Really hard right now...

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Registered: 07-16-2006
Really hard right now...
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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 11:54pm

All right, this stinks right now. I am having major anxiety or panic. I never know which is which...

It is causing pain and it really freaks me out. One of my triggers is having a heart attack (this seems to be common?) and I am getting shooting pains from my neck into my back. Now I have been under a lot of stress lately, and my back and shoulders has been super tense. Logic says that this is the same thing. My brain goes straight to the heart attack theory. AARRgghhh...

Ok, I am feeling better just writing this. I am trying to talk my way through it, although my xanax is calling me very loudly right now. I am really trying to stay away from the stuff, I have a hard time for days after I take it. It is not worth it to me.

All right even the pain is gone now... Thanks so much. It really helps to know you all are out there! I am sorry that anyone else has to go through this, but it helps to know I am not alone.

:)
Laura

Darn another pain....

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Registered: 10-21-2006
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 4:54am
How much Xanax do you take? Maybe it's too much. I find that when I'm having a major moment, if instead of Half of an ativan, I take a quarter, it really takes the edge off without making me want to conk out. Maybe try less of the pill. I mean, the meds are there to help you when you get like this and just can't relax. Just try less of the pill and see what happens? Good luck. Lin.
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Registered: 02-17-2007
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 10:07am

Laura I find it helps me alot also knowing I'm not alone in this quest. Anxiety can bring on such differant reactions to each of us. The deep breathing and just riding it out seems to work best for me though it does leave me with a tired drawn out feeling afterwards.

Kea

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 12:27pm

Laura, I was sorry to hear about your pa :(

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 12:56pm
(((Laura))) I am very hopeful that the pain is gone, as