Hello everyone. I feel like I'm losing my mind

[Jenniferlynn]

For the last two weeks I have had massive anxiety and panic attacks they started 2 months ago the panic attacks and I've never had them I've always had anxiety attacks but never panic attacks now everything scares me any medication I take which I just got on some cuz I'm seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist they put me on to but it's causing me more anxiety than ever I'm taking it because I know I need it because I can't live like I was I went to the emergency room three times they all stared at me like I was crazy and I work in the medical field and I saw my vitals so I knew what it was and I just don't know what to do I am so happy that I found this place because I don't feel so alone and I'm hoping the medication helps because I just it's been so awful I can't even describe the spare maybe despairs the word I can use but I'm happy to meet everyone and I will be on here probably for a very long time sending love and light to everyone

 

[Jenniferlynn]

For the last two weeks I have had massive anxiety and panic attacks they started 2 months ago the panic attacks and I've never had them I've always had anxiety attacks but never panic attacks now everything scares me any medication I take which I just got on some cuz I'm seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist they put me on to but it's causing me more anxiety than ever I'm taking it because I know I need it because I can't live like I was I went to the emergency room three times they all stared at me like I was crazy and I work in the medical field and I saw my vitals so I knew what it was and I just don't know what to do I am so happy that I found this place because I don't feel so alone and I'm hoping the medication helps because I just it's been so awful I can't even describe the spare maybe despairs the word I can use but I'm happy to meet everyone and I will be on here probably for a very long time sending love and light to everyone

Ok i talked into my phone lol so half of that did not make sense. The medications r helping its only been four days so i am giving them time to work. But the most important thing out of this is i dont feel alone

 

[Desi8963]

Ok i talked into my phone lol so half of that did not make sense. The medications r helping its only been four days so i am giving them time to work. But the most important thing out of this is i dont feel alone

What kind of medication did they put you on? I was just prescribed Zoloft and I’m supposed to pick it up today but I’m so scared because I’ve heard about some bad side effects....they believe I have postpartum depression/anxiety. I constantly cry and think I’m going to die like all day long.....is your medication like Zoloft? How does it make you feel?

 

[Paul785]

For the last two weeks I have had massive anxiety and panic attacks they started 2 months ago the panic attacks and I've never had them I've always had anxiety attacks but never panic attacks now everything scares me any medication I take which I just got on some cuz I'm seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist they put me on to but it's causing me more anxiety than ever I'm taking it because I know I need it because I can't live like I was I went to the emergency room three times they all stared at me like I was crazy and I work in the medical field and I saw my vitals so I knew what it was and I just don't know what to do I am so happy that I found this place because I don't feel so alone and I'm hoping the medication helps because I just it's been so awful I can't even describe the spare maybe despairs the word I can use but I'm happy to meet everyone and I will be on here probably for a very long time sending love and light to everyone

Hi Jen - you are not alone . I have panic episodes at least once a year. Sometimes the anxiety will last for the entire month before I fully recover. It usually revolves around something specific. With my most recent attack it started with a cronic sore throat ( I was convinced that it was something more serious)went to the ENT twice , ER , Urgent care , had CT scans , throat endoscopy etc etc... everything came back normal and I was in the clear except the panic was in full blown mode. My heart rate was steady 130 range. Episode symptoms - I would wake up in the middle of the night in terror! Pace around my house for hours and hours without sleep. I’d feel like I am losing control of my mind and it’s terrifying. My arms and legs tingle / go numb . My face can feel numb on one side , and my eyebrow will stay raised due to the stress imposed on my facial muscles. My hands so numb I can hold them over the hot stove and hardly feel anything. Feeling like I can’t pee. Complete loss of sexual interest (as a male this is especially terrifying) ...

Some ways I deal with panic episodes that has helped me. I don’t talk about it with family because they don’t understand and make it worse (my family). Cut back on caffeine or anything that can raise you heart rate. Stimulants are horrible for these situations. Sometimes I’ll hop in the shower and shave haha.. anything to distract myself from the symptoms. In many cases I am fearing the anxiety itself. I’m fearing the panic attack. In the car I’ll blast the A/C in my face if I feel like I’m gonna freak. I have the fight or flight type reaction. Most importantly , have a bottle of benzo and take it when you really need it. I’m not suggesting a steady diet of Xanax (bad idea) , just have it on hand. It really works. Sometimes just knowing you can take something will help you. Panic attacks are horrible and I really understand how you feel. You WILL get through it , in many cases time is all you need. Take one day at a time , mellow out , watch you diet. It will pass , I promise.

 

[Jenniferlynn]

What kind of medication did they put you on? I was just prescribed Zoloft and I’m supposed to pick it up today but I’m so scared because I’ve heard about some bad side effects....they believe I have postpartum depression/anxiety. I constantly cry and think I’m going to die like all day long.....is your medication like Zoloft? How does it make you feel?

I am on lexapro and clonzapam they have worked wonders for me so far.

 

[Jenniferlynn]

Hi Jen - you are not alone . I have panic episodes at least once a year. Sometimes the anxiety will last for the entire month before I fully recover. It usually revolves around something specific. With my most recent attack it started with a cronic sore throat ( I was convinced that it was something more serious)went to the ENT twice , ER , Urgent care , had CT scans , throat endoscopy etc etc... everything came back normal and I was in the clear except the panic was in full blown mode. My heart rate was steady 130 range. Episode symptoms - I would wake up in the middle of the night in terror! Pace around my house for hours and hours without sleep. I’d feel like I am losing control of my mind and it’s terrifying. My arms and legs tingle / go numb . My face can feel numb on one side , and my eyebrow will stay raised due to the stress imposed on my facial muscles. My hands so numb I can hold them over the hot stove and hardly feel anything. Feeling like I can’t pee. Complete loss of sexual interest (as a male this is especially terrifying) ...

Some ways I deal with panic episodes that has helped me. I don’t talk about it with family because they don’t understand and make it worse (my family). Cut back on caffeine or anything that can raise you heart rate. Stimulants are horrible for these situations. Sometimes I’ll hop in the shower and shave haha.. anything to distract myself from the symptoms. In many cases I am fearing the anxiety itself. I’m fearing the panic attack. In the car I’ll blast the A/C in my face if I feel like I’m gonna freak. I have the fight or flight type reaction. Most importantly , have a bottle of benzo and take it when you really need it. I’m not suggesting a steady diet of Xanax (bad idea) , just have it on hand. It really works. Sometimes just knowing you can take something will help you. Panic attacks are horrible and I really understand how you feel. You WILL get through it , in many cases time is all you need. Take one day at a time , mellow out , watch you diet. It will pass , I promise.

I know this is going to sound awful because i have been there too in your situation but its so nice to know i am not alone. Sending u love sweetheart and that we will all get better or learn to live with the aniexty.