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...

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Mike1975 01/14/2014

I'd been doing a bit better with my social anxiety the last week, not great but ok. However I work overnights at my job on occasion. I worked an extra one into Sunday and then 4pm Sunday to 4am Monday(not usual, someone was sick). I only got about 3 hours sleep before going back in to work Monday(4pm-midnight) and forgot to take my Effexor like I do usually around 4pm. Didn't get it until midnight.
Today was a tough day and wondering if these instances could be the cause. It might be dumb to ask but thought it couldn't hurt. Hoping I feel better today. And everyone else on here too :).

deleted_user 01/14/2014

Sorry u feel this way but did u no lack of sleep can cause anxiety try an get u some rest

wildflowers44 01/14/2014

Roxanne is absolutely right - lack of sleep can worsen anxiety. I know it must be tough when you work overnight shifts, but try to get enough sleep (most people need 7-8 hours). If sleeping during the daylight is an issue, try blackout curtains or even a face mask to block out light. Taking a good quality melatonin supplement ~2hrs before bed can help induce sleep. But the most important thing is to allow enough time for sleep...sleep is important!

From what I understand about Effexor, it has a short half life, so missing a dose could certainly cause some anxiety, I would think. Did you have any withdrawal-like symptoms?

Hang in there- I know what social anxiety is like, and it sucks, but you're doing the right thing by continuing to face it everyday. You can overcome this!

scg15223 01/14/2014

Yep. For me no sleep = AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Take is easy bro :)

Mike1975 01/14/2014

I've had withdrawal symptoms in the past when missing a whole day but nothing like that yesterday. Feel a little better today which is at least some improvement. Thank you everyone for the feedback.

deleted_user 01/14/2014

My anxiety goes whacky too when I have not had enough rest. I'm also much more prone to dramatic mood swings when not properly rested.

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