Anxiety driving me crazy

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Registered: 05-16-2005
Anxiety driving me crazy
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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 12:35pm

Hello everyone,1st of all Dave is leaving for the weekend.He is going to see his parents just 3 hours away,I think with him being gone, is stirring all these anxious feelings.His parents live here in michigan in the summer,Fl.is the winter.We must have had a lack of communication,as we over planned for this weekend.Morgans birthday is Monday,and her

 

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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 12:56pm
Hi sweetie, So sorry your obsessing about a mig. Have you tried thinking it through. Like what will happen if I get a a mig? I will have to take med for it and lie down until its over. I have found if I can find a solution I can overcome some of these obsessions.Its almost like you have to over rule them. I think we all have some fear or obsession with a physical problem. I think its a great idea to see a nuero about this. He can assure you that migs don't lead to strokes. Your dh going away is most certainly adding to this. I work myself up into a terrible panic when mine has to go over night without me. I don't believe your getting worse your just under a lot of stress right now. You will over come this and pull out of this anxiety. I hate the loss of vision and the zig zaggy movement until its over. I just remind myself the vision lost is only for about 15-20 min. I always feel anxious when it hits me but just keep telling myself it will be over soon. If you haven't had one in 2yrs its not likely that you will anyhow. I know its hard to relax when we get like this. I'm going through some stuff myself right now. Stay strong. I have to go do some cleaning. ((hugs)) Sharon

GRACIE

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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 1:29pm

Hi Sharon,thank you so much for your kind advise.I read that when you have the auroas that those kind of migs can cause strokes.Maybe I just need to better educate myself on these things.I have had them since I was 12,and a very strong fear to them.I remember being a little girl and scared to open my eyes for fear of the zigzags.When I was put on imitrex my fears went away.2 years ago my ob put me on B/C pills that set my migs into motion.One after the other,zigzags that would come and go,lots of pain and vomiting.My imitrex quit working,then fear took over again.Was put on zomig,which caused to much chest pain(not good)now I have axert,which did work I just got a little dizzy.2 years ago when I started the axert,I also started 1 asprin a day.I believe the aspirin helps to keep them away.My fear of them is just really heightened right now,I cant stop thinking about it.


jeanie

 

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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 1:35pm

(((Jeanie))) Can't you go after the party?

Sheri Ann

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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 4:59pm

ok,Dave just left;(I,m just sad and will miss him.I could have made him change his mind,but when I do that it makes me feel worse,as in a weak little failure and he sees how bad I really am.His dad needs his help to put the boat in the water in the morning,so I didnt want to push the issue of going after the party.His dads looking forward to Dave helping with that,as they never see each other.He will be back here Sunday,early afternoon.Dave is wonderful for me when my anxiety is out of control,but I depend on him so much that its hard to let him live and do his own things.Without him causes me anxiety.Gosh,when we met I struggled with the family thing,that was foreign to me and a bad thing,so I kept him away,which made me feel funchional.NOW LOOK,I am a disfunctional mess without him near me.I will be so happy when Sunday gets here.


Jeanie

 

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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 5:40pm

Here's some magic dust, Jeanie. That's about all I can do for you this far away. You know I'd be there in a minute if I could. I never had a migraine, but my very rare headaches set off more anxiety than I can handle. Those stroke thoughts are scary. Usually 2 tylenol do the trick. Like Sharon says, *if* a migraine hits, take your meds & rest. The remaining time, until Dave returns, keep your mind distracted. I hope the time passes quickly for you. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan


PS WOW I love Cedar Point. I hope you have a great time. Ride the Raptor & bring back a picture for Sheri Ann;)





 

 


 



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Registered: 05-29-2003
Sat, 05-20-2006 - 9:55pm

HI there,

I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. I know your anxiety level, because I've been there. I, too, suffer from migraines, and they are debilitating. Sometimes, stress does bring them on, as do hormone fluxuations. Sometimes after a major stress is over with, as your body winds down, they will appear. The aura and the loss of vision on one side is the worst part for me. I haven't had one since my dad passed away last July, but I still worry I will get one. I used to carry around a nasal spray called Imatrex. It comes in a pill and shot form, as well. I couldn't tolerate the pill, however, the nasal spray worked well, and if you take it at the first sign of the "aura," it usually takes care of it.

I would be lying if I told you I know how to "de-stress," but if you could try, that would really help. I wouldn't want you to talk yourself into a migraine.

Please talk to your doctor about the nasal spray, because I think you will feel better knowing you have something you can carry with you at all times. This way YOU are in control, and not the migraine.

Lots of love, JD

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Registered: 05-16-2005
Sat, 05-20-2006 - 11:52pm

Hello JD,


 

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