Anxiety

[Ladytrue]

So I am struggling ended up going to hospital with feeling such anxiety and my stomach in knots a shaking mess. They gave me ativan and stomach meds. Within 15 min I felt completely better. Like pysch ward material to wow I feel okay. Now its comes in waves and has completely made me not be able to work eat etc so I start antidepressants today. I am sure this is rock bottom. The worst EVER. Anyone else get this bad?

[Blue_81]

I have anxiety pretty bad. Im currently struggling with GI issues most likely due to anxiety. Ativan is a great acting medication makes you feel normal right away. The only problem is that it might make you dependent on it. The antidepressants may take up to six weeks before you may notice some effect.

[Agora1]

Welcome Ladytrue. Yes, I have been where you are.. Ahh Ativan, that magic

pill that takes away our fears. What you are going through now is the residual

effect of anxiety. The Adrenaline rush has lowered with medication but stays as

a free floating feeling while anticipating "what if" you get another attack.

I hope you start on your SSRI prescribed by the ER today. As Blue_81 stated, the

medication can take 4-6 weeks to become fully effective. Be Patient as well as

see your doctor for follow up like ER says to. Follow the directions of your regular

physician. Working with a therapist can be beneficial in addressing the root of the

problem.

Good Luck. I'm glad you are here with us. We care xx

[Starrlight]

I get that. I’m having such bad anxiety that I’m in a fear mode where I feel unsettled and tinesof panic. I increased Paxil so maybe it’s causing more anxiety until the side effects ware off and hopefully makes things easier.

Are you on any meds or therapies, Ladytrue?

[Ladytrue in reply to Starrlight]

i start the antidepressant today and have a councillor appt on the 16th soonest I could get.

[Cecethat]

I have. But, I realized that, in order to get to the top, we have to hit rock bottom. This is the beginning of a journey that will have a much better ending. You are doing great. Take it step by step, give yourself grace, & know that you can do this. I am hear to chat with you if you ever need to.

[Shield_Of_Faith]

Yes I know that feeling.This past November and December I went to the Hospital in the middle of the night 3 separate occasions.

I've always had severe anxiety and I've had panic attacks pretty much my whole life but then one day out of nowhere my body was in freak out mode I started pacing back and forth really rapidly breathing very heavily but unlike past panic attacks, this one lasted 3 hours and counting I just couldn't calm down not wanting to bother my family in the middle of night to go to the hospital which I ended up doing. Again I've had very high anxiety for many years but until this past November was the 1st time I had to go to the hospital for an emergency cause of my levels of anxiety were critical and I couldn't calm down. Which I was like what the heck? My panic attacks can now last this long and get this bad!? I didn't know my anxiety could get any worse,that day it did. I haven't had to go to the hospital for another panic attack since December, Thank God! 🙏

But I'm always nervous will it ever get that bad again. I'm struggling with anxiety pretty high too but I try to redirect my mind and distract myself.

I just never want to go through a panic attack that last 3 hours again.

[Turnipgirl]

I really enjoy swimming and go 4 times a week and find it helps with stress!

Last night after I got that eviction notice off the bailiffs I went to bed and had a panic attack as I was frightened and had palpitations as well due to stress!

[Turnipgirl]

I won't worry about it for now but if it happens again I know where my GP surgery is should I feel I can't cope.

Yes it will be an early night here as well as I feel one is warranted!

Thankfully there were no frightening letters when I came back from swimming this evening like there was last night!

[Lightswitch]

you are not alone. I am glad you sought help and that it made you feel better. went to hospital last Friday. I start intensive outpatient group therapy, meds, and individual therapy tomorrow. Keep asking and advocating for yourself.