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Thank you for the encouragement Rev. Fred! Wanted to update that I MADE IT to the doctor last week ... I struggle with agoraphobia and hadn't been out of our neighborhood in months. Today I go in to get some blood tests done. The doctor's visit seems like a piece of cake compared to this one, but I'...

I was only on 10 mg of Celexa for a couple years and weaned 1 mg at a time - each wean was really hard for me (physically and emotionally), but I would start doing ok and wean again. I am now stuck at 7 mg and trying to figure out how to function "normal" again. Considering upping the dose, but any ...

It was scary for me too and I don't really have any risk factors! Something to remember is that you are taking the right steps now - you are learning to de-stress and taking better care of yourself. It sounds like that lady didn't start taking the right steps until after the heart attack. Another th...

Me too!! I will get used to them in one spot - like my hand or something and then they will go away and I'll get them in another spot. They used to scare me a lot ... but now they are just more annoying than anything. It is really common with anxiety or fatigue.

Hi!! Sorry about the UTIs! =/ Have you tried some natural remedies for that at all? Like cranberry juice, baking soda, blueberries, pineapple, raw apple cider vinegar, vitamin c ... ?? Just some thoughts! Oh and drinking lots of water. Anyhow, as far as the anxiety and panic - I think it is great th...

I know! I was so thankful to find this list! I actually have it bookmarked in my computer and if I'm having an especially difficult day with body symptoms or something "new" pops up - I go to check the list! Very helpful!

Sorry to hear you are struggling! Did something trigger the downward spiral? It sounded like you were doing pretty well being off the meds at first ... or did the stopping just catch up with you? Either way - good for you for being devoted to get through this. No shame in going back on a low dose of...

Hi! I'm so sorry you are struggling right now! Insomnia can make the battle all the more difficult! I've heard it is common that you can actually feel worse for a couple weeks while you are adjusting to the meds - including having difficulty sleeping. Just take one day at a time and eventually the m...

I'm so happy it helped you out!! How have you been doing lately!?

At least you made the apt.!!! That is really a great accomplishment, so be proud of that!!! Since I'm in the same boat, I really don't have any advise for you other than practice the deep breathing and maybe reward yourself with something after you go!? My health anxiety didn't really get bad until ...