Before medication, did any of you feel like this?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:20 am

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:37 pm

Your story sounds just like how I feel.

When I first started feeling like this in late January/early February, my doctor put me on Lexapro and I had a bad reaction to it. I was even more anxious and I was constantly freaking out. I told her I didn't want to be on it because it worsened my condition, so she put me on Nortriptyline. I didn't want to take that either because I would have to take three pills a day. After having a spaz attack, she also put me on Xanax, but I am afraid of it and I don't like how I feel on it, so I don't take it. I suggested maybe I could try going back on Paxil because I was on it before and it worked wonders for my social anxiety issues. I took that for about a month but all my symptoms came rushing back out of nowhere.
Now she has me on Zoloft (100mgs). Unfortunately I can't tell you that it's working because I don't feel any relief from my racing, horrible thoughts, and my urges to cry and feelings of hopelessness. I have only been on it for two and a half weeks though, so I still have some time to wait before it's supposed to take full effect.

I guess sometimes medications are a hit or miss type thing, and you might have to go through a couple before you find the right one for you. It's a hard and long process to feel relief but I have to hope that it will come. This can't go on forever.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:33 pm

Is anyone familiar with Buspar? The doctor took me off xanex and put me on Buspar. I only take meds when the stress/anxiety/chest pain gets too much. The chest pain is almost daily now but I'm not sure about the Buspar so am using up my xanex. Thank you.

Clancy in Florida · Post by **Clancy in Florida** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:29 pm

I am taking klonipin and diazapam for quick relief. I did take paxil years ago and it seemed to work so I am thinking of trying it again.
Pauline I would like to talk to you about your unbalanced feelings,I really suffer from that, 6 mos now, and I feel faint. Here is my email if you feel like talking more. lyonfam@peoplepc.com
my name is nancy thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:38 pm

some of us has been diagnosed with a chemicle imbalance. i take .5 xanax and welbution . and yes it does help me.you need to find that out from your dr and try and see what helps you feel better.as you go trough the program you will get the skills and tools and may not need as much as you used to.most meds take about 5 weeks to get in your system my dr told me..i hope that helps. take care and good luck.
don

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:16 am

I have been having ongoing panic for about a month now. I was having periodic attacks during the summer, mostly while driving but sometimes sitting in the living room watching tv. I was working through it on my own but now it's more difficult to work through and I need someone with me. I have been having palpitation, shaking, feeling like I can't breathe, tightness in my chest, etc. I went am seeing a therapist and know that I have an anxiety disorder but haven't had panic attacks in 20 years. The funny thing is that I can go 2 or 3 days and be fine, no panic or anxiety at all and then all of a sudden, there it is again. Has anyone else experienced this?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:39 pm

I started taking med. four years ago after my grandmother with who I was very close to had a stroke. I started having feelings that someting was happening to me constantly & having a small child to take care of, I really didn't have the time to feel "sick" all the time. The med. helps me to cope but certain situations tend to flare up my symptoms and it takes me a while to try & overcome them. As for the feeling like I am not really "there" feeling,I still get that ocassionally and I can't stand it. I do alot of praying because that feeling of detachment really bothers me. Sometimes when I am driving I feel like its not really "Me" and I get terrified. I have been battling this feeling for a couple of weeks now while I am at work, and even while taking my medication. Does anyone know a tecnique that helps with this feeling? Sometimes, I also feel like I can't walk well when these symptoms appear and that scares me also. As for the childbirth experience. I too have always been scared of hospitals and in fact, the birth of my daughter was the first time I had ever been in the hospital since I was a baby. I will tell you what worked for me. I bought the book, "What to expect when you are expecting." That is the only thing I read when I was pregnant because it explained all the symtoms that will appear throughout each trimester. I didn't read any of the magazines that might have told about "Scary" labor situations. I just didn't want any scary thoughts in my mind. I exercised alot and tried to eat well and I asked my doctors ALOT of questions. Their is never a silly question whe you are concerned. My labor & delivery went wonderful and I wasn't half as scared as everyone thought I would be, when they handed me my beautiful baby it was worth it all. That was 8 years ago. I feel that there are too many horror stories when it comes to childbirth and that is enough to scare anyone. Positive thinking & prayer can work wonders!! Best of luck & God Bless!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:42 pm

Yes, I have experienced a panic attack right out of the blue and it isn't a fun thing. In fact two years ago, this was happening with no prior worry or tension, in an atmosphere that was relaxing! My psychologist told me at the time that I was experiencing flash backs. My medication was being changed at that time. Now my medication has been the same at the same dosage for some time, and I don't get the surprise attacks anymore (never say never).

What I have learned is with more investigation and understanding of past hurts, these panic attacks settled down until I didn't have them anymore. I suggest you have a therapist or professional with you, and try and dig up some of the painful memories, look at them, understand them, and then let them go. This is the method I have been going on, and it has helped.

It does sound to me you need someone who is an experienced professional to help you. You certainly cannot go on living like this. Be brave and face your fears - they are only shadows in your mind - but they hurt like the devil!

I send my very best wishes to you...hope that you can get some help to make you much more comfortable.