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: 03-11-2004
In reply to: candiems
Sat, 01-21-2006 - 11:42pm

That reminds me, Candie. When I was admitted for severe anxiety/panic, my pdoc was off for the weekend. I was seen by the attending who put me on risperdal. I was pretty upset about that & never did find out why he prescribed it. Anyhoo, my pdoc came back on Mon. & discontinued it. Sometimes I think they have a protocol & they try to cover all diagnoses with the same meds.


Keep this option open if things don't improve. I hope & pray that after

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: candiems
Sun, 01-22-2006 - 10:04am

Hi Candie, I'm just checking in to see how you are feeling today :)


Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-29-2003
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-23-2006 - 2:08am

I am doing alright, still feeling dizzy. Its hard I can't even explain it, the feeling is just weird. I didn't sleep at all last night, I could stop worrying about the pain in my head. I am going to try and find a new doctor this week. Hopefully that will help.

Candie

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-23-2006 - 6:01am

HI Candie,


Coming off Effexor can cause severe reactions like severe dizziness. It is one of the worst meds to come off of. It has to be stopped extremely gradually. That way the withdrawals aren't so severe. Just thought I'd tell you that might be causing the dizziness so

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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-23-2006 - 5:16pm
Candie Has anyone checked your ears???
I have severe allergies and panic attacks I am always DIZZY!!
I take Paxil with xanax- the Paxil alone did not work since I
still was dizzy--- the xanax helps me to stop worrying about it! LOL
It is still there and very annoying.... I do get ear infections
and middle ear troubles so check that out!! GOOD LUCK! Judy

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