I have suffered anxiety/panic attacks my whole life....since I was a kid. I had been on an antidepressant for the last 15 years and thought I was doing so well I should try to taper. Once I got to zero things got really bad....crippling anxiety, constant panic attacks. I've started my medication again and am frustrated at my slow progress to recovery. I feel like I have a good day and then a bad day. I do yoga and meditate and have tons of support and I feel like I'm doing everything right and I'm exhausted from being so strong.
I have no appetite, I'm forcing myself to eat. I am waking up at 5:30 am. Today I woke up sobbing and feel like I can't gwt out of bed.
I'm hoping my meds just need more time to work.
Please no scary stories about antidepressant withdrawal etc I've been down that road and I just want hope and encouragement and to get better.
Could use some helpful words.
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"Once I got to zero things got really bad....crippling anxiety, constant panic attacks. I've started my medication again and am frustrated at my slow progress to recovery. I feel like I have a good day and then a bad day."
I've been where you are at, and I've also seen people in my previous group there too.
A couple of decades back I was on 20+ different meds, until I got on where I am now. (long story, but I made it, and you will too)
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The key to all of this is keeping your psych/doc informed of what is going on, and listening to his/her instructions.
Thank you so much for your reply. A little kindness goes a long way for me right now. I have a great gp and hes helping me through this.Thanks again. 😊
Personally, I recommend going with the simpler food for now.
This is where crackers and water really help a lot.
Nutri Grain and other breakfast bars work well here too.
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(Again) Follow your Psych's/Doc's instructions with the meds (and food intake suggestions) but crackers and breakfast bars are what I would recommend, and see what your docs suggest as well.
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You will get through this, and remember we are here for you as well.
l have been exactly at where you are now many times. Antidepressants would make me better and when l quit them, my anxiety attacks would come back. When you are on meds, did you experience zero anxiety?
I want to tell you that everything that you are going now will take effect and help you. Do not despair. Every time l had attacks, l got better whether it was 2 weeks or a couple of months. At the end, even though you are feeling like you are sinking deep, you will get better.
Your situation sounds very much like mine. I think that because of the existence of manageable anxiety, the meds are not the full solution. It requires a combination of things like therapy, companionship etc. As l got older, l started to understand myself better. I do not swim against anxiety. I try to accept and ride it.
They're definitely not the whole solution. I gave up alcohol about 15 months ago and that helped a lot. I am in counseling now. And i do a LOT of yoga lol. I'm trying.
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