I have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but my sister has it and is in constant pain... I don't have pressure point pain in the traditional areas that I've heard typically occur in fibro so I'm...
I thought that I had MS at one point also and had an MRI done... they found a pineal cyst that I was told is very common and generally always benign. I went through MRI's every six months for a year...
lalala Hiya, I will pick a catastrophic illness ie: brain tumor and run with it. I develop every possible symptom associated with it and make myself absolutely nuts worrying about it... unfortunately...
Hi Jamie, Have you seen a Doc yet? Sometimes with panic and anxiety the meds that regulate your seratonin levels make a huge difference. You are not alone and the feelings you are describing are all...
Hiya OCD, I want you to check out this book... it's called ""It's Not All In Your Head, How Worrying About Your Health Could Be Making You Sick" by Asmundson and Taylor. They are PHD's who deal...
What a tough situation!! I can imagine that you would feel a tremendous amount of pressure to "care" for your MIL in order to "please" everyone. But the truth is, although it may rock the boat for a...
Different things will work for different people as I'm sure you know. I tried dealing with my anxiety without meds but found that I feel much better with them and for me it's a quality of life...
Is biofeedback a common practice all over the country?? I am from Upstate NY and have never heard of this... is there anybody near me who has utilized this therapy before? Liz...
usually more noticable in the evening or if I'm laying down looking up... first thing in the morning is usually no problem but lately they don't seem to care what time it is because they are ALWAYS...
thanks Meg!! I've felt pretty good the last two days... believe it or not I start to feel a lot better on the weekends but during the week (especially at work) everything feels like it hurts and my...
They don't prevent me from being able to see however when I'm at one of my children's baseball games sometimes I find it hard to concentrate because they distract me when I'm looking around. They...
what kind of vitamin and mineral deficiencies?...
I will defintely check out this book Brian, thank you. Kitt, I haven't been through CBT yet but I do have an appt coming up in July to meet with a counselor who specializes in anxiety and CBT...
Thank you both so much!!! No matter how many times I'm told that they're harmless I still occasionally need to reassure myself when they really start to freak me out. You guys are the best :)...
Do any of you suffer from floaters in your eyes... you know like littles specks that are bothersome when you are outside on a sunny day or when looking at a blank white wall... I have this problem...
Let me tell ya about health worry... I can't ever tell if I'm sick or anxious which is HORRIBLE because I completely CONVINCE myself that there is no way that anxiety can cause ALL my physical...
Does anyone notice that when they start to feel anxious from a stressful situation (no matter how minor) you start to also develop aches and pains. Usually, I don't even realize Im stessed and then...
You may want to consider if you have IST. I'm not certain how old you are but I am currently being evaluated for it. I know that it's more prevalent in women between the ages of 25 - 45. Irrational...
Waiting for results always stinks... based on what you've said I would be really surprised if you had any of them either. Good luck!! Liz...
I have days like this all the time!! I believe that people who don't suffer from anxiety have them too but they're able to just chalk it up to being tired or "off"... us anxiety sufferers usually get...
Welcome Megie, You truly have found a great place, the support here is amazing!! It sounds like you are taking the right steps toward getting yourself to a better place!!! I wish you luck with your...
Good Luck Tony, I know how nerve racking all of this can be... good thoughts are coming your way from Upstate NY :) I look forward to hearing the GOOD news because I'm sure that all will be just...
Hey Percycat, Have you ever heard of a book called "It's Not All in Your Head, How Health Anxiety Can Be Making You Sick". If you haven't checked in out, I recommend that you do. It's excellent. I...
Welcome to Healing Well Quiet Pain!!! This is a wonderful place to come and talk, to vent and to listen. Although I don't have any specific knowledge in the benzo area... I guaratee you many here do....
Holy Moly you guys are sooo great!! I am thankful to know that I'm not alone... My Doc. told me it was nothing to worry about and that he would refer me if he thought there was anything to be...
Congratulations!!!! God always finds a way for us to make it through.... hope your anxiety is better soon. Liz...
I haven't posted in a week or so because I'm freaking about this situation... k I went to the Doc because I've felt weird ever since I stopped taking Chantix (beginning of Feb)... I endured this...
I've always had trouble with Walmart as well... can you give me an example of what you physically/mentally experience while in Walmart? I'm trying to figure out if what I'm experiencing is anxiety or...
Ahhh Soul, Sounds like you have a bit of health anxiety... it is as you described it, although different for everyone as well. Sometimes the fear of what our bodies are doing actually makes our...
Lyn I'm so sorry for what you are going through right now... please find comfort in the HW friends who love you!! (((HUGS)))) Liz...
Hey Percy, I am also a health anxiety sufferer and I know exactly what you are going through!!! If your therapist is truly good at her job then she will not allow her "patience to be stretched" as it...
sounds like you know your stuff Smitty... I appreciate your thoughts and the information!!! Liz...
Hey congrats Meg, you are awesome and have already been a big help to me!!!! Liz...
Oh Wen, I'm so sorry for what you are going through!!! I work in probation and see these types of situations ALL THE TIME... and it saddens me. There is no reason for blame and guilt when a situation...
You guys are the best, as usual!!!!!! I felt a lot better last night after everyone told me the same things although I woke up this morning feeling my idle running a bit high. There are sooo many...
Well I've heard said that 6 mos of therapy is common for folks stuggling with situational anxiety or post-traumatic type anxiety. Usually the meds are coupled with counseling (CBT) to help you gain...
Thanks Tootie and Kitt, It's always comforting to know that other's understand how I feel. No one in my live (save one) has any idea what I'm going through. And believe it or not the one friend I...
Alright so this is what happened: I've been feeling "Weird" for a month... it would take me too long to go into what I mean by that. Anyway I went to see my GP, who decided to order a CAT scan of my...
There are far too many professionals out there for you to get stuck with one that isn't the right fit for you. Investigate some other options you are the one who knows you best!! Good Luck! Liz...
Hi Cary, I haven't been through this myself but one of the lady's I work with has been complaining of just that type of symptom... her Doc told her it had something to do with the process of...
I am currently tapering off Zoloft and OMG.... it's been bad!! Originally my Doc told me to cut from 100mg to 50mg the first night... then nothing the next night... then 50mg then nothing etc... well...
Wow all of these things sound great!!! I wish that when I was bored I liked to clean but alas... that isn't the case. I am a HUGE movie buff and would watch every movie ever made if that was...
I read one of your posts from the other day and it sounds like you're having some troubles lately. Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and praying for your family. Gob Bless you! Liz...
Hey MZ, sounds like you've been doing so well... don't let the anxiety creep back up. If you're worried about it go to the Doc as soon as you can so that he can reassure you that it's nothing...
I really enjoyed this and wanted to bring it back up to the front!! Thanks Getting By!! Liz...
Yes, I feel that way quite often... today especially. I usually start out OK in the morning and then get progressively worse as the day wears on....
I think you will find that there are many people here who understand and have experienced most of what you describe. I know that I have been where you are and to some degree am still there depending...
I would say ABSOLUTLY take it if you are going to get yourself to panic level over this. Remember that you need not suffer... these meds are made to help people like you with this type of situational...
Thanks Wen, sometimes it's hard to put things in perspective until someone else looks at your situation. I just want to be able to handle anything that comes my way without having a meltdown. I get...
Wen I'm sorry that you struggle with the agoraphobia... I remember how that felt. When I go through a period of extreme anxiety I still tend to stick as close to home as possible... you will...