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 am having the worst morning ever! I am home alone and I am being weaned off of Effexor, this is my second day on a lower dose and I am having such a hard time I am crying as I write this I have such an overwhelming feeling of being scared. I don't know what to do I feel like I am going crazy wish I had someone to talk to. I am going to start generic form of Zoloft on Friday and I hope to god I don't have any major side effects from it because for months now I am always getting sick to my stomach I don't need to feel any worse. I am so tired of living in this hell, is there a light to the end of my tunnel? It sure doesn't feel like it. Thanks for listening to me rant.
I have a feeling you're having some trouble breathing. Can you try and take some nice, deep breaths, in through the nose - to the count of 8 and out through the mouth, also to the count of 8. Sit still, and close your eyes, if you wish. This is yoga breathing, and I find that it sometimes helps me, if I can catch myself in time.
After the breathing, what do you like to do? Is there a craft, or home task you can do that takes up part of your conscious brain?
I have been on so many medications in 20 years and each time, its stressful. Is it possible for you to call your doctor and explain that this anticipation is giving you anxiety and if you can start the Zoloft sooner? Do you think it is the fear of the new drug that is making you scared? Or just the change, period?
Don't be distressed by the fact that you are going to be taking a generic drug. They are the same ingredients, same amounts. I only mention this, because you pointed out that it would be generic in your post.
Friday is almost here!!! You are so close! You're being so strong to come here, you are going to make it! Please hold on, I know your knuckles are white from grasping on.