Panic attack today for me, too

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Panic attack today for me, too
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Sat, 03-18-2006 - 5:12pm

Last time I used red it was for Valentine's Day, today it's for anger, lol.

Sheri Ann

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 5:36am
Hi, Jan! WB:) I shouted you
 

 


 



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Registered: 12-28-2005
Mon, 03-20-2006 - 10:27am

Hi Sheri Ann,

I hope you are doing better today! I posted a message to you and it seems that it did not get listed. Sometimes, I will write things and I guess I do not send it all the way through:)

Anyway, just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and hope today is a better day!

Also, with what Jan said about her SIL getting worse with her manic depressive illness, it could possibly be that she got worse due to the fact that the fall triggers seasonal effective disorder in some people. So, I would think that the lack of sun light more than likely reduces her serotonin levels. I always make sure that I eat things that promote serotonin in the fall since it does get darker and we are sun deprived!!

Have a great day!!

Paula

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 11:47am

I just feel blah, totally tired.

Sheri Ann

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 12:12pm

Hi,

I get the head cold allergies too. My Dr. just prescribed me Zithromax for a sinus infection so I totally understand how you feel. I also had Vertigo once last year and that was the worst experience ever. So if you had that before I feel for you. Things on my end are going great! I am settled in and feeling pretty good at my new place. For me it was a good move because I have always lived with boyfriends and probably stayed in relationships way too long. So, now is the time for me and I am taking advantage of this growth experience for me. I think things are going to be very interesting this next year!

Hope you are feeling better! Things are going to be good, just one day at a time!

Paula

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 12:33pm

Hi Sheriann
How are you feeling? I hope your panic attacks are better. I get them to sometimes where they last for a long time. And I really think mine are set off because I get one, and even though I try really hard to ignore it and move on I dont. Even if I feel better I keep checking in with myself to see if it's there and then it comes back over and over! It really is crazy. Mine go away if I dont get it one day I seem to relax a little more, if the next day it doesnt come back I usually can move on from it! What a cycle huh??!D!

Why dont you try taking the lexapro at night or in the evening. My girlfriend says it is better for her at night at dinner time. I take mine in the morning, and have contemplated taking it at night. But my fear is that my son who is 4 months old wakes up still to eat-none of my kids slept through- and then if it makes me more tired and I dont get sleep I will be even worse!!AAGGHH I am so tired also but I dont know if it is because I havent really had a great night sleep uninterrupted in 4 months!!!, or if it is the lexapro. My guess- both!

Well I hope you are having some better days!!
What dosage are you up to with the lexapro now?

Kathy

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 03-20-2006 - 12:37pm

I'm only taking 5 mg now.

Sheri Ann

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 12:42pm

Paula, I'm glad you are all settled in to your new place!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 01-06-2006
Mon, 03-20-2006 - 12:49pm

Yup I take the 10mg.
I find that with this I sleep deeper, not as restless. But I too right now am so tired, I am always so tired. I dont know if it is the baby or the med. I went to bed at 830, baby got up for a few at 1100, then he got up at 330 for a bottle, then he got up at 5 for a bottle , then I went back to sleep for a little bit but I he got up at 630 and I have to be up by 645 anyway to get my other two boys off to school AAGGHH!! Now that I typed that I can see why I am tired, I think Im gonna go make a pot of coffee ;)

Do you think the lexapro is working for you??

Kathy

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 1:16pm

Hi,

I really knew that I needed this and I am happy that I am able to get all of the furniture that I wanted without having to worry about someone else's taste. The only slight problem I had was that my last ex and I were pretty similiar style wise so I had to redecorate without duplicating things I made before. I did not want to have a replica, but I tend to be arts and crafty and I made so many things I loved that I left with him when we split in September. So, I recreated with a twist!

I actually framed a few quotes for my wall and loved the following one:

A woman is like a teabag you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water!

Fortunately, for me my ex was away alot. At the time I did not think it was fortunate since I missed him. But, at least now I do not feel that feeling of being alone at night. I had so many nights alone that I got used to it and always did my own thing.

I think my anxiety which started when I was 18 played a large part in why I dated people that were not good enough to me or for me. I settled because I thought something was wrong with me and that fueled my anxiety even more. Now, I know that is not the case and I will not settle anymore. My last relationship was the most healthy relationship I had but we could not take it to the next step. It was sad and painful and still is at times but I am just going forward. Nothing was wrong with either of us we were just not right for eachother.

Have a great day!!

Paula

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 03-20-2006 - 1:55pm

It isn't working for my anxiety.

Sheri Ann