Hi Mimigirl,
I am considering the coaching program, but
am hesitating because of the price.
Is it going well? Does it help?
Thank you,
Silvia
Anyone else not on meds for panic and anxiety attacks
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Howdy everyone -
I really appreciate all of the feedback re: meds. I have been to the ER 6x within the past 4 wks (2 by amubulance) because I didn't know what was happening to me (bad headaches, shortness of breath) and each time they loaded me on an IV "****tail" to get rid of the headache/migraine. I am so exhausted and unhealthy right now that I thought I truly was going to die. This last trip to the ER, they said I have anxiety / panic attacks (they sent me home with Lorizapan, Flexeril, phenegren, Fiorcet) Now they want me on Zoloft. Has anyone out there tried Zoloft and if so how did it effect you? I am really on the fence on if i should try the meds? I just want my life back. It has been hell since July. I have seen 2 neurologists, general practioner, optomologists, and now a chiropractor that does ART (active release therapy). I have been off work since Oct31. It is driving me crazy!!!!
I really appreciate all of the feedback re: meds. I have been to the ER 6x within the past 4 wks (2 by amubulance) because I didn't know what was happening to me (bad headaches, shortness of breath) and each time they loaded me on an IV "****tail" to get rid of the headache/migraine. I am so exhausted and unhealthy right now that I thought I truly was going to die. This last trip to the ER, they said I have anxiety / panic attacks (they sent me home with Lorizapan, Flexeril, phenegren, Fiorcet) Now they want me on Zoloft. Has anyone out there tried Zoloft and if so how did it effect you? I am really on the fence on if i should try the meds? I just want my life back. It has been hell since July. I have seen 2 neurologists, general practioner, optomologists, and now a chiropractor that does ART (active release therapy). I have been off work since Oct31. It is driving me crazy!!!!
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Hi devark73. On August the 2nd On the thread "medication or not...What to do". You posted an angry message to me saying how I was wrong for telling people that I recovered without taking medication. You told me that I wasn't being suppotive and that I wasn't being honest about not taking them and that I was giving people the wrong message.
Now you come here and say that you can show people how to recover without meds???????????
DeeDee.
Now you come here and say that you can show people how to recover without meds???????????
DeeDee.
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Hi There: I never wanted to take meds ever! (I suffer from perfectionism and depression) not that there is anything wrong with meds at all! just personally I was scared of dependance and changing to the point that I would go from depressed to really happy and loose myself- -I have always been depressed more in the winter but two falls ago I became bedridden and suicidal (no attempts just thoughts) and I had to try something even meds! I would rather try and feel worse than deal with never going going to work, crying, hating myself, lack of control, hard on anyone who was around etc. I had to - I couldnt financially stay at home any longer- I cannot not take meds for my depression in the winter- I cant go to work- for the last couple years I take an antidepressant for 6 months of winter and off for the 6 months of Summer when I am better- (my doctor says im on the same cycle as the Canada Geese- they fly south and I get depressed! come back in spring and im good.. lol)
Also- research always helps! unfortunately I know that personally my depression stems from genetics and of course the sunshine- Meds show that they do CORRECT or help correct the problem. As my depression gets much much much in the winter- it is a chemical imbalance and 6 months on medication can correct the chemical problem (6 is the minimum).. I do agree depression is complex and everyone is different but perhaps my 'sitting on the fence' will help!
Also does anyone have any strategies for perhaps going off meds completely and still being able to go to work? or try and just call in sick if its bad? I have a job I cannot miss- intense responsibility.. any suggestions?
Thanks everyone!
Also- research always helps! unfortunately I know that personally my depression stems from genetics and of course the sunshine- Meds show that they do CORRECT or help correct the problem. As my depression gets much much much in the winter- it is a chemical imbalance and 6 months on medication can correct the chemical problem (6 is the minimum).. I do agree depression is complex and everyone is different but perhaps my 'sitting on the fence' will help!
Also does anyone have any strategies for perhaps going off meds completely and still being able to go to work? or try and just call in sick if its bad? I have a job I cannot miss- intense responsibility.. any suggestions?
Thanks everyone!
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Hi Mimigirl,
I just started the program on the 20th. I am not on any medications. Medication is the last resort for me. I am really hoping this program works. I am thinking too about having a personal coach. I don't have all the info. yet on how that works. I would rather work on changing my thinking and behaviors so this can be a lifetime change. I'm afraid if I take meds that when I stop my same behaviors will come right back. So your not alone. Let me know how you're doing.
Michele H
I just started the program on the 20th. I am not on any medications. Medication is the last resort for me. I am really hoping this program works. I am thinking too about having a personal coach. I don't have all the info. yet on how that works. I would rather work on changing my thinking and behaviors so this can be a lifetime change. I'm afraid if I take meds that when I stop my same behaviors will come right back. So your not alone. Let me know how you're doing.
Michele H
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hi mimi, i also have anxiety and panic attacks. i am going to a therapist for the first time on monday and i am not on any meds. my problem is that i am finding it very hard to live a normal dailey life without any help. i am not myself and think i may need something to take the constant nervousness away. i wish you the best and good luck in the prograqm.
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See my post above about CBT. It takes some practice but can really turn things around in a short period of time.Originally posted by Maeggie:
Also does anyone have any strategies for perhaps going off meds completely and still being able to go to work? or try and just call in sick if its bad? I have a job I cannot miss- intense responsibility.. any suggestions?
Thanks everyone!
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Hi,
I am not on meds currently. The doctor prescribed them to me and I took it one night, but it made everything so much worse. So I decided that I would do this without medication. I have a husband on deployment and a 2 year old and 8 month old to take care of...so I don't really have the time for feeling worse!!! It can be done without medication...however, don't feel bad if you need something at some point. I was on celexa for 2 years. However, it is something that must be changed from within. The medicine does not cure the problem...you have to change inside. I just started this program and I am hoping that it will work!! Good luck!!!
I am not on meds currently. The doctor prescribed them to me and I took it one night, but it made everything so much worse. So I decided that I would do this without medication. I have a husband on deployment and a 2 year old and 8 month old to take care of...so I don't really have the time for feeling worse!!! It can be done without medication...however, don't feel bad if you need something at some point. I was on celexa for 2 years. However, it is something that must be changed from within. The medicine does not cure the problem...you have to change inside. I just started this program and I am hoping that it will work!! Good luck!!!
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I am not on an antidepressant, but I do take Xanax 0.25mg about 1-2 times a week as needed, although I tend to give myself a hard time for using it. (That needs to stop, I know.) I'm afraid of taking medication. I'm afraid of a lot of things. I realized that I have been living in fear for a long long time. I was prescribed Celexa and on the third day I had a panic reaction. Which I now realize was a normal reaction to my body adjusting to the medication.
Needless to say since then I have become fearful of my bodily anxiety symptoms. It was to the point that I spent an entire day wound up in some sort of anxiety attack. I've learned, though the help of this program that the more I fear anxiety (or anything for that matter) the more power I give it.
It hasn't been easy letting go of these fear thoughts. I mean I've been anxious for as long as I can remember. Always the What if's or thinking the worst. But I am noticing improvement. There are some days that are better than others and there are some that are worse, but I have a great support system and I am learning that I don't have to be afraid. I'll be honest and say that it's still easy to fall into feeling sorry for myself and feeling a bit hopeless, but I know that will not help me get better.
I don't want to take meds, but I've also given myself a timeline, like if I am really commited to my program and therapy and I still don't feel better, I will have to reconsider meds. I know that they might help now, but I'm really not willing to go through all the trial and error. And like I said earlier, I'm a big fraidy cat.
I agree that the meds alone may not cure the problem, eventually the thought processes need to be changed. After all, it's the negative thinking that got us here in the first place, right? Sorry to have rambled on and on, but I find it also helps to talk myself though this. Thanks for all of the sharing. It;s really nice to know I am not alone.
Needless to say since then I have become fearful of my bodily anxiety symptoms. It was to the point that I spent an entire day wound up in some sort of anxiety attack. I've learned, though the help of this program that the more I fear anxiety (or anything for that matter) the more power I give it.
It hasn't been easy letting go of these fear thoughts. I mean I've been anxious for as long as I can remember. Always the What if's or thinking the worst. But I am noticing improvement. There are some days that are better than others and there are some that are worse, but I have a great support system and I am learning that I don't have to be afraid. I'll be honest and say that it's still easy to fall into feeling sorry for myself and feeling a bit hopeless, but I know that will not help me get better.
I don't want to take meds, but I've also given myself a timeline, like if I am really commited to my program and therapy and I still don't feel better, I will have to reconsider meds. I know that they might help now, but I'm really not willing to go through all the trial and error. And like I said earlier, I'm a big fraidy cat.
I agree that the meds alone may not cure the problem, eventually the thought processes need to be changed. After all, it's the negative thinking that got us here in the first place, right? Sorry to have rambled on and on, but I find it also helps to talk myself though this. Thanks for all of the sharing. It;s really nice to know I am not alone.
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Hang in there Summer Nicholas! I went through recovery while I had two babies at home too. Give yourself extra patience, as you probably don't get the quiet time to devote to yourself that most people do. I did it and I did it with out medication too. You will too! My biggest turning point was when I truly accepted responsibility for what I was doing. When I could honestly say to myself "I created this whole anxiety problem", I immediately began to lose my fear of having anxiety and was on the road to recovery. I have my joy back and you will to. Believe in yourself. You can get over this!