All day anxiety?

[Feelingallalone98]

Can anxiety symptoms last all day? There are days I constantly feel like dizzy out of sorts more brain fog and tingling sensation sporadic heaviness in the chest I'm really not sure whats wrong with me anymore. And when suffering from anxiety its hard to decipher whats a true problem.

[Agora1]

Yes allalone, anxiety symptoms can last all day or for as long as we are

focused on them. Believe me, if something came up that totally took your

mind of them, the feelings would disappear. This is how anxiety plays it's

game and keeps us wondering. xx

[Feelingallalone98 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you, thats reassuring. I feel like when I'm pushed or I push myself or am facing something difficult. It becomes more apparent.

[Agora1 in reply to Feelingallalone98]

Exactly...knowing how anxiety works and how we respond is a big step

in achieving long lasting "feel good" effects. xx

[Hidden in reply to Feelingallalone98]

Of course you know that added pressure of expectations can and do raise your anxiety levels. Are you taking any medication for it? I personally know that many of the meds being prescribed are long-term mind-altering numbness. So then the docs are satisfied they've done there job. No. Just numbing your mind down so you don't feel as anxious affects your body and your conscious thought processes. Fortunately I have a PCP who has no problems writing me script for Xanax, 1mg. 3/day. It has literally saved my life. I've been taking it for about 20 yrs. even though it's only recommended for a shorter time period. I don't care, it still works. Unless you present a real danger due to mental health issues you won't find a doctor who'll prescribe that amount these days. But that's my input on how I deal with it. Of course there is much more to the story but focusing on anxiety Xanax is my lifeline. You may ask the doc to prescribe a small daily dose to see if it is effective. That is not uncommon. If he refuses then leave, find another doctor. It is not a dangerous drug and common for short term use.

[Feelingallalone98 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply. I was on ativan. I havent been on anything in 2 weeks and I havent had a semi good day since. I hate feeling like this. I'm glad you have found something that works for you. I'll talk to the doctor hopefully i too can find something to give me better days.

[Hidden in reply to Feelingallalone98]

If they try to give you Lexapro or Effexor and especially Wellbutrin my advice is do not take them. I've been on most everything at some point or another in my life and personally found that the side effects are worse than the symptoms. First of all as if you're not feeling well as it is, they cause weight gain, quickly. For me the Wellbutrin was terrible; amped my anxiety through the roof. Good thing I had Xanax or I'd have being thinking...well just bad thoughts. Long ago a doctor had me on Valium. That was too strong but I did like it. I stopped after it was not fun anymore. About three months or so. Xanax is just right for me; not too strong and fast-acting. Very little has changed in the intervening years for mental health. No real breakthroughs in mental health therapy. So sad that so many suffer needlessly due to Big Brother intervention in our lives. "You can't take that. It works very well and you'll really like it so no, you'll just get addicted." Not all addictions are a bad thing.

[Mimimylon in reply to Hidden]

Me too. From Paxil to Lexapro to Zoloft, no remarkable results . In fact one of the side effects has been extreme anger turned- inwards and leading to gastrointestinal issues like stomach ulcers...Xanax is the only thing that keeps me going. Right now I take Zoloft and Xanax together. Otherwise I’m an emotional mess with severe anger issues spiraling into rage with out-of-control explosive behaviors and caustic verbal attacks on the people who love me the most.

[Hidden in reply to Mimimylon]

I can relate to the severe anger issues going into rage. I don't know how much stuff I've broken over the years due to anger issues. I have a habit of throwing things into walls or the floor, whatever causes it to shatter when I'm angered. Caustic verbal attacks, I like that. Boy can I dish it out. Sometimes necessary to get your point across.

[Mimimylon in reply to Hidden]

Yes. The other day I broke 2 sets of dishes...down on the tile floor, one by one...oh what relief I felt afterwards...

[Hidden in reply to Mimimylon]

Relief! Same here. Isn't it strange but such a good feeling I get when my rage is satisfied by throwing something as hard as I can into a solid wall or floor. And if that doesn't break it, I get a cold, hard feeling that the object is resisting. So out come the implements of destruction. Usually a hammer will suffice but for the real fun, out comes Mr. Sledgehammer. Total and utter obliteration is the only course of action that will suffice.

[Mimimylon]

True words...when we are in the midst of the hurricane of stress and anxiety all systems shut down; we cannot reason. The symptoms are real. Real chest pain, real brain fog, real fear and panic, real nausea, real feelings of gloom n doom. So, yea, anxiety can linger forever. Neurobiology tells us that if in our lifetime we experience more than 5 stressful events, our brain structure changes forever. We develop severe depression with chronic anxiety. That sucks...

[Feelingallalone98 in reply to Mimimylon]

Thats very interesting. I never heard that but it explains a lot. Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Feelingallalone98]

Agree, very interesting. Have not heard of it put that way but makes sense. Only 5 stressful events? Ha! I have ten fingers and can probably put an event on every one of them. Chronic anxiety yep, got that. Severe depression? I don't think of it as severe...I guess it depends on the situation as to whether it gets severe or not. Constantly depressed, yeah, over long time, again affirmative. This year will determine whether I improve or not. And all I'm asking of the doc is to give me my Xanax and I'll take it from there. Or not. Time will tell.

[Hidden]

Compared Ativan and Xanax and on paper it looks as if Xanax is the better option. Looking at side effects, Ativan lists depression and suicide ideation/attempt. Oh great, just what you need from an anti-anxiety med. Xanax does not have so many negative possibilities. My suggestion would be to give it a try.

[Gaby0]

Sadly it can last for more than a day if there is something really bothering you. I’ve had weeks at a time where I went into a catatonic state because of anxiety. I hope you get better soon and find a way to cope.

[Feelingallalone98]

That sounds accurate. Im facing so many difficult things right now. I just feel like shutting down. Thank you for your well wishes it means a lot.

[Gaby0 in reply to Feelingallalone98]

Don’t shut down! I know it seems like the easiest thing to do but it will only help for a little while. Yes you should take time for yourself and you should find a way to relax but also try to find a way to distract yourself. Any bit of relief will really help you.

[Feelingallalone98 in reply to Gaby0]

Thank you

[Gillyflower18]

Yes they can last all day. Usually come in waves. That’s where I am right now

[Feelingallalone98 in reply to Gillyflower18]

Thank you for replying. Waves seem accurate because its not intense but just lingers. This is awful. I was under the assumption that an attack was brief and there would be an end. But lately it hangs on all day. I want to be better I want to improve but this feels like its completely consuming me. Any tips on how to help this situation?

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Feelingallalone98]

I completely understand. Try everything to find what works for you. Sometimes it’s meditation or breathing for me. I try to do little things in between waves. Haven’t quite got around to exercise yet but a lot of people say it helps. My therapist is a big help. It can be paralyzing at times for me right now because of the things I’m dealing with so know you are not alone.

[Feelingallalone98 in reply to Gillyflower18]

Thank you!