Is it normal?

[DoggieLoverbon]

So these last few days i dont know what’s up, my anxiety has honestly not been bad at all. And I got off my medication a few weeks ago because it just kinda disappeared. Well two days ago my eyes were twitching real bad every night for two nights. That freaked me out. And today I’ve had a headache all day, it won’t go away. It’s behind my nose - and in my forehead. And I’ve got bad sinuses right now from all the pollin dropping - which could be the cause of the twitching and headaches. But it’s just bothering me and my anxiety mind is coming back to - what if? Like what if it’s not sinuses and there is something actually wrong. And I’ve been real shaky and lightheaded for the last hour or so, and ik it probably has to do with my anxiety but I can’t help but think it’s worse. Is it normal for it to just come back w no real cause or reason? I’m only 19, got blood test done - everything is normal, had an x-ray of my chest a few weeks back, everything was normal. Idk what to think or do but I just want to crawl up in a corner and cry right now because I don’t want to go through this again, it’s put such a mental strain on me. But my schedule has done a complete 180 because of the coronavirus. Before I was on a good schedule of going to bed early and getting up at 5am, because of work. But now work is shut down for 2 weeks and my schedule is completely thrown off. Ugh. I don’t know what to do - I just know I don’t want to feel like this again

[Agora1]

Hi DoggieLoverbon, what kind of medication did you get off of? Most meds have some

kickback while weaning as well as after you are off the med. It takes the brain a while to

heal and start manufacturing the hormone naturally. There are many symptoms while

going through this process, with eye twitching being one as well as a buzzing, vibrating

feeling under your feet. Dizziness, apprehension can rise due to the absence of the drug

you were on. With each new day, your body will adjust to the change and you will start

feeling better. I hope this helps some. Of course, the change in your schedule and concern

about the virus just exacerbates the already heightened anxiety. It would help if you start

using some calming techniques which can be found on YouTube under Meditation.

You're going to start feeling better soon. Hang in there. xx

[DoggieLoverbon in reply to Agora1]

Thank you! I was on Buspar, and it overall helped but I feel like the side effects weren’t worth it

[Agora1 in reply to DoggieLoverbon]

Doggie, I was on Xanax and then Ativan for many years. When they no longer worked

I was slowly weaned off the benzo. After stopping the medication, the symptoms continued but I kept in mind that I was going in the right direction and one day, it all

became worth it. I was clear minded and back to myself once more. It was so worth

all the discomfort. Hugs, Agora1

[Timmypliskin]

Sounds like anxiety... I've had/ have all those too

I hope you feel better your not alone

[DoggieLoverbon in reply to Timmypliskin]

Thank you, that’s what I was figuring just sometimes hard to convince myself that.

[Timmypliskin in reply to DoggieLoverbon]

That's the hardest thing... accepting that anxiety can and will cause so many physical symptoms... it's a daily struggle.

[Sabio77]

DoggieLoverbon why did you stop taking the meds if it seemed they were working. that is the key to accomplish and don't change it. when a person stops taking their meds, the down side of it is usually ugly to deal with. it seems like you were doing well with your schedule. so find out what you can do during the day and make a schedule out of those to do things. it will be your substitute structured schedule until you can go back to work. write it down and follow it. also, take the negative thoughts/energy and take control of it by turning it into positive PRODUCTIVE energy. things you are good at and like to do. even try learning something new online. now is the best time to do it. hugs of encouragement.

[DoggieLoverbon in reply to Sabio77]

I stopped taking them because they were a constant reminder everyday that I had health anxiety, and they didn’t really stop the panic attacks, I don’t think I’ve had a legit panic attack since I got off of them.

[Sabio77]

I have been told by my own therapist that a person who takes meds like we do, it is normal for us to think we "do not need them". that it is totally the opposite. she said that it is the time to stay on it because it is working. now it is ok to feel that way. panic attacks are ugly. i have them too. but i am trying to get a handle on it so i don't have them as much or the duration of one isn't as long. please talk to your therapist or the person who prescribed them about taking them. it is vital to keep taking the meds on and off meds really messes with the brain and causes side affects. please be careful.

[Sabio77]

ok just be careful and talk to your doctor to be safe.