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Fri, 08-12-2005 - 9:17am

Is it just me, or does anyone else have many times where they feel fine, nothing bad happens, but that uneasy creepy feeling just comes out of the blue and takes you down like a ton of bricks? I read a lot of the posts and it seems like the majority of people have "real" things happen that I can certainly understand would cause anxiety, which I am sure is horrible. But, I feel like I am weird or something because it seems like when something bad happens to me, I am able to manage my stress level and get through it without anxiety, but when I am feeling fine and nothing bad has happened, suddenly I am overcome with that terrible feeling. Sometimes it goes away in a few mins, sometimes it sticks around and gets worse. I just wonder if I am alone in this?

Kim

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Registered: 05-20-2004
In reply to: kml1220
Fri, 08-12-2005 - 9:42am

You are definitely not alone. I also get anxiety with no cause. It is the most difficult thing to explain to my DH. He always asks "well what's wrong". When I say nothing but I am still having an anxiety attack, he looks at me like I'm an alien. Anyway, I know how you feel and it is horrible not being able to explain why this can happen out of the blue.

Hope you feel better soon.

Alison

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Registered: 07-08-2005
In reply to: kml1220
Fri, 08-12-2005 - 10:04am
HI KIM
I ALSO SUFFER FROM THIS. IT SEEMS THAT MY BRAIN USUALLY CAN FUNCTION WHEN A REAL CRISIS HITS- AT LEAST DURING THECRISIS- BUT THAT I WILL CONJUR UP THESE WORST CASE SCENARIOS ABOUT LIFE THAT TAKE ME DOWN THE PATH OF INCREDIBLE ANXIETY AND USUALLY A PANIC ATTACK. MY PDOC SAYS I HAVE GAD GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER WHICH IS DEFINED BY EXCESSIVE WORRYING AND LEADS TO DEPRESSION. SO YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
ELAINE
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Registered: 05-13-2003
In reply to: kml1220
Fri, 08-12-2005 - 12:50pm

I am similar to you. I often feel anxious for no logical reason. I think this anxiety plays a HUGE part in my depression. I wish I knew what the cure was. Sometimes if I distract myself or meditate I feel better. Sometimes nothing makes me feel better but xanax. I find this condition so frustrating. It is nice to know I am not alone.

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Registered: 04-29-2005
In reply to: kml1220
Fri, 08-12-2005 - 3:36pm

I feel like I am reading my own story. In fact, it seems like my panic attacks come when I am in the best of times. For instance, I took a trip to Paris and Belgium last year and should have been thrilled, especially since I had dreamed of visiting Europe my entire life. Instead I spent half of the time in my hotel room racked with panic attacks that were so strong I had to sleep afterwards due to no energy left in my body. I'll also sometimes get them when I am out to dinner or at the movies. Leisurely times when nothing in the world is wrong or threatening. I hate it.

Under times of actual crisis I am oddly calm and in control. I guess my fight or flight system is backwards... Right now it really sucks for me because I am pregnant and therefore will not take any xanax or anything that might otherwise calm me down. I just pray my daughter to be will not inherit my illness. I feel bad for my loved ones because they just don't get why I completely freak out for no apparent reason. When my panic attacks are really bad I will actually end up throwing up. It is ridiculous!

Good to know I am not the only one, thanks for posting.

-emily

p.s. Other than this anxiety I a really am a happy and mellow person. I just don't get it!!! :(

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Fri, 08-12-2005 - 4:19pm

I totally know what you mean! How interesting...Mine comes when I am at my best of times too it seems in a lot of cases. I was in Colorado on vacation last year having a wonderful time and it hit me. It was horrible. I tried so hard but could not shake that awful feeling. My husband kept doing things for me to help but he could not help me and it was hard to explain that to him over and over again. It was just awful.

You said it best - our fight or flight system seems backwards. I can handle "real" crises but these awful feelings I get tear me down quick.

Sorry you cannot take your med, but I understand you not wanting to since you are pregnant. I am on Zoloft and it helps, and I have Ativan in case of a big attack.

I get very ill with big attacks too. I throw up sometimes too and my stomach totally cramps up and I break into hot sweats and cold chills. I even shake real bad. It is awful. I cannot sleep or rest or anything during an attack. I even get diarreha real bad usually.

I am generally a mello and happy person too, but once the anxiety takes over, I am totally a mess!

Kim

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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: kml1220
Fri, 08-12-2005 - 10:07pm
Hi I can relate to this!! I might be scared of something
and avoid it- but usually panic attacks come out of no where!!
This stress response is caused by our serotonin levels in our
brains! It is a very chemical thing but makes us feel so out of
control, scared and crazy!! I have taken Paxil and it really has
helped stop them I also use xanax. Any form of relaxation will help
if used daily. Repeated stress and worry just annoy our condition!
Sooooo try to do some relaxation breathing, yoga or meditation.
Exercise just walking helps also! I hope this helps you! Take care, Judy
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Registered: 08-13-2005
In reply to: kml1220
Sat, 08-13-2005 - 4:05am

Hi Kim,

I'm with you... I had a day like that today!!! I felt relaxed, nothing too much to worry about and the irregular heart beats come on... which then make me feel really uneasy and anxious. Not fair! I tried to think of what could've triggered them!? So frustrating, but I couldn't think of anything, so I decided to go with it... Just a bad day I spose, but geez, when does it end!!!

Best thing to do is shrug it off - just a little set back and plod along, one step at a time...

Jewlie
Sydney Australia

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In reply to: kml1220
Sat, 08-13-2005 - 9:07am
It's a pleasure to have you here, Emily. You have alot of insight to share. We appreciate you stopping in. Congrats on your pregnancy.
 

 


 



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Registered: 04-18-2003
In reply to: kml1220
Sat, 08-13-2005 - 2:58pm

The same is true for me. The attacks come out of nowhere, usually wwhen I am totally relaxed. When I am in a crisis situation - nothing! I think it's because when I'm in a crisis, my mind is already busy. But when I am relaxed, my mind is subconsiously working overtime. Gees, I hope that doesn't happen while I am on vacation, now I'm getting worried!

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann