Severe anxiety

[prpaula4]

Just wondering if there is anything else you can do for anxiety was put on xanax low dose over a year now and still feeling sicky and light headed also can't go anywhere on my own anymore

[bluez]

Hi there, i think another trip to the docs in order,i know meds aint the best but they can help. Good luck with it all and hope you get sorted! i have had my meds changed now for the better i think.best of luck!

Bluez

[prpaula4 in reply to bluez]

Thanks but my doctor has very strong views about giving out meds I had to fight for the meds I'm on

[Rara2000]

Hi. That is too bad your doctor has such strong views on medication. I have been struggling with anxiety for a few years now however was able to manage it until after the birth of my second child. My doctor put me on Zoloft and it has helped with the severe anxiety. My hope is to get off it once my hormones are back to normal and I have done some Counselling but for now I really do need it to be a better mother.

maybe ask for a referral to a psychiatrist ?

Hang in there. Anxiety is a beast for sure and unless you have experienced it it is really hard to understand.

[Andypandy30 in reply to Rara2000]

Hi can u tell me if sertraline / lustral worked for u what dose are you on what else can I do to get through these awful days

[Rara2000 in reply to Andypandy30]

Hi. I'm only on Zoloft. I'm currently on 100 mg as I worked my way up from 25mg over a four week span. I also take

.5 mg of clonazapam at night. This will only be short term once stable on Zoloft. I am starting to feel better. Have moments have anxiety and try to breathe through them.

I'm sorry you are not feeling well. Maybe talk to you Dr about increase ? I know my psychiatrist said it is not uncommon for it to take up to 150 to 200 mg of Zoloft for anxiety.

Hang in there

[prpaula4 in reply to Rara2000]

My doctor doesn't believe in giving meds like xanax so I had to fight to get on them did try cymbolta but was unable to take them terrible thoughts afraid to take any other ones

[Andypandy30 in reply to Rara2000]

Doc has said I can increase to 75 mg afraid of side effects tho as he said it can increase anxiety for adjustment period but I'm so afraid to try but don't want to be like this either

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

Anything is worth a try I wish I had the guts hang in there it mighten last long

[Andypandy30 in reply to prpaula4]

Side effects wer pretty bad at start just scared

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

I know but you have to stay positive and we're all here to chat if you get on edge good luck

[Andypandy30 in reply to prpaula4]

Thks so much means a lot

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

No problem any time

[Andypandy30 in reply to prpaula4]

Did I ask if they workd for u pAula wud like to know they've worked for few people before I uo I'm talking myself out of increasing again I'm a nightmare trying new regime I'm too watchful of feeling worse

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

Ye you did but I had terrible thoughts and crying all the time but it could work for you

[Andypandy30 in reply to prpaula4]

I know thank u just want to be well and able to get out and about again Iv lost so much confidence along with my weight and my hair am thinking of changing docs don't feel I'm getting right support

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

I never tryed them was put on a low dose of xanax I did try cymbolta but stopped taking it due to having mad thoughts about death and crying all the time for no reason

[maggie91]

Sometimes meds can give you those side effects but does xanax calm you down. If not working, talk with your doctor. Besides taking meds, we need to do things to help ourselves. Anxiety can get better but you have to do the hard work of reprogramming your thoughts. Definitely not easy but you will get better everyday. Yes, some days are worse than others, but don't give in. It's just anxiety. Also eat healthy foods, exercise, drink lots of water, get sleep. Focus on other things and people. When you are anxious go for walk, do an activity (any kind that keeps your mind occupied ), eat healthy snack , drink water. You made through yesterday, you can make it through today. Positive thoughts make for a better day, negative thoughts makes you have a real bad day. Stay strong and have faith in God. Pray or just talk to him. He loves you no matter what. He will do what's right for you. Make yourself get out everyday. Each day will get easier. I am proof that in time you will feel better and yes I took meds to calm me down so I could work on reprogramming my negative thoughts. I went through crying, depression, loneliness, etc but I kept going. I wanted to feel good again and today I do. Be strong.

[prpaula4 in reply to maggie91]

Ye some times it keeps me calm but get on edge during the day and start feeling sicky and light headed all over again until my next tablet can't even drink juice or eat chocolate or have coffee anymore leaves me worse also can't go out on my own

[Andypandy30]

Rara2000 did u get side effects with increase

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

I didn't get the chance to increase as I stopped after a week cause of terrible thoughts I was having and crying for no reason

[Andypandy30 in reply to prpaula4]

Are u on antid s now Paula I hope someone gives me positive hope that they can work

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

No,but thinking of trying a different one il have to see the doc

[Andypandy30 in reply to prpaula4]

How u managing on nothing it's so hard

[prpaula4 in reply to Andypandy30]

I'm on xanax low dose 2 a day

[Rara2000 in reply to Andypandy30]

Hi. Not really. Just a little. I take it in the morning and around 1 to 3 pm I feel an increase of anxiety and it subsides. I'm hoping to get off the clonazapam at night soon once the Zoloft levels out. I really can't complain I feel a lot better already. Now just need to work on my thinking patterns! Good luck. It may not be so bad😀

[Andypandy30 in reply to Rara2000]

Thank u rara im willing to try just keep thinking its a bad patch and it'll ease off that's me avoiding again as I have a thyroid condition as well I never know which is making me feel like this I just know I don't want to feel like this anymore

[Andypandy30]

How are u tday rara