My grandmother has recently passed away and I’ve also been going through another traumatic event that I have to deal with for the rest of my life. I’ve alwyas had slight anxiety but about 3 weeks I had a full blown panic attack I called 911 and the ambulance came. I got to the hospital and they did an EKG and everything came back okay. But I’ve been in and out the ER for the attacks. I tried Ativan which wasn’t really working. I’m on Xanax now which helps a little bit for the panic attacks but the anxiety is still there. I made an appointment with the psychiatrist and therapist but I’m just so overwhelmed I’ve been feeling lightheaded and dizzy. This feeling is the the worse I hope I don’t sound crazy I just don’t really know how to explain it
Try to get off of Xanax and Ativan if you can. They will only cause you more harm than good. It’s not worth the trouble. And the more you take the longer the withdrawals will be
I understand how you feel I've had anxiety for a few years now and it's been really tough. It gets super tiring and hard to deal with. Therapy should help though. I go to therapy as well and it has helped me in the past. Also maybe try meditation, I heard it helps many people and I just recently started it also. I can't say medication is the best route. Most anxiety meds actually need about a year of you taking them to really start work and that's if you can get through all of the side effects. And if you ever want to get off of them you may have a lot of withdrawal symptoms.
I've been dealing with anxiety for almost 10 years now, it's terrible! I see a therapist and take xanax rarely when I'm having an extra bad day. The therapist definitely helps though so I highly suggest talking to someone. My anxiety usually comes and goes, but I lost a family member about 7 months ago also, and ever since then my anxiety has been much worse. I'm hoping it will subside as time passes and the grieving stage has ended. Don't feel weird or crazy tho, anxiety is such a common thing and you're not alone. I've heard many times that so many ppl who go to the ER thinking they r having a heart attack, are actually just having a panic attack. It's crazy and scary how the symptoms are so similar. If your anxiety doesn't fully go away (which it often doesn't), you will eventually just get used to the anxiety and know what it is when it happens, and then it won't be as scary. But I hope you do figure out a way to lessen it and feel better!
Thank you so much I really appreciate it. I will lay off the pills.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who feels this way. I appreciate it I will kay off the pills and just try to handle it as much as I can until I see the therapist in a few days.
*lay
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who feels this way. I thought I was going crazy and I’m am extremely sorry for your loss. Anxiety and panic attacks are so hard to deal with but it helps to know that I’m not alone. Thank you so much
Hello have you considered medication? Antidepressants seem to work for a lot of people in the long term and there are benzos for the short term that you can take with them during the period of starting meds. I recommend seeing your GP
I’m actually kind of scared to take medicine because of the side effects that come with it. But I might consider to start taking them. I’m just so young it feels weird and scary. Thanks
Hey I'm not sure about the medication part I have had anxiety for about a year now it's been a little crazy but I haven't taken any meds for it just riding it out.. I think medicine is a temporary fix.. you have to over come it on your own and control it on yobur own.. I blood work everything was done and came back nothing so I understand exactly how you feel was also scared to take meds as well so I didn't. For about 6 months I was in and out of the er because of my attacks. EKG blood test everything came back fine I've just been trying to cope on my own.. it's definitely hard trust but you start to learn what triggers it and what you can do to try and fix it.. trust your not alone.. it'll get better
Sorry my phone had messed up when I was typing lol I messed that paragraph all up hope you understood what i was trying to say
Sorry for your loss.. I lost my gma and another family member in April and my anxiety has been off the charts. Weak,shakes,feelings scared and depressed,short of breath and achy chest. It's so tough,hang in there. I'm not on meds because I was good for a long time but sometimes you need them to get over a difficult hump. I don't believe in long term benzo use,had issues with it In the past. Anyway,good luck all.
Right I do not want to be on medication I want to try to find my own way to cope with my anxiety it really is hard. Feels like everybody around you do not understand what’s going on. And I really appreciate that Im going to try vitamin B and D as well. Everything from the hospital came back fine as well it’s such a scary feeling
Yes I feel the same way. Weak, shaking, feeling like I can’t breathe. I do not want this to take over my life. And I’m sorry for your loss as well it’s a tough situation to go through. The anxiety just brings on this terrible fear I hate it. And thank you so much I hope you feel better as well
How are you feeling now.. sorry I took so long to reply ..and did u start up on your vitamins. Yesterday I had a bad panic attack. So I'm still learning how to cope as well lol. I used to drive all the time and I did Uber but now when I get in a car I panic especially when I drive alone. Yesterday I had to pick up my husband it was a 30 min drive but with traffic it said 54 minutes I just said ok I can do it as soon as I was close by the high way and I saw how the car were barely moving I panicked.. I parked at a gas station and just broke down crying sooooo bad heart racing shaking shortness of breath everything. But I ended up picking up his mom and she rode with me and I did great.. with pall this said.. just Keep pushing. Keep going as hard as things get don't give up and try to control your anxiety it will get better. And try not to focus on the negative like I was focused on the traffic when I shouldn't have been ..