Bad Morning

MINISTOCK7 · Post by **MINISTOCK7** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:53 am

I went to the doctor three weeks ago for anxiety.he proscribed me 20mg celexa,well i was afraid to take it.so i called him back and asked if he could have it switched to lexapro cause ive taken this in the past.yesterday i got my new prescrption.10 mg of lexapro.so now im beating myself up all night telling myself you can take this you did it before,after rolling around in bed till 2 in the morning i finally take the pill,i feel asleep, woke up about 6:30 extremly anxios started paceing all over the house thinking very negativly,i was feeling all these odd feelings like i was hot and just weird in the head.i called of work today witch i never do cause i was just so anxios from takin that pill.did or do any of you or been like this i dont now what to do,i have taken these pills in the past and they made me feel better but now im scared.i do have a copy of the stress and anxiety program and i have been ready,watching and listening to it.i ordered a new copy cause some of my stuff is missing and i have the work book all filled in from last time i went threw this.thank you all in advance.Dave

Mary65 · Post by **Mary65** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:01 am

Goodmorning..You need to be thinking postive...right in yr post you had already had yr self thinking bad befor you even took the pill..Remember all the tools the program gave you last time and keep them in tack with u on a daily basis..remember yr not alone..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:30 am

all I can tell you is that from my experience with lexapro it did make me feel that way, I understand though that it's one of those meds that takes a week or two to get into your system.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:56 am

Ministock7. I really cannot believe that we have the same problem. About a month ago, I went to my GP office. He is a friend and after discussing my fears and depression, wrote me a script for Lexapro. I did not fill. After continuing to feel poorly, last Tuesday, went to a specialist who diagnosed generalized anxiety disorder. Gave me the script for Lexapro. I too could not sleep, had further anxiety attacks concerning the medication and felt miserable until yesterday when I was finally able to sleep again. However, today, I had a bad morning and I keep waivering as to whether I should take the medication. When I get myself into the tapes and lectures I feel better and am resolved to go it without medication. However, when the scary thoughts come, here we go again. Let us keep each other posted. I am new.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:16 am

We have the tendancy to not want to take medications because the side effects and the thought of having to rely on medication scares us. One thing I have been told is take the medication (for at least a few months) and work through the program and then try weaning off the med slowly. The medication can help clear your head so you can get through the difficult time but cannot solve the underlying issue of why you feel the way you do. If you choose to take the med then just tell your self this is ok, I have taken this before, I am causing myself to overreact because I am in anxious mode. Many people have taken this before too. I don't have to take this forever just for now. Then know it takes a few weeks to get into your system. In the mean time take it at the same time every day. If it keeps you up at night take it in the morning. Take the exact dosage prescribed and relax. Then work on determining what started these feelings and how can you work through them. Do the program and remember what you learned before. Tell yourself I am causing myself to feel this way because of the way I am thinking. I am my safe place and I have control over what I think. then slow down and think the good thoughts. I can do this. I am strong. etc.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:20 am

i guess what im really asking is, is it me causing the heightend anxiosness or do the meds contribute to this.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:29 am

I honestly think it's just you overthinking it. You know this deep down because you said you have taken this before. I too did this to myself. I took an antianxiety medication for a little while (which worked and did help me to relax) then I stopped taking because I was afraid to take it. Then one day was having bad anxiety and took one before I went to bed. Woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat with panic and couldn't sleep. I freaked out thinking it was the medication. After talking to my doctor they assured me it was ok and I tried taking it again, (this time in the am) and it was fine. I am not saying medication is the only way but I do know it helped me to be able to calm myself enough to start to work on my real issues. Medicine like this does not cure us. It's like pain medication, It is not like antibiotics. So it is up to us to work out the real issue.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:31 am

thank you so much nitz,you gave me a great perspective there.this all started about 630 am this morning and its now 1130 am and im still trying to calm myself,every time i sit down 5 minutes later im right back up trying to find something to do.this morning was the most anxios or panicy ive been in quite a while(2 yrs probably)most of the time i can relax myself,today im having trouble with that.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:41 am

Maybe you should listen to the relaxation cd/tape and whatever session your on and write down you thoughts in a journal. That will occupy your mind and give you an outlet to express yourself and help you slow those thoughts.

Remember:
it's ok to be anxious. I'm ok
Body symptoms are uncomfortable but there is no danger
I have the tools to control panic
I am stong couragous and capable
It always passes

ACCEPT - float don't fight
PERMISSION - I know what this is
BREATH - Inhave 2 exhale 4 for at least 60 sec
INNER DIALOG - Positive and comforting
DISTRACT - action, mental and physical for at least 15 mins
LET TIME PASS - discomfort ALWAYS passes

FEAR - False Evidence Appearing Real

By the way. Since you have the day off why not take the opportunity to do something you normally wouldn't do cause your at work. Like go to a matinee or go bowling or go to the museum or to the gym or something....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:22 am

i ordered a new copy of the program sunday i think,i lost my relaxtion tape from my old copy.i will try writing down my thoughts i have a tough time with this cause im a cirle thinker i start thinking of something want to write it daown and poff i forget it.i guess what im really haveing trouble with today are these pills,should i take them shouldnt i take them and i just keep saying this over and over,im trying to destract myself the best i can.i really want to go and do something like u suggested but were having a ice storm at the moment i live in pennsylvania.so ive been doin stuff around the house and hangin here with all u great people,i did go out to try and clean up some of the sleet and ice but i got soked lol.