Hi Everyone. I'm finding these post very helpful. I was Diagnosed with Panic/anxiety disorder in May. It has been the worse 8 weeks ever, until finally after 3 doctors and ER vist, that I was diagnosed. THe first doctor I saw put me on Buspar 15 mg and I was on it for 11 days and I had horrible side effects. Seeing a new doctor now. One that's known to my family and he felt that Buspar was not right for me. I know am on fluoxetine 10 mg once and day and Ativan .5 twice a day. I have been sleeping a little better than before. I'm only waking up like once or twice. But When I wake up in the morning, I still feel some palpations. I do have Nausea no vomiting or headache. The feeling of heartburn ( which i discussed with all 3 doctors) Ive had alot of bloodwork and EKG that all came back normal. So after 3 diagnosis of Panic/anxiety disorder I am praying that this medication works. I feel many symptoms during the week when my husband is away working. WHen he comes home on Fridays, I have a great 3 days of sleeping and napping and getting out of the house. Trying to keep the faith that this works soon! I want my life back!
I'm on the fluoxetine, 20mg. Was prescribed 40mg but stuck it out which with this med takes some time. For me a few weeks. Trying to minimize stress and take care of yourself with chill time. Music, gym. Coloring etc. Sorry for your suffering but know there's alot of us out there. {Prayers}
Thank you so much! I'm gonna push thru this! I just can't let this take over my life! I appreciate the advice for sure! Prayers to you as well!
In day 9 and feel the medication is beginning to work.. I'm sleeping better... My anxiety is a little more controlled and I feel in myself better... I had a bit of a panic attack yesterday but nothing to shout about still don't feel 100 percent but I'm getting there just hope everyone else is getting better Sarah cannot thank you enough for your kind words. Honestly stick to with it we will all get there together! Mental illness is a horrible thing but as a team we will get there xxxx
YEs!!!Thank you so much. This is new to me. I'm almost 32 years old and have never experienced anything like this.I appreciate all the support!! We will beat this!! xxxx
I also noticed that I still have rapid heart beat. Not as bad as it was before I got put on medication, but is that another side effect of these kinds of medications?
I had that myself so yeah... Don't swirly about that.. If it's continuous seek medical advice but you should be okay... I still get breathless but you should find this eases.. Always here should you need anything but just try and stay positive and speak to people on here should you need to! I'm always here just don't feel like you are alone ! Lots of love and luck Lauren xx
Always here we will get there and we will get there together so please if you nee anything just say! The worst thing you can do is be on your own! The more you are on your own you can will feel empty silly and over exaduration on the whole prospect of the medication just get intouch should you need anything at all! ... X
Yes on the heart here. Many times thinking it was something more serious. Went through stress tests and had chest/heart X-ray. All checked fine. With more time than I was thinking it eased up.
I can also relate to the breathing part. Scary and no fun. Like mentioned before, just want my life back. Thanks also to this group who can relate to this issue. Hard to explain to anyone who's never gone through it.
I have a follow up appt next week with my doctor so I'll see what he says. I've had EKG done which was normal but not a chest x-ray I think he said it wasn't necessary. All 3 doctors I've seen. But I have been reading also that palpitations are common side effect of med. Will just be happy when that subsides! I'm glad I found this chat! Thank y'all so much!! We will recover from this!!!
This morning I felt a little anxiety. I took my pill then when I got to work I took my ativan. That really helps alot. I am an office manager and we have no patients for the next 10 days so ill be here by myself. Feeling hopeful for the next weeks to come! I have stuff I want to do with my step daughter this summer so I need this to work! Happy Friday lovely new friends!
Today was a rough day. The heart palpatations and some chest discomfort. Yesterday I had a really good day and today, not so Much. I messaged the nurse to ask the Doctor if this is part of it and when will it go away. It just starts to freak me out all over again. Uggg
Thank you Lauren! I have a lot of support from my husband and family. But it's a lot easier to talk to others who are experiencing the same things I am! So thank y'all!!
Sorry for another post guys. Well slept all night last night but again waking up with palpatations and chest discomfort. I feel like I'm starting to have maybe acid reflex. I've been burping a lot the last few days. Today is Day 9. Just want to feel better. Had such a good day on Thursday. Now a crappy 2 days. Ugggg. Will take my Ativan at 10 am and hopefully lay back down.
Never feel sorry for posting here. Your testimony and feeling's are very important and something we may probably relate with. I myself had a spell yesterday and just this week after being fairly stable for a while. Ugg is right. Need to get past this. Prayers here for this group and thanks for your posts.
Thank you so much! I figure this is the perfect place to vent!! Prayers for better days ahead for all of us!! I appreciate you all listening and your feedback!!
It took all I had to make my family dinner tonight. My step daughter is 11 and doesn't understand what I'm going thru. It's Father's Day weekend and I've been feeling terrible all day. I hope my day tomorrow is better for my husbands sake. Another 2 hours and I can take my Ativan.
Woke up feeling terrible again. Felt dizzy and lightheaded. I didn't have anything to eat yesterday at all, so I'm sure that's part of it. And here we are on Father's Day and my husband is having to take care of me. 😔 It's so bothersome. I haven't been able to even go out to get him a gift. I will make it up to him once I'm thru all this. Day 10 and it feels like eternity and this is never ending
Understood. Me being a father, me being a father, just a love you and happy Father's day is a powerful gift. You having the trouble right now is why one of the things we husband's are for. Understanding and taking care of our loved one's through everything. A good idea to eat for brain energy to work on fixing. (Prayer's here)