for those who don't know, some do but ill rehash my issues as brief as i can.

[Blake96]

I have had anxiety through highschool alot and even most of college, mainly when in the classroom id panic and have to leave or even call home in most cases when in high school. now im 23, about to be 24 in feburary. i became agoraphobic a little after turning 22, a few months after and my symptoms were panic attacks (not too too bad but still bad) legs feeling tingly, arms tingly, hot forhead and just messing with my sleep etc. I went on Prozac for 3-4 months or so and somewhere between month 2 i started to have visual or eye problems that have since not gone away. it was a symptom i got when first starting prozac but went away i think i cant remember fully a few weeks after taking the medication. the meds were interrupting my sleep, giving me more anxiety at times and just made me feel worse. i stopped taking them and 3-4 months later (still dealing with vision issues, fog, dreamlike vision state) i go back to my doctor and i start taking Paxil and i was on that for 7-8ish months and stopped taking it, vision issue still persists and anxiety isnt as bad, in fact i dont have anxiety really at home. i still have minor panic and most certainly the vision problem which is now my trigger for anxiety when im out. im clean off the meds for about a month and a half now and still the vision issue persists. idk if its due to prozac, or if its due to my thoughts and worry or if its built up tension around my eyes or what. or if i need to see a massage therapist or something like that like ive seen some suggest. im so irritated and it makes me not want to live anymore. im so mentally drained from my vision problem, brain fog, dream like state thats very persistent over the past year i cant even try to focus on being positive etc. i wake up and boom all the vision symptoms still there. i need clarity back and i have yet to have that. things just dont feel real, like my body is on autopilot sometimes and its just scary. i really need help and dont have the answer.

i wonder if meds arent the answer for my vision, maybe i need massage therapy or some shit. idk if im tense in my neck, behind my eyes or what. if anyone relates or has these exact symptoms i want to know the solution if you have one. if i could see normally im sure id be able to get out and do alot more but i see things in a dream like state it seems for the most part. lost, confused, and as always need help. really working on the being positive and let it be and accept it and it will go away but i cant help to think it could be more than that idk.

[hypercat54]

Well I presume you have had an eye test to rule out any physical problems. Are you having any counselling? x

[Blake96 in reply to hypercat54]

i have seen an optometrist 3 months ago or so and everything checked out. and my blood was taken a while ago as well and nothing to see there either. i have no counseling, i was doing tele-therapy and it did not go well and i just don't like it. it cost too much, i dont have insurance for counseling even if i wanted to. id like to do in person therapy but its $130 for the first visit and $80 every visit after that and i assume they would want to see me at least once every 2 weeks minimum. cant afford that or even a visit really

[Gaby0]

I’m so sorry to hear. I’ve gone through similar situations with my anxiety and depression. I’ve heard eye sight issues to actually be common with certain SSRIs. I hope you find salvation soon. Good Luck!😘

[RCJH8610]

I am curious but have you ever been diagnosed at any point in time with ADD or ADHD?

[Blake96 in reply to RCJH8610]

No I havnt been diagnosed but also I don’t think I’ve been checked for it. I probably have one or the other it’s highly likely

[RCJH8610 in reply to Blake96]

Well your story sounds a lot like mine. High school is when I started having anxiety and depression. As I got older I continued to have anxiety and depression and it was tough. At 29 I was given treatment for ADHD, which I had always but was unaware I was that effected by it and once I started treatment with a stimulant the anxiety and depression were gone and my head has never been so clear. I’m not saying that is the case with you, but it could be and it is worth mentioning to your doctor. Best wishes for you on your journey ❤️

[Blake96 in reply to RCJH8610]

Treatment for ADHD, idk how they test for that or what I’ve never had anything done or ever mentioned it to a doctor. What is treatment like? A medication for ADHD and it helped your anxiety afterwards? Because mine has just been building all through high school starting in 9th grade with anxiety and panic and then calling home and even happening in college then agoraphobia and now DP/DR with anxiety panic.

[RCJH8610 in reply to Blake96]

They had me complete an ADHD checklist, and I fit the criteria for diagnosis. Over worrying and racing thoughts is one thing.

[Blake96 in reply to RCJH8610]

Yes I’m a HUGE over worrier for sure! Do you take meds for ADHD or no? I’m sure this is the reason why I got led into panic attacks and anxiety I’m sure

[RCJH8610 in reply to Blake96]

Yes I was prescribed Concerta. As soon as I started taking in the racing thoughts and worrying went away, I was able to just do life without feeling apprehensive or fearful. In addition, it brought back the motivation to get things done. Completely changed my life. I hope you are able to find what works for you soon 🙏🏼❤️

[Blake96 in reply to RCJH8610]

Is that an antidepressant? Because they gave me antidepressants for anxiety and it never helped me. Well they were SSRI’s so I’m not sure what Concerta is. I think I should try to get a diagnosis for this.

[Blake96 in reply to Blake96]

I’m anl

[RCJH8610 in reply to Blake96]

Concerta is a stimulant. It is not an antidepressant. You will be able to know if it helps immediately because it’s fast acting and also leave the body quickly as well. I take an SNRI for depression/anxiety called Effexor. Effexor has greatly helped as well.

[Blake96]

I guess I just need to calm my brain down to solve all this but easier said than done

[Blake96]

I’m about to be 24 and have never had a clue about possibly ADHD...wow am I late if that’s the case because my mind does go and I worry a lot so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[RCJH8610 in reply to Blake96]

Well it is definitely worth checking out. I was relieved when I finally got what I needed to thrive. Regardless, don’t give up hope. You will find what works for you soon enough and you’ll get better. 🙏🏼

[Blake96 in reply to RCJH8610]

Wow I’m happy for you, I need something like that soon. I’m taking nothing currently. Prozac and Paxil both didn’t help. I’ll have to get in touch with another doctor