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| Mon, 01-29-2007 - 5:04am |
I only have anxiety,no panic attacks(my son gets mild ones) and no phobias.This was all inherited from my mom.She has all 3.
To describe my problems I call it "racing mind", I also have feelings of "overwhelmed".When I get ovewhelmed I get crabby,irritable or angry.(can have a nasty temper)I have learned over the decades that the only medication that has ever helped me with any of this is Xanax.(I do have a script now but not sure for how long,maybe forever) I no longer see a shrink as she retired.(VERY smart woman who treated my whole body)I am also disabled by chronc pain ailments).My rheumatologist treats my whole body now.
I may not post alot but I want to see if I feel like other people.
To describe my problems I call it "racing mind", I also have feelings of "overwhelmed".When I get ovewhelmed I get crabby,irritable or angry.(can have a nasty temper)I have learned over the decades that the only medication that has ever helped me with any of this is Xanax.(I do have a script now but not sure for how long,maybe forever) I no longer see a shrink as she retired.(VERY smart woman who treated my whole body)I am also disabled by chronc pain ailments).My rheumatologist treats my whole body now.
I may not post alot but I want to see if I feel like other people.

Hello! Nice to meet you;) You are NOT alone. Many folks who post have talked about the racing thoughts & how difficult they are to control. Please take a look @ our *coping tips & tricks* folder below. There are ways you can teach yourself to relax & get a rest from the fears & worries.
I have found that my anxiety/panic is much worse when I am under stress & not getting enough sleep. Mediatation & belly breathing help get me into balance again. Also, have you considered finding a new pdoc? Or a therapist? Alot of ppl find it helpful to be able to share their feelings with an objective person. Old patterns of behavior can be pointed out & we CAN learn new ones. I learn new ways to deal with this everyday. A work in progress;)
Please keep in touch. We care about you & hope we can be supportive in someway. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Hi there! Welcome to the board. I absolutely know what that feels like. I also have anxiety and some mild panic attacks. My mind races all the time, thinking, thinking, thinking, about anything, everything, what if this, what if that, planning for the what ifs. It just never seems to stop. I also know what that overwhelming feeling is like and I also have anger outbursts, become very irritable, crabby, with my kids and husband. I feel like such an unlovable person sometimes. I'm on Lamictal right now for my mood swings and I'm not really sure it is helping. I have been diagnosed with Cyclothymia which is a more concentrated form of bi-polar. I do have a question for you though, what does the Xanax do for you? How does it make you feel and what are the side effects?
I hope you do post more on here, I'm sure you have alot to offer to the board and there is alot of support on here. Whether you do or not, you know where to find us :D
Much love,
Amy
I cannot get another shrink(only need one to get long term meds.)because my insurance does not cover any. I do not need a counselor or therapist to 'discuss'.Been there,done that. Talking is not going to change my physical problem(inherited). I do know all about relaxtion techniques and all that kind of stuff.Medications are the only thing left.
One thing I HAVE to do to start the day out right is, get up early and drink my coffee alone with my computer.(before my son gets up)This is my relaxtion time. I know coffee is not good for me but I am in the porcess of drinking decaf again.Thsi alone time is what I need to refresh myself.My son is in school all day so this helps some but I do lead a stressful life.(long story)
Hi,
Welcome! I have generalized anxiety disorder and can relate to the racing mind, edgy/irritable days and feeling exhuasted and achy. I get muscle tension sometimes. I'm very busy too! Family, school (back as a nontraditional student) and more keep me running. (ok not quite running, but I get there. LOL)
Glad to have you on board.
Smiles,
Dee