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I wish I had the right thing to say to you. When I get nervous, I listen to the relaxation track. I dont have to be laying down, just have it in the background. Something else I try is saying my mantra - and oddly enough, it works! I also picture my niece all the time - in fact, she's the one I play...

Hi Happy to be me:
My doctor told me and I looked it up also: Anxiety will not make you "crazy". It is a state of mind. Nervousness is different. Nervous system disorders are what cause people "go over the edge". Hope that is helpful
Be well and God Bless

Please reply! Am menopausal due to hysterectomy. Any menopausal women with mood swings here?

Is anyone else having problems with posts disappearing and having to re-type them over again besides me? I underwent 6 months of chemo in 1994. My stomach was never right after that. I had open heart surgery in 1999 and was put on Lipitor and aspirin for life. I have been on and off so many meds I k...

Thank you guys for your input. I will definately try these things. I don't live alone. I am married and it's just me and hubby. I try to eat healthy and he does not. He eats excessive amounts of food and expects me to cook. I tried frozen dinners for health and weight loss and didn't like them, but ...

I have NO appetite and I need to be eating. I'm rarely hungry and have to force feed myself in the morning to comfort my stomach and protect it from meds. Sometimes I feel like I'm going to be sick when I eat. I have lost my taste for all types of food. Things that used to taste good don't anymore. ...

You may be worrying too much. Side effects may not be more intense or severe at a that dose. I was taking more than that. After the side effects wore off it was worth the wait for me to feel better. Lucinda and Dr. Ficher both say not to be afraid to try medication. I reluctantly started Lamictal 5 ...

radarsmom: I know nothing of severe agoraphobia, but Lucinda does address the question? Are we really afraid to go? or Are we being pressured or forcing ourselves to do something we really just don't enjoy or want to do? Look for that answer. You might find that you just don't enjoy the whole church...

Laura: I took effexor XR as well. I was suffering with debilitating peri-menopause. I had side effects for about 2 weeks but they went away as my doctor told me they should. If you experience continuing, dangerous or rare side effects tell your doctor that day and don't take anymore until you talk t...