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| Wed, 05-23-2007 - 12:40am |
Hi my name is Tina and i havent posted here yet but i posted on the other board antidepressant medication and got guided in this direction.I suffer from panic attacks and anxiety.I was taking 40mg paxil and now ive been on 50mg for the past two days.For some reason at night and in the morning i just feel like crap!! My main concern is that im having a hard time breathing and have bad thoughts that just wont go away so thats why i dont want to fall asleep but i get so tired it makes me sick to my stomache.When i wake up it the morning i feel very lazy and have panic attacks dreading about the day.I dont have a appetite what so ever and i eat once a day and its a very small portion.Ive been getting these really bad headaches that even when i chew it hurts.Its like a sharp pain in my brain.Does anyone else get these symptoms?? What can help me get through this??

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just to let you know you will get lots of help on this board. i do feel a lot of those symptoms as well. ive been going through lately hard times breathing and almost everyday i wake up in the morning worrying about how my day is going to go. these are terrible things to think and they dont make you feel that great. ive gotten advice from some people on here...keep busy during the day! try SUPER hard not to think about panic attacks, when you find yourself doing it, revert to something else like reading or knitting or cooking or even playing video games which helps me for some reason! and also deep belly breathing! ive only been trying it for the last week but it does seem to help a little! you can find out how in the coping and tricks area. and also getting air helps me! i hope this helps a little! if not other people im sure will post!!
manda
Hi! It's a pleasure to have you here. I know that this must be a rough for you. I am sorry): What you're experiencing many of us can relate too. Anxiety presents itself in more ways than Carter has little liver pills;) You are NOT alone.
Many times it's hard for us to accept that these feelings are part of anxiety & not some serious medical condition. You have no control over it. You have control over how you will allow these things to effect you. There is no shame in asking your dr. to give you a good check-up. Sometimes that was the only thing that relieved my mind when I had so many sensations. The *tuggy* or *ragged* breathing is a very difficult feeling to contend with. Please take a look @ the *coping tips & tricks* folder below. The belly breathing, daily meditation, relaxation exercises & just general *de-stressing* has helped me to cope with anxiety/panic. The meds will do so much until you find the coping techniques that work for you. You WILL get better.
My anxiety has been bad in the evenings. I feared going to bed. I began a quiet routine. No upsets. No dramatic tv shows. I drink a cup of chamomile tea. Burn an aromatherapy candle such as relaxing lavendar. Also, lavendar body wash & a warm soak in the tub helps. Eat some crackers for nausea. Frequent small meals of light foods are best. Allow yourself a specified time of focusing on the feelings & thoughts. Then, distract yourself with a good book, a relaxing music cd or crafts. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress & anxiety. Try a walk early in the day or a work-out with one of the fitness shows on tv.
We care about you. Don't be a stranger. GL & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Tina, since it's only been a couple of days, there is a chance that things will change for the better. When I started Lexapro, the 1st 3 days were the worse for me.
Sheri Ann
Hi Tina,
I just started Lexapro and was so nauseated (sp?) this morning. I tried a little Ginger Ale, but even the bubbles hurt. Pepto Bismol seemed to help coat my stomach, I also eat yogurt. I wasn't able too eat much yesterday, feeling anxious plus the new med, but I think that makes it worse for me. No food, so stomach hurt worse. Oh, forgot, mac and cheese helped. I'm trying really mild things.
Jan, I wrote your ideas down for relaxing. I also play Sudoku at night, last night DH asked, "So if I see you playing Sudoku, can I assumed you're stressed out?" I said, not always...
Hope you feel better soon. Oh yeah, I had headaches too, and I'm working on giving up caffeine!
Lu
Nice to see you, Mookie;) We appreciate your support! GL & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
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