Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
I just had a question or two
I started this medicine around 12 days ago. I am not sure if its started to get into my system yet, I am not sure if I am just worked up.. but I feel more anxious than I used to. I woke up at 7:30 this morning with an anxiety attack. They used to never wake me up. There is also the possibility that I am just more anxious because I lost my job 3 months ago and havent found one since. OR maybe I still havent recovered from how anxious I was when I was sick. I just feel more worried than normal these days. Its always the same thing, racing heart, stiff body, chills, shaking, the "im dying" thoughts. I am really trying to work through this medicine, but then I am worried about any side effects. what if it makes me suicidal, what if it changes me. its scary.
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
can medicine make you more anxious?
It could be the medicine... if you noticed different symptoms since you first started taking the medicine. If so, call your doctor's office and leave a message describing the side effects you are having. They may or may not want to adjust your dose, but ask them first.
The suicidal thoughts is something they put on every anxiety medication pamphlet that I have ever seen. If you weren't suicidal before, the medicine won't make you suicidal. Try not to worry about that. And of course if you DO feel suicidal ever, call someone. But no, the medicine won't suddenly cause you to be suicidal, if that's what you're asking.
Try to do some self care, and some relaxation time, and more time to do things that you enjoy.
Did you like Zoloft, can you go back on it?
If you liked Zoloft before, is there a reason you don't want to go back on it again? I have heard it is a very good anti anxiety medication, and I know someone who is on more than 100 mgs a day.
Ultimately, you and your doctor are the only ones that can decide which medication is best for you. I know how hard it is to try new ones, and you are being very brave.
And yes, you need to carve out some fun time for YOU. :)