Could use any helpful advice possible (severe anxiety, panic)

Mental health
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Hi guys, my name is Chris, im 20, and I’m new to the group. For the past 6-7 weeks, I’ve been on 75 MG Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) due to extreme anxiety, depression, and constant panic attacks nearly every day when I left the house. 

First off, the first two weeks were absolute hell. 2 days in I had extreme insomnia, nausea, and suicidal thoughts for the first time. Honestly pretty scary. However, as the days went on, the thoughts got better, as did the insomnia, and my appetite and energy was starting to recover.

However, this past week (7th week) my anxiety has returned in a really bad way, and I can’t find a way to get it out of my head. On December 22nd, at work, we were extremely busy, and I didn’t feel like I had time to take a break, so I went 7 hours without eating or drinking much. Suddenly, I started seeing spots, so I had to go sit down. Next thing i knew, my whole arm and legs started shaking violently, and i realized that I was having a hypoglycemic attack (keep in mind, I’m not diabetic).

I believe this accident is what brought on my severe anxiety, along with other issues, including taking care of my sick sister and not being able to see my baby who was born in August.

Guys, I could seriously use any advice. Any at all. I’m scared and honestly I don’t want to live like this anymore. Its not who I am. I’m here to help you guys if you need me as well.

Feel free to share your stories as well ❤️❤️

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Hey Chris 

I’m 19 and since January i randomly got anxiety out of nowhere. The first 2 weeks it was horrible, i couldn’t leave my house! I missed my first week of school, i couldn’t sleep and if i did i would wake up every hour shaking. I wouldn’t be able to keep food down, i just felt  nauseous all the time. I literally thought there was no light at the end of the tunnel and i was gonna die. But it’s safe to say, it gets better! I am not 100% myself yet but i am so much better than i was and i sleep fine now and I’m eating normal. The only thing that hasn’t subsided yet is the intrusive / running thoughts. You just need to keep moving forward and be positive! I got better without medicine, you can too! Therapy might be a good option for you, It helps! If you need to talk I’m here!

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I’m sorry for replying so late, but thank you! I’ve been seeing a therapist once a week, and he really gets me. I’ve been off the venlafaxine for over a month now, so I think I’m clear as far as physical symptoms go, but mentally I’m still not great, intrusive thoughts etc. hopefully things get better