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Is that normal? I'm on 8th day of Paxil 10mg. Going to 20mg starting tomorrow. I have also been taking clonazepam (klonopin) .25mg twice a day. Some days I feel great while others I feel horrible. I have really bad anxiety right now...

Sea Runner - I was thinking the same thing about the low blood sugar.

I tend to get major feelings of anxiety if I go too long without food and then instantly feel better once I start eating. I also find that anything other than a low carb meal leaves me extremely fatigued. Even if I eat no sugar ...

Originally posted by CJR:
Have you ever noticed that when you feel anxious that eating something sugary or a high carb food (comfort food) will make you feel better for a awhile.

YES!! :D I've had many things I've turned to for comfort (most bad I suppose) and have kicked 90% of them. But this ...

Whenever I attempt to completely cut sugar and other things supposedly bad like pretzels, white flour products etc I end up getting very anxious. Now here's my theory... yes sugar picks you up and then gives you a crash but if you're feeling like you're going a million miles an hour then I welcome a ...

Emma, you are too funny!!!! So tell us who you stayed with and what you did???????? I hope it was fun........

Thank you for your thoughts and encouragement. I always try to give the best care I can. Sometimes I have to "run" to my car because I forgot something. Ha Ha........But I never want to ...

Originally posted by stessedoutmommy:
i'm new to the community and i am very scarred to start communication i have never done this
before i don't know how to start or who is out there to listen

Are you referring to problems with your stomach or anxiety/depression?

Originally posted by deedee00:
I hear a lot of people talking about Ibs but i have a problem with constipation. Does ayone have this problem with their anxiety?

IBS can be predominately constipation, predominately diarrhea, or alternating back and forth between the 2.