I always wake up with a lump type feeling in throat and wanting to cry for no reason... When someone asks me if I am ok I start to cry but don't know why. It's been few months now and I'm very very reluctant to go on medication. IV read alot of bad things about them and side effects.
Has anyone got over it without medication.. And those who are on it do you recommend it??
I always feel like crying too im not on meds bc im only 17 but if my doctor would perscribe them to me idk if I would take them bc im scared of side effects but im looking into therapy
I really suggest you talk to your doctor or psychiatrist about your different options for meds. Yes, some are not going to work for you and some do have side effects. You have to remember just like anxiety has a different effect on everyone, so do medications. I have been suffering with anxiety for over 20 years and wish I could go back on my medication right now, can't afford medical care at the moment. The best I ever felt was on a combo of escitalopram, amitriptyline, clonazepam, and xanax for emergency panic attack use. There are many others you could try as well. I have tried just about everything out there, some worked a little, some not at all, and some the side effects weren't worth the little to no help they gave. Don't be afraid to try things, you never know what will work for you, and you can always decide to stop something if it doesn't help or makes you feel icky. Just make sure you and your doctor are on the same page and your doctor is someone you can talk to about these things. It may take a while for you to find something that works but you are in no worse position now without it. Try looking up natural ways to deal with anxiety as well. There are tons of different things you can try that might work for you. Things like yoga, exercise, meditation, herbs, grounding exercises, journaling, and breathing exercises just to name a few. Good Luck!!!
If I didn't take xanax for panic disorder/generalized anxiety and lamictal for mood disorder/depression, I would not be here today typing this. I firmly believe for me it's "better living thru chemistry."
I tried cognitive, hyponosis and light therapy and they all failed. I did get much relief via group therapy but I had to have meds to attend the group sessions. My primary problem is social phobia.
Knowing what I know now and remembering what I went thu before i started taking med, I would not and will not live without them. Took me a long time to find the right combo but I think I have it (close) now.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Hi mono what a crazy world we live in I was the exact opposite to you I could not cry my problem was I would not let any one see me anxiety had a lot to do with it I went on medication and I needed to I was so angry at my self thinking I was weak but it helped me to stay alive then time came to give up xanax 20plus years was enough medication can help but just be careful try not do what I did I became hooked on them I was feeding the eduction not the cause
You do need to talk to your doctor and preferably a psychiatrist for help making this choice ultimately, but medication can literally be a life saver and a life changer. There is nothing wrong with using medication to feel better during bouts with anxiety. I take Effexor (Venlafaxine is the generic brand). It made my life so much better. The only side effects I notice are when I miss the medication. Effexor has fairly terrible withdrawal symptoms. But, as someone else said above. All medications have different side effects and everyone reacts differently to them. You won't know how a medication affects you until you try. The truth is, these medications have been found to work so well for some people that their benefits outweigh the side effects. If you have felt like this for a month or more, then you should really look for help of some kind. Either look for a therapist or try a medication with some therapy. Not everyone has to take medications forever. You may get over this episode and find you no longer need the medication. You and your doctor can make that choice at a later time. Just don't give up on medication as an option. It really is a great thing. Just like diabetics need insulin, those of us who suffer with depression and anxiety sometimes need medication too. Someone else also mentioned there are other holistic options. Vitamin B12, Biotin, Fish Oil, and Vitamin D are good at combating anxiety. You can also use essential oils. Lavender and Bergamot are good for anxiety. I diffuse them and use them in my showers and baths.
Sometimes crying is therapeutic...do you feel loss of confidence?Have you analysed what trigger off this situation?.about the lumpy feeling are you going through some difficult times which you are not addressing...?can you share these with someone you can confide in....talk to a therapist first....meds are not the solution.:-),Best to you! :-)
Well it happened few months ago before my engagement..just before my engagement I felt better and the engagement went well ...been okay for a month after and it hit me all of a sudden again . I am getting married in 4 months and will moving also...youd think this is what's triggering it but honestly I'm so happy to get married..its not very easy to get a therapist and honestly I don't have the money to pay for one at the moment ...at night times I'm fine come morning boom it's here ..Iv stopped going to work ..going out everything now
Momo.momo....now I understand...ok...so you got engaged...celebrations....happy and........suddenly REALITY CAME Home to say Hello "is this really what you want to do??"or was it the thought of fairytale life ?By the way why do you want to get married so young???...if you are feeling this way...how on Earth are you going to be able cope with all the responsibilities a married life brings.....my opinion...make and stay friends...just start to enjoy the feeling of being young.silly and foolish and have fun..go out .party...do good deeds every day....staying in your shell is not going to help...it will make things worse....get out and about...face up and smile....for this present time in your life will never come back again....You will thank yourself for making a decision which has severe implications and consequences....also get back to work and be worthy ....Good luck! :-)
Good to read this....Sorry diabetes cannot be compared with Anxiety or Depression...
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Totally different diagnoses.....Anxiety and Depression are MANUFACTURED ,AND EXCEPT & UNLESS THERE IS A ,LOSS,TRAGEDY.TRAUMA,DEATH,DIVORCE,RELOCATION ,UNQUANTIFYABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.....Then mostly running away from truth...will bring on Anxiety....the uncertainty...unknown...feeling of rejection,confusion...I have been through these....If all theses medications had to be paid for in full ....would all the patients take them..??Another I read here...people don't open up and write Why They feel the way they feel or explain circumstances...or how old they are or are they in a relationship....so the sharing can be caring and focused on getting better faster..even meeting up with patients.just my opinion.for sure we are all different...that alone should make a difference! :-)
Who are you to judge anyone and their desire to feel better? Having anxiety or depression are not weaknesses and they certainly are not manufactured. There are medical studies showing that those who suffer from these types of issues have deficiencies with chemicals IN YOUR BRAIN! No one should feel shamed for taking medication or needing medication. I can tell you if I had to pay full price for my medication, I would do it twice! I have tried living without medication and I am miserable and sick without it. I had gone for years without medication and I ended up losing so much weight that I was told I had an eating disorder. I have been to therapy many times and it helps as much as medication. I think it is fabulous that you seem to have this all figured out for yourself. Honestly, I can't understand a lot of what you wrote. I have searched and searched for a trigger for my anxiety, but have never been able to trace a single event. My grandfather, aunt, uncle, and now my niece all suffer with the exact same phobia as I do. We have all had similar anxiety issues. But please, tell me how this is all a manufactured disease and how we are just victims of the evil pharmaceutical companies.
Not making any judgments..just my personal experiences and circumstances...please read up .And precisely my point..we ARE dependent on the pharma meds...I went for my Glaucoma reassessment yesterday...and again dependent on meds...the chemical inbalance as you right fully say is so deep within and over time I found out what originally triggered off my first anxiety when I was 18..I m 66....now...was when suddenly my dear father decided to stop my school fees because my sister-in Law told him ..I had grown long hair...In 5th Year..we were allowed to grow long hair..beginning of adulthood.....then the plus side was to be self sufficient and self reliant....no I have figured out that life is walking on rose petals...Your last line........All the people who have GLAUCOMA know that there's a cure but the pharmas are making in excess of £7Billion..so why should they release the cure?Apologies should you be offended by what you read....all I wish for everyone here to be med free and do their best...my case I sacrificed a life in UK .to reverse it..I have written elsewhere here...Best to you...please try Buddhism..God bless!
Sorry it should read..no I have not figured out everything....I am just beginning to learn a little now..you see getting older and and making mistakes..ha ha, :-)