Posted by crazychickuk on January 24, 2002, at 10:40:38
In reply to Re: ANXIETY IS KILLING ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!! » crazychickuk, posted by kid47 on January 24, 2002, at 10:17:54
> Hello. Sorry you're having such a rough time. What you describe sounds like anxiety/panic disorder. Until I was properly treated I would go for hours & sometimes days terrified. I would have awful physical symptoms similar to what you have & would convince myself I had some insidious incurable neurological disorder. It was so disabling that after a while I was unable to get out of bed. After much agony I finally received proper treatment. The first thing my doc did was give me a very complete physical exam, including thyroid & endocrine workups to rule out other causes of my syptoms. After assuring me I was basically fit I started on a combination of meds & therapy. I don't know that Valium is the best choice. Xanax & Klonopin seemed to be the preffered meds to contol acute anxiety. I also was put on the AD Paxil. I know it's difficult but you must be proactive in seeking treatment. If your current doc is not helping you, ask for a refferal to a pdoc (pharmocologist) if possible. This disorder is very scary to deal with especially on your own. Enlist the support of friends & family. It took me awhile but today I am pretty much anxiety free. Hang in there & keep posting. Take care
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THANk you kid...
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