Common Symptoms

[Zengirl68]

Hi everyone. I’m new to this site and this is my first post. I have a question. I’ve been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder. I have not felt well since February. My symptoms go up and down. Some days are good, others not. I have had many symptoms over the past 4 months I.e. headaches, nausea, sweating, heart flutters and vertigo. Do others have symptoms like these on almost a daily occurrence? I’m on 150 mg of Sertraline. I really don’t want to go higher. Just wondered if others are experiencing what I am. So tired of it.

[Dolphin14]

Zengirl68

Welcome to the community.

My anxiety always presents with nausea and a lightheaded feeling. I lived like this for years.

Medication is a key part of my tool box. I know it's hard to juggle dosages and start new meds but I used to remind myself that I needed to do what had to be done to feel better.

We are here to support you

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[Zengirl68 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you Dolphin. It’s been hard for me lately. I so appreciate your support.

[bethelbee]

Hi and welcome!! I've been dealing with anxiety for decades, sometimes it's calm other times, like lately not so much. There have been times I didn't need meds for it. Mine presents with dizziness and lightheadedness and a general feeling of being off balance. I am presently on Buspar and Ativan. The Ativan is prn. As you know anxiety has got to be one of the worst feelings. I totally understand what you're going through. My first panic attack was back in in 7th grade. I am presently in my late 60's. If you've been on the same dose of meds for a while and it's not helping, speak to your doctor.

[Zengirl68 in reply to bethelbee]

Thank you bethelbee. I appreciate your response and candidness. I’m in my late 60s also. It’s a very isolating feeling. I don’t remember feeling the vertigo last time I experienced this level of anxiety. Thanks again for your support.