New here....I have had anxiety Attack in my 20’s never had it again tell my mom passed 2 years ago...

[Kb20tx]

I had an anxiety attack in my 20’s and I was on edge for awhile tell it went away. While my mom was on her death bed(late 30’s now) it hit me again all I could think about is I couldn’t go through this again while everyone needed me and I needed to grief for my mom passing not be in my head with anxiety. I finally got through it but a year later I got a bad insomnia the my anxiety hit again know dealing with insomnia and anxiety. I am feeling new things in my head like my surroundings aren’t real or I feel like familiar places strange to me... I just don’t want to go crazy with this, going to the doctors Monday I think my blood pressure med might be triggering my anxiety?

[Ironj]

Sorry to hear of your moms passing.

Regarding Blood pressure meds , what one are you taking ? If it’s atenolol or propranolol these are bata blockers that help with anxiety. Rebound anxiety is very common in people that have suffered with it in the past.

The symptoms change all the time until it grabs ahold of you and you start thinking something is really wrong. It’s the WHAT IF’S that keeps us going in cycles looking for reassurance , and when we get that we feel good for an hour , day or a few days. Then we look again for that reassurance. I would ask to see a psychiatrist to talk about treatment options. Best wishes John

[Kb20tx in reply to Ironj]

Lisinopril Is what I am taking and one of the side effects is anxiety and insomnia so I will be talking to my doctor about it. I am just at a lost about all of this because I am not stressed about anything and that’s what is freaking me out the most.

[Ironj in reply to Kb20tx]

If lisinopril has a side effect of anxiety then look no further then that. Just ask your Dr to switch you another blood pressure med. again atenolol and propranolol are both bata blockers and are also very effective for treatment of anxiety as well.

[Kb20tx in reply to Ironj]

When I told the doctor they didn’t think is was that they believe it’s because I haven’t any good sleep in a few weeks and maybe still sad about the death on my mother

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I have found Lexapro to be amazing for anxiety and depression. Also, if you are having GI issues that could be an indication that your gut health is off. Start drinking kefir and it will heal your gut. The gut produces the majority of our serotonin so if it is not healthy then our mental health takes a dive too.

[LadyO4]

Thank so much for sharing your story - your feelings are so real to you and I want to reassure you that you are not alone.

I had a similar type experience when my brother died, and then when my dad died. I didn't have the emotional stamina or stability to deal with it and basically fell apart because I was mad at myself I couldn't be stronger.

God was good to me - I attended a workshop at our church and listened to a licensed Christian counselor talk about anxiety and depression as if she were reading my own story. Needless to say, I became one of her patients and to this day, can thank her for the long-term a-effect she had on me.

Anxiety happens in our brains, but so many factors can set it off. Since you can connect your current anxiety to your mother's death, I would like to encourage you to seek out some good help so have a support system in place to help keep you strong. A lot can come out in a counseling session with the right person (and I'd like to emphasize the RIGHT person) so maybe it's something you'd like to consider.

I'm including a phone number of an organization of people who are dedicated and committed to reaching out to people in your type of situation so they can comfort you and direct you. 855-382-5433. I hope and pray you will find the strength to listen to what they have to say. Hope is within reach friend, so please don't lose sight of that. I will be praying for you.

[Kb20tx]

Update the doctor gave me sertraline 50mg for my anxiety and gave me a sleep aid Hydroxyzine 25mg for sleep will see how it goes. I know I can live with anxiety but it’s been so hard with even doing simple things being stuck in my head feel awful... has anyone been on sertlraline for anxiety