Anxiety ?'s

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Registered: 03-29-2003
Anxiety ?'s
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Fri, 01-20-2006 - 6:00pm

Ok, well I can't take the Effexor, had an allergic reaction, so now I am not on anything. I am really feeling like I am going to lose it. I don't know what to do, it seems like every anti-depressant I try to take I can't handle. Lately my anxiety has been so bad, I feel dizzy, lightheaded, I am afraid to move most of the time, afraid I might pass out. Is this anxiety or something else? I don't really have panic attacks anymore just this feeling of constant dizziness almost like vertigo. How do I get past this If I can't take anti-depressants. I am feeling so discouraged and sad right now like its never going to get better. I am so angry at myself for not being able to get past this. My house is a mess, I can't work, I feel like a horrible mother I can't take my son anywhere and even doing small things like reading a book to him is hard because I feel dizzy. The worst is my insurance is saying now that my GAD and OCD is a pre-existing condition and they won't pay for me to go to the therapist any more. Now I am without a therapist, and my GP doesn't beleive in Benzo's so she won't give me anything to help with this. I am scared and sad. Sorry just needed to vent.

Candie

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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: candiems
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 7:49pm
Candie I feel bad for you!! Paxil helps me so much
to keep the symptoms down- as for your GP maybe you should
find another one!! Not all GP's are equal!! LOL
Have you had this symptom checked out to be sure it is not an ear problem??
I hope that you are able to find some relief soon! I often
feel dizzy this seems to trigger that nasty feeling of anxiety!!
Am I going to be OK? Will I have a PA?? Am I going crazy??
These thoughts and more!!! Being dizzy is a symptom and if you
can find ways to work with it and around it it really helps!
JUST LIKE PANIC the dizziness slows you down keep trying to fight it
and do the things you enjoy!! HUGS! Judy
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Registered: 01-17-2001
In reply to: candiems
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 7:50pm

Hugs Candie!


Everything that you are describing sounds just like me almost a yr ago, except I had the "unreal" feelings to go along with it. I was the SAME way..


I do take lexapro and klonopin and they are great at assisting but I do most of the work.


Brush up on your coaping skills..


-belly breathing


-positive self talk (hard but definately helps once you believe that you ARE OK)


-counting- backwards.. helps you to concentrate on something else and regulate your breathing.


-medatation


Have you thought of finding a new PCP? Not using benzo's IMO is awful. MANY MANY of us take them and they help SO MUCH. As long as you take it as prescribed then you are fine.. they are anti-anxiety meds for Heavens sake...Dr.'s need to realize that.


Take Care.. sending Prayers Your way...

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Registered: 03-29-2003
In reply to: candiems
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 8:20pm

I talked to my therapist about my doctors refusal to give me anything for the anxiety, and he said that a lot of doctors are taught in school that benzo's are bad because some people misuse them and get addicted. In most cases people with anxiety disorders use them as directed. My therapist also told me that in the 20 years he has been doing counseling he has only had one women who was addicted to xanax and she was taking over 12mg a day. Too bad I can't see him any more I really liked him. I am not sure what to do, my husband said I was alot better when I was taking the Zoloft, and he thinks I should just try taking it again and get a doctor that will prescribe me xanax to get over the side effects. I just was so tired of not sleeping and the extra anxiety, but now I am wondering if it was just in my head. Thats a big part of my problem is I doubt everything. I am not even sure if the side effects I was feeling was real side effects or my anxiety issues. Thanks for your response its nice to know I am not alone. I have been trying the breathing exercise but I got myself so worked up it was hard to do.

Candie

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Registered: 03-29-2003
In reply to: candiems
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 8:24pm

I am definatly looking into getting a new GP, she did say she would consider giving me buspar but only if everything else failed. I think she fails to understand what a mess my life is right now. I think only people who have experienced extreme anxiety can understand how disabling this is. I had my ears checked out this week because I got streph throat which could be a reason for the added anxiety, I am always worse when I am sick. Thank you for your support.

Candie

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Registered: 06-06-2003
In reply to: candiems
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 8:30pm

HOw awful...definitely look for another GP. I had to talk to at leat 5 doctors before anyone figured out I was hypoglycemic. They all focused on different things in their training, so they know more about some things than others.

Keep trying GP's. You should be able to find one who can prescribe your meds until the blocked out period with your insurance is over and you can see a therapist again.

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Registered: 01-17-2001
In reply to: candiems
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 8:47pm

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: candiems
Fri, 01-20-2006 - 9:03pm

First, I'd explore your other options.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: candiems
Sat, 01-21-2006 - 12:03am

All is NOT lost, Candie. There are older antidepressants out there that will work. They don't have the same side effects as the SSRI's which is what you have been taking. You need a dr. that knows these older meds & will let you give them a try. Tricyclics(elavil, tofranil)

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-29-2003
In reply to: candiems
Sat, 01-21-2006 - 6:51pm

Hi,
I don't think your being stern, I have thought about doing inpatient, my problem with that is about 7 years ago when I was pregnant with my son I started having severe anxiety problems. I didn't know what was wrong with me at the time so I checked myself into the hospital. They came to the conclusion I had OCD and GAD pretty severe, but before they came to the diagnoses they put me on Haldol. They didn't tell what medicine I was taking, they said it was standard to put all young patients under 25 on Haldol because that is when schizophrenia usually starts to show. Well I wasn't schizophrenic and the Haldol made me violently ill, they took me off it after one dose for fear of my pregnancy and I was so mad when I found out what they put me on. I thought it was an anti-depressant. I guess you can say I have a pretty deep mistrust for doctors. I have been left with a bad taste in my mouth several times. I am afraid if I go back to the hospital they will sweep me under the rug again and not give me what I need. It took them 5 days to determine my OCD and GAD after doing every pyschological test known to man( to rule out schizophrenia which I already knew I didn't have). Although I will say I felt safe, and it was nice to be away from everything for a while. I just don't know who would take care of my son, and I don't want my husband to lose his job which is our only source of income right now, but I have been keeping that as a last option. I think I got so bad yesterday because I have been weening myself off the Zoloft and I didn't take any the night before. I took some again last night and I feel better today. I am thinking maybe I will give the Zoloft another try. I get headaches and have trouble sleeping and a wierd feeling in my head from the Zoloft but its better than the extreme panic. Thanks so much everyone for your kindess and support it really does help.

Candie

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: candiems
Sat, 01-21-2006 - 10:52pm

you've probably heard this but in case you
haven't, when i took my paxil at night, i had
trouble sleeping, i now take it in the morn.
with no problems.

kris

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