Severe anxiety relapse

[Stars13]

We moved to a new city 2 years ago. My mom came to live with my husband and I from across the country. She is narcissistic and it has been hard. We are dissolving the household. Instead of staying in a senior apartment here she has decided to go back across the country at the age of 80. We have to sell the house and downsize to pay her back $ she invested in the house.

Meanwhile, right before this I went off Paxil that I had been on 25+ years. My anxiety started to creep up, understandably. Im am trying Prozac. One week ago 10 mg and I’m on my second week of 20 mg. I am having severe anxiety and fear now. I’m catastrophizing about moving, staying in this city, aging, retirement, not having enough money and more and more. My thoughts are racing and I can’t stop them. My heart is constantly palpitating and my chest is tight. I’m not sleeping or eating well. I’ve been meditating and trying things like cold showers. Nothing is helping. I’m also a kindergarten teacher about to get ready for a new school year. Help! Any advice very much appreciated!

PS- I don’t have a strong community of friends but I do have a supportive husband and a therapist I see every other week.

[Agora1]

That's a lot to handle, no wonder nothing is working. I'm sorry.

The late years of a person's life are difficult for both them and their

families. Please give the medication a chance to work. Also it might

be a good time to work on your breathing exercises. That can calm down

the rushes of adrenaline, slow down your h/r as well as b/p.

My best to you and the family xx

[Stars13 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much for responding.