What is Anxiety
Anxiety refers to a complex combination of negative emotions that includes fear, apprehension and worry, and is often accompanied by physical sensations such as palpitations, nause...
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I had a very sever panic attack last night. I was simply sitting on my bed watching TV with my son and it just came over me like wave. I started shaking and I got really hot then cold and I had this awful metallic taste in my mouth. I started pacing around the house couldn't keep still. I have never experienced one this bad. It was awful. I am still shakey this morning and feel sick to my stomach and my back and shoulders hurt. I went to the psychiatrist on Thursday for the first time and she started me on Lexapro 5mg in the morning. I have only taken two doses. Could the Lexapro triggered the anxiety. I am really afraid for this to happen again. I have anxiety but nothing like this. I thought I was going to die. I was ready to call an ambulance but my son said Mom you are panicking and he walked with me outside and talked to me but this went on for over an hour . I am so very frightened I dont know what to do. I need somebody to talk to me. I feel like I am losing my mind.
Posted on 11/07/09, 09:11 am |
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sometimes depression pills can cause your anxiety to get worse. Mainly in the begining. It usually goes away, maybe they should give you ativan in the meantime until youve been on it for a couple of weeks and see how it goes then 
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thank you so much for your reply, so this is not unusual I just need to tough it out. I called my doctor this afternoon and told me to up my ativan for now. I was taking 1.5 mg a day now she wants me to do 3 mg a day, morning, afternoon and evening. So you were right on. Thanks so much.
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Hi Missy..i just wanted you to know that I understand how you are feeling and if you would like to talk..please email me at NatashaPac@aol.com. I am here if yoou want to talk today. Love,Natalie
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Just starting a med can cause you to think about your anxiety 24/7, especially just when you "think" your in your calm, happy place. You'd be surprised what kind of crap can go thru one's head just watching "Family Guy"! And us anxiety folk are super sensitive. The meds might make you feel tired, restless, nauseas, dizzy...all the stuff that creates panic. But those yukky anxious feelings should slow down immensily in two weeks. I know, your thinking, "Two more weeks????". I felt like I had all the ucky symptoms of pregnancy for awhile there. Could barely be a passenger in a car without wanting to hang my head out the window like Fido! hugsxxxx
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how wonderful that you son was there for you!
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Hi Missy I get the same thing sometimes, I call it the "icy dread". It usually lasts about an hour, then lets up. I take Klonopin and it works like a charm, lexapro might be the wrong stuff. When the "icy dread" hits I try to distact myself by getting busy with doing something. Doing something mundane usually does the trick,maybe like cleaning the bathroom 'till it lets up.... All the best!
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You are blessed to have such an amazing son who loves you and was there for you.
Lord, we lift Missy up to you in prayer. Take care of our sister. Help her to be anxious over nothing, and instead, bring all prayers and petitions to you. You are the best doctor that every existed. There is none more gifted, loving, comforting, powerful, and nurturing than You. You know what Missy needs. Keep her in your heart, fill her with the Holy Spirit, and cleanse her mind. Help her to let go of all worries. There is nothing for her to worry about since You are in control of everything. We know that You do not provide us with more than we can handle, but sometimes we can be weakened by the battle and we really need your strength. Hold Missy in your arms Father and comfort her mind. As do we all, Missy needs you. Thank you for being here for us all. We love you. In Jesus' name....Amen... Blessings Missy. You will be just fine. Try to get your mind off of you and onto over things. It is extremely difficult, but you can do it.
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