Posted by UgottaHaveHope on January 1, 2007, at 21:26:58
What type of anxiety is this called? All day long, just about every day, I worry about worry. In other words, I dont know what I fear, but I do fear and my body is always in a panic mode. It's like walking through a haunted house and know you are going to get scared, but you dont know when or where. You just fear. My mind races and races, just gets all cranked up. I become distant and it is difficult for me to be in the present moment. Is this "cycling"?
Then when I am overwhelmed with anxiety like that, it makes me want to retreat. When I retreat and become reclusive, it makes me depressed. This is just a vicious cycle that has repeated itself over the past 10 years. The only med that has touched it is Seroquel, it was like being shot by an elephant dart. However, when I am worked up like I am now, the Seroquel (400mg) really doesnt do much.
My grandmother was BP1. Three or four different docs tested me for the same thing, and all said I did not have BP1 or BP2. They said I might have a little touch of BP2, but not much. My pdoc said he is considering putting me on Ensam. Do you think that is a good idea with my mind in overdrive? Doesnt Ensam increase anxiety? He also wants me to meet with a CBT therapist.
Thanks in advance for any responses. I really appreciate everyone on this board.
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