BigDog1

Open Panic Attacks

I usually have an attack when I'm feeling terribly depressed or "trapped". I always feel like I've got to run or "escape" from something. Happens both at home and in public so I don't go out much...very scary!

Treatments

Xanax Not Working

This is my first time on it so I'm taking the low dose of 0.25mg. I took it as perscribed the first three times I felt an attack coming, but it didn't help at all. The next time I took a double dose but still nothing happened. These might as well be sugar pills.

Open Phobia
Type: Social Phobia

I get incredibly nervous when I have to be in social situations especially with people I know. I feel like everyone hates me and that they're all judging me. It's bad in public too with complete stangers...sometimes it seems like I can hear their thoughts about me.

Open High Blood Pressure

I found out I have High Blood Pressure in 2006 because of my weight. Dieting had been difficult at best. The first med made me cough a lot and it drove me crazy, so now we're trying something new.

Treatments

Valsartan Working / Worked

This was keeping my BP lower than usual but my doc wasn't satisfied until he gave me the highest dosage (320mg). Now it seems to be working great and I've had no side effects with it.

Zestril Not Working

It seemed to keep the blood pressure down when I took it, but it made me cough all day long so I stopped taking it.

Open Insomnia

I've only recently started treating my insomnia because I didn't realize what was happening to me. My biggest problem is STAYING asleep. I wake up 4-6 times a night and there's been a few times that I remember waking up every hour...that's when I really hate that clock by the bed!

Treatments

Ambien Somewhat Helpful

It worked occasionally, but it wasn't enough to keep getting it.

Lunesta Not Working

This did nothing for me.

Trazodone Working / Worked

So far, this is the only thing that helped me sleep. I don't know what I'd do without it.

Open Self-Injury

I cut my stomach, chest and thighs for relief and because I hate my body. It's been incredibly satisfying to me. Sometimes when I can't cut I'll bang my head against the wall, hit myself in the face, or burn my arms. I've also done some other types of SI that I'd rather not talk about. No one knows about this and I'm not seeking treatment because it's been a great relief to me...hard to explain.

Open Sexual Abuse

I've been having strange memories, flashbacks & dreams for a few months & I'm not sure yet what it all means. I believe I was molested between the ages of 9 and 12 by a man my family knew who worked with my father. They were both ministers/preachers. I've had very little memory of anything in my life before 12 yrs old until now, but the memories are getting more specific...it's really strange and scary.

Open Shyness

I've never really had many friends, even when I was a kid. My parents moved around a lot so I was ALWAYS the new kid at school and never really had a chance to get to know anyone. As an adult, I avoid social situations because I always think people are judging me, making fun of me, or just won't like me. Because of this, I believe I missed out on a lot of things in life.

Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

I'm terrified to be around people, especially those I already know. Public places are scary and unpredictable and I'm afraid of getting trapped. I always feel like people are watching me and judging me and criticizing everything about me...my body, clothes, hair, even the way I walk and why I'm there! I stay at home 98% of the time.