Sorry to read about all your troubles. I will pray for you......
Hello dear, Eh, I've been okay. Been worried about a few things. Just trying to hang in there. Your appointment with the psych is coming right up. Hope he/she can help you. Keep us posted. Good luck...
Hey Jaslyn, I don't frequent this forum much anymore. But I did this morning and notice a post from you! I've been thinking about you and wonder how you were. I'm sorry to read that you are not doing...
I was about to take Paxil a couple of months ago but chickened out. One of the reasons that I backed out was that I did not plan on being on it for a long time. I read on Wikipedia.com that... "Clear...
I thought this subject would never come up. I am one of those who actually feels more anxious and somewhat depressed when I come to these forums. It helped me a lot in the beginning and it still does...
Hey Tammy, I love reading your posts. Despite all the problems in your life, you always appear so positive and have such a great attitude. I just want to say how happy I am for you and the progress...
Ugh..flying. I hate it too. But remember you are much, much, much safer flying than driving according to the stats. All major US airlines have not had a crash in quite a few years. That should make...
Well, I posted a response to you before debaser's but it didn't go through due to servor error. I don't like to follow debaser's responses because they're always better than mine. He sucks...
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Tammy, my friend, You have a lot of good advice here. I can't give you any advice on Lexapro but I know that all SSRIs take several weeks to kick in and there is an initial adjustment period. I took...
You didn't receive my email. Hmmmm, strange. Well I'll send it one more time....
debaser: Dr. Gould is probably not a quack, he's FREE that's why his responses are brief. Well, the "other place" I read it was on the anxiety forum on Medhelp written by Ryan a.k.a. RCA. I hope it...
Debaser: I have read that Klonopin can make depression worse when a person suffers from actual depression. In your case, the main problem was anxiety, therefore, it was not a problem for you. The...
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I am in the same boat. I suffer mainly from hypochondria and OCD, my anxiety is secondary and as a result of all that I feel depressed at times. My doc recently prescribed Paxil and Clonazepam. I...
Kitt, I believe her heartrate hovers around 60 even during these episodes. She has been to many cardios, they can't find anything wrong with her heart or anything else so far. I guess I can't...
Hi Selina, It would probably be best if you communicated with her directly. I have asked her to post her situation on this forum but she is reluctant, so I'm not gonna push. Maybe you can describe...
Hi Kitt, Yes, she tracks her pulse. That's one of the main reasons why she cannot accept that she has anxiety. In a typical anxiety state, a person's heart rate usually goes up right? She is not...
I think that you should feel relieved that your doctor doesn't feel that you need any of the tests that you are asking for. If your doctor really feels that you need it, she would run them. I had the...
Thanks Kitt for your response, Unfortunately my friend has been battling this for almost 2 years now and has not been able to accept an anxiety diagnosis. Her personality does not fit the profile....
Hello again, Okay, I want to ask another question regarding panic attacks. What is it exactly? Is it different for everyone? Are there atypical symptoms? My friend experiences chest pain and burning,...
Hello all, I am asking this question on behalf of a friend pertaining to panic attacks. I am unable to offer advice since I do not suffer from panic attacks but generalized anxiety. Is it possible to...
Hey Tammy, I know exactly what you are going through being the nutty hypochondriac that I am. Everyone is giving you good advice and I would suggest the same. It will be okay. I will pray for you and...
I'm so happy that your jury duty was a good experience for you. I've never sat on a jury. I get called for jury duty but just wait around like everyone else. Many people dread jury duty, but I'm an...
Hey there, Just wanted to say that I'm so sorry to read that you are having a bad time. I hope things get better real fast. (((((hugs)))))))...
Hey Tammy, I read your entire story. WOW! You really had it tough growing up! Yet you appear to be such a compassionate and loving person. Not bitter at all. You care about your son so much and will...
Hey, I started taking anti-anxiety meds occasionally when I started getting physical symptoms resulting from my anxiety. It really helps with sleeping also. You can try just a few times and see how...
Thank you all for your responses. When I posted this, I wasn't really sure if it would get a lot of interest. I realize now that it is also therapeutic for people to talk about this subject. I do...
Haha. I had this problem big time back in October. I still get it off and on but not a big deal anymore. In fact, I got it today! I went for a walk and tried to focus on positive things and I feel...
Hello all, I am relatively new here, so I don't know if this subject has ever been addressed. If it has, I apologize. However, I have been wondering if there is some sort of correlation between a...
Hey Tammy, Me again (hehe) Right after I posted my reply to you, it dawned on me that you battled agrophobia. So maybe taking a walk for you is not as easy and my suggestion to you about walking...
Hey Tammy, I am in the same boat. Mornings are no good for me. I don't get attacks but I feel very anxious and fearful. When I wake up in the morning, I don't feel like.. WOW, it's a new day! (Which...
I think this is a great topic. Music is so therapeutic. I listen to Bob Marley a lot. His music is so uplifting and makes me HAPPY. However, my favorite is 311 !!!...
Seredyn is a natural remedy containing L-Theanine, Passion Flower and Valerian. I am interested in trying it but not sure if I want to spend my money on something that may not work. Maybe someone out...
Congratulations! Hope you guys had a nice time. I suffer the opposite of agrophobia. I get depressed and anxious when I stay home for too long! Hope you continue to do well and enjoy life. You...
Hey D, I'm recovering from surgery, so I'm just sitting around this lazy, boring Father's day with nothing to do. Glad things are working out for you. Obviously, you will feel so much better once you...
I am not a smoker but a pulmonary specialist told me that he prescribes Wellbutrin to help his patients quit smoking. It does wonders. In just a few weeks they are able to break their connection to...
I don't have any opinions or anything to say. But as usual, Harry, that was an interesting read. Keep posting....
CWH: I do not take antidepressants. I almost started taking Paxil but I chickened out. I can't get past the idea of putting chemicals in my body on a daily basis. I'm somewhat of a health nut. I only...
Thanks for your response jerseycherries. a journal would be a good idea, however many of my fears and worries are based on knowing actual people who died of cancer including my father. I also knew of...
I really appreciate the idea of relaxation techniques. However, they just don't work for me especially in high stress situations. I can't stop worrying about things. Even if I try to focus on the...
I am going in for minor surgery tomorrow but I am still waiting to hear about blood tests I took yesterday. My left temple hurts when I press on it and I feel pressure in my forehead. I hope it's...
I tried taking Xanax and Klonopin on occasion. It does make me feel better. I feel calm. It lowers my anxiety level. However, when I take it for stressful situations like dr's appointments and...
Hey there Tammy, You definitely can't meet with the psychiatrist first. Your doctor has to rule out any medical causes for your conditions. It would be extremely irresponsible for him not to. I get...
Hope you start posting real soon. It's not the same w/o you!...
Don't be humiliated. There's nothing to be ashamed of. You are a beautiful and unique person....
About a year ago, I actually had an obsession with checking the back of my mouth also. I kept thinking that I had sometime type of oral cancer. It started with an enlarged lymph node I noticed one...
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I guess everyone here suffers from one thing or another and we all need to take BABY STEPS! Keep us posted! HOORAY, HOORAY FOR TAMMY!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif...
Hey there, "mom" here. (hehehe) I'm sorry to read that you are not feeling well. Waiting to see the doctor and especially waiting for results are the worst! (for me anyway) It's hard to tell if your...
Hello, resident hypochondriac here again! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I am going in for a tubal ligation this Friday. I am not particalurly worried about the surgery itself. My doc is excellent...