Can this be just anxiety?

[cortisolqueen]

I have been suffering from anxiety and panic for the last 3 years. It hit me out of the blue after suffering vertigo one night. I thought I was dying and went to the ER. This started a long road through the pits of Hell. I cannot get past the fear of another attack. I think about my anxiety 24/7. It never leaves my mind. It tells me that this is not just anxiety that I have all kinds of diseases. I am on Remeron at night to help me sleep and Lexapro every morning for anxiety and depression. Does anyone else fell like this can't be just anxiety?

[maslater]

The constant worry sounds like anxiety to me. You definitely need to get those thoughts under control. I’m on 20 mg Lexapro, and it works great. What is your dose?

[cortisolqueen in reply to maslater]

20mg. also. I have gotten better than I was when this all started but I just can't get over the fear that it is something other than anxiety. I was once so happy and never had anxiety or depression until that first panic attack.

[Lakewolf]

Anxiety runs on a spectrum, from mild to completely disabling.

It runs in my family, and I have seen it in quite a few of its forms.

Vertigo is a horrible feeling, but is generally not serious. I have it occasionally from an ear infection that was misdiagnosed.

Lexapro takes 2 to 3 weeks to work. Take it easy on yourself till then, ok?

[cortisolqueen in reply to Lakewolf]

Thanks for the reply. Anxiety runs in my family also.

[Espinoza38]

Yes at one point I felt it wasn't anxiety or panic. My mind convinced me to think it was something way worse. But the more I went to see my doctor and ER visits. It came down to the fact that it is just anxiety and panic. I was seen by my primary care provider, my neurologist, a cardiologist and ER doctors. They couldn't find nothing thank God. It is true this is a mind game. And I'm half way to feeling better. Dont get me wrong ever so often I get that dread feeling that it's something else but I breath and pray. It helps.

[cortisolqueen]

Thanks for the reply. That sounds just like me. I am so glad you are getting better and I pray we all can some how find our way out of this mess.

[bonkers65]

Vertigo is hell. I've had it several times and it is scary. I think it may be related to anxiety because several people I know, myself included, who have anxiety issues also have had vertigo attacks. Kinda coincidental seems like.

[cortisolqueen]

Yes it is very scary and I find myself worrying it may happen again at any time. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. Thanks for taking the time to reply. It helps to know that I am not alone.

[Lakewolf]

It is a pleasure and an honour to help any of you whenever I can.

Thank you for allowing me to be of service.