For the past 7 months it's been constant anxiety. Some weeks pretty bad.. Some weeks with minor anxiety. I'm seeing the doctor Thursday so I will finally get on anxiety medication.. And see what the brain fog and Lightheadedness is all about.
I have to say tho.. I took 2 aleves today and my head pressure / Lightheadedness / brain fog is down probably 40-50%
Oh but you have had constant anxiety before and it eventually went away?
I started having anxiety attacks in 2011 after smoking pot. I immediatly got on medication and it went away within 2 months. In 4 months I was off medication after I improved my lifestyle (better diet / gym / sleep / stopped overworking) 5 years later it's back after I had too much coffee one day while working. I had a really bad panic attack that day (chest was hurting really bad and was spazzing out) but I calmed down and it went away. But ever since that day I've been agoraphobic and haven't left the house much due to fearing anxiety attacks. But I'm not sure what to say within these past 7 months in the beginning I had less anxiety.. Then I started having panic attacks and from their anxiety levels got worse for a couple weeks.. Then it goes down for a couple days and then it comes back.
But ever since I started having these new symptoms I'm worried.
I really do think we both have hypothyroidism.
Back in 2011 when I had anxiety they said I have it (under active thyroid) but refused medication and I was ok for 5 years( I think lifestyle changes helped (cleaned up my diet / gym / more sleep / vitamins / no caffein / no overworking ) until recently. But I think not seeking help for my stress and anxiety made my thyroid condition worse
I've had all of those symptoms before as well, and they went away in the end, if that helps. It's amazing what anxiety can do - it affects your whole body, not just your mind. And then you start thinking that something has to be wrong with you because you genuinely do feel ill. But you've had many qualified people examine you, and there definitely seems to be a consensus that it is "just" anxiety. I'd say that if the Xanax is helping, that's a definite sign it's anxiety. Maybe also ask the doctor if you could try a different antidepressant if the Welbutrin isn't working? There are a lot of different ones out there, and sometimes you have to try a couple before you find the one that's right for you.
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one. Did They ever check if it was your thyroid?
I've been on Welbutrin / Mirtazipine / Celexa in the past and Mirtazipine and Welbutrin was great but Mirtazipine made me gain 100 pounds in just 3-4 months.. And Welbutrin is more for depression so I don't even know why I was on it. So I kinda wana just go on a anti anxiety med that has the least weight gain.
They gave me Zoloft I told them I didn't want to take medicine I just wanted to try to learn to cope by talking with my psychologist because I don't wanna get addicted to anything and I'm also scared of side effects..... Lol I don't take anything now because I'm so scared of the crazy side effects
Did they mirtzapine just put random weight on or did it make you super hungry then you ate a lot?
Both. I remember when I went from 215-286 at that point I just had it and just went on a plant and meat diet.. Probably eating under 1688-1800 cal and was exercising and wasn't loosing weight. As soon as I yelled at my psychiatrist that I'm gaining weight and I'm almost over 300 pounds he took me off it I lost all the weight quickly.
Do you feel physically normal and grounded though? Or atleast before the fog would you feel clear in the head etc physically?
The fog came randomly. And then 2 weeks ago it was constant. Yesterday it was bearable now today is horrible can't even be on my phone much. I can move around physically but I just don't feel right.
Before though did you feel physically normal or like clear in you're head?
In 2011 they came often after I started having anxiety attacks. After My anxiety went away I never had brain fog again. But now in 2016.. Same thing.. When I started having anxiety they came back.. In fact it was part of my first panic attack.
But in non anxiety times .. Yes I always felt fine In my head.. I'm not the type to get headaches / Lightheadedness / brain fog.
My sisters doctor said its most likely a migraine / tension headache with anxiety. I'm just surprised it's been 2 weeks.
But it's not all day you do feel clear at some points during the day and feel normal
For the past 2 weeks since it happened it's been all day everyday. Just not As bad when I wake up. And certain days like yesterday I feel 30-40% better. And yes certain times during the day it can improve.
So when you don't have non anxiety times you're symptoms are gone and you feel normal
Yes
I understand i tried to cope 7 months ago when the problem happened and I haven't been able to.. Only just reduce my anxiety but not enough to where I can live a normal life. Last time I had this problem in 2011 I had to get on meds and it rewired my body out of stress and anxiety but the meds made me gain 100 pounds. But you can just ask for something that doesn't make you gain weight and isn't addictive. I do have to say .. Each time I suffered from anxiety in my life.. My lifestyle was off ( bad diet / lack of sleep / lack of exercise / overworking / stimulants ) that's why I believe it came back. I hope you get over it. Good luck!
Pretty bad today 
seeing a doctor tomoro wish me luck.. Will keep you all updated