Anxiety Attacks...Yuck
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Anxiety Attacks...Yuck
| Sun, 02-11-2007 - 6:15am |
I suffered from panic attacks really bad this time last year and have gotten help and was doing well.
| Sun, 02-11-2007 - 6:15am |
I suffered from panic attacks really bad this time last year and have gotten help and was doing well.
Jen,
You are going through a lot, but it sounds like you have really taken the initiative to talk with your OB and start Zoloft. Pregnancy hormones may be contributing to all this too.
I've found some wonderful support on this board, glad to see you here.
Hugs,
Dee
I think that the anniversary of your dad's death is definitely part of the reason this is happening. My dh goes through the same thing with the anniversary of his brother's death, and his brother's birthday (which happens to be the same day as dh's - they weren't twins, they were 4 years apart).
The Zoloft will take a couple of weeks to kick in. My psychiatrist told me he likes to see some change after 2 weeks, but you don't get the full benefits of an anti depressant until 4-8 weeks.
One idea is to keep a journal. Then when you start having this feelings in the future you can look back and see patterns, and be aware. It is subconscious. DH won't even realize how different his behavior is or that he has an anniversary date approaching until I say something.
Take care, and good luck with #2. It's not so bad - you just have to lower your expectations! My sister always said your standards go down with each additional kid. LOL
(((Jen))) I'm sorry to hear the symptoms are reappearing!
Sheri Ann
Hi, Jen! Nice to see you;) You are NOT alone. Sometimes we know what triggers our anxiety/panic. Other times it can be out of the blue, but in this case, it may be subconscious. The mind & body cannot be separated.
I know that taking a new med can be scary. Many on this board report increased sensitivity & awareness of a/p symptoms the first 7 to 10 days of a new med. Please stick with it. Don't give up. You are not just helping yourself, but that bundle of joy you're now carrying. Congrats on such good news:)
There are answers to what you are feeling & gaining a handle on things. First, meds are only a tool. We can learn to identify behaviors that are not good for us. We can learn new behaviors that deal more effectively with how we feel. Take a look @ our *coping tips & tricks* folder below. I use belly breathing, meditation & positive affirmations to get me through stress & panic. Therapy is a good way to learn more about ourselves. It doesn't mean you're crazy or that you have to explore all your deep thoughts forever. Just long enough to get things off your chest to a professional who will give you support & not judge your valid feelings.
I wish you the very best of luck. You CAN & WILL get better. We're all works in progress, regaining our footing. Please bookmark us to your favorites. Our board can be your new home;) GBU! (((hugs))) jan