PLEASE HELP!!!

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Registered: 03-25-2007
PLEASE HELP!!!
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Mon, 03-26-2007 - 12:06pm
Hi My name is Lynn & I have struggled with panic disorder & agoraphobia for 14 years now. Over the past few months, my meds stopped working & I'm afraid to try new ones. I feel like my life is falling apart & I only have 1 friend who hasn't been scared off by my constant irrational thoughts. I am afraid to be alone & when my husband & son leave in the morning, My anxiety starts. Every day is a struggle that gets harder to deal with. Any suggestions to cope would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Lynn

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: duranny
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 12:22pm

(((lynn))) I can understand your fears.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-25-2007
In reply to: duranny
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 12:32pm
Thank you all for your support. It means a lot. I think I drove most of my friends away because they didn't know how to deal with me or maybe they weren't real friends--who knows. It's very hard to make arrangements when you don't drive & everyone you know that does still talk to you is at work! Anyway, I'm still plugging away & I appreciate the support! Thanks a million!
Lynn
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Registered: 03-25-2007
In reply to: duranny
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 7:09pm
Jan,
I forgot to mention--the other thing that really scares me is that I've already had my dr try to wean me off the Paxil twice. The first time I had really bad withdrawl symptoms (and they were going very slowly) and the second time I would just cry about nothing and I wanted to die. So these are very real fears to me because it happened before. Sometimes I just feel like I will never overcome this no matter what I do.
Lynn
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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: duranny
Thu, 03-29-2007 - 12:03am

I am sorry, Lynn. That is a trade-off we have to face in getting well. Though lots of folks have reported trouble when discontinuing effexor(I am one of them) it was a good drug for me. I would not hesitate to go back on it, if I needed too. My panic was out of control & I was unable to function.


Also, it's interesting about the crying. I cried for about 6 weeks after going off the effexor. I thought I would never get myself straightened around. But, I did. Still am sort of a sentimental person & am moved to tears easily. Maybe your dr. could suggest another med. GL & keep us posted. (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: duranny
Sat, 03-31-2007 - 10:37pm

Yes, I know what you mean.

Sheri Ann

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