New Here/Want Advice

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-22-2003
New Here/Want Advice
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Sun, 01-07-2007 - 3:08am


Hello,

I have had anxiety attacks off and on since, 1992, I have been on meds for about 7 yrs now, I'm 34yrs old, I have two boys that are 10yrs old & 7yrs old that I see every 3rd weekend of the month.

My life has been really good in the last 7 months, a lot of changes but positive ones, I'm on meds, Zoloft but I forget to take them on a daily basis, I'm trying to remember now though. And I take klonopin as needed.

I'm really confused cause my anxiety has seemed to be much higher like I'm having a relapse, it hasnt happened for a while but now I'm getting anxious again from crowds of people if I go to a club and movie theaters. I just dont understand what going on cause for a long time, years since I have been taking meds, I was fine.

I'm guessing that I should probably get into therapy again and make sure I take my pills on a daily basis.

If anyone has any suggestions or advice, please send it my way.

Thank you.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 8:14am

Hi! Nice to see you in our supportive community! I am sorry to hear about the return of anxiety. For me,

 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 07-28-2004
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 12:26pm

Hi,

Welcome!! Jan gave some great advice. I don't have much to add, just that even good changes can come with stress...I think it was some huge upheavals in my life, good and bad, that led to the development of my generalized anxiety and continues to trigger my worst spells.

It is great that you are so proactive about handling your relapse and taking steps now to feel better. Please feel free to come by the board anytme, this is a really friendly supportive group and has helped me a lot.

Hugs,
Dee

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Registered: 01-31-2004
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 1:59pm

Hi-))

        
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-22-2003
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 11:31pm


Thanks to you and everyone for being so welcoming and support, what time is that chat time? I'm in pacific time zone, is there a link where i could find chat?

Thank you,

Tina

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 11:36pm
Hi, Tina! Here's the link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/listsf.asp?webtag=iv-bhanxchat&nav=start You can bookmark it to your favorites or watch for the post on Tuesday & Thursdays which contain a link. Also, when you first come on the board, there's info about our community & you will see chat listed. We run from 9 to 11pm EST. I know it's hard for our Pacific members, but we'll be on the look-out for you & always save you a seat;)
 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 01-08-2007 - 6:58am

When I was forgetting my meds, I had awful anxiety.

Sheri Ann