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...
This all started after my husband died suddenly.Nervous,shaky,jumps at sudden noises,feels sick,gets irritable quickly,sometimes heart races.Dr. has me taking xanax which after 30 mins.do feel much better.Is this anxiety or something else?P.S.My dad was also a very nervous person.
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This is definately anxiety. Make sure you follow up with your doctor and take the medication as perscribed. You'll get a handle on it, it just takes some time.
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Definitely anxiety.
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Yes, you are definitely experiencing anxiety. Continue taking you dr.'s advice and make sure you are listening to your body. When I was experiencing intense anxiety/panic attacks, I was given Klonopin. I took .5 mg to 1 mg when I felt an attack coming on. It usually worked well, but left me feeling sedated and "drugged". Eventually, with a healthy combo of therapy, Paxil, and Klonopin, when needed, I was able to anticipate when an attack was coming on and found alternative ways to combat an attack, such as deep breathing, putting my head between my legs, lying down. Again, this took time. Give yourself all the time you need. :) We're here for you.
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sounds like an anxiety attack to me.. pretty close to how i feel when i have them...
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It definely sound like anxiety attacks to me.
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Your symptoms are typical of others dealing with anxiety and panic as well as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Have you thought about psychotherapy. Xanax is great for immediate relief. However, it does not treat the underlying cause. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is great for dealing with these symptoms in the long run.
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What did your doctor say when he prescribed the Xanax?
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It sure sounds like anxiety. My doctor also prescribed Xanox for my anxiety. How long have you been on this medication? I'm asking cause when I was taking mine it would work but it also made me loose alot of weight. I didn't get hungry at all and would mostly make me feel like a mummy. I am not taking Xanox anymore. What I may be going thru rite now is the withdrawel affects of Xanox. Which makes me have my anxiety attacks. i am now eating much better and feel better than when I was on the Xanox. I'm here if you have any ?'.
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