Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 568108

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Road to Recovery

Posted by GoldenSlumbers on October 17, 2005, at 10:24:35

Hi Everyone,

I've been fighting anxiety for 6 months now. Up and down - learning why I have anxiety and what it is.

Tried meds, got scared, now trying again with more understanding and patience.

I have a few questions and I could really use some advice.

My main worry is about getting better, I did worry about health but those fears have been calmed so now I just wonder when will I get better ? I can't stop the thought and I only
just realized I never will until I start to feel better. How should I deal with this thought ? Try to make it boring ? Replace it ?

I tried thought stopping but it created so much tension things got worse.

My physical symptoms are reduced appetite, light headedness and during a scarry moment tingling with a chest pain. I am getting better at responding to these symptoms instead of overreacting but I would appreciate hearing about any successes in reducing the light headedness.
They are short 1-2 seconds and I am guessing my anxiety has put me on high alert so I catch them where I wouldn't if I was relaxed.

I am trying remeron (only day two) and looking for positive signs that I am going to get this under control again.

Thanks to all who respond

GB


 

Re: Road to Recovery » GoldenSlumbers

Posted by Glydin on October 17, 2005, at 12:50:53

In reply to Road to Recovery, posted by GoldenSlumbers on October 17, 2005, at 10:24:35

Anxiety is a h*llish disorder to deal with. Very life impacting. I had (note HAD) horrible anxiety problems. Meds startups were a nightmare for me - due to a 50/50 combo of startup anxiety from the med action itself and my our reaction to starting a med. Previously I struggled with GAD, panic, ruminations, and agoraphobia. I was on Klonopin as monotherapy for 3 years. That plan worked well but had it's drawbacks for me. Eight months ago I went on Lexapro. It's been wonderful. I did struggle with startup problems of moderate to extreme anxiety. Klonopin helped with that ALOT. I now am to the point, benzo use is very rare.

Recovery is possible. I look at my plan as a treatment and not a cure. I don't think I will ever be cured, BUT I have a great treatment that works for me right now and I am leading a better life than I probably ever have. I hope you can find that for you.

 

Re: Road to Recovery

Posted by GoldenSlumbers on October 17, 2005, at 15:41:11

In reply to Re: Road to Recovery » GoldenSlumbers, posted by Glydin on October 17, 2005, at 12:50:53

Success stories are the best - Thank You !

You're right about the cure, you don't cure anxiety, you control it. Just like everyone else.

Remeron startup is OK, restless legs and fatigue are the only noticable effects so far. I'll be patient and see what happens.

Even the anxiety symptoms are not that bad (light headed, the odd chest pain etc...) it's my reaction to them that makes them a problem.

Once the reactions are controlled, the anxiety control will follow.

Thanks for the post

GS

 

Re: Road to Recovery » GoldenSlumbers

Posted by Glydin on October 17, 2005, at 15:59:50

In reply to Re: Road to Recovery, posted by GoldenSlumbers on October 17, 2005, at 15:41:11

> Success stories are the best - Thank You !

~~~ You are very welcome. I came here about fourish years ago a MESS. One of my goals was to be able to have a success story. I'm glad to share it.

>
> You're right about the cure, you don't cure anxiety, you control it. Just like everyone else.

~~~ Taking that attitude has probably done more for my recovery than anything - well, almost anything. Chemical intervention has been good too.

>
> Remeron startup is OK, restless legs and fatigue are the only noticable effects so far. I'll be patient and see what happens.
>

~~~ I'm glad it isn't being brutal for you. It does take patience and that's something alot of us are short on when we have been struggling and continue to struggle.

> Even the anxiety symptoms are not that bad (light headed, the odd chest pain etc...) it's my reaction to them that makes them a problem.

~~~ That was my problem also. If I wasn't in toxic anxiety, I was in anticipatory anxiety. I think that's a hallmark.

>
> Once the reactions are controlled, the anxiety control will follow.

Yes. Yes...

>
> Thanks for the post

~~~ Again, you are very welcome. I hope things get under good control for you soon.

Glydin

 

Re: Road to Recovery » Glydin

Posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2005, at 19:45:34

In reply to Re: Road to Recovery » GoldenSlumbers, posted by Glydin on October 17, 2005, at 15:59:50

Glydin, you're an inspiration to me. I wish I could manage to tolerate the side effects like you do. I try a few days and then give up. And I know in the long run I'm hurting myself. Need to get my head where your's is. Fondly, Phillipa

 

Phillipa

Posted by Glydin on October 18, 2005, at 6:56:40

In reply to Re: Road to Recovery » Glydin, posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2005, at 19:45:34

Your post to me was very kind and I appreciate it.

It's really tough, I know. I had gotten to a point of debilitation of my quality of life I HAD to give something a fair trial. I don't think I ever did that before because of the issues I had with startups. AND, maybe I just finally found a good fit for me.

I hope you can find a good plan for yourself too. We all deserve to have a decent, functional life with some measure of contentment.

 

Re: Road to Recovery

Posted by GoldenSlumbers on October 18, 2005, at 15:15:07

In reply to Re: Road to Recovery » GoldenSlumbers, posted by Glydin on October 17, 2005, at 15:59:50

Hey Glydin,

Did you have the daily dizzyness ?

I get little light headed spells all day long

If they were gone I think I would recover faster.

Thanks

GS

 

Re: Road to Recovery » GoldenSlumbers

Posted by Glydin on October 18, 2005, at 17:08:32

In reply to Re: Road to Recovery, posted by GoldenSlumbers on October 18, 2005, at 15:15:07

As far as anxiety symptoms, I had some weird ones. The best was a feeling of someone pouring pepper in my ears with a panic attack - that's the best I can describe it.

Have you had other problems ruled out to determine the dizziness isn't something else?

 

Re: Road to Recovery

Posted by GoldenSlumbers on October 18, 2005, at 17:32:28

In reply to Re: Road to Recovery » GoldenSlumbers, posted by Glydin on October 18, 2005, at 17:08:32

Hi,

Doctor says it's anxiety and I must admit I can't make myself dizzy turning my head so I believe him.

I also don't get the "spins" it's just a lightheadedness moment that lasts 1 second 30 times a day.

I would panic every time it happened, now it's reduced to a constant worry and a minor panic.

Maybe I'll get used to it.

Must admit I would love to hear just ONE person diagnosed with dizzyness caused by anxiety got better. Just one

Thanks for your reply - GS


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