Hello,
I've recently gone through a really stressful event which seems to have brought my panic back full force, despite being on lesson 10 in the program. I'm not sleeping well anymore thanks to the anxiety, and I'm quite concerned about my health because of this. I feel absolutely exhausted and terrible right now and I'm worried I'll never be able to sleep again or die from panic or lack of sleep.
Is it possible to get through this without medication? I've never taken anything for my anxiety, but I'm getting to the point now where I'm wondering if it will help. I have no clue how to get to the doctor's office though when my agoraphobia is in full swing.
Sorry if this makes no sense, I'm having major panic right now. I just want help.
Possible to get through this without medication?
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Hi,
If you are feeling as badly as you described, I would get some help. Lucinda would agree, too, I'm sure. She is quick to note that this program is not a substitute for medical help. Back in session 2 I think, she says to ask for help if you need it. So I recommend going to the doctor. Then when your situation is more stable, in whatever time frame you need (don't rush things) you can always re-evaluate. There is nothing wrong with getting some medication if you need it. I have been on medication in the past when I went through an ugly divorce. So remember to be compassionate with yourself. I think the compassionate thing to do at this particular time is to get some help. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today.
If you are feeling as badly as you described, I would get some help. Lucinda would agree, too, I'm sure. She is quick to note that this program is not a substitute for medical help. Back in session 2 I think, she says to ask for help if you need it. So I recommend going to the doctor. Then when your situation is more stable, in whatever time frame you need (don't rush things) you can always re-evaluate. There is nothing wrong with getting some medication if you need it. I have been on medication in the past when I went through an ugly divorce. So remember to be compassionate with yourself. I think the compassionate thing to do at this particular time is to get some help. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today.
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Hi Jesse, I would say there's nothing wrong with getting help with your sleeplessness and anxiety. I see it as a cycle when I don't sleep, just making for a harder day tomorrow and making the anxiety worse, then more lack of sleep. And lack of sleep can play tricks with my mind and get me down in a heartbeat.
You don't have to see some medication as a forever event but just to get through this difficult time.
I wish you well and know the hardest step will be to get to the doctor. But from then, I believe you will be on the road to better times.
Good luck to you!
You don't have to see some medication as a forever event but just to get through this difficult time.
I wish you well and know the hardest step will be to get to the doctor. But from then, I believe you will be on the road to better times.
Good luck to you!
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Hi,
Thanks to you both for the replies.
I really do want medication, but the earliest appointment I can get is Wednesday. Hopefully I can take my mind off all this until then. I was doing so well with the panic and anxiety until my boyfriend decided to get on drugs again. Now my days/nights are spent worrying about him, even when I know there's nothing I can do to make him stop. After we say goodnight, I never know if I'll see him again. And he lives in another town which makes it harder on me.
Hopefully I'll manage to get through this anxious episode until Wednesday. I've been through all this panic before and come out alright, so I'm sure I can do it again.
Blessings to you all.
Thanks to you both for the replies.
I really do want medication, but the earliest appointment I can get is Wednesday. Hopefully I can take my mind off all this until then. I was doing so well with the panic and anxiety until my boyfriend decided to get on drugs again. Now my days/nights are spent worrying about him, even when I know there's nothing I can do to make him stop. After we say goodnight, I never know if I'll see him again. And he lives in another town which makes it harder on me.Hopefully I'll manage to get through this anxious episode until Wednesday. I've been through all this panic before and come out alright, so I'm sure I can do it again.
Blessings to you all.
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Back in May I had the worst series of panic attacks, a real wake up call. I'm so grateful for being able to get to the docs somehow, even though I was in an awful state. Medication got me back onto a more even keel so I could get some reality back into my life.
I would say, don't be afraid of meds in conjunction with the program.
I would say, don't be afraid of meds in conjunction with the program.
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I was off Zoloft for 8 months, pretty successfully, even took a 5 week adoption trip to Eastern Europe. We got home from our trip in July and immediately experienced health problems with our biological son and have been having a lot of behavioral difficulties with our adopted son, so I've been under a lot of stress and have felt the old feelings coming back. Recently it was getting pretty bad and I was beginning to feel agoraphobic again so I ended up going back on the Zoloft two weeks ago. It was a disappointment but I got to the point where I really felt that I needed it to get myself back on track.
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JessiStar
You asked if theres a way to get through this without medication the answer is YES
Theres nothing wrong with taking medication to get through this as we all know Anxiety/panic attacks is one of the worst things anyone ever has to deal with its a terrible feeling but its a feeling we gave ourself..
Now please someone correct me if im wrong here im new to this and still learning but from what i understand..
Medication isnt going to get rid of your anxiety it only keeps it bottled up.. It will help hold it back so you can go about your day but it wont cure you.. theres absolutely Nothing to cure!
We are our own demon..
4 weeks ago before i even caught wind of this program i was in a constant state of panic and anxiety.. i was debating if life was even worth living and that theres no way out of how i felt and no one on this planet knew how i felt and what i was going through..
i lived like that for 2 years >.<
Now here i am looking at people that are going through the Exact Same Thing!
If u dont want to use medication then maybe u can try using some of the things that ive been trying and this really really works!
1- Use these forums to hear what people have to say and how they feel and support them let them know there not alone and offer suggestions.
Offering your own words of how to over come a situation REALLY Helps not just them but yourself.. after a while you start heeding your own words without realizing it..
2- When i feel Anxiety knocking on my door and my panic feelings start kicking in just scream in your head our out loud "BRING IT ON!!!"
Dont fear it anymore but embrace yourself and meet it head on! dont let it overwhelm you instead welcome it and it will subside..
(This works for me)
3- Laugh at yourself.. Look at the things thats bothering you and just laugh about it because it really is silly..
4- Go back to Lucinda's program.. start on session one again if u have to and go through all the cd's or book.. You said u got through this once and your on session 10 then maybe thats what u got to do is just refreash your memory on how you did it and what helped you most..
1,2 & 3 is what i use and whats been working for me.. you asked if theres a way to do this without medication well thats what i do and it has helped me turn my life around in ways i never thought possible..
4 weeks ago i was ready to end it all and now today i realize im not the only one out there..
just to know that has helped me so much to get back on my feet and start looking forward to the future
(These are just my suggestions im no therapist or doctor but these things have been working for me and i think anyone can over come this without medication..)
You asked if theres a way to get through this without medication the answer is YES
Theres nothing wrong with taking medication to get through this as we all know Anxiety/panic attacks is one of the worst things anyone ever has to deal with its a terrible feeling but its a feeling we gave ourself..
Now please someone correct me if im wrong here im new to this and still learning but from what i understand..
Medication isnt going to get rid of your anxiety it only keeps it bottled up.. It will help hold it back so you can go about your day but it wont cure you.. theres absolutely Nothing to cure!
We are our own demon..
4 weeks ago before i even caught wind of this program i was in a constant state of panic and anxiety.. i was debating if life was even worth living and that theres no way out of how i felt and no one on this planet knew how i felt and what i was going through..
i lived like that for 2 years >.<
Now here i am looking at people that are going through the Exact Same Thing!
If u dont want to use medication then maybe u can try using some of the things that ive been trying and this really really works!
1- Use these forums to hear what people have to say and how they feel and support them let them know there not alone and offer suggestions.
Offering your own words of how to over come a situation REALLY Helps not just them but yourself.. after a while you start heeding your own words without realizing it..
2- When i feel Anxiety knocking on my door and my panic feelings start kicking in just scream in your head our out loud "BRING IT ON!!!"
Dont fear it anymore but embrace yourself and meet it head on! dont let it overwhelm you instead welcome it and it will subside..
(This works for me)
3- Laugh at yourself.. Look at the things thats bothering you and just laugh about it because it really is silly..
4- Go back to Lucinda's program.. start on session one again if u have to and go through all the cd's or book.. You said u got through this once and your on session 10 then maybe thats what u got to do is just refreash your memory on how you did it and what helped you most..
1,2 & 3 is what i use and whats been working for me.. you asked if theres a way to do this without medication well thats what i do and it has helped me turn my life around in ways i never thought possible..
4 weeks ago i was ready to end it all and now today i realize im not the only one out there..
just to know that has helped me so much to get back on my feet and start looking forward to the future
(These are just my suggestions im no therapist or doctor but these things have been working for me and i think anyone can over come this without medication..)
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