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I’m 24 and feeling extremely anxious about heart failure or having a ruptured brain aneurysm. I’ve already had a $300 dollar head CT scan done 1 week ago and it checked out fine! Yet every time I get a headache/migraine, my mind goes to the worst. I start googling and googling. The minute I feel the slightest pain, GOOGLE. Even right this moment I have a bad headache (probably from stress) and I can’t stop googling or thinking the worst. I’ve also been having chest pains within the last week that also add to my anxiety. They put me on Zoloft(25mg) and clonzepram(0.5mg) for panic attacks but this anxiety feels indefinite. I’ve only been taking these medications for a week so no relief yet. My doctor said I can start taking 2 pills of the Zoloft in another week (next Friday- counting down the days). I don’t know what to do. I know my dad is sick of getting phone calls from me @ 3am. The worst part is I live alone, so if something happens to me, no one is around to call 911.
 
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Is there anyone that maybe can give me some guidance? I’m fine during the day but night is starting to approach (it’s 6pm) and that’s when I start to have my headaches and symptoms and start freaking out. ):


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Jennycard said:
Is there anyone that maybe can give me some guidance? I’m fine during the day but night is starting to approach (it’s 6pm) and that’s when I start to have my headaches and symptoms and start freaking out. ):


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Is there a mobile mental health hotline you can call. Look online to see, you are not alone!! Be grateful that your scan came out fine . I do understand how you feel though, I'm home alone at night with my kids anf always worry what if something happens to me. I hope you get the help you need! In meantime Google guided meditations and the hotline.
 
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TDS74 said:
Is there a mobile mental health hotline you can call. Look online to see, you are not alone!! Be grateful that your scan came out fine . I do understand how you feel though, I'm home alone at night with my kids anf always worry what if something happens to me. I hope you get the help you need! In meantime Google guided meditations and the hotline.
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Thank you so much for responding!! :) I haven’t tried hotlines yet. I came here hoping to find some help and reassurance. Sometimes reading other people having the same fears/symptoms as me helps. I did just meditate using an app called Headspace which helps as well. Being home alone at night I think is the worst part for me. During the day I’m fine. I’m always here if you need to talk if you get scared at night as well!


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Jennycard said:
Thank you so much for responding!! :) I haven’t tried hotlines yet. I came here hoping to find some help and reassurance. Sometimes reading other people having the same fears/symptoms as me helps. I did just meditate using an app called Headspace which helps as well. Being home alone at night I think is the worst part for me. During the day I’m fine. I’m always here if you need to talk if you get scared at night as well!


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Thank you! Yess nights are ALWAYS the worse!! I have had to call the hotline before and it had helped. I also just started seeing a therapist, I'm glad that you started meds, please let me know how you feel with them. I need them bad, but so scared to take them because of the side effects.
 
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Thank you! Yess nights are ALWAYS the worse!! I have had to call the hotline before and it had helped. I also just started seeing a therapist, I'm glad that you started meds, please let me know how you feel with them. I need them bad, but so scared to take them because of the side effects.
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I saw a psychiatrist (who prescribed me the pills) and he recommended I start therapy as well. I did therapy in high school and found it very helpful so I may try that again. The clonazepam is AMAZING. I usually go from a 10 to 2 within an hour of taking it. It’s a little like Xanax but it’s supposed to last longer. Maybe ask your doctor about it for nighttime? That’s when I take it. Im usually a wreck up until I take it. As far as side effects, it just makes you sleepy and you do feel a little euphoria, like happiness. The Zoloft I take in the morning and the main side effect I’ve noticed is I’m SO SLEEPY during the day. I’m still pretty anxious so I don’t think I’m taking a high enough of dose of that one yet.

Last night was really bad so next time I’ll give the hotline a try. I know my friends and family are sick of my late night phone calls and texts asking if I should go to the ER or not! It’s sudden deaths that freak me out the most.


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Jennycard said:
I saw a psychiatrist (who prescribed me the pills) and he recommended I start therapy as well. I did therapy in high school and found it very helpful so I may try that again. The clonazepam is AMAZING. I usually go from a 10 to 2 within an hour of taking it. It’s a little like Xanax but it’s supposed to last longer. Maybe ask your doctor about it for nighttime? That’s when I take it. Im usually a wreck up until I take it. As far as side effects, it just makes you sleepy and you do feel a little euphoria, like happiness. The Zoloft I take in the morning and the main side effect I’ve noticed is I’m SO SLEEPY during the day. I’m still pretty anxious so I don’t think I’m taking a high enough of dose of that one yet.

Last night was really bad so next time I’ll give the hotline a try. I know my friends and family are sick of my late night phone calls and texts asking if I should go to the ER or not! It’s sudden deaths that freak me out the most.


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I do have Xanax I take when really needed, I work at a school so feeling sleepy during the day is not really an option. Plus I have 5 kids so I'm afraid of even sleeping too hard while on a medication, or if something happens to me at night and I have to leave my kids for hospital or something. I have a neighbor I call often when these panic attacks happen and I say " are you awake_ just in case I need her. I have even gotten up to shower and get dressed in middle of night because I thought I needed to go to hospital!!
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I saw a psychiatrist (who prescribed me the pills) and he recommended I start therapy as well. I did therapy in high school and found it very helpful so I may try that again. The clonazepam is AMAZING. I usually go from a 10 to 2 within an hour of taking it. It’s a little like Xanax but it’s supposed to last longer. Maybe ask your doctor about it for nighttime? That’s when I take it. Im usually a wreck up until I take it. As far as side effects, it just makes you sleepy and you do feel a little euphoria, like happiness. The Zoloft I take in the morning and the main side effect I’ve noticed is I’m SO SLEEPY during the day. I’m still pretty anxious so I don’t think I’m taking a high enough of dose of that one yet.

Last night was really bad so next time I’ll give the hotline a try. I know my friends and family are sick of my late night phone calls and texts asking if I should go to the ER or not! It’s sudden deaths that freak me out the most.


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I need to find a real good psychiatrist and therapist!
 
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I do have Xanax I take when really needed, I work at a school so feeling sleepy during the day is not really an option. Plus I have 5 kids so I'm afraid of even sleeping too hard while on a medication, or if something happens to me at night and I have to leave my kids for hospital or something. I have a neighbor I call often when these panic attacks happen and I say " are you awake_ just in case I need her. I have even gotten up to shower and get dressed in middle of night because I thought I needed to go to hospital!!

I need to find a real good psychiatrist and therapist!
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That’s understandable. The clonazepam doesn’t give me a full nights rest though. I still have to take melatonin or something with it. Even still I wake up during the night. I work full time too and have to deal with people all day. The Zoloft can make me feel a little drained at work (could be the clonazepam too). My psychiatrist told me to just start taking Zoloft at night but I’m a afraid too of being in too deep of a sleep and something happening. Online people have said the Zoloft works wonders if you can get past the side effects though. I guess I’m just holding out for that. ):

That’s GREAT about your neighbor. A lot of my friends and family have pretty much given up on answering my texts at night. It’s a sucky feeling. That’s why I came here. No one seems to understand. I’m happy that you do have someone close like that. I’ve had to leave work and go to the ER. It’s so embarrassing.


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Jenny, do you have any pets (?)
They can be good company & comfort for a single person..

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That’s understandable. The clonazepam doesn’t give me a full nights rest though. I still have to take melatonin or something with it. Even still I wake up during the night. I work full time too and have to deal with people all day. The Zoloft can make me feel a little drained at work (could be the clonazepam too). My psychiatrist told me to just start taking Zoloft at night but I’m a afraid too of being in too deep of a sleep and something happening. Online people have said the Zoloft works wonders if you can get past the side effects though. I guess I’m just holding out for that. ):

That’s GREAT about your neighbor. A lot of my friends and family have pretty much given up on answering my texts at night. It’s a sucky feeling. That’s why I came here. No one seems to understand. I’m happy that you do have someone close like that. I’ve had to leave work and go to the ER. It’s so embarrassing.


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My friends and family are pretty much tired of me and my issues, so I kinda shut down. I've had to be taken to hospital 3 times from work, it is very embarrassing!! Keep me posted on your progress!!
 
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Jenny, do you have any pets (?)
They can be good company & comfort for a single person..

Keep us posted, we're out here praying & rooting for you.
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I have two cats! I was thinking about getting a dog too but I’m afraid I wouldn’t be home enough for it. I made it through last night. Just taking one day at a time. Thank you so much guys!!! Coming here and finding this community has given me a lot of relief as well.


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TDS74 said:
Is there a mobile mental health hotline you can call. Look online to see, you are not alone!! Be grateful that your scan came out fine . I do understand how you feel though, I'm home alone at night with my kids anf always worry what if something happens to me. I hope you get the help you need! In meantime Google guided meditations and the hotline.
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I know exactly how that feels. I worry constantly that something is going to happen when I'm alone with kids or I'm driving. I have been doing the guided meditation at night. I fall asleep so not sure what any of them say but its supposed to stick in your subconscious so you feel better. I had a few good days then today I didnt sleep much last night i started feeling bad again. If you have one you recommend let me know please. Thank you
 
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Akenn said:
I know exactly how that feels. I worry constantly that something is going to happen when I'm alone with kids or I'm driving. I have been doing the guided meditation at night. I fall asleep so not sure what any of them say but its supposed to stick in your subconscious so you feel better. I had a few good days then today I didnt sleep much last night i started feeling bad again. If you have one you recommend let me know please. Thank you
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When I’m having health anxiety attacks at night (they are often at night), I usually take a unisom and within an hour I do start to calm down a bit and *eventually* fall asleep. I know some people are weary of sleep aids but they really can be useful. Are you open to medications? Have you talked to your doctor about maybe being prescribed something for anxiety? I just started taking Zoloft 2 weeks ago and at first my anxiety was worse, but it’s getting better (I still have panic attack relapses here and there) but I think I’m improving a bit.


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Jennycard said:
When I’m having health anxiety attacks at night (they are often at night), I usually take a unisom and within an hour I do start to calm down a bit and *eventually* fall asleep. I know some people are weary of sleep aids but they really can be useful. Are you open to medications? Have you talked to your doctor about maybe being prescribed something for anxiety? I just started taking Zoloft 2 weeks ago and at first my anxiety was worse, but it’s getting better (I still have panic attack relapses here and there) but I think I’m improving a bit.


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I take sleep aid and without it I probably wouldn't sleep at all. I haven't started any medication for anxiety and I am concerned about side effects. I know almost everyone says 1st weeks are the worse.
 
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I take sleep aid and without it I probably wouldn't sleep at all. I haven't started any medication for anxiety and I am concerned about side effects. I know almost everyone says 1st weeks are the worse.
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The side effects do suck the first first weeks. Not going to lie. Depending on how bad your anxiety is, they may prescribe you Xanax or something until your system builds up to the anxiety medication (at least that’s what they’re doing for me). Keep me posted. We’re in this together.


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