts to it. You may not get any side effects, not everyone does. I...
Hi Smiler I'm happy to hear you had a great appointment, and staying postive is half the battle. I wish you luck with CBT. Valerian is good for anxiety, and the product B-calmed is supposed to help...
Hey no big ugly side effects, I am on day 5 of 75mgs of Zoloft. I sure am glad I didn't get more side effects, I won't be so afraid to go up to the 100 mgs now. I do notice a wee difference, like I...
Sorry you had such a bad reaction, but don't give up, there is a medication out there for you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, that you'll feel better soon. Hugs Judy...
Hi Wazo Welcome, I hope you enjoy the supportive people here. I am terrified of taking pills, especially anti-d's. I'm afraid they will make me feel wierd, ya like I don't already feel that way. I...
Yikes, I get ulcers from Lupus/APPS/colitis, but not quite as big as yours. Mine start out as very large red looking bruises. I hope you are doing better this year. I can understand fully what you...
Hi Angela I don't have health anxiety, but my sister does. I know how awful that must feel for you, don't feel wierd about it, lots of people have health anxiety. At least you are talking about it,...
Hey that's great puddin, that is a big step and I'm glad you enjoyed Curves. I went to Curves for a couple of years and really enjoyed it. I'm also glad your mom is so supportive. Keep up the great...