Feeling Like I've Lost Hold of Reality Posted: 11-17-06 15:48pm
I am 28 and have had anxiety on and off
(mostly on) for the past 10 years. I
finally saw a doctor when I was 24 after
having a bad panic attack at work. I was
prescribed a low dosage of paxil and after
6 months I got off because I was pregnant
(it helped a bit but not
significantly...And I also feel that the
changes were brought on because this
medication made me feel tired and
drugged). I was fine for over a year,
then the symptoms came back. I have been
dealing with the situations as they arise
by exercising and breathing exercises,
with no avail. In the last 6 months the
symptoms have been so bad that I often
feel like I could have a heart attack and
die. My fears have become so unrealistic
that things as simple as driving, flying,
being in social situations...Practically
render me helpless. I cannot sleep
because my mind is in overdrive at all
times. I shake so bad that I cannot write
a check or sign my name in front of
anybody, including my own kids and
husband; therefore, I avoid doing so at
all costs. I do not want to be medicated
but i'm seeing a counselor. I understand
why i'm having these issues I just do not
know how to stop myself from freaking out.
The only time I feel normal is when i've
had a couple of drinks, which I do not
wish to do in front of my children or for
anything more than just having a good
time; so drinking is just not an option.
I'm in school full-time and have managed
to hold a 3.90 gpa..I'm also a
stay-at-home mother with 3 children. My
husband has a great job and I will be
going into optometry school soon. I have
a great life but for some reason my body
seems to be holding me back from enjoying
it.....So if anyone has some solid
workable advice, I would really like to
hear and try it on for size .
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Fairy*Godmother
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My Hats Off to You!!!!!!!! Posted: 11-17-06 16:14pm
A stay at home mother of 3, student with a
gpa of 3.5.......Amazing! I am so proud
of you. As for your panic attacks, there
is a chemical embalance in the brain that
not only cause panic attacks, but
depression and various other things.
There are other drugs on the market
besides paxil, and a lot of times, it
takes several before you find the right or
combination that will work for you.
Therapy never helped me, nor did zoloft,
prozac or wellbutrin. Effexor 37.5mg
kinda takes the edge off. Have been on
this for several years now. It does take
time for your body to adjust to any
medication. I was dizzy and sleepy all
the time when I first started taking any
of these. So, its nothing you are doing
to bring on the attacks, its an
embalance....I do hope you find something
to help you. You sound so very grounded
and it does my heart good to know there
are still women out there who want it all!
Motherhood, a career, being a devoted
wife.........You go girlfriend!
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Fairy*Godmother
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I Apologize Posted: 11-17-06 16:15pm
Forgive me.....Thats 3.9
gpa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jbrun28
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Nevada
Thanks For the Reply Posted: 11-18-06 13:48pm
I have only recently tried the counseling,
and i'm still being very cautious. I do
not want to go the medicinal route if at
all possible. I gained so much weight and
it really seemed that I lost some of my
personality on paxil...And i've heard this
is an issue for many on anti-anxiety or
depression medication. Has anybody heard
of any holistic routes to go in regards to
depression and anxiety? Maybe certain
vitamins or anything? I'm willing to try
about anything that does not require me to
be doped up. Thanks so much
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