tired of being sick to my stomach!!

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Registered: 01-03-2006
tired of being sick to my stomach!!
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Thu, 04-27-2006 - 10:34am

Hi all. I am new to this bored. So recently I have made many changes in my life....at the age of 27 (now 28) I got married, moved out of my parents house and right into a single family home and hour away from family and friends. I travel 2.5 to 3 hrs to and from a job I have been unhappy with for over 2 years everyday, and I am finishing my Master's degree this May. I have been previously diagnosed with gerneral anxiety disorder as well as hypochrondia. lately, I think my anxiety is taking a serious toll on my body....my intestinal system is all crazy, sick to my stomach all the time ( I am seeing a GI doctor who says I have delayed gastric emptying). I also have lost some weight and I just feel like I am shaking on the inside (even though I am not on the outside). More recently, a visit to a therapist told me I was slightly depressed and suggested I start Lexapro, so i did two days ago....I feel like a zombie and my eyes are all glassy looking! does anyone have experience with this drug? I was on Paxil once before and did not like it!

i know stress and anxiety can damage your body but i keep thinking of more worse things like a strange disease or cancer or virus, etc. is attacking me. so i am just stuck in this cycle! it's horrible. i talk to everyone about this and my husband is even a therapist but bottom line, i am the only one who has control over this but i just cant seem to get it under control. sometimes i was to check myself into a mental institute or some place to get away!

any advice...thoughts?

thanks
csmo

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 04-27-2006 - 11:03am

Hello, csmo! We are happy to welcome you to our caring & supportive community. You are NOT alone. Others have experienced the same or very similiar symptoms. My anxiety centers around health issues. Though it's hard to admit, mostly they are imagined. A head cold gets me to thinking that I have a brain tumor or a stroke brewing. It requires alot of relaxation & re-focusing my thoughts to the present & the reality of my situation. Those are tricks we can easily learn, if practiced. You can check out the info in our *coping tips & tricks* folder below. Your therapist should be able to teach you some techniques.


I have not been on lexapro, but have taken other antidepressants. The first week or so, it's difficult to say what is a real side effect or part of my imagination that is powered by fear & anxiety of meds & trying new things. Of course there are side effects to meds. Of course you will feel differently @ first. However, these feelings wear off as we get adjusted to the meds. Not all the side effects listed for a medication will be experienced by an individual. Once again, I have to re-direct my thoughts to the present. I also have to have faith in my doctor that he knows me & my health history & is prescribing what is best for me.


I am sorry you are so distressed. That long commute to work leaves you little free time to unwind & enjoy life. We all need & deserve healthy outlets to cope with stress. It isn't unusual to feel that we're losing it & that we can't go on like this one second more. If you need more help in coping, there's no shame in that. If separating yourself from this stressful situation will help, then get the treatment you need. We want you to live a better life with your anxiety. We are all learning how to do that on this board. You can too. Good luck & GBU! Don't be a stranger. Drop into chat tonight for support. We'll save you a seat. (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 9:18am
How are you feeling? I was wondering about you & thought maybe you had