Kitt, Sorry to here about your sister, but it sounds like you really made her day! You're all such wonderful people, I always have to drop bye outta the blue and say hi! Things are going ok for me. I...
great thread! Just stopping by to say hi and thanks to all the great mods :) dan...
Dear Lyn, Just send you some positive thoughts. I'm sorry you're going through a hard time. sincerely, dan...
thanks kitt! dan...
I know what you mean and do the same thing. BUT when i'm feeling good, crowds and stuff don't bother me at all. When i'm in an anxious state, i try and do all the same things (comfort in habit) that...
Hey Percycat, ugh, i've been in the situation a few times. All i can say is hang in there. You will undoubtedly overcome this, no question about it. I had to take adivan a few times when this...
Hello friends! I usually post in the Anxiety / Panic boards, but I'm new to this area of the site. I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I just started taking depakote about a month ago...
I've been on 1000MG of depakote for about a month. I've noticed a few things. 1. Yes, you have to get blood work done but after you're at a stable dose you slow down on that. 2. I have not gained...
WOW!!!! That is so amazing Leah! Heck yeah! That is what it's all about. You just did A HUGE thing, even if you don't do it again. You looked panic and anxiety right in its evil eye and went for...
sweet thread!...
I do a few thing. Most are just person preference, but i think its the idea that is what is helpful: 1. If i feel bad on a weekend or week night I try and ride my bicycle. The work out seems to get...
i get zapps along my spine, ever since i started depakote and it happens right when i'm trying to fall a sleep......
great topic! Sorry to hear you're going through this. I think weather does a lot to use. It makes a lot of sense that it triggers anxiety. I tend to like bad weather, but that is because i live in...
yeah, great point. I went off zoloft last year after tappering for a year (slow) and crashed 5 weeks after i was off it. Tried to go back on and it actually made my life harsh... I had to get off it...
hey Cammie! Hang in there. I've had all those feeling before too. The burning sensation whooshing over me, attached with fear and the sense that i've lost control... I too really freak out about...
Hey Greyhound_ Sure sounds like anxiety to me. I think you may have some sub-conscience fears about your fathers health? Anyways, if it trigger when you were looking at him to see if he looked ok,...
hey kitt I'm really glad you're feeling a bit better. You have help so many people through your extensive knowledge, leadership, and kind loving words. You're an amazing person. Admirable. Someone I...
Ok, i'll join in on the fun. Riding my bicycle, taking photos of birds (hawks and ravens are my favorite), going to the beach, hanging out with my friends, reading sometimes helps, archery (though...
yeah, i seem to be the same way. Also, adjusting to the initial side effects of some meds can be daunting. Hang in there!!! Dan...
I'm feeling a little better! Thanks percy. And you nailed the feeling! " but the will to move your body into actually doing them just doesn't materialize" is spot on... I hate when that happens. It...
:) Thanks kitt for the refreshing reminder. It's all stuff i say as well!!! It's putting it to practice...thats the hard part. You're the best. Deep breaths_ dan...
I just wanted to say i had a really rough day today. Well, just a rough evening. The day seemed fine. I started taking a new medication and am adjusting to it. I'm having these interesting states...
Hey Pantaleon_ Hang in there! dan...
Hey Clueless! Good post. It's good you're searching for answers, and you found a great place to ask questions! A lot of people passively experience all the stuff you described, so hang in there and...
Deb, great to hear you're feeling better. Awesome! best_ dan...
That's pretty interesting. I think Freya is giving some pretty sound advice. If you feel like you're being pigeon-holed, you probably are, right? Its totally subjective and you're not satisified with...
Hey there_ Its hard to describe, but its definitely not the "fresh tattoo" smell. It was more like a deodorant or mild cologne. Whatever it was, I was fixating on it. Obsessing a bit, and then...
Hey Bulldog_ I've been taking remeron for about 9 months. I really like it. It DOES make you crave carbs and sweets, and i did gain about 15-20 pounds. The good news is, i lost almost all of it by...
Hi there friends_ I just got back from the doc, it went well I think. He wants to talk to some of his Neurological buddies to see what they think, before running me through a bunch of test (if...
thanks kitt! I really appreciate it. dan...
i feel that way some times. And i also try and hold out as long as i can before popping a clonazepam. I would definitely take one if you dont feel better, or worse in an hour. Its very confusing...
Wow, thanks! I didnt know smell was the most closely linked sense to our memories. Really interesting and nice to hear! I'll report back after my appointment tomorrow morning. I'm actually excited...
oh man, i totally know the feeling and am going through some of those same ones. Like others have reminded me, you're not a failure. This isnt a contest and you certainly didnt want to join some...
just to jump in here and say welcome to the new moderator and that you ladies are funny!!! good stuff. best all_ dan...
Deb, i've been have that same Stinkin Thinkin stuff too, and it is no fun... I find sleep to be the number one thing that throws me off. Be kind to yourself and once you adjust to your new schedule,...
Thanks! Kitt, to answer your question I think the answer is no. But i usually am triggered by something i can point to... For instance when my dog was passing away, i feared being alone. I was really...
yeah, same here. And it sounds like you're on a pretty high dose of Klonopin -- 7MG a day seems high, but i'm no doctor... Also, specially on xanax and Ativan (2 shorter half-life benzo's) I...
its sounds like you're on the right track! Hang in there :) dan...
i didnt get really far in your first post before i was over ridden with sadness for you:( You're SOOOO strong and brave. What you describe would destroy me and the fact that you're are coming on here...
hey there_ I wanted to come back on (its been some time since i last wrote in the forums here) and ask a few questions about things -- or just put something out there and see if i get some replies. I...
hey Brittney you can read about CBT here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy Also, there are some great threads on CBT... I'll search for them and post back here. here's a good...
hey there_ Usually what happens for me when it comes to stuff like this or first dates (kinda the same thing, lol) is when i actually get there and meet with the person most of the thoughts, fears,...
Angelwings_ sorry to hear what you're going through. Something many people feel and fear is the idea of going crazy, or the loss of control. And to that, many people will say this "You are not going...
great advice mell. cheers dan...
thats awesome Kitt, i didnt know that you dropped from 40MG to 2MG. Slow tapper is really the only way to do it, and i've heard its that last little bit that is really hard, so i totally understand...
Hi fam_ It's been a long time since i've posted, let a lone started a new thread, but i did a search and didnt come up with much. My question is regarding Klonopin withdrawal. My doctor lowered my...
hey there and welcome. Sorry to hear that your panic and anxiety has brought you to this point, but I think there will be a positive in all of this. I think with the right treatment you will be able...
ok ok...break it up, girls club. kidding. This is one of the most exciting things I've read in a while. You have a great attitude and are doing the right things. Listen to these ladies, they know...
hey terri_ Like the others have said, welcome. Derealization is really weird. I feel it at times as well, sometimes for days on end. Its hard to deal with and like you said, its just really draining....
hey twiggy_ nice to hear that someone is listening to you and that you're getting some better help. It sure is tiring running around trying to get people to listen, and i cant imagine doing that...