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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Nettie2021
Nettie2021

Hello all I am new here and glad I found this group. I have been on meds for 2 months for anxiety but no change. Whats scaring me most is the physical symptoms that I experienxe


i have no triggers but i am in a constant state of internal restlessness, trembling, buzzing and pounding heart beat. It's literally all day. Some days are better than others. Anyone else out there with similar symptoms? Thank you

Marjiemae
Marjiemae
I don't personally have those symptoms, but I know many people do. They are not uncommon. Have you talked to your doctor? Should get some relief with treatment. Also would mention sometimes it takes a while to find right meds/right dosages for you.
Nettie2021
Nettie2021
Thanks for your response. Yes, have seen a doctor and have a psychiatrist appointment coming up. Been on zoloft for 2 months, started at 50mg now taking 100mg. Doc said we may have to increase again …
arfie
arfie
hello nettie. welcome to ds.

yes, i have similar symptoms, though i no longer have them as consistently as i once did. i'm told they are fairly standard anxiety symptoms. oftentimes writing out my anxieties of the day and sharing about them in my therapy support network helps to ease those and other anxiety symptoms. listening if you care to talk.

welcome aboard. steadying support while you find your relief.
Nettie2021
Nettie2021
Thanks much. This is the first time for me to reach out on a group… still learning how to use this website… honestly, just knowing that I am not alone with these symptoms helps me a bit and hopijg to connect with others who struggle with them. I am exhausted from all the physical symptoms and want to feel like myself again. Thanks for listenkng
EMC2
EMC2
Hi Nettie, Welcome to DS. I want you to know you're not alone with your struggles, I too have problems with anxiety. Arfie's suggestion of talking to your doctor is a good idea. I am on meds for mine too, but I still have issues with it all the time ...
However, I'm here to listen if you need to talk
-Lisa
Nettie2021
Nettie2021
Thanks
so much Lisa. I just never met and talked to anyone who has those physical symptoms that last all day…. Up and down through the day
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

You've done an excellent first step in writing it out.

Best wishes as you find your better balance naturally.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Hi Nettie,

Welcome to the board. I have had anxiety and panic attacks for 25 years now, and have been trying to get by with medication and weekly therapy.

Do you have a therapist? I think it's great that you are going to see a psychiatrist. They can help you with getting your medications and the dosage right for you. You could also ask them for a therapist referral.

You are definitely not alone. We will get through this, one step at a time...
Tamaira14
Tamaira14
Same here. I'm about two and a half weeks in to my new 5 medications. I have horrible physical symptoms. Including numbness, tingling, cold sensations, muscle tension , IBS-D , bloating, indigestion pain, ect . Idk what is going on. It's a constant battle of me thinking something medical is going on or if it's just anxiety. Sad thing is two months ago I was perfectly fine and medicine free
Tamaira14
Tamaira14
Same here. I'm about two and a half weeks in to my new 5 medications. I have horrible physical symptoms. Including numbness, tingling, cold sensations, muscle tension , IBS-D , bloating, indigestion pain, ect . Idk what is going on. It's a constant battle of me thinking something medical is going on or if it's just anxiety. Sad thing is two months ago I was perfectly fine and medicine free
Nettie2021
Nettie2021
Hello, the physical sensation is worse for me than the mental to be honest. I think the meds help my mental state a lil bit but the “body vibrations “ and pounding heart suck bcs they last for most of the day… it’s hard to explain that sensation really… how do you cope with it? Honestly, I try to “ignore” it or make the the best of it but sometimes I feel like screaming when my heart pounds so loud and I tremble all over on the inside for no reason at all.. no trigger
anxietysucks
anxietysucks
This makes me feel safe to hear. I literally started to take Zoloft. And after 2 days, I became jittery, had hot flashes. My heart couldn’t stop pounding. I was so scared. I had to stop. Cause I I just couldn’t sleep or be at peace. It sucks. But now I can see that I may have to suck it up and feel all these symptoms. I want to get better.
Nettie2021
Nettie2021
Hello, I had these symptoms before I took Zoloft. I was hoping zoloft would help with them.
tiredgirl13
tiredgirl13
You are not alone. This is me too. Trying to get to the bottom of it. I've been wondering if the Zoloft is the cause and if I should stop taking.
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