Hmm Wierd Feeling

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Registered: 12-19-2003
Hmm Wierd Feeling
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Fri, 09-09-2005 - 7:33pm

Ok I have been taking xanax or i guess a drug like it, and after some sleep I wake up kind of rested. Now I was heading out to the mall but as I was driving to pick my friend up I was thinking hmm im feeling rather ok, kind of like a good feeling. Then I get this odd feeling like something is wrong almost like a panic feeling but not quite its a wierd feeling on the top back of my head and throughout my body like almost I need to do something or get out. Like the topic states Hmm its a wierd feeling.

oh and to add also i feel like im freaking out like something is wrong with me, its like i cant think of my ex, almost like i dont even care no more.




Edited 9/9/2005 8:10 pm ET by k210
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In reply to: k210
Sat, 09-10-2005 - 8:38am

I, of course am not a medical professional but i sounds to me as though you had the start of a p/a but managed to stop it before it became full blown.


It is very typical of us anxiety people to think that "something" is wrong with us, I think all of us on the board have done that. As far as the wanted to get out feeling, I have had that before also, it's another symptom.


You said that you wake up "kind of rested".., to me that is not good enough. My pdoc says that a bad nights sleep is cause for anxiety/panic in itself. Maybe you need to see your Dr and talk about some alternatives to help you feel rested and sleep well.


Take Care and I hope you are feeling better!


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Registered: 04-18-2003
In reply to: k210
Sat, 09-10-2005 - 9:08am

Kevin, What's the name of the drug that you are taking? It sounds like it's probably taking the edge off and that's why you're not obsessing about your ex now, that is a good thing! I think it will be hard for you two to work things out while you are so obsessed about it. Once you give her some time and step back a little, things might work out for the better. I agree with Heather that it sounds like you started to have a panic attack and stopped it. Again, another good thing. Since you weren't sleeping at all before, it might take a few days to get your body on track and start sleeping normally. When I started taking xanax I slept almost all the time for the first week or more. PLMK what drug you're taking, is it klonopin or xanax?

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: k210
Sat, 09-10-2005 - 9:38am
I can't explain why it happens to us, but anxious folks are really *in tune* with their bodies & are very sensitive to changes & wierd feelings. I have had many. Lately, with a sinus infection & allergies, my head & ears feel stuffy & if I drop my guard for a minute, I start having that unreal feeling. I know it's tough. Try to remind yourself that this is part of the anxiety process. It isn't something bad. It won't hurt you. You will be fine, Kevin. Keeping busy. Finding distractions are helpful. You have alot on your plate with your relationship problems & lack of sleep. Try to take it easy. Get your balance back. Eat right & get plenty of exercise. Did you make it to the mall? How did that go? I care about you. Wish I could make it better): Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 12-19-2003
In reply to: k210
Sat, 09-10-2005 - 8:09pm
Thanks for the replies, well i didnt make it to the mall yesterday i guess i was about to have another panic attack so i turned around. Im trying to get there tonight, but yesterday or last night i should say i slept for almost 12 hours. I woke up still feeling really tired and really like "blah". I honestly feel like something is wrong with me i mean i really dont feel normal this time its hard for me to explain how i feel i guess mainly just a gloomy dull dark feeling. I just hope it isnt something more this time like maybe my mind has gone through a lot of stress and a lot of different things that something else may be wrong. I really hate when i do this to myself i have that feeling like i wont be able to get back on my feet and feel really sure about this. Also im getting alot of after images or whatever you want to call it like you look at something or you see something from the side of your eye and then you see like a white image of it when looking somewhere else. I have ate a little better in the past 2 days and atleast I got some sleep last night, but i guess just to be honest im scared that something more might be going on other than anxiety and panic. Also it is xanax that i have been taking.