Struggling

[KatherineG43]

I have always dealt with what I believe now is anxiety. I have never realized it before, I just thought I was working myself up every time. Lately it has gotten a lot worse, I can barely breathe, I get nauseous to the point where all I want to do is throw up, my head spins, and I just wanna be in a quiet space alone. This has been happening a couple times a month now to the point where I am getting even more anxiety just thinking about how much worse it’s gotten. I just feel sick all of the time.

Does anyone have recommendations how to cope, or a specialist to see or something to take so I can feel normal again. Someone has recommended CBD oil, but everything I’ve read said it only helps anxiety slightly.

 

[Peanutbuttercup]

Yep, sounds like anxiety. The good news is that there are a lot of options to help. There are benzos like Xanax and Valium that help on as needed basis when you have a bad attack. There are anti-depressants that take several weeks to kick-in, but they also help control the anxiety on a longer term basis. Then there is therapy that helps you kick its tail.

I hate that it happens to you, but there is a lot of help out there.

 

[PeggyJoan]

Hello Katherine, I agree with Peanutbuttercup! I am feeling very similar, and i am so sorry you are going through this. I honestly believe it's good to get off the rollercoaster of madness ASAP. I stopped Effexor a month ago and I am climbing the walls. I am seeing my NP today and she will probably put me back on it. Frankly, I am relieved.
I bought CBD oil (it was $80) and I think it helps some. I am a proponent of therapy, BCT, etc. , but sometimes we need more, and there's no shame in it.
I do not go to a psychiatrist - most GP's prescribe anti-depressants, etc. That's probably not the best,but it works for me. I am trying to find an anti-depressant that's also good for anxiety. Any thoughts, anyone?
Katherine, please do not let this go. This too shall pass, and I send wishes for peace and calm to you. Peggy

 

[CC83]

I'm the same as you. And struggling a lot the last few months. I am afraid to leave the house it's so bad. I would highly suggest meds to help you get back to calm. Then therapy. I have been on Zoloft, currently off, and it helped a lot. I felt joy again and could eat and function.

 

[PeggyJoan]

I'm the same as you. And struggling a lot the last few months. I am afraid to leave the house it's so bad. I would highly suggest meds to help you get back to calm. Then therapy. I have been on Zoloft, currently off, and it helped a lot. I felt joy again and could eat and function.

 

[PeggyJoan]

CC83,so you are not on zoloft ? I am hearing that you are struggling now. I am sorry! Are you considering going back on the Z? I am leaving now for my dr. appt. regarding what I am going to do...your description of how you feel looks sadly familiar. Best wishes, Peggy

 

[CC83]

CC83,so you are not on zoloft ? I am hearing that you are struggling now. I am sorry! Are you considering going back on the Z? I am leaving now for my dr. appt. regarding what I am going to do...your description of how you feel looks sadly familiar. Best wishes, Peggy

Not on meds at the moment but I know I need to be. I have a doctor appointments Friday that I've been waiting on forever it seems! So I'm hoping to gain reassurance and a prescription. I was a lot better on Zoloft. I was even ok up until a few months ago. I got off Zoloft a year ago. I hope you get some answers from your doctor too on what's best for your treatment.

 

[Peanutbuttercup]

Peggy, how did your doctor’s appointment go? If you don’t feel good with that doctor, I do recommend a psych or a psych ARNP. I think they have a ton more experience in the field and can prescribe the rights meds more efficiently.

 

[Chorizo_13]

CBD oil has helped some for me. I don't have a consistent source for it, so I can't speak to its long term effects, but I can say that it did help me with the physical aspects of anxiety. I tend to get shaky and I can feel my heart pounding in my chest when my anxiety begins to climb. After using CBD, the shakes slowed and my heart eased up a bit. It wasn't a solid fix, but it was enough to let my mind ignore the physical trouble.

For me, I get caught in a vicious circle of my mind acting up, so my body reacts, which my mind notices and worries about, so the physical effects increase, and so on. Maybe it could help for you?

I would also suggest chatting with your doctor, or seeking the help of a psychiatrist. Med management can be pivotal. It may take some time, but in the long run, it will probably benefit you.