anxiety

hwolf812 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:12 PM

anxiety

i know we have posted about this before but i feel like i am having panic attacks. i cant breathe, get dizzy and nauseas my heart pounds my hands sweat and i feel like i am going to die. I AM VERY STRESSED OUT. Please tell me I am not going crazy and some of you experience this.

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:13 PM

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ab-so-tooot-a-lootly! (sound it out! ) its a horrible feeling like your going to have a heart attack and die!

if you go to the doc. they can prescribe you something short term till the wedding and stress is over! feel better!

hwolf812 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:14 PM

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i have the lowest dose of xanax but i have never taken it--i am afraid to

Lucky0510 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:17 PM

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don't be afraid to take it. I used to get anxiety all the time. the xanax really helped... you really don't feel any different on it except your not anxious or panicky. its a lifesaver

jteach711 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:17 PM

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I have been dealing with this since I was 18 and my parents got divorced. Now I am on the lowest dose of Effexor. It helps a lot. It is the kind of meds that you take daily to prevent attacks, not a pill you take when you feel it coming on.

You will not die and you have to remember that when you are getting them. Concentrate on your breathing

hwolf812 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:20 PM

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thanks jess. its realy horrible and the feelings come out of nowhere--i could be anywhere and doing anything and BOOM

jteach711 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:22 PM

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Posted by hwolf812

thanks jess. its realy horrible and the feelings come out of nowhere--i could be anywhere and doing anything and BOOM

Thats exactly like mine. They didn't seem to come on during stressful situations, just everyday things and all of a sudden my body and mind would freak out.

I actually had my first one in about 3 years on Saturday. I was very stressed and tired from the move and things were so disorganized and we had so much to do that I just lost it. Thankfully it didn't last as long as they used to and wasn't as intense. I guess thats b/c of the meds

jteach711 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:23 PM

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Don't want to give you another attack Helene but in 5 days you need to have a new avatar saying cause we are at 4 months baby

hwolf812 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:31 PM

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Posted by jteach711

Don't want to give you another attack Helene but in 5 days you need to have a new avatar saying cause we are at 4 months baby

dannisayz Posted: Mar 06, 2008 07:14 PM

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I completely understand. I just recently started taking medication after about 10+ years of denial. Lexapro and Xanex have been my lifesavers. Don't be afraid to take it at all. It might make you a little sleepy at first, so you might want to take half the Xanex (it's what I do).

Remember to breathe!

And Jess? 4 MONTHS! EEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bluekat16 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:12 PM

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Posted by hwolf812

i know we have posted about this before but i feel like i am having panic attacks. i cant breathe, get dizzy and nauseas my heart pounds my hands sweat and i feel like i am going to die. I AM VERY STRESSED OUT. Please tell me I am not going crazy and some of you experience this.

If you feel like trying the holistic route I take valerian root. But do not take it with Xanax...at least that's what my primary care dr. told me.

Julesg1230 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:22 PM

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You should try talk therapy first.....get a good cognitive behavioral psychologist through your insurance company.

AndRecKy Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:23 PM

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its normal. i have anxiety too. exercise helps with the stress but i just eat when im stressed so it doesnt help

Julesg1230 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:23 PM

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FM me and I'll give you some names in your area.

hwolf812 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:26 PM

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i just want to thank everyone for the kind words and for making me feel like i am not alone and not the only one who feels like this. and thank GOD i have a wonderful FH who gets my mind off of it and gets me laughing

bluegreen08 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:26 PM

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i get very anxious too.

madseason Posted: Mar 06, 2008 10:49 PM

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Posted by hwolf812

i know we have posted about this before but i feel like i am having panic attacks. i cant breathe, get dizzy and nauseas my heart pounds my hands sweat and i feel like i am going to die. I AM VERY STRESSED OUT. Please tell me I am not going crazy and some of you experience this.

I have this everyday, and jteach was right...a low dose of something like effexor can help. I was on it too, but since I got sick and am on more antiobiotics that are strong, I had to stop that for a while, and I am off the wall...

As she said concentrate on breathing. I remind myself daily, even hourly, for example: if my bms screw me over, its going to be ok, even tho im stuck with a cramped room for my shower, itll be great, etc. etc.

A lot of self soothing goes a loooooooong way!

emomma17 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 10:54 PM

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You aren't alone. I've suffered from them since I was 19...i've learned to manage them without medicaiton through therapy, but they will always be there. Occasionally I take a xanax but I try not to. You should def. talk to your doctor about a low dosage medication if you feel like you need it. There's nothing wrong with that...also exercise to clear your mind and relieve stress it def. helps! FM me if you need to talk.

Soon2beAlberti Posted: Mar 06, 2008 10:55 PM

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Yoga & pilates helps me when I'm stressed. It's great for your body and getting dress ready for the wedding...and its an all natural way to positively focus your energy.