My issues started about a month ago one day after getting a paragaurd iud inserted. It seems that about 30 minutes after meals I would begin to get very dizzy and felt like the life was draining out of me. Needless to say, I had the IUD removed 5 days after getting it put in. The very next day I ended up in the ER because I had another "dizzy spell" and thought I was going to die. The Dr. diagnosed me with Panic attacks. Since then, I have seen 5 different Dr.'s. I have finally found one that I am comfortable with, but he is out of town until the end of the week. The last Dr. prescribed Klonopin and Zoloft, but I haven't taken either of those meds for almost 2 weeks. I'll never take the Zoloft again because I had a bad reaction to it. I'm really sensitive to medications anyway......
Long story short, I feel like I'm losing my mind. I can hardly stand waking up in the morning knowing that I have to face another day. If I let myself get too hungry, I feel really awful. It seems that I have to eat every 2 hours just to feel normal, and again, 30 minutes after I eat, I feel really weird. Has anyone else experienced this? They did a fasting glucose test but it came back normal.
I would really like to "cure" myself without medication. Is it possible?
New and scared to death
My dear britter,
Absolutely it's possible to get help. Sensitive to medications?? Many of us are. I just had one several wks. ago that made my throat so dry I felt like I was sick and also jittery. When I did go off I had depression many days.
About eating..my husband keeps saying there must be something wrong that I have to eat ev. 2 hrs. just like you. It's OK. There will be better days. Don't let this bother you unless you're putting on weight then make sure you exercise more. Exercise anyway especially in sunshine whenever you can. At first you may not want to, do it anyway. In time you'll definitely feel better. Many times we're stuck in a rut because we don't "feel" it will ever be different. It can be, we must just PUSH past the feelings. PUSH..pRAY UNTILL SOMETHING HAPPENS! God is there to help you and so are we. You don't have to do this alone. Keep in touch.
Barb
Absolutely it's possible to get help. Sensitive to medications?? Many of us are. I just had one several wks. ago that made my throat so dry I felt like I was sick and also jittery. When I did go off I had depression many days.
About eating..my husband keeps saying there must be something wrong that I have to eat ev. 2 hrs. just like you. It's OK. There will be better days. Don't let this bother you unless you're putting on weight then make sure you exercise more. Exercise anyway especially in sunshine whenever you can. At first you may not want to, do it anyway. In time you'll definitely feel better. Many times we're stuck in a rut because we don't "feel" it will ever be different. It can be, we must just PUSH past the feelings. PUSH..pRAY UNTILL SOMETHING HAPPENS! God is there to help you and so are we. You don't have to do this alone. Keep in touch.
Barb
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britterbug81
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Barbgavon,
Thanks so much for your quick reply. Knowing that other people are going through the same thing as me is very reassuring.
I'm not putting on any weight...I actually think that eating every 2 hours has boosted my metabolism. I've lost 5 lbs since the beginning of October. (Before all of this I would have been so excited, but I would gladly take the weight back just to feel healthy again!)
I worked out for 1 hour daily before all of this happened, and I am trying to get back in the swing of things. Do you think exercizing twice a day would be overkill? I'm just wondering if it would zap the anxiety in the morning...I usually don't make it to the gym until the evening.
anyway...thanks for your response. I just pray every day that I will get my life back. This all came on so suddenly.
Thanks so much for your quick reply. Knowing that other people are going through the same thing as me is very reassuring.
I'm not putting on any weight...I actually think that eating every 2 hours has boosted my metabolism. I've lost 5 lbs since the beginning of October. (Before all of this I would have been so excited, but I would gladly take the weight back just to feel healthy again!)
I worked out for 1 hour daily before all of this happened, and I am trying to get back in the swing of things. Do you think exercizing twice a day would be overkill? I'm just wondering if it would zap the anxiety in the morning...I usually don't make it to the gym until the evening.
anyway...thanks for your response. I just pray every day that I will get my life back. This all came on so suddenly.
Hey friend I heard you!! I used to have terrible panic attacks ... end up in the ER, thinking that I was having a heart attack.. so all test came out just fine, of course it was just a "panic attack". So after that, every day was a strugle for me becouse i was so afraid of me body simptoms, and the fear of death.
I got the program a did evererything i could to get better, thank GOD.. my panics stop, and I just learn how to control myself when y have feel the body simptoms. Just want you to know that is posible to get better and you are not alone.
Best wishess x u!!
I got the program a did evererything i could to get better, thank GOD.. my panics stop, and I just learn how to control myself when y have feel the body simptoms. Just want you to know that is posible to get better and you are not alone.
Best wishess x u!!
Yes I wanted to get back to you right away cuz I know what that feeling is like. Actually before my husband and I went shopping this afternoon I took a xanax. I only took l/2 of the smallest dose. I only take it about 3-4 days in a row because my hormones get really messed up. Like last night my husb.and I got into a big argument. I yelled so much at him and he at me that I went to my bedroom and plugged my ears then put on worship music to drown out the thoughts. 
The poor man never did come to bed. He's never done that that I remember. I may sleep on the couch but he doesn't. I felt so bad. So today when I started to get anxiety that it might happen again I took that pill. I was thinking I'd maybe be tired when we shopped but I was fine. I'm still going too. Just a suggestion that you may want to ask about the smallest dose and only take it as needed. Rarely do I take it during the day but when I am that way during the day I remember and take it at night.
A couple months ago I ended up in ER because of anxiety. This time was really bad with much heaviness in my chest, pain going down my arms. This went on going on the 3rd day. I don't think I took the anx med. Everything checked out fine in the hosp. so when I asked what it was for lack of knowing the Dr. said probably acid reflux and gave me nexium. It didn't take the pain away. They also gave me xanax and still the pain was there so the next day I took another xanax,and the pain was gone. So what was it? Anxiety.
OK I better quit my husband is mad for me being on here. I also learned sometimes during the day when I'm on here too much and not getting my work done I get anxiety. Everything in balance. Keep posting dear, I know you'll be fine and everyone here encouraged each other.
Barb
The poor man never did come to bed. He's never done that that I remember. I may sleep on the couch but he doesn't. I felt so bad. So today when I started to get anxiety that it might happen again I took that pill. I was thinking I'd maybe be tired when we shopped but I was fine. I'm still going too. Just a suggestion that you may want to ask about the smallest dose and only take it as needed. Rarely do I take it during the day but when I am that way during the day I remember and take it at night.A couple months ago I ended up in ER because of anxiety. This time was really bad with much heaviness in my chest, pain going down my arms. This went on going on the 3rd day. I don't think I took the anx med. Everything checked out fine in the hosp. so when I asked what it was for lack of knowing the Dr. said probably acid reflux and gave me nexium. It didn't take the pain away. They also gave me xanax and still the pain was there so the next day I took another xanax,and the pain was gone. So what was it? Anxiety.
OK I better quit my husband is mad for me being on here. I also learned sometimes during the day when I'm on here too much and not getting my work done I get anxiety. Everything in balance. Keep posting dear, I know you'll be fine and everyone here encouraged each other.
Barb
Don't give up! Make sure you get a complete physical and have your thyroid checked. You could have hyperthyroidism. Try laughter! Look up laughter therapy on the net. There are also a lot of panic attack and anxiety helps on Youtube. You are not alone! God is always listening and we all have each other. Keep the faith, I am rooting for you!BritterBug, I stumbled upon your problem and wanted to know if your panic symptoms still occur after eating? I have battled with severe panic attacks that used to occur 4-6 hours after eating carbohydrates 6 years ago, now 20-30 minutes after carbohydrates. So I now eat only fat and protein and am doing very well. Unfortunately, I have to eat every 4 hours or there is a slow onset of panic, but nothing like it was before. Therefore, I'm anxious to hear how your situation has unfolded...
Hi There,
You are not alone. I ended in the ER 3 twice with the same symptoms and I am a nurse. I really thought that I was dying. It has been almost 2 months since they started and it is getting better day by day. I feel that anxiety is a result of negative thinking. You can overcome this, be strong and believe in yourself. I still have panic attacks but I now talk myself through them. I continue to have bad days and occasionally bad thoughts. You have to remind yourself that this will pass. I am trying the no medication route because I did not have very good results. I feel that maybe I am medication sensitive as well. I know some days you feel like nothing will help but remember who you are and know that you can overcome it.
You are not alone. I ended in the ER 3 twice with the same symptoms and I am a nurse. I really thought that I was dying. It has been almost 2 months since they started and it is getting better day by day. I feel that anxiety is a result of negative thinking. You can overcome this, be strong and believe in yourself. I still have panic attacks but I now talk myself through them. I continue to have bad days and occasionally bad thoughts. You have to remind yourself that this will pass. I am trying the no medication route because I did not have very good results. I feel that maybe I am medication sensitive as well. I know some days you feel like nothing will help but remember who you are and know that you can overcome it.
Please please please get this program. It has saved my life. Now I must admit I haven't fully worked it the way I should but I do half the program and have no anxiety for a year or two and then I start over again. So my advice is start the program and finish it in the 15 weeks. I think there is something great in doing it all at once because you create new habits which lets face we all need. Good luck and know that this to shall pass!!!! I promise you can get through this!!!
"Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees you are in the perfect position to pray."
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flippinkid
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Bitterbug,
I too have that awful feeling if I don't eat regularly. But my blood sugar they say is fine. I have cut out most of my sugar intake and all caffeine and that really helps.
And zoloft did not like me at all. I took one pill and was terrible ill the next day - very nauseous and felt like I had overdosed on drugs. I would never take it again. Ativan I have been able to tolerate - but only a very small dose.
I am on prozac but have gradually cut down and will cut out completely soon.
I would say stick with the program. Do everything it tells you to do, over and over again until it becomes second nature. It's the only way and it will help you.
I too have that awful feeling if I don't eat regularly. But my blood sugar they say is fine. I have cut out most of my sugar intake and all caffeine and that really helps.
And zoloft did not like me at all. I took one pill and was terrible ill the next day - very nauseous and felt like I had overdosed on drugs. I would never take it again. Ativan I have been able to tolerate - but only a very small dose.
I am on prozac but have gradually cut down and will cut out completely soon.
I would say stick with the program. Do everything it tells you to do, over and over again until it becomes second nature. It's the only way and it will help you.