Not exactly. I actually want to go there to get peace of mind but it never makes me feel better for more than a day. So I tell myself not to go and to ignore symptoms. I went 3 times last month and they start to look at you like you are crazy or making it up. They diminish everything you are feeling and say you need to relax. I still continue having symptoms and now they dont worry just say anxiety. Which may be true but it's mostly due to side effects from a medication the doctors insist I have to take. So I feel sick when i take it and if i don't take it they said i will rebound and end up possibly hospitalized. So lose lose situation. Just rather take it then end up hospitalized. This has really taken a toll on me and although never suffered from anxiety in past I definitely have it now.
I have made it 14 days today without going. I had strong urge to go yesterday but resisted. I haven't felt well but they always brush it off and try to give me anti anxiety medication. I dont want those medications. I want them to tell me why I feel this way. I hope they are right and it's just anxiety but sometimes I dont feel anxious but still feel sick.
Thank you. Having to do this daily is a struggle. Yes the doctors want me to try medications. I am struggling with wanting to use them because I already have terrible side effects from the bp medication they insist I take. I don't want to add to those symptoms but like you said it may take a few before I find the right one. Just worried the side effects will be too much.
I've been on different medication sets for over 20 years and none of then have worked for very long. Nothing does. I hope if you try medications that you have better luck. The best combo I had was cymbalta and klonopin (duloxetine and clonazepam)
I still have not taken the medication. I went to see my doctor yesterday and he wants me to try it. I am so afraid of side effects. I take a bp medication and I wake up with terrible nausea and joint pain. I spoke to pharmacist and doctor and said it may take more time for my body to adjust. I just worry I will have worsening side effects if I start lexapro my doctor wants me to try. He said to start slow at 2.5mg for a week then up to 5mg. I still dont know if I can handle more side effects. I have never been on medication for anxiety or depression.
Thank you so much. I am very hesitant but I need some relief. I have heard it's a good medication. I have very bad luck with medications. I hope this option will work. I have convinced myself trying is better than feeling completely sick and anxious. Maybe if i can get rid of the anxious feelings i wont focus so much on my side effects with the bp medication. Thank you again. It is very helpful to hear other people's experiences.
Thank you for letting us know your Lexapro experience. I'm absolutely terrified to take meds, but I need them so bad!!
Yes me too they never have a diagnosis except for anxiety and panic attack. Ugh very embarrassing to me as well. I know most of the people that work in ERs here. You know people talk even though they shouldn't. Mine was triggered by a health scare. Only if they knew what that can really do to you.
Exactly! I've always had anxiety, but pretty manageable up until my first health scare, and now it's been one health scare after another, which has led to extreme anxiety where I can no longer control it.
Me either. Its overwhelming me. Now it's way high I think everything is wrong with me.
Same!!! And this SUCKS!
Exactly! I want to feel normal but cant seem to get there.
Me neither!
The worst for me is them saying you're fine. You need to take this bp medication that makes you sick. If you dont you are at risk. I'm like ok I thought I had minor issues now you are worried if i stop medication something could happen. Like wth does that mean. Then the doctor is like see you again in 6 months. Very frustrating.