Horrible symptoms back again..

[Hj2567]

It’s been a while since I posted, because I’ve felt actually pretty decent for a while, but for the past couple of days it’s like all my old sensations/symptoms have hit me like a ton of bricks and it’s very uncomfortable and scary. To make a long story short I’m just going to list some of my symptoms and feelings in hopes that someone could relate with me and reassure me that it’s anxiety. I am also 6 weeks off of Zoloft if that helps... Thanks! Here is what I’ve been feeling..

- Brain Twitches, like zaps... And
- EXTREME foggy brain, I feel like a cloud is over my brain.
- Achy muscles
- Head pressure, a lot of it. Like a weight is on top of my head and my head is full of air.
- Lightheadedness
- Vision sensations like I can’t focus on an object without feeling like I’m swaying.
- Eyes feel heavy.
- Hardly any appetite
- I feel just uneasy I can’t sit still
- I’ve been waking up in the middle of the might shaking/vibrating and my head feels like it’s shaking

 

[E.B]

Definitely anxiety, i experienced a lot of that going on Zoloft, as well as just dealing with anxiety. In fact i woke up vibrating this morning i believe.

 

[Hj2567]

Even the weird head feelings?

 

[FlipperK]

Why did you stop Zoloft?

 

[Hj2567]

Why did you stop Zoloft?

I was on it for over 6 months, it just never worked, it didn’t make it better at all.. worse actually which is how it was with most antidepressants I’ve tried over the past 2 years. I feel better without it, just get these crazy bouts of anxiety.

 

[matisworried]

I was on it for over 6 months, it just never worked, it didn’t make it better at all.. worse actually which is how it was with most antidepressants I’ve tried over the past 2 years. I feel better without it, just get these crazy bouts of anxiety.

curious if you tried any adjustments to doses? and did you taper off or stop abruptly?

 

[Hj2567]

curious if you tried any adjustments to doses? and did you taper off or stop abruptly?

Kind of both... I was put on 25mg to begin with took that for 6 months then took 50mg for about a week then took 25mg a week then stopped. That’s what my doctor said to do.

 

[E.B]

Even the weird head feelings?

One of my main symptoms in dealing with med either going on or off is a strange head feeling that if someone was going to pay me 10000 to tell them i couldn't explain it...so yes.

 

[matisworried]

Kind of both... I was put on 25mg to begin with took that for 6 months then took 50mg for about a week then took 25mg a week then stopped. That’s what my doctor said to do.

good deal. sometimes tapering off can cause side effects.

these symptoms DO fit with anxiety. have you discussed them with your doctor?

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

This sounds like my anxiety - I'm actually relieved to see someone else write about the shaking/vibrating at night. I shake like a crazy person when my anxiety takes over! My therapist said it was normal, and it was just the body processing all the extra energy and trauma in it, and getting it out. To just let it happen. But man, it's BIZARRE (and embarrassing).

From what you've said here, it sounds like maybe the SSRI anti-depressants aren't the way to go for you. Have you tried any other, non-SSRI varieties to help with the anxiety? And just a pro-tip: Benadryl actually helps me with the night shakes. Helps me turn my body off when my brain won't do it for me.

 

[Hj2567]

This sounds like my anxiety - I'm actually relieved to see someone else write about the shaking/vibrating at night. I shake like a crazy person when my anxiety takes over! My therapist said it was normal, and it was just the body processing all the extra energy and trauma in it, and getting it out. To just let it happen. But man, it's BIZARRE (and embarrassing).

From what you've said here, it sounds like maybe the SSRI anti-depressants aren't the way to go for you. Have you tried any other, non-SSRI varieties to help with the anxiety? And just a pro-tip: Benadryl actually helps me with the night shakes. Helps me turn my body off when my brain won't do it for me.

It is awful! And I’ve tried other classes like SNRI’s and Tricyclic Antidepressants. I do take Benadryl often to just calm down...

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

It is awful! And I’ve tried other classes like SNRI’s and Tricyclic Antidepressants. I do take Benadryl often to just calm down...

I am on Lexapro now - it helps keep the general anxiety at bay, and helps me not get too depressed in the process. But it doesn't stop these larger episodes from coming on. I'm in the middle of one now, brought on by some family drama and the holidays. I have the same symptoms you describe - Today I'm trying to work, but the foggy brain is just too hard to see through.

I don't know your story, but there is a book that talks about how trauma affects the body and causes these things - it's called "The Body Keeps the Score." You can find it on Amazon, Audible, etc. It's a good description of what is happening in our bodies when this happens, and why. I would highly recommend it if you just want to understand what's going on a little better. Sometimes understanding helps take some of the power away from the anxiety. At least it does for me.

 

[MakUSA]

OMG, its like I am reading my post, I have the exact same things going on with me, literally. Its definitely anxiety, I even went to doctor (AGAIN) and he confirmed the same. Most of the time I get these are in the afternoon, start around noon and go all the way till 5 o'clock.

I feel you and I am sorry that you feel that way, try to relax, I usually listen to calm music, or just get up and do something physical, that actually helps me a lot.

My symptoms go and come back in a minute, sometimes they hit me pretty hard.

I hope they go away soon.

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

OMG, its like I am reading my post, I have the exact same things going on with me, literally. Its definitely anxiety, I even went to doctor (AGAIN) and he confirmed the same. Most of the time I get these are in the afternoon, start around noon and go all the way till 5 o'clock.

I feel you and I am sorry that you feel that way, try to relax, I usually listen to calm music, or just get up and do something physical, that actually helps me a lot.

My symptoms go and come back in a minute, sometimes they hit me pretty hard.

I hope they go away soon.

ugh - I hope so too.

 

[MakUSA]

Hurt&Hopeful, when you usually get those?