Help with Anxiety and Panic Disorder

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Registered: 11-08-2006
Help with Anxiety and Panic Disorder
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Wed, 11-08-2006 - 3:31pm

This is the first time I have ever posted anything on a message board. I have been struggling from "anxiety" since the birth of my last child 5 1/2 years ago. AT that time, they diagonosed me with GERD; however, taking all the PPIs and other prescriptions didn't work. I have also tried every herbal remedy imaginable.

3 months ago, I hit rock bottom. I felt as if I were going to die of a heart attack every single day. I missed work, couldn't take care of my children like I should, and laid in bed all day thinking about my death. It got to the point that I was putting on good pajamas at night because I didn't want to be found dead in my old ones. I would wake up in my sleep in pain and sick just knowing that death was iminent. I was vomiting and also had diarrhea all the time. I have had 3 EKGs, a colonoscopy, endoscopy, stool samples, ultrasound, x-rays, and numerous blood tests. All comes back that I have mild GERD (reflux) and panic disorder. I started with Zoloft which made me feel like a zombie. I now take Xanax XR which seems to help; however, I still have physical discomfort (stomach aches, head aches, body pains, and of course.. HEARTBURN). I miss my old self. I am a people lover and I no longer experience joy in the little things that made me happy.

My marriage is great although I don't know how much more my poor husband can take. My job is semi-stressful and our custom home that we have building for the past year is just about done.

Does anyone else feel this way. I truly feel like I'm going crazy. Please Help!

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 6:20pm

I just wanted to

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 6:22pm

I, too, want to send my sympathy regarding your fil.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 11-08-2006
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 6:28pm
That is good to know.. thank you very much!
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-28-2005
Mon, 05-21-2007 - 8:39pm

You previously wrote:


ºPeople with anxiety disorders have a high rate of addiction & suicide. Alcohol is a
ºdrug. It's a depressant that will initially relax you, but later will sink a person lower &
ºlower into depression.
I


Thanks for posting this.

 

Amy

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 05-22-2007 - 1:33pm
Always good to see you, Amy. Let us know how the lamictal works. There are others in the community who have recently been diagnosed bipolar. They have struggled with anxiety for many years. It's helpful to hear how a new treatment works. GL! (((hugs))) jan

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