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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dave37586-378765" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I was just recently diagnosed with anxiety wake up with that feeling and thought in my head tryvto remind myself imbok and not 2 worry so much but scared to really do anything all I look forward to is sleep at night as well" ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T18:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-t-seem-to-help-this--270392?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dave37586-378765" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "beware of a drug called p........n,  said not to be addictive, but I  am having really bad reaction to it, made me worse. some people  have contacted me and said they are ok with coming off and can stop instantly,I am struggling with numerous side effects, plus ones not in printed leaflet, I improve from abt 1900 onwards  then look forward to sleep,  but , which is restless, me not that type either , me,mother hen usually looking after everyone else," ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T10:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-t-seem-to-help-this--270392?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steadfast-261783" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dave37586-378765" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dave37586-378765" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steadfast-261783" ], "content": [ "What you need to do is try and accept it, I know it seems very hard to and you feel very alone, I was on citalopram as I was depressed at the time and that seems to help me, I also thought that trying to keep busy made me worse sometimes as I was aware that the reason I was doing a certain hobby was to try and forget it so it kinda had me checking all the times to see if the hobby was helping, I don't know of this makes sense. My best advice is to keep reminding yourself that you are normal and it will pass, some times life bites us in the bottom, accepting it is the best cure, if it's giving you panic attacks then I recommend a small dowse of diazapam, it doesn't make youn feel different but your mind relaxes, It's not needed but can help." ], "date": [ "2014-07-23T08:39+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Dave, how did you get over depersonalization?  I have that and just pretend that it's nothing. Yet, when I am not busy, I am very aware of the feeling of detachment, invisible,out of body, like I'm going to lose control, etc.  Is this how you are feeling now?" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T02:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-t-seem-to-help-this--270392?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ray06999-343108" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ray06999-343108" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "content": [ "Thanks Anneporter so much for your reply I always wanted to try medition but not sure how did someone teach you or is there a book you can buy to help you learn how?" ], "date": [ "2014-06-14T14:39+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Ray, relieving the anxiety should relieve the physical symptoms. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromylgia and other stuff, and I have always been anxious. My partner massages my feet every night, and my back shoulders when needed. I find it very beneficial. So is medition by the way. " ], "date": [ "2014-06-14T03:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/massage-therapy-257380?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/devinbaker33-379271" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ray06999-343108" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes massage does help treat various problems. I started visiting Belle Vie Day Spa and have succesfully recovered from the problem of arthritis." ], "date": [ "2014-07-23T04:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/massage-therapy-257380?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gyda-377921" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gyda-377921" ], "content": [ "Thank you i now have 3 :/ nodes are so weird aint they but soon as on internet it automatically says cancer lol gets us so worried thank you tho really appreciate it " ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T12:08+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gyda-377921" ], "content": [ "Ive found somw around my color bone is that normal as googl2 is sayin no :/ ???" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T17:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gyda-377921" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "content": [ "The more you look the more your bound to find, just like i would or anybody on here would. its normal to be able to feel some lymph nodes, they can range from 0.5cm to 2cm, so your bound to feel some of the larger ones. stop searching for them, you'll be fine :) " ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T21:09+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi cassie!\r\n\r\nI've been through the same thing as you, i found an enlarged lymph node on my neck, went to the doctors several times with it convinced I had cancer or something but they just kept telling me sometimes lymph node's just stay swollen after an infection for no reason. After about 4 doctor visits i just decided to try ignore it and get on with my life, and here i am 2 years on! lymph node is still there but it hasn't grown and i'm absoltuley fine. \r\n\r\nThen I was speaking to my best mate and it turns out hes got a swollen lymph node on his neck too, he went crazy and went to the doctors stupid amount of times. Had a biopsy on it and it turned out to be fine, just swollen for no reason like mine was, so I wouldnt get yourself too worked up yet :)" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T11:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-lympth-nodes-270617?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sandra335-354349" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ive just within the past month had my first panic attack now I stay anxious feeling and have panic attacks at times some worse than others I was diagnosed with anxiety and given medicine 3 weeks ago and I go for my blood work tomorrow sone days I feel ok and some I feel horrible...the past few days ive gotten where I can hardly eat it makes me really bloated and backed up feeling the other day I hadvthe lump in my throat feeling and it was absolutely horrible but it was pretty much gone the next day im convinced now that I have gerd(acid reflux) issues too that my anxiety have made alot worse" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T14:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feeling-awful-270629?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sandra335-354349" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sandra335-354349" ], "content": [ "Wow that sucks im sorry maybe a lesser dose will help I hope I can get something that will control the gerd and something stronger to control the anxiety better that wont interfere with one another" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T15:26+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I have was diagnosed with gerd about 5 years ago and am now on 80 mgs of omeprazole which after reading on here maybe making my symptoms worse and causing anxiety so yesterday decided to reduce to 40 mgs and see how I go." ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T15:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feeling-awful-270629?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/paul76608-379017" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sandra335-354349" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "It will get better just over time thats what you will need a nice relaxing holiday to take time out if your active on holiday it shouldn't bother you just make sure u r all the time your there  " ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T16:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feeling-awful-270629?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "content": [ "\r\nthank you" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T22:40+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Rachael..\r\n \r\nSometimes it takes a few weeks for meds to level out in the blood to become active .\r\n\r\nsometimes it's an increase in dosage and sometimes it may tale a combo of meds. I had Sam issues. I have to rotate my meds.\r\n\r\nhealing prayers sent UR way\r\nCHEERS \r\nHOPE #-)" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T18:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/antidepressent-questions-270474?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley10790-343511" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have had ati depressants stop working for me a few times. Usually my Gp increases the dose. Not happy about that but am learning to live with it.\r\n\r\non three occasions I've just switched to a new one which ,fortunately, has worked for me. I am taking 150 setrelene which is pretty good most of the time.\r\ngood luck, try not to worry, trust you specialist or change them them till you get one that you can trust. I have never gone back on to tablets I have been of before. I v ery . rarely pop a Valium 2mg. For a couple of days about twice a year,this works for me" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T07:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/antidepressent-questions-270474?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kay56561-379081" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "antidepressants take 6 weeks to reach the therapeutic level which is why all medications should only be increased after 6 weeks and build it up until tolerance level is reached and the benefits are gained. with every medication your body can get used to it or the way are psychologically can alter the therapeutic level that works. changing isnt good practice unless its due to side effects. but needed sometimes and should be after at least 3 months on a medication.  going back can work but this means starting ovet and having 6 weeks with reduced levels of drug which can increase risk of relapse x" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T15:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/antidepressent-questions-270474?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ollie_49493-367420" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Ollie. Heart palpitations are common with anxiety and beta blockers are useful at treating them (although the effects can wear off after half an hour or so). They are also good for other heart related issues so ask your doctor. They are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, angina, heart failure etc plus anxiety too. Propranalol is commonly used for anxiety-related heart palpitations plus sweating and dizziness: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Beta-blockers/Pages/Introduction.aspx " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-palpitations-daily-270585?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ollie_49493-367420" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I get palpatations all the time - stress can bring them on.   Also, mine recently got worse and It wasn't until I read the label on my decongestant as I have high bold pressure too and you shouldn't use decongestants if on HBP meds because they cause palpatations and arythmia.   I was checked out in A and E when I thought I was having a heart attack.  Good luck." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-palpitations-daily-270585?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ollie_49493-367420" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "content": [ "This is amazing - I thought that Calms help - all this stuff you think will help makes things worse.   Thanks for your post because I was living off calms and have noticed an increase in the amount of palpatations I was having.   Jeez." ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T06:08+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/derek76-37884" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Holland and Barratt health advisors have a lot to anser for:-)\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T09:28+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "They do help most people but unfortunately they can have this effect on some people, its the valerian that causes it. There are good calming teas you can take that do not contain valerian. Clipper do some good ones." ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T09:38+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I had palpitations and (touch wood), when I stopped taking Kalms they stopped. I read somewhere that valerian can cause this in some people." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T21:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-palpitations-daily-270585?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ollie_49493-367420" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "That's a great Ida to talk with UR dr mabe it's anxiety or not.. At least u will know and the dr can prescribe u the correct meds for the diagnosis.\r\n\r\nCHEERS\r\nHOPE" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T04:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-palpitations-daily-270585?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ollie_49493-367420" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "As Jane says beta blockers good. About 15 years ago I had palps after my marriage broke up. I was given beta blockers for a while , no bad reaction and palpitations went away." ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T09:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-palpitations-daily-270585?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Hi thanks for the reply, yes it is really anoying i can't eat any of the foods i enjoy now like steak as i am scared i will choke.\r\n\r\nIt also has me terrified when my daughter is eating and she just laughs but it is horrible." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T14:41+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "content": [ "It is, all I can say is that u won't choke. Try some water while u chew , try talking and doing other things while u swallow. It'll be fine I promise" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T14:44+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Thanks, i think your right i need to try and take my mind off that i am eating... Great tips thanks" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T14:47+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "content": [ "It takes a while but it will go,take it easy" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T14:49+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "content": [ "I think mabe UR daughter needs a education on what UR suffering from. \r\nIt's not funny and she needs to learn respect and support u thru this disease.\r\n\r\nperhaps a good online description with pictures will open her heart .\r\n\r\nCHEERS\r\nHOPE" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T02:04+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Swallowing and lump in the throat is super common with anxiety. I get this all the the time if my anx is high. Then the more u focus on it, the worse it becomes. Super annoying and distressing as it leads to trying to swallow more which leads to dry mouth" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T14:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/swollowing-and-deep-breaths-270555?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Tam,\r\n\r\nI am familiar with Barrett's" ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T01:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/swollowing-and-deep-breaths-270555?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tambdy-166284" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Back again sometimes the site jams can not text or move.\r\n\r\ni am familiar with Barrett's thru my moms experience. She struggled with it for years after many years go GERD. I'm very sorry this is a very painful & aggravating disease.\r\n\r\none thing comes to mind would be meds to numb the throat to swallow better. I'm sure UR taking various specialized meds for BARRETTS as well a a food diet. Some times cold  sherbet eaten before rash bit helped or when swallowing. Helps relax the neve responsible causing the reverse sensation UR expierencing.\r\n\r\nCHEERS\r\nHOPE\r\n\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-22T02:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/swollowing-and-deep-breaths-270555?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I recognise a lot of your symptoms, if not all of them. My strangest has been bad tatse in mouth, dry mouth and lump in throat. Those are unpleasant!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/odd-symptoms-270586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Well as of now im having bad reflux problems that I think my anxiety made worse, I get the lump in the throat feeling,  always feel like the worst is wrong with me, like now im having bad pains in my arms and legs like its in my bones " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/odd-symptoms-270586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dave37586-378765" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dave37586-378765" ], "content": [ "Hi Dave - did it pass by itself or did you get treatment? It's so hard to explain to non-sufferers what it's like. Talking it over with the GP helped i found. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T21:03+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dave37586-378765" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "content": [ "It passes, talking about it seem to help me but it gave me huge panic attacks so I was on diazapam for a couple weeks. Just to calm me down, I know exactly how it feels, I still get times now where i think nothing is actually real, but I know I've gotten through it before so it helps." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T21:08+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Feeling unreal got a hold of me for a few months, I remember waking up one morning convinced nothing was real,depersonalisation is best known for this. It realy scared me I couldn't go out the house for weeks. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/odd-symptoms-270586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/derek76-37884" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/derek76-37884" ], "content": [ "Hi Derek, yes, presribed propranalol which was ok, nothing amazing, but helped a bit. Just been prescribed sertraline - my anxiety hasnt gone totally but its better than it was (was awful at one stage in 2012 and wish I had been prescribed something stronger then, but wasnt). However, a lot of it cleared up by itself, slowly. Finding out that your symptoms are just anxiety and you arent insane can also help." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T21:02+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Were you treated for it or just do self help to improve as much as you have?" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/odd-symptoms-270586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "My anxiety keeps throwing new things at me its only been a month since I had my first panic attack and 3 weeks since being put on hydroxyzine for my anxiety but its like ill be sort of ok 1 day then the next some other symptom hits me like this week has been horrible bloating and acid reglux then today ive been having really bad pains in my arms" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T21:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/odd-symptoms-270586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Depersonalisation is so common with anxiety, but I've got to say it's the most distressing thing in the world. It hit when I was 16, now 20 years later and it still terrifies me!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T22:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/odd-symptoms-270586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "Thanks Jeromy86 that is reassuring at times I feel like I am losing the plot and when I tell my husband I think I am having a Heart Attack - he is the same as the GP and says it will just be stress again.   Jerimy - I found that gett" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:12+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "I found for the lump in my throat that if you take liquid gaviscon just prior to eating it really helps - good luck" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Ive never heard of it is it over the counter" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "If you are in the UK you can buy it off the shelf in most supermarkets.   It is very thick and pink and makes you gag a bit but it takes that lump away.   Good luck!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:23+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Im in the US I dont know if we have it here" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "Cvs pharmacy sell it for around 12 dollars a bottle." ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Ok thank you very much 4 the advice" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:55+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Thats all the same exact symptoms I have and also feel like something is stuck in my throat I went to the er last month when it first happened bc I thought It was a heart attack all the tests came back fine. I still felt all the symptoms so I went to a Clinic to see a Dr and he put me on anxiety meds since then the meds have somewhat calmed my anxiety but the past few days as the day progresses and when i eat I get that lump in the throat choking feeling I think its due to bad reflux or gerd but I havent talked to the dr about it yet" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-member-270491?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/damien06007-378393" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "im on lansoprazole for my acid reflux , thats what started my anxiety . i was getting bad chest pais by my heart and to my left arm and feeling dizzy all the time now im dizzy 24/7 it feels like the floors moving anyone else get this dizziness" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T01:39+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/damien06007-378393" ], "content": [ "Thanks damien06007 - it actually helps that someone has the same as me everyone has been so kind.   I honestly thought I was going mad and was thinking they (Medical people I have seen) will all be sorry when I have a heart attack.   I honestly feel it is so real and the fear is terrible.   Thanks to all for your help." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T03:38+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Good grief now I have closed this down without finishing.   To add insult to injury last year I lost m mother and have gone through 1.5yrs of litigation and trying to deal with her estate and grieve for her.   I worry that I will have a heart attack, or just suffer general anxiety feelings such as choking, veins jangling, palpatations, sleeplessness, exhaustion, nausea, trembling, chest pains, IBS and panic attacks where I just want to be at home in my bed.   Is this anxiety?   Does anyone else get chest pains?   My anxiety follows pain - does anyone else feel like this too?   My GP wants to put me on antidepressants or beta blockers and I hate taking tablets - I have high blood pressure and am on lisinopril for this and lansoprazole for the hernia.   I have been referred for counselling through my work and found this a bit helpful and left each session on a high but is there anything else that can be done that is not medication - or is this caused by a lack of something?   Can I supplement my hormones (I am menopausal) too.   Probably too many questions!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-member-270491?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "content": [ "Thanks Hope - I have been to A & E three times and advised there is nothing wrong with my heart.   I think it is some form of anxiety and only want to feel well again." ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:19+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Ask UR GP if the symptoms u describe r panic attacks. Med have helped me so much\r\n\r\nCHEERS\r\nHOPE" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-member-270491?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "PLZ ask UR GP for meds UR experiencing classic signs of anxiety attacks. \r\n\r\nCHEERS\r\nHOPE" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T21:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-member-270491?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/damien06007-378393" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/damien06007-378393" ], "content": [ "My anxiety eases up when I lay down but I have had the symptoms bad the past 2 days like something stuck in my throat like I cant breathe right and then tonight Ive had some stomach pains and pains in my chest I havent taken my anxiety meds today im fixing to b4 bed so that may be y I feel a little odd feeling right now but im really thinkin I have gerd or something too on  top of the anxiety I think thats y my throat gets that closed feeling and I feel the heartburn and burning and gas in my stomach and ribcage...any input???" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T01:51+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/damien06007-378393" ], "content": [ "I  in bed right now having pains in my chest.   it is 4.30am and I see many an hour through the night.   I cannot sleep on my left hand side becausey heart thumps and I get bad pains.   My GP says It is just because it is on that side!   " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T03:32+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "i have heart attack symptoms all the time due to acid refux , im alwasy haveing pains in my left arm an on the left side of my chest . does anybodys anxiety get really bad at night when your lying in bed or is it just me?" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T01:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-member-270491?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/paul76608-379017" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/paul76608-379017" ], "content": [ "I know what you mean - some days I feel absolutely fine then others are a Trial.   Hope you feel better soon." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T16:39+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Yeah my day hasnt started well im stressing bad about these reflux symptoms like burning rumbling stomach, chest pain, sore throat feeling like something stuck in it, feeling of needing to swallow constantly...I havent been diagnosed with it andvi dont go back to the dr till the 30th but I know I have it so its stressing me out and im sure thats just making my anxiety worse" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T16:48+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "How does it score compared to yesterday for example yesterday if 1 is best and 10 worst then my day was probably a 7.   Today is maybe a 6.   I'm going to try that.   Get the gaviscon liquid or ask your pharmacist for any liquid heartburn medication.   You don't have to suffer that pain - at least there is something you can do about that - go today!   Good luck." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T18:51+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "I dont have any insurance nor a job now so my going to the dr is limited unfortunately I go back the 30th and im gonna definitely ask 4 something and yesterday I felt rather ok like a 4 and today like a 7 sometimes 8" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:11+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "So tomorrow go for a 5 at least - do you have any chalk in your house?   The SAS carry a tiny bit chalk to help them in te event of serious heartburn or acid reflux.  Just a thought." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:15+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Like normal chalk that u use on a chalk board?" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "That's what Bear Grylls said - he's ex SAS google it first - I just saw it " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:18+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Ok ill check it out" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:23+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "Just checked too said it's ok but don't take too much cause will constipate you - it said just nibble and not any worse for you than Tums.   Good luck." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:26+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Ok thank u:) so u have the hernia right? Im still concerned whether mine could be that but cant really afford to find out I hope its just reflux and the doctor can give me something to fix it but I have the same symptoms u have talked about...it makes me wonder if this caused my anxiety or if my anxiety has made it worse" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:33+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "I think I have always been kinda anxious and covered it up with Bravado - I was always te str" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:45+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "I was always the strong one - it's fine when it's other peo" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:45+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Yeah thats me 2 ive always been the strong one as well it sucks feeling this way...do u ever get bad pains in your arms like the bones hurt" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "Other peoples traumas.   I could fix most problems for folks.   I think my symptoms came first.   The Hernia causes heart attack symptoms when it slides up and acid reflux most of the time.   I think the anxiety started when I went into A&E you would call that the ER and they said my blood pressure was through the roof and I was lucky not to have had a stroke or heart attack.  I am still convinced that I would not have high blood pressure if they fixed my hernia.   Now to fix the low mood - I just read that dark chocolate releases seratonin quickly which lifts spirits - so do Almonds - have a go with them.   " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:53+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Yeah I also heard almonds do as well:) and i dont know what caused my first panic attack and the anxiety but i know the reflux has gotten worse since then everytime I eat I get really bloated and backed up feeling" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T19:58+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "content": [ "I haven't had that but I do feel like I have sore veins at times.   Write everything down and tell your doctor.   " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:00+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeromy86-367677" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/newtol-378893" ], "content": [ "Yeah I have been thinkin I need to write down all the things I have felt" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T20:05+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi I have the same feeling It all started when I had inflamed cartilage in my chest a few month ago now every time something happens to me I get all worked up and feel light headed it feels like iv gone in to auto pilot and im just there for the ride I get worried a lot to it seems like its not going to go away " ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T14:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-member-270491?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abbabubble-378474" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/abbabubble-378474" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "content": [ "What did you try? \r\n\r\nThanks\r\n\r\nAbba " ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T10:43+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abbabubble-378474" ], "content": [ "Oh sorry panic attack meds.... Zoloft..Prozac \r\nask ir doc for and tell him UR issues. It will help him give u the meds to help you. I look at it this way because I was resistant to meds. These meds replace what hormones r out of balance in the brain. It takes a few differs tries to get it wher UR don't think of it happening anymore.." ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T03:17+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I was the same as u. Then tried them and found they helped me very much.\r\n\r\nhope u r better soon.\r\nCHEERS\r\nHOPE" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T06:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/flown-home-from-holiday-feeling-rubbish-270235?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hope4cure-292332" ], "content": [ "how much were u taking" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "They r powerful drugs and gave me massive migraines. I hope u find what helps u.\r\n\r\nCHEERS\r\nHOPE" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lexapro-and-omerprazole-270486?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shell58234-343907" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi what is lexapro.?" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lexapro-and-omerprazole-270486?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "lexapro is a drug for aniexty its a antidepressent" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T20:51+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lexapro-and-omerprazole-270486?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shell58234-343907" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Is it a valium" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T21:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lexapro-and-omerprazole-270486?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/damien06007-378393" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi im tacking lansaprazole i think thats the name anyway , its for stomach ulcers and acid reflux . i think the stomach ulcer an acid refulx pain started my anxiety because it felt like i was having a heart attack . the pain was so so bad in my left arm and in the middle of my chest i couldnt sleep at night it was that bad" ], "date": [ "2014-07-21T01:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lexapro-and-omerprazole-270486?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny56889-378358" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny56889-378358" ], "content": [ "Yeah i mean it doesnt hurt i only noticed cause i prodded where my hip is thats how noticed it " ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T05:53+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "content": [ "could be a bit of fatty tissue,  a lypoma, I have same problem on my hips after hysterectomy. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T10:03+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cassie59233-366679" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "content": [ "Thank u ill go docs and see what theu say its on both sides at same place wish didnt find it now x" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T16:09+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "It could just be a bit of inflammation " ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T00:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/very-worried-pls-help-270406?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deborah91099-378406" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kayla57370-282209" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/deborah91099-378406" ], "content": [ "unfortunitly you can get that from any antidepressent you stop taking thats why you should always consult your doctor and let them helpyou tapper off. never stop any of them cold turkey its not a pleasent experiance \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T00:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I took Celexa 20 mg. for 2 years. I took it in the morning. I did not really notice a lot with this pill as far as side effects go but when I decided it was time to go off it I had a feeling like electric shocks and sweating for about 2 weeks off and on then it was done." ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T02:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/celexa--270342?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kayla57370-282209" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi\r\nHi took celexa 20mg for 4 years for GAD/Panic disorder. I loved it and it worked very well for me with very little side effects." ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T00:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/celexa--270342?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mo786-252032" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mo786-252032" ], "content": [ "Ditto, I've thought I've had everything. Dry mouth and lump in throat took me to the doctors today even though I know perfectly well its anxiety" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T16:26+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mo786-252032" ], "content": [ "I too have seen many docs and been to the emergency room about 10 times in the last month all because I thought I have had everything imaginable. I have been able to get a grip on the fact that my physical symptoms are anxiety. but now that its effecting my brain its a whole different ball game.. I would much rather feel like I am having a heart attack everyday then to have the weirdest thoughts ever and asume that I am developing a more severe mental condition. It is very scary and just makes me even more anxious. my Therapist has tried reassuring my its ok but I just dont know\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T20:32+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes this is typical. My Anxiety stared 8 months ago as I thought I had HIV, every other month I had a new symptom, after all my HIV tests came back negative i thought I had Adrenal insuffciency, well results came normal for thats too.\r\nAll the 8 doctors Iv seen have brought it down to stress, you'd be surprised how long a list of symptoms I have and this includes malabsorption, chronic fatigue, insomnia, dry mouth and the list goes on.\r\nEverytime a new symptom pops up i start googling and the result makes me even more anxious, Iv just recently had a flare up as my finger joints started hurting and I googled arthritis....Gues what it said 'Arthiritis starts from finger joints'.\r\nImagine my state. You are not alone in this one trust me." ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T16:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffering-from-gad-severe-panic-disorder-for-8-years-with-new-sysmptom-scared-its-a-more-severe-ment-270304?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "It's a thing we all do or have done, but googling symptoms is the worst thing you could do. As you've found out it never brings peace of mind, just more stress. Its a very common concern with anxiety to fear something much worse, but anxiety does not equal crazy, nor does it lead to it. I know the thoughts that go through our heads can seem down right bonkers, but its just the anxiety doing it to us - that's just what anxiety does" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T16:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffering-from-gad-severe-panic-disorder-for-8-years-with-new-sysmptom-scared-its-a-more-severe-ment-270304?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Rachel disagree with other comments,what you perceive from |Google comments by other people regarding your condition is subjective,not objective.\r\nTake it from me I have suffered anxiety a long,long time,with terrible symptoms,but never once have I resorted to a supposed problem,these people are scaremongers and not worth the time of day.\r\nWhat afffects you is yours alone to deal with,yes thoughts go awry and cause untold grief but that is anxiety for you,it holds no prisoners,first accept it,don't fight too hard,do that and obtrusive thoughts will subside.your brain is working overtime,pushing your nerves to the limit,but it is all part of it.\r\nI have been assessed that many times by the psychiatrists,doctors but sadly unless you harm yourself or harm others the you don't get much help,it's ridiculous.all the people who overuse prescribed drugs for a quick high have ruined it for genuine sufferers,believe me and I've told them to their face.\r\nLook you are fine,not insane or anything,it's severe anxiety.get to your quack and sort it out,you need help.\r\nCon trol your thoughts,hard I know,but practice,and get therapy or medication,but when you see the pshychiatrists tell them straight,and I wish you all the very best,they take some convincing.\r\nTake care and be strong.\r\n\r\nRegards Malc\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T17:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffering-from-gad-severe-panic-disorder-for-8-years-with-new-sysmptom-scared-its-a-more-severe-ment-270304?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deborah91099-378406" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/deborah91099-378406" ], "content": [ "I have tryed seraquel I had a bad reaction to it and was taken off of it the next day\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T20:23+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/deborah91099-378406" ], "content": [ "The antipsychotic medication you are thinking of is called quietapine it can be effective for many different problems, my son was taking it for a very long time without any problem, I hope that you get the help and support you need, never give up hope, life can be better....\r\nWarmest wishes to you, take care Deirdre,..." ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T23:21+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I have heard of this happening to people before. It is actually a symptom of your anxiety not a new problem. You should mention that your anxiety is much worse. You might have some help with a med I take called Seroquel. There is another name for it that starts with a Q. It is an anti psychotic medication that can also calm you down. I do not have schizaphrenia but I find this works really well for anxiety and sleep!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T18:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffering-from-gad-severe-panic-disorder-for-8-years-with-new-sysmptom-scared-its-a-more-severe-ment-270304?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "\r\nI agree with you totally about the therapy and it can be quite effective. But In some cases meds are need as well. Anxiety is not something that is just all in are head it does stem from chemical imbalances as well. as is  the case with Generalized anxiety disorder. people who suffer from this should have a combination of both meds and therapy to get the greatest effectiveness.." ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T20:08+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "content": [ "Absolutely agree, for chemical imbalances meds are a must,they have their place. Yes with therapy, usually at the start of therapy they work well. But the way they are handed out these days is just not right " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T20:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "\r\nI totally agree with that. That is why it is truly important to make sure you have a great doc that listens to your concerns and trys to find a regiman that is gonna work for you instead of saying ok this dont work lets throw this one at them and see how it works. Most of them dont truly listen and are just in a hurry to get you out of there face.." ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T20:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "content": [ "Malcolm 47,\r\n I do not know where you have got the misconception that antidepressants and antipsychotics are used as or for a quick high, I have three sons with mental health problems, one has crippling ocd and social phobia and my other two sons suffer from paranoid schizophrenia- one also has had periods of psychosis, believe me it has never been either enjoyable or fun to take these medications for the rest of their lives.....\r\n I almost wish what you are stating was true!!.\r\n I am extremely surprised that you have neither been helped or taken seriously by your doctor and especially by a psychiatrist.\r\n I truly wish you well (keep on until they listen).... but Please, Please never ever think that any form of lifelong medication is fun or side effects free.\r\n I have also been on antidepressants for many years (sertraline) and it has helped me beyond belief!\r\nkeep trying until you get help, I wish you much luck for the future as any problem is a real frightening and unpleasant experience for the sufferer.\r\n  Good luck to all of you on this forum x  Deirdre. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:01+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "content": [ "Yes gps should not be allowed to treat mental health issues, they just aren't qualified and prescribe utter rubbish and guess the dosages" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:05+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "\r\npsychitrist can be the same way also" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:32+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Hi jmcg, \r\n I cannot agree with your last statement at all.. why would any  doctor risk their patients health and well-being (mental or physical) for any reason at all.... You do not seem to have any faith in your doctor, maybe you should find a new one..\r\n I have met many people with mental health problems.. myself and.my sons included and we have never been prescribed any drug without the benefits or the risks being taken into account.    I wish you well. Deirdre" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:33+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "content": [ "Hi Deirdre,\r\n\r\nThe people I am referring to are those people who share their experiences of certain prescribed drugs which they get somehow,but misuse,which then causes people like your children,myself,and many others to have difficulty in obtaining because of their misuse.\r\nI know this because I have worked with people like that,and lived around people like that,and if you look at sites like EROWID you will see what I am referring to,not genuine people in need,but people who just get these drugs to get high,and it happens,I'm sorry to say.\r\nNo disrespect intended to members of your family,I too have the same problems myself and in our family,but I have never been taken seriously by a psychiatrist yet,don't ask me why,but in all of my 55yrs of anxiety(since age 9) that has been the case.\r\nAnd yet I have spoken to others who have received more medicinal help with what appears to be less problems than those who have borne their sufferings,it doesn't make sense.\r\nAt age 64 I guess that where i am is where I'll be till I pass away,but once again I do understand that there are many people who take these drugs just to get by,but i have been on the other side and know what goes on,and it isn't  pretty,nor is it fair.\r\ni take anti-psychotics to get by,I admit,and am glad of them,or I would be in a mess,but I accept it,some of my problems are of my own making.\r\nHowever I wish you and your family all the very best,and hope that things turn better for you,and again please don't take my comments personally,that was not my intention,I just know that misuse of drugs does go on,which doesn't help the genuine sufferers cause one iota.\r\n\r\nStay well\r\nRegards Malc x" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "content": [ "Simply because a gp whole training will chose areas to spend some time, this can be a whole range of specialist areas. If they do not choose a psychiatric unit - which many won't, then they do not have very much - if any practical application. I'm not saying there aren't good gps, if they are then they probably have spent time in a psychiatric unit whilst training. A psychiatrist is specially trained to understand the chemistry of the brain and how medication will interact. If gps were as qualified there would be no need for psychiatrists " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "content": [ "Hi Malcolm, thank you for your sincere reply.  I too understand where you are coming from, but I believe that anyone who takes antidepressants or antidepressants illicitly must themselves have a problem....(I was an alcoholic for ten years and sectioned four times) addiction of any form is unpleasant..\r\n I do wish you well and I am so sorry that you have never been given the help you have needed.  Never give up trying to make them listen and take you seriously!!\r\nYou will be in my thoughts, good luck. Deirdre x" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:45+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Hi JMCG,\r\n\r\nI totally agree mate,my GP just gave me the usual form to fill in to show them the degree of your depression/anxiety and dependant on your answers then either you were referred to a shrink or just given the usual drugs,or a mixture of both,perm any 2 from 10.\r\nI have found some GP's totally unconcerned,uncaring and in fact ignorant of many mental health issues,but there a few who do care and luckily one lady GP did help me.\r\nIt is a specialist subject and in today's mad world anxieties and all other mental illnesses are increasing rapidly,and with all due respect it must be hard for doctors to keep up with it all.\r\nBut I'll tell you what,there's one hell of a difference between the help you get from a private psychiatrist to the NHS psychs,and the treatment you're given,but why is that? Well I guess it's all about money and the wherewithal,still what can you do eh?\r\n\r\nAll the best Malc" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "content": [ "Hi Deirdre,\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing my point,it's a tough life at times for many of us,but we must try to get by the best we can,I think I've learnt to help myself over the years,still a bit up and down at times,but I get by with a little help from my friends,so I have no gripes really.\r\nBy the way you have done very well with your problems,takes some doing that,you must be very strong.\r\nGood health to you and your family,I too will be thinking about you and your family,who I am sure will turn out fine,at least I hope so!\r\n\r\nYours Malc x\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T22:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I see a lot of mention of meds, but not enough for therapy. Therapy can be every bit as or more effective than medication, with the benefit of no side effects. Medication is so overused these days. Its not really designed for long term anxiety use - certainly not general anxiety, its to allow a break of symptoms to allow the resolution of the root cause. Generally therapy will do this. Medications never will, they just can't" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T19:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffering-from-gad-severe-panic-disorder-for-8-years-with-new-sysmptom-scared-its-a-more-severe-ment-270304?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/e97070lle-378438" ], "content": [ "\r\nthanks it does help to know that they are probably at the time what i persive to be weird thought. I suppose if i wa sfeeling normal I probably wouldnt even think twice about it. I have discussed some of it with my therapist and she tells me im fine, but with anxiety you always have that what if in the back of your mind that haunts you. I do get to see an actually psychitrist in a week and hope this will settle some of my fears as well. Thanks again" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T22:09+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Rachel. I think this is probably just another annoying symptom of anxiety. When mine was really bad I had all sorts of weird thoughts, including random thoughts and memories resurfacing for no reason. \r\n\r\nI remember I was at work and I was writing a case study once, as I work in marketing so do a lot of writing and copywriting etc and the content of it all seemed so weird and alien and scary I had to stop and run out to the toilets, but there was nothing weird/odd/strange about it, it was just one of my day-to-day tasks to write case studies, but I felt horrible feelings, like it was alien and just felt terrible claustrophic feelings, and I had to leave the office. Anxiety affects people in weird and awful ways. I am better than I was (this was 2012) but I still get bothered by it. I hope you can feel like you can discuss it with a GP/psychiatrist. Sometimes just reassurance can assist in helping you feeling a little better. x" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T21:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffering-from-gad-severe-panic-disorder-for-8-years-with-new-sysmptom-scared-its-a-more-severe-ment-270304?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/pradeep41883-378434" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/pradeep41883-378434" ], "content": [ "\r\nI totally agree with this and have been reading about it alot. I have started to cut out gluten in my diet and I also have been taken vitamin B supplemnts. a lack of any of the vitamin B's can cause these problems. That is very good advice though like I said it is something I have been looking into. I have asked my doctor to check my GI for celiac disease but he will not do so cause he dont think that is a problem." ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T00:40+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I think, first do some elementary tests  which rule out any major organic disease. then you get checked your Thyroid and hyperthyroid gland or you say get it checked from some endocrinologist. If endocrinologist says ok, then focus on levels of Vit B12, folate and Magnisium. If these levels are also not abnormally bad then focus on  three things i.e candida, Vit. D3 (25(oh) level and Gluten.I am dead sure that not only you but most anxiety/GAD/Somatization/Panic attack sufferers will find a solution among Vit B, Magnesium, anti candida diet, gluten free diet and repletion of vitamin D deficiency.  These are associated with vague symptoms which GP cant detect. Try one thing at one time and observe its effects. Even if a step taken in this direction will suit you, still initially symptoms will deteriorate for few days and by mistake you can abandon it thinking that it is harming you.  Good wishes." ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T09:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffering-from-gad-severe-panic-disorder-for-8-years-with-new-sysmptom-scared-its-a-more-severe-ment-270304?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/richard69411-367404" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deborah91099-378406" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/richard69411-367404" ], "content": [ "I do have this from time to time mostly my eyes and have known others that have had various muscles do it like even in the arms. I used to have it a LOT way back in high school and was very embarrassed by it. It still happens off and on and I can see it happen. I am pretty sure it is anxiety as there is nothing else that doctors ever were able to find. The more anxious you are about it the worse it gets I have found!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T13:07+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Throughout the day sorry! " ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T10:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/muscle-twitching-270356?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anonymouswoman-241607" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/richard69411-367404" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Richard, \r\n\r\nI don't experience this. Unless, very rarely, my eye twitches but I think that happens everyone now and then and it only ever lasts very briefly. . . I am not sure this is anxiety related as I have never come across it as being a symptom of anxiety. \r\n\r\nHope you get to the bottom of it though, \r\n\r\nAgirl x" ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T10:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/muscle-twitching-270356?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anonymouswoman-241607" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/richard69411-367404" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "This kind of sounds like Zindagii's discussion on involuntary lip and throat movements. Maybe you guys could compare? https://patient.info/forums/discuss/uncontrolled-lips-and-throat-muscle-movement-tense-throat-muscle-270350?page=0&order=Oldest" ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T13:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/muscle-twitching-270356?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carl36762-41569" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/richard69411-367404" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I don't get the lip and throat twitches bit everywhere else I do.\r\n\r\nButt cheeks, thighs, lower and upper abdo, arms, fingers, neck, jaw, breast muscles..... You get the picture. I'm guessing it's something to do with being so tense. I'm considering getting a massage to try to relieve some of the knots and tightness. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T13:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/muscle-twitching-270356?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel77235-378610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/richard69411-367404" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "\r\nIf you suffer from anxiety it is probably from that. I have it all the time. I think its because when you have anxiety your constantly tense and the constant tension makes the muscles contract and twitch. I get twitches all the way from my eyes to my toes sometimes. it is so weird" ], "date": [ "2014-07-20T00:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/muscle-twitching-270356?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy89817-102245" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy89817-102245" ], "content": [ "tks amy, they do know, but I was told to replace with paracetamol, totally useless. am opening capsule and removing some of contents, difficult to get an accurate does, was ok for 7 days ,then it hit me , having my daughter was easier than this pain ,also have just about every side effect of this poisonous capsule,worst is prolonged bouts of  sneezing, just a point of interest, caps gave me pain, supposed to help me sleep, made me restless and agitated,I realize I am not on my own hoped someone might have found a magic bullet.tks for your interest xx rosie" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T17:18+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy89817-102245" ], "content": [ "hi amy, does anyone know how to convert 25mgs capsule of powder  to an equal liquid measurement." ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T17:37+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Rosemay, \r\n\r\nYou'll need to speak to your GP about this. They need to know that you're stopping this medication, and the reduction and subsequent stopping of this type of medication needs to be monitored by them. No one here is qualified to offer advice on medication, it's safer to go to your GP. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T16:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety--270240?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "content": [ "morning malcolm,  started drug on june 11th  1 x 25mg at night. for  2 weeks, increased to 2 x  25mg caps  25th of june,  got as far as july 2nd  and stopped because because I felt so ill. leaflet says short term can clear in a week, thought it had worked because i felt ok. but, on sunday july 13 it hit me like a ton of bricks, am also addicted to\r\nvalium 3x day, that I can cope with. all due to recent abdo op. me also wrinkley. tks for your reply, xx rosie. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T09:03+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa362-39945" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "content": [ "Hi rosemary,\r\n\r\ni have recently been offered the option of trying pregabalin but i didn't take as I was a bit wary of it but I was assured by my doctor that it is a non addictive alternative to diazepam.\r\n\r\nI decided to stick with the diazepam as I have been told that although it loses its sedative properties if taken in the long term it never loses its anti anxiety properties and it agrees with me and has no side effects.\r\n\r\nI hope you start to feel better soon,\r\n\r\nLisa\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T23:54+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Rosemary,\r\n\r\nFisrtly when you say i have taken the staed dose ,do you mean as a one off or regularly? You see I am on 3 x 200mg per day and have been for years,have stopped taking with no problems on several occasions,forgetfulness more than anything,plus I was told by a GP they were non-addictive.\r\nThey have helped me with pain and anxiety more than anything but what works for some fails for others,and I am a long-term sufferer for over 55yrs.\r\nWithdrawal plans I do not know off,although obviously some form of drug will have to replace the reduced dosage of Pregabilin.\r\nI have heard where Diazepam has been used but I am a bit sceptical of that,there is a bit more here than meets the eye,it's a job for your GP,and if he is unsympathetic then get a second opinion.\r\nGood luck with that,I wish you well!\r\n\r\nRegards Malc\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T21:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety--270240?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rosemary62797-378195" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Rosemary,\r\n\r\n25mg powder is equivalent to 39ml of liquid,so get yourself a measuring jug and put powder in it and then add water/alcohol so that the solvent reaches that amount,i think i am correct.\r\n\r\ngood Luck Malc\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T18:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety--270240?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Thanks for your reply - I'm seeing a therapist once a week to try and break down the problem which has actually existed for some years but I've never dealt with it properly. Certain elelments of anxiety creep in now and again and really take hold, like the sleep issue. I haven't been on any sort of AD long term but through therapy and the right medication I'm determined to beat this and hoping the lustral eventually helps ease the anxiety levels too. At the moment life is very difficult just doing the normal things." ], "date": [ "2014-06-30T07:53+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi David, unfortunately I don't think there is any medication which will do what you want and also not give you side effects.  Maybe a better approach would be to deal with the root anxiety rather than the symptoms of anxiety? This could mean either medication or therapy. For me therapy is far more effective than medication, and there are no physical side effects.  I think if your anxiety is controlled so too will your sleep issues " ], "date": [ "2014-06-30T07:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lustral-for-anxiety--258685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/robin77577-241059" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/robin77577-241059" ], "content": [ "Hi Robin - thanks for your post - very helpful and I take all of your points.\r\n\r\nHowever, I feel that I am so obsessed with this sleep anxiety that lifestyle changes alone will not cure it. Lying awake at night exhausted but still unable to sleep (for me) is the worst form of mental torture and I'm at my wit's end as to what to do for the best. My heart just pounds as the hours tick by.\r\n\r\nThe anxiety is linked to lack of self-control which I've experienced in other situations where I feel 'someone else' is taking over and wants to torment me to the point of exhaustion. This doesn't happen all the time, but usually in the worst set of circumstances i.e. in professional situations or like now, really needing restful sleep to remain operational. Just a few weeks ago I was sleeping fine and running my own business as usual - I knew had anxiety challenges but nothing like this.\r\n\r\nI have a small window for hyper arousal my therapist has told me - i.e. easily alarmed - this is something I need to manage and I'm not sure how because the nights just seem to creep up on me and I enter panic mode.\r\n\r\nBack to the medication - having read up extensively and speaking to my GP I've (almost) concluded that I should opt for Lustral and ride out the side effects and further sleeplessness in aid of a more restful mind in a few weeks that’s keeps me away from the negative thoughts leading up to bedtime.\r\n\r\nIf you would have said to me 6 weeks ago that I would be posting this message I would have looked at you very strangely - I quite literally do not what to do.\r\n\r\nI desperately, desperately ... just want to be able to fall asleep and stay asleep naturally for a few nights so I can continue facing my other challenges. At the moment my life is being ruined and I will speak to anyone out there who can help!!!\r\n\r\nThanks again for your reply." ], "date": [ "2014-06-30T14:37+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/robin77577-241059" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "content": [ "Hi David,\r\nI am sure that changing time zones is not helping your situation. \r\nSo, I gather that you have cut out all stimulants and it has not made a difference. Personally, if I drink a coffee even in the morning, at night I have a hard time falling asleep and once asleep it's not a restful, restorative sleep.\r\nIf you are anxious...not because of coffee, colas, tea etc....then maybe you do need medication.\r\nHave you had your thyroid checked? This can cause anxiety.\r\nAnd are you taking any other medication? Look them up to see if side effects can cause anxiety.\r\nGood luck!" ], "date": [ "2014-06-30T16:47+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/robin77577-241059" ], "content": [ "Hi Robin,\r\n\r\nI was prescribed anatriptylin 50mg and Bedranol (beta blockers) 80gm at the same time... This is my sixth day but probably foolishly I've only taken two Bedranol as I wanted to use running as a therapy and I find Bedranol hinders that but I will take the required dosage from today.\r\n\r\nive had two coffees today normally more like 4 so probably a good idea to cut these out too.\r\n\r\nand probably should mention I've been on zopiclone 3.75mg for sleep for a month. It generally works eventually but now have anxiety over addiction!\r\n\r\nnever had a thyroid test but may do so.\r\n\r\nWhats your most effective anxiety relief method?\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-06-30T19:00+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/robin77577-241059" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "content": [ "David, When you take any medication, you must check the side effects. Bedranol's side effects are sleeplessness!!! \r\n\r\nIf you are taking beta blockers for arrhythmia, then definitely you should never drink coffee or any stimulants. I had a serious case of arrhythmia and was on the maximum dose of sotacor/sotalol 320 mg. The cardiologist told me from the start that for the rest of my life I should never drink coffee or tea or colas. I should not eat chocolate or be in cigaratte smoking environments. I was able to cure my arrhythmia through daily vigorous exercise. \r\nBut I suspect you are taking beta blockers for another reason; anxiety maybe?\r\n\r\nI didn't check yoour last medication to see what the side effects are. You can do that. Be very careful about prescription medications. They can cause  serious side effects. I tell my children to never take anything into their bodies without researching it. I urge you to do the same.\r\nI think this is the solution to your issues. I certainly hope so. It may take a few days to get the drug out of your system. You may want to get off a medication under a doctor's supervision. I'm sure you can phone the drug company to see if it is dangerous to abruptly stop a medication. I do knwo in the case of beta blockers, one should taper it off. Let me know how it goes." ], "date": [ "2014-06-30T19:59+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7719-365276" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/robin77577-241059" ], "content": [ "Hello Robin...apologies for the delay. Just an update, up until 4 days ago I was actually sleeping normally again and continued with amitriptyline at night and didn't need beta blockers or sleeping tablets. I was functioning normally again and enjoying life. Then one night had a restless night and it went downhill again.\r\n\r\nI'm trying to remain calm and use the techniques I used to pull myself out of it last time I.e. Doing normal things, occupying myself and remembering I'm not an insomniac, I'm just prone to anxiety in certain situations. Once I slept easier on one night, my pattern improved very quickly and I wasn't thinking about night time anxiety.\r\n\r\nAnyway, I'm determined to fix it again, my doctor has prescribed me another a month of 50mg amitriptyline for night time use with a review at the end of August. I've been on them for 3 weeks now and noticed they helped me sleep but only when I wasn't anxious at night. I haven't noticed much anxiety relief from them yet but to be honest if I sleep well, many of my anxieties disappear. Am wondering whether sertraline may be the long term solution to moderate my anxieties...\r\n\r\ni just want want to enjoy life without inventing problems all the time...flies in ointments that I (or my subconscious) seem to put there!\r\n\r\nthanks for your interest again..." ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T09:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello David,\r\nForums like these are meant to help not just the poster but anyone who comes onto the forum with similar issues. So what I am saying is not necessarily your case. \r\nMany people feel that prescriptions are THE cure for all of one's ills. Unfortunately they come with side effects and they tamper with the fine workings of the system, possibly creating other issues. Many people also think that taking medications proves that they really are not well and therefore deserving of more attention, kindness and sympathy. And isn't it easier to pop a pill rather than exercise or watch one's diet or get to bed earlier, all lifestyle changes? You don't want to fall into either trap...but most people want what they think is the easy way out.\r\nHaving said that, of course, many medications are absolutely necessary. But for most cases, lifestyle changes are the first course of action. For example, diabetes can be cured.,...with diet. I cured my own serious arrythmia 20 years ago with vigourous exercise 6 days out of 7. My cardiologist said it would come back for sure...and it hasn't. Cholesterol problems are handled with a statin pill when the alternative is to lower it by increasing fibre and eating more fruits and vegetables...which are also good for cancer prevention. \r\nI agree wholeheartedly with jmcg below who says that a better approach is to deal with the root anxiety. Get to know your own self better. Become intuitive and figure out what is causing your anxiety. Is it certain toxic people or situations? Is it poor general health? Is it what you eat or drink? Is it low serotonin production in the brain which is the body's natural happy hormone? Do you have some unresolved issues a therapist could help you with? Do you feel like a failure in general or a success? Do you have a good support system; family, friends, girlfriend? Do you get plenty of exercise...a proven serotonin booster and therefore HUGE stress buster.\r\nHere are my suggestions:\r\n1. Eat well. How about starting your day with a fruit smoothie of maybe 6 strawberries, a half a banana, half an apple, maybe even some raw spinach and celery. That's 3 servings of fruit...which gets you well on your way to the recommended 6 - 10 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. You can create your own smoothie as you like it. Add non-stimulating protein powder. The breakfast of the gods! You really set yourself up for a great day eating right.\r\n2. Visit your local health store and stock up on protein powder, B vitamins which are good for the nervous system, Omega 3...very important for anxiety and depression. Here is a link with suggestions: http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/best-supplements-for-anxiety/2011/03/14/id/389445/\r\n3. Whistle a happy tune ...and look up the lyrics on line (Disney). They can become your mantra. Walk with confidence. if you don't feel good about yourself, do something about it; diet, buy a new wardrobe, take a class, plant a garden, get in shape.\r\n 4. Ignore slights and avoid stress inducing people if you can. \r\n5. Do things that make you laugh which increases serotonin levels. Watch Mr Bean reruns!\r\n6. Get your eyeballs out in the light without sunglasses. That improves mood. But as the sun sets, lower your lights and relax. Get at least 7 hours of sleep...or 'in bed' time.\r\n7. Take your daily vitamin D supplement especially in winter.\r\n8. Talk to the naturopath at the health food shop about taking St John's Wort. Read up on it before taking it.\r\n9. And very important: eliminate ALL tea, coffee, colas, chocolate and alcohol.  They are all stimulants. If I have a cup of tea, I feel what I would call a sense of dread...like something bad is going to happen... I do drink decaffeinated green tea. No problem there. \r\n10. Seek help. Don't try to tough it out. Take control. Join a group. It's incredible how a supportive group of people who are handling the same issue, can be a positive influence on you. Good luck, David. You can do it. It's all in your hands.\r\n\r\n[b]Patient Moderator would like to draw the authors attention to patient.info/forums/discuss/alternative-medicines-opinions-etc--257695. Thank you.[/b]" ], "date": [ "2014-06-30T13:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lustral-for-anxiety--258685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carl36762-41569" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/emily2000-378665" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Emily.\r\n\r\nYou are only 14 and your parents should be very understanding. Yes you may like to act up and perform but even that type of person has to be taken seriously when something is up.\r\nYou need to approach your parents and tell them how youve been feeling. Get them to make an appointment with your GP, or if they don't, tell them you will do it yourself.\r\n\r\nMy son is 12 and he is showing signs of anxiety and even asks me what it feels like and tells me what be is worried about. You need that type of relationship with your parents. Make them listen. Especially your dad if he has or is going through it. If they don't, then make the appointment yourself. (I'm  sure you can do that)\r\n\r\nGood luck to you. Hope it works out" ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T00:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-please--270338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/batjokes-378657" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/emily2000-378665" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi! \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T00:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-please--270338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/batjokes-378657" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/emily2000-378665" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "wow, its posted it in two messages. \r\nBut anyways, I know exactly what you mean. I suffer from anxiety and severe arachnophobia, but my dad thinks I'm just being dramatic. \r\nHonestly, I know it sounds awful, but I usually feel calmer after I cry about it just because its a release of everything and you feel more tired as well. \r\nBut, I know how it can interfere with sleep because after I saw three spiders in my room last night, I refused to stay in there and completely broke down in tears. \r\nMy mum thought I was also being dramatic until she saw me in floods of tears and shaking, and this may sound awful, but you need to prove to them that you aren't \"faking it\" because parents can sometimes be difficult like that. \r\nI think your parents would understand if you told them and your doctor could refer you to a therapist that can help you, which is what I'll be doing soon as well. \r\nJust remember, you're not alone and its alright to be scared! I'm 16 and I'm a complete pansy when it comes to spiders :P \r\nI hope this helped a bit :D \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T01:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-please--270338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/deirdre-_03652-312788" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/emily2000-378665" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Dear Emily,\r\nShow your mum and dad what you have written here... they cannot fail to be moved x x and I am sure that they will do everything in their power to help you...you can tell mums anything and everything, nobody loves you more, so please show them this letter you have written here.. my heart goes out to you,  I promise you things can only get better.. great big hugs to you, Deidre xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T02:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-please--270338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/louise88191-378557" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/emily2000-378665" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Emily I was reading your post and I know exactly where your coming from with anxiety and stress, as I get this all the time , you feel like know one understands you or you can't seem to control it. I stress and worry about everything and worry about the smallest things, I'm 29 still get anxiety I got it when I went to hospital I worry about work or that I don't fit in.\r\nHave you tried Meditation? or you could turn to Paul Mckenna he has some good podcasts and helps with Anxiety, I listened to his podcasts and it really helped me relax, you have to understand you are you and don't change for anyone. I have been through a lot and I can never seem to get people to understand me, I hope this helps believe in yourself. I am always worrying what people think of me and stressing over things I shouldn't as it just makes you ill.\r\nI told myself to just be me. I hope this helps you." ], "date": [ "2014-07-19T09:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-please--270338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/philis63315-365388" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/philis63315-365388" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Thanx for ur reply" ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T08:15+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Have you considered therapy? It might be what you need to break the cycle" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T07:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-about-being-depressed-270194?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny56889-378358" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/philis63315-365388" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I suffer with anxiety and panics but don't believe I am depressed.\r\ni fear that I will live with anxiety forever because I have had it on and off for a very long time.\r\nmy anxiety is about my health and I am always convinced something is wrong with me and it's never something simple it's always serious.\r\ni have now decided to seek help with therapy and medication.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T08:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-about-being-depressed-270194?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/philis63315-365388" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/philis63315-365388" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "content": [ "Thank you my counsellor said that my general health anxiety has now developed into mental health anxiety. I know this is true but don't know how to stop worrying about it and start moving forward to b well. " ], "date": [ "2014-07-18T08:19+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Philis,\r\n\r\nAnxiety/depression,both have severe effects,both are on the very top of the family tree regarding mental and physical wellbeing,side by side.\r\nIt annoys me when professionals classify you as depressed or anxious,in my opinion one often leads to another,but there again textbook theories do not always work out in black and white there is often grey in between.\r\nI have suffered from both for the best part of 55yrs,since I was 9 when I was long-term abused,and when certain other events in my family life kicked off,my mum being a clinically depressed alcoholic,so I know a little about anxiety/depression etc and all the symptoms that come along with it,yours being a classic example.\r\nMy advice,stick with it,hang in there,use therapy,it may help(but it didn't me),citalopram is fine but you may need something stronger temporarily,your doctor will surely help you with that,and lastly don't try to fight it.learn to accept it and let it do its worst,that way the sting will be taken out. Be strong and don't let it get the better of you,and don't be ashamed by it,it is a debilitating thing,I have battled for years off and on and although I have won a battle or two,I have not won the war.\r\nYou take good care and if things worsen(and they might) get back to your doctor ASAP.\r\n\r\nRegards Malc" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T10:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-about-being-depressed-270194?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39007-378016" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39007-378016" ], "content": [ "ill let u knw how i get on with them i have 5mg i mite break them into halves for the first few days ill keep u posted" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T14:10+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39007-378016" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "content": [ "Maybe it's just me! I've never taken anything like this before, never suffered with anxiety till recently so it's all new to me, I don't know what to expect!!\r\n\r\n\r\nAmy" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T14:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39007-378016" ], "content": [ "ya hi amy im all new to this to only started a few months back hope fully the meds will give me some relief" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T15:58+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hey landy10. \r\n\r\nWill be interested to get some feed back on these meds also. My doc started me on 5mg 8 weeks ago for 3 days, then increased to 10mg. Was doing great for a few weeks but the anxiety didn't go 100% but was much better. Then she increased me to 15mg 2 weeks ago. No difference until Sunday, since then my anxiety has gone through the roof, not sleeping, really uneasy, and elephants lodging in my tummy! Would love to know if this is just a side effect to the increase or if it means I'm on too high a dose?? Also really bad diarrhoea (sorry for the gross info)!! \r\n\r\n\r\nThanks guys. \r\n\r\nAmy" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T13:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lexapro-for-panic-attacks-270225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lewis49025-378172" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39007-378016" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lewis49025-378172" ], "content": [ "Hi Lewis,\r\n\r\nI know the feeling too, it's so frightening. I'm very laid back and care free, until out of nowhere a couple of months back I started suffering with anxiety. Got a couple of panic attacks, same symptoms as yourself. Went to the doc and she prescribed me anti depressants. I'm a single mother with two children so felt I needed a quick solution and took them. Started on 5mg for 3 days then increased to 10mg, stayed on that for a few weeks and felt really great after the initial side effects (really horrible for the first week) but over two weeks ago the anxiety started to creep back in again, so increased the meds to 15mg for two weeks and upto 20mg yesterday. Been really bad yesterday and today so I'm hoping it's just the reaction to the increase and that it will pass. It is te scariest feeling in the world, I want to kick myself in the ass and say cop on but it still won't go away. People tell me I have to accept it and then learn to live with it, but how do you accept to feel this way?? \r\n\r\nDo you not find working out releases all the adrenaline so the panic subsides? \r\n\r\nAmy" ], "date": [ "2014-07-15T21:06+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I also feel very spaced out if anyone gets this? \r\nAlmost a bit like being drunk... " ], "date": [ "2014-07-15T19:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-270059?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lewis49025-378172" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, oh I know all of this only too well. Especially the drink spaced out feeling- anxiety at its best! My symptoms are generally dizzy spells, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing and a bad taste. So easy to become obsessed with these things. Therapy is a good idea to get to the root anxiety, once the anxiety is controlled so too is the health anxiety" ], "date": [ "2014-07-15T19:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-270059?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rosie60552-367091" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lewis49025-378172" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I’ve had it happen when standing up. I could be holding a conversation, then suddenly I feel dizzy and need to brace myself. Many times I simply try taking slow deliberate breaths, but sometimes that doesn’t even work. A few times I’ve had to sit down and close my eyes until it subsides. For me it is mostly dizziness and an increased heart rate.. It’s a horrible feeling!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T03:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-270059?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gloria15237-282269" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lewis49025-378172" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "thanks for the info; i have heard of phosphatidyl choline but not serine; i will have to look that up; never thought about it but it could possibly be  a surge of cortisol that is making us feel horrible; we  may have a glandular illness that is causing too much cortisol although too much stress can do it or flight or fright.; it is funny sometimes we don't even realize we are stressed about something; we possibly make have a glandular illness or problem but  most er/ hospital tests won't ever show it; if it continues i would see a doctor for thyroid condition; it is strange or maybe it is just me but i have yet to have a endocrinologist examine my glandular -adrenal, thyroid;hippocamp... i don't even know if there are blood tests out there or if you just have to wait til they are so out of control  that they test them" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T10:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-270059?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara89022-70628" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lewis49025-378172" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Aww Lewis im sorry to hear uve been feeling like this! I had a simular thing...was in my room.doing nothing...A bit agitated as was wanting to go out to town n shops were shutting and was only day off work and had took too long getting ready! All.of a sudden u had a searing pain round my left shoulder blue...radiated to my heart (it felt like that) then heart was pounding! I had been getting chest pain but had been told was wind!! so took some tums..didn't go away so called nhs direct who said to call.an ambulance...i didn't but drove there was tested n nothing wrong apparently! but for a long time and still do.worry...right now im worrying that me staying up writing this is guna cause my heart stress from not enough sleep so will cause a heart attack!!! I had cbt...helped a bit. I'm 30 and was training a lot in gym and have done a gym course was was guna follow it up to be a pt at some point! now I actually worry if I exercise too much I will have a heart attack?!?!!!" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T00:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-270059?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara89022-70628" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lewis49025-378172" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Oh and also! I was doing the pulse checking thing...i also bought a heart rate monitor which kept telling me 108 bpm!! i was convinced something was up cos of that...but I've made myself think now that me checking my pulse can't surely be accurate n my resting pulse rate when done by a doctor when I'm chilled out it 60 so I needtostop checking it! cbt helps u stop the same behaviours ie checking etc...my doctor sent me for it it did help :)" ], "date": [ "2014-07-17T00:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-270059?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/martin16091985-378353" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/martin16091985-378353" ], "content": [ "Thanks for your reply. I've heard lots of people have had success with beta blockers. Thanks,\r\n\r\nAbubble14" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:36+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi abubble14 I started of with migraines and I was scared to speak to the doctor about it I had all same symptoms I'm having symptoms as we speak. It ruined my life the first time around I tried alsorts because I was scared to go docs meditation music loads in the end I went the doctors and he gave me beta blockers they helped. Regards to doing activities it helps to take ur mind of things n u relax more while doing it. The more things u do to occupy ur mind helps u to forget coz ur not thinking about it. \r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-you-think-i-need-treatment--270171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Thanks very much for your reply. It's nice to know that someone else understands that this isn't normal. There are times when I doubt myself and think it's all in my head. I've never really thought about therapy to be honest. Thanks,\r\n\r\nAbubble14" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/martin16091985-378353" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "content": [ "It k and to be honest it is mostly in your own head making it worse because your constantly thinking about it so your causing it more tis is still my problem \r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/martin16091985-378353" ], "content": [ "What I mean is sometimes, when I'm not anxious, like now sitting at my desk on my own, I doubt whether there is anything wrong with me. It's only when I'm in a situation that induces anxiety that I realise again that there is something wrong." ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:41+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "content": [ "Its a hard thing to deal with, therapy is safer and just as or more effective than medication. Hang in there and speak to your gp " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:42+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/martin16091985-378353" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "content": [ "When I'm doing something that helps me relax ie socializing or an activity that needs me concentrate I'm fine it's when my mind isn't active I start to think just keep reminding yourself that there isn't anything wrong. Like I was told be a doctor once it extremely unlikely for anything bad be wrong with me because I'm always at the docs getting checked. It can get as bad for me when I get I'll I think is there something serious and anxiety kicks in and I panic more . So go docs have a serious chat be honest about everything it does help getting everything off your chest." ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:55+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara89022-70628" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/martin16091985-378353" ], "content": [ "Hi guys... i have the health anxiety thing I think...Can't help thinking there's something seriously wrong.  But started cos there were symptoms of stuff so I Googled and obviously u find the worst which then plays on ur mind! I hate it in a way tho cos all doctors seem to want to do is give u anti anxiety pills and i'm petrified that I'll read and miss something awful...god knows why I never used to be like it? Do u get any of this Martin?\r\nAlso! back to the original post! CBT might be feed by your doctor..they are quite good and might help u cos it's sometimes a group session so u might be able to practice talking in front of people who also suffer from soctal anxiety so will understand :) I think what u feel is normal..Other people will feel like that talking in front of crowds for example or even a few people...u just get it a bit more :) try n remember u have just as much right to be talking/putting your bit in as everyone else and the best thing is that your putting yourself outthere and still getting on with everything :) " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T21:06+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes I would say speak to your doctor about some anxiety treatment,, your symptoms are very descriptive of anxiety. Treatment need not be medication, therapy I think would be better for you. Don't worry too much, therapy really does work " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-you-think-i-need-treatment--270171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/laura95469-377874" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi I can relate to a lot of what you have said. I go through times where I struggle and then afterwards I wonder what all the fuss was about and as you say, if there really is anything wrong. I have propranolol too which is a beta blocker. I take 40mg 3 times a day it has really helped me but it will not take away the worry or fear. The best treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) your doctor can refer you. This will help change the way you think and give you coping mechanisms for when you're facing tough times xx " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T21:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-you-think-i-need-treatment--270171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/abubble14-378365" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Alright Bubble,\r\n\r\nFirstly well done on your post,well-written,no spelling errors etc,I'm not a teacher just a 64yr old guy who values good writing,and who knows a little about the sort of problems you are having right now.\r\nI,besides having suffered some of the experiences you've had,have also gone completely extrovert and arrogant,a good way to lose friends and family.I also become very impulsive and buy things I don't need and regret it later.Two years ago I got into dating sites and actually set up meetings with women,that's OK you may say,unfortunately my wife found out,I really didn't know what the hell I was doing,you see my dad had just died and I was in shock I think,it was an awful time and events sent me over the top.\r\nAnd there are times when I,like you go introvert and defensive,and at times very angry,but that is the nature of the beast,anxiety brings with it a multitude of sins,and some of us cannot cope without help,whether that be therapy or medication,I do not rate Propanolol,it did nothing for me,but has helped others.\r\nI take 600mg Pregabilin per day,it is good,but takes some getting used to,and after having had both knees replaced recently I have begun cycling,walking and meditations,anything to keep my mind occupied,remember the old adage,'The devil makes use of idle hands',(or something like that).\r\nMy doctor was helpful,but I have undergone psychiatric assessments and CBT,neither of which has really helped,but yes I think you should tell your doctor about it,there is no shame in it,and who knows with the right treatment your quality of life could improve dramatically.\r\nI now firmly believe I will have my problems for the duration of my life,they are always there,age makes no difference,it is now 55 years ago when I first started with this,there have been highs and lows,you can at your age get the right treatment nowadays,go for it,get your life back on track,I sincerely wish you all the very best,and I hope you find no spelling mistakes in this.\r\n\r\nRegards Malc.\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T21:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-you-think-i-need-treatment--270171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carl36762-41569" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bujar1994-312481" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Déjà vu is very very weird. Had it a few times and spent a while thinking about it. Nothing to worry about of course but can make you feel weird" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T18:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-could-this-be--270163?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jade45943-251794" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bujar1994-312481" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "This is what anxiety does don't worry it's very wierd feeling but it's normal " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T19:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-could-this-be--270163?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vicky86909-367731" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bujar1994-312481" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jade45943-251794" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/vicky86909-367731" ], "content": [ "Yes huni it's normal don't worry yourself \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:29+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Is this part of anxiety cos I always get this and get quite scared xx" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-could-this-be--270163?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carl36762-41569" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bujar1994-312481" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "People get déjà vu without anxiety. Nothing to worry about" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T20:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-could-this-be--270163?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steadfast-261783" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Well you know your pain was coming from your gall bladder and kidney stones, which I understand is very painful. I imagine the doctor gave you medicine to pass the kidney stones and something for your inflamed gall bladder.  Know that you are not going mad.  Most of our fears are unfounded. Fears are real but might not have a factual base. Try to talk with a therapist.  Be concerned with living the best life that you can.  Try to replace your dying thoughts with good things that may be happening in your life. Will be praying for you, Kerry." ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T02:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gordon77178-230703" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hey Kerry,\r\n\r\nThe name is Gordon and let me tell you you are not alone. I have almost the same symptoms and boy what heart realated aches and sensations, except the big pain but that's compensated by feeling that i am going to faint and that my heart will go having a severe arythmia followed of course by dying young (26). Have no ideea what to do, i have no meds and did a bunch of investigations that came back clean, so they say physicaly i am fine. I am also doing CBT, even thoug i don't see ding it much for me. Because doctors have no better explanations than GAD, it seems i can study other alternative therapies that science dismisses. Don't get me wrong, i even am a scientist, but what else can i do than to seek answers. On the bright side i can do sports fairly well, riding a bike and swimming and i am trying to do it on a regular basis because i think whatever ilness i might have, sports will help me beat it easier. If you want to exchange experiences, send me a private message with your skype or email. I wish you heal quickly and as a tip from my searches, people who are possitive in the hardest times really do tend to heal better and faster." ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T06:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/paul73915-252573" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Kerry,I suffered with fear of heart attack and \r\nOther serious health issues.i always had panic \r\nAttacks at night because I was tired and had\r\nMore chance to worry.stay strong you will come\r\nThrough this." ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T10:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello Kerry, kidney stones are a clear and present source of pain. When they are on the move there will be childbirth level of pain. I've seen folks rolling on the floor. But this pain is lower down, rather than in the chest. Gall bladder inflammation maybe will give pain higher under ribs. Headaches and nausea can also be associated with gall bladder issues. These need treatment to resolve so don't be fobbed off. In my humble opinion IBS is secondary to kidney stones and gall bladder inflammation. Also IMHO you are ill now, so you feel bad and later you will be well and you will feel better. When we are physically ill it makes any anxiety / depression issues worse unfortunately. Take care, David. \r\n\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T18:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thank you all for your replies!, Steadfast, i have only very recently been disgnosed with the kidney stones and gall bladder inflamation, so am awaiting my follow appointment to discuss medication, so maybe that may well bring some relief. Gordon i know exactly where you are coming from, never having the exact answers and feeling lost in knowing what to do. Paul you are definitely right, rest is a big importance and without it can definitely make things feel worse, unfortunately with the pains and worry it prevents sleep, its a viscious circle, David what you say makes complete sense, sometimes it just takes to get everything you are feeling off your chest and to hear replies like you have all kindly given me to be able to reason with yourself a bit better. i am hoping my follow up appointments bring me joy in finding the correct meds to help me feel much better. I hate how i feel at the moment, the fear of dying, the anxiety, the pain in general, i cant wait to start feeling 'normal' again. " ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T19:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mart_5858-272268" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steadfast-261783" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mart_5858-272268" ], "content": [ "Thanks.  I'm going to check this one out." ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T23:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Kerry \r\nHaving been through a similar experience it was  found to to anxiety and sress.  There is a good book by Dr Claire Weeks  or  you tube  her . Your NOT GOING MAD OR DYING. It can be your body being over sensitised so all the feelings are extreeem. This brings on feelings that  have the symptons you describe. \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T19:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thank you mart, I will definitely have a look into that " ], "date": [ "2014-05-24T23:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny56889-378358" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Kerry\r\ni suffer badly with anxiety and panics particularly about my health which hasn't been good but could to be fair be much worse.\r\nits difficult to get out of the fog when your in which I am at the minute and my whole life seems to be on hold.\r\n\r\na friend of mine gas suggested seeing a CBT therapist to try and unravel why my extreme thoughts are with almost all of the time.\r\n\r\nhow are you feeling at the minute about your health ?\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T19:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-i-am-suffering-with-anxiety-attacks-is-this-all-related-or-is-it-serious--226400?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/landy10-352588" ], "content": [ "Yes I get ringing in the ears on ocassion, and pressure in them also.  Ure gp may just tell u its anxiety, mine often do" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T13:46+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "ya jmcg i can relate to ya my start of slowly then hit with a bang pressure in head dizzy lighthead headaches and lately pains in my ears ringing sounds they make me weak and off form for the day im goin to my gp tomor to ask for a mri test just to rule out anything serious do u get weird kinda sounds in ur ear like ringing and like after u get off a flight like they want to burst" ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T13:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-panic-270085?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/thegumf-378304" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Maybe that's more than just a panic attack. Please notice any changes when your panic attack turns into a long-lasting one." ], "date": [ "2014-07-16T13:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-panic-270085?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/richard89308-134330" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "It sounds more likely that you have a depression than anxiety but maybe you should see how the medical treatment goes and things should improve\r\n\r\nGood Luck\r\n\r\nRichard" ], "date": [ "2014-03-16T18:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/am-i-going-crazy--62746?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffanyxoxo-230431" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cassieb--49643" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Sounds like bipolar disorder. \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-05-02T10:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/am-i-going-crazy--62746?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steven28671-240774" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cassieb--49643" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "You need to be asessed by a professional really to really pinpoint what's wrong, but if it were me I'd prescribe an anti-depressant such as Sertraline or Prozac. I'm not a GP but I have fairly substantial knowledge on meds and mental health. It sounds like you've had a nervous breakdown because symptoms sound familiar, if it is a breakdown then i would recommend a book called 'essential help for your nerves', or 'self help for your nerves' by Dr Claire Weekes, both very good books for nervous disorders and/or anxiety. Hope this helps you" ], "date": [ "2014-05-02T12:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/am-i-going-crazy--62746?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steven28671-240774" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cassieb--49643" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Actually yes it could well be bi-polar even." ], "date": [ "2014-05-02T12:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/am-i-going-crazy--62746?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoebe604-207965" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha91429-208701" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I sometimes get a feeling like cramp in my chest" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T00:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-someone-please-describe-the-chest-pain-they-experience-with-anxiety--196751?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha91429-208701" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Samantha.I have been getting constant chest pain all day today. Although the pain isn't extremely intense, it is quite obvious almost like a nerve wave accross my chest and slightly stabbing and tensing briefly but releasing for a few seconds until the next one. I don't get breathless with it and i'm just trying to pass it off as a muscle spasm or plain anxious. Don't know if this is helpful at all." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T00:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-someone-please-describe-the-chest-pain-they-experience-with-anxiety--196751?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffanyxoxo-230431" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha91429-208701" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Short stabbing pains in heart.\r\nIt happens for alp day sonetimes. \r\nIt panics me even more. :( \r\nAnyone else who experiences it like me? " ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T17:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-someone-please-describe-the-chest-pain-they-experience-with-anxiety--196751?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gordon77178-230703" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha91429-208701" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I also have a strange tighness, sometimes intense and i get the feeling i am going to faint. It aches almost all day, it pinches, it burns. All investigations are ok, but still scared to hell its a serious disease. I also have digestive perturbations and other anxiety like symptoms but the heart scares me the most :(, even if they say it's \"generalized anxiety disorder\"." ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T18:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-someone-please-describe-the-chest-pain-they-experience-with-anxiety--196751?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha91429-208701" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoebe604-207965" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "content": [ "Apparently 80% of people who go to A+E with chest pain are suffering from stress or anxiety.  My son is a cardiac nurse.  Hope this reassures you a bt" ], "date": [ "2014-05-02T07:17+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi, I listen to Doctor OZ on TV everyday. He's been on TV for a few years and on the Ophra show.He has a large following. 2 days ago, he talked about the difference in pain and other aspects of both heart attack and anxiety.If you go his web site doctoroz dot com you may be able to see a replay of the episode, If there's not one on his site yet, sent the web site a message and ask them where to find that info. You can also search his site and maybe you'll find that info right away. Give it try. From what I've read many times on this web site, many people are worried they are having a heart attack, when in reality it's anxiety. So it's good to know the differences.  " ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T21:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-someone-please-describe-the-chest-pain-they-experience-with-anxiety--196751?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/terri1986-229985" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Terri. I am a newbie to this and have just joined as Lately my anxiety has just completely spiralled and it has left me unable to concentrate on anything else other than what terminal illness I have or when I am going to collapse with a heart attack! Yesterday I fanally visited the doctor for the 3rd time in the last 3 weeks but this was to actually own up to being anxious and becoming a hypochondriac instead of demanding to know what health problem they were not finding. I have to say I felt releived however all day today I have been so anxious that I could barely walk for the best part of the day and was convinced that I was about to get a heart attack or something! I have been listening to you tube relaxation vidoes which can help you to sleep and also give tips on how to become more positive. I think we need to just try and beat our silly minds during these times and keep on top of it as best we can." ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T23:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-my-symptoms-196744?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/terri1986-229985" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Can I ask jmcg if you don't mind how long you have been suffering with this? I am terrified that I am losing control and it's taking over my life at the moment! I am 2 months away from getting my degree as a nurse and when my life is supposed to be starting I feel like this is going to knock me for 6!\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T23:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "content": [ "I have suffered with anxiety for 20 years, health anxiety appears when things are very bad. If you can come to terms with or lower your general anxiety (not easy) then the health anxiety too will fade. It's super distressing, but it's just another aspect of anxiety. Give it time, try not to obsess too much, it will pass" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T00:03+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "I'm 25 and have suffered anxiety/depression since teenage years however thought I had overcome the worst until January when I suffered another panic attack. I know I am generally a worrier but you are right everything is propelled and worsened during worse days. Today has been the worst ever by far with the physical symptoms being as bad as the actual anxiety but chatting to you guys has helped a lot thank you for sharing. I am hoping that you have learnt to curb your own bad days with time now and just go with it?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T00:15+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "content": [ "I too am In the middle of a bad health anxiety circle at the mo, even a cut from a new puppy sent me reeling! Just trying to no let myself get too wound up, but jeez it's hard! As you say the physical symptoms of the things you fear most appear- all fueled by anxiety, but your mind just goes in to overdrive! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T11:26+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Controlling health anxiety is torture, so distressing. I don't try any more because I simply think it can't be resolved without dealing with the issues which lead to it. I do know its horrendous though, you have my sympathy" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T23:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-my-symptoms-196744?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffanyxoxo-230431" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/terri1986-229985" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I thought I was reading MY mind. \r\nAre you my twin sister or something?  No, seriously!  \r\nI get stabbing pains ib my heart too. \r\nEvery single time I get emotional. =14pxI google every symptom I feel. \r\nI am constantly worried abour my health. \r\nA twitch or an ache  and I automatically assume there's something wrong with me! \r\nI even start feeling the symptoms. \r\nGosh! \r\nI KNEW I wasn't the only girl like that. \r\nI'm 19, wbu? \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T17:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-my-symptoms-196744?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "content": [ "Thanks for your response.\r\nHonestly every little thing helps! \r\n\r\nI'm seeing a councillor tonight at 6, i've been off work for a week, but have forced myself back to work today. Trouble with my job is that when its quiet in the shop, i have far too much time to think. \r\n\r\nMy best mate works nights, and i work days, so we only get to see each other at weekends. I've got other friends, but i don't feel comfortable being with them at this time. \r\n\r\nThe hardest thing is going to sleep, i really can't sleep, and when i do, i wake up really early. (5am this morning, and i don't start work till 9.30)\r\n\r\nI've had one slice of toast in 5 days :(" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T13:36+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "content": [ "What sensible advice. Well done! I am a grandmother now but still remember that feeling from when I was young. Just wished I'd been as wise as you! \r\n\r\nBest wishes" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T15:05+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Thanks Sue ;). " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T15:10+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Sam,\r\n\r\nBreakups are never easy. When my ex-boyfriend (who was the love of my life) broke up with me I was devestated. Everyone is different and you needs to find what works best for you but for me I tried to spend as much time with family and friends as I could tolerate. Threw myself into work so I didn't have to think so much and gave myself persmission to be sad knowing that eventually it will pass. It's terrible when you're going through it but it does get easier as time passes and one day you'll be yourself again. \r\n\r\nAnother thing that worked for me was talking to a therapist. After a short period of time my friends and family got tired of me talking about the breakup and I felt like I still needed someone to listen so I found myself a local therapist. The great thing about seeing one is that you can talk about the same thing over and over again until YOU feel like you don't need to any more.\r\n\r\nBest advice is be kind to yourself and do whatever it is that you need to do to bring some comfort into your life." ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T13:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-at-19-196705?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "content": [ "Being on my own, watching TV would definetely cause me to have a panic attack. I never knew there was such a feeling, as low, and terrifying as this :(" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T14:01+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I know the nights are the worst. Everyone is asleep and there's no one to reach out to even if you do want to talk. I gave up on sleeping and watched tv until I would finally fall asleep. If you stress yourself out and think that you need to be asleep by a certain time it just makes it worse. When your body gets tired enough you'll sleep." ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T13:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-at-19-196705?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "content": [ "Thank you so very much! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T13:47+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "content": [ "Sam one thing I'd tell folk with anxiety etc is never ever go on symptom checker worse thing anyone with anxiety can do I've never done it know better at my age,Get on You tube meditations they are brilliant  music is so relaxing brings the worst of days down Give it a go and ask around for meditation book best thing I learnt how to do and in a group with 7 of us,Maybe someone knows of a Meditation group you could join in your area I've found it has great benefits to anxiety. Ask a counsellor if they know a group you can join Sam  xx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T14:29+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Sam your in a bad place right now,your to young to have all this going on in your life.your parents will sort their lives out don't fret on that.maybe a move of your home will give you a fresh start.Start of a new beginning girlfriends well they come and go,the right ones out there waiting for you,get out with your mates enjoy what's out there ,then soon you won't notice the anxiety and depression it will lift,see if your friends got any holiday plans if yes go join them on a holiday .you can make good things happen think positive not negative .you can do it  Sam xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T13:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-at-19-196705?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Its a lot easier said, than done! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T14:58+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "content": [ "Hello Sam\r\nYes it is easier said than done, but I was 17 when  I had my first panic attack......\r\nand I am now in my seventies.  Have suffered all my life, but things beyond my control have made  my life very difficult.  But I have still managed to lead a very intersting life, in full employment in responsible jobs, raised a family and travelled the world.  I, as a female, still enjoy clothes and make-up, and I hope I am a glamourous grandmother.  I have been on 11 cruises ans flown all over the world.  So take heart!  Look to the future, please.... you do have one.!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T16:29+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "I'm sure you are a glamourous grandmother! Thank you for your advice, and i will take on board what you've said. \r\n\r\nThank you! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T20:19+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello Sam\r\nYou have your WHOLE LIFE in front of you, and relationships may or may not work out, until one day you find the right person for you.  Parents divorcing is always very sad, and has a great impact on the children.  It is early days for the things happening to you but given time, things will sort out.  Go with the flow and enjoy your young life.  Good Luck!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T14:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-at-19-196705?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "content": [ "Glad you went ,and you got something from it today.Hope you keep going 1 hour every week for 6 weeks.Now for you to keep busy don't sit around with the TV in the next few days.It will bring you back down .Get out and kick a ball around do something. Stay in touch Sam x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T20:47+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "A quick update regarding my first councelling session.\r\nI would highly recommend it to anyone that is thinking about going to one.\r\n\r\nEven after one session, i'm filled with hope.\r\nThey really put things in prospective! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T20:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-at-19-196705?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jamiestinch-165330" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jamiestinch-165330" ], "content": [ "I know what you mean, i'm really focusing on the negatives of the relationship, which is making it slightly easier! Everyone is saying the same, but its nice hearing it from someone the same age, that has experienced the same.\r\n\r\nI appreciete your reply, thanks mate! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T20:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jamiestinch-165330" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "content": [ "\r\nYeah just remind yourself that there were reasons it didnt work, and even if you did go back them problems would stil be there, find someone else!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T20:09+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "\r\nHi mate. Im also 19, male and broke up with my girlfriend last year. As well as that in the same week i had to move half way up the country to uni. All i can say is in my situation it felt like there was nothing I could possibly do to be happy unless I had her, I pretty much was full of grief for a week it was as if a family member had died. But times a healer, grab a beer with your mates have a night out in town. A year later I've met someone else who by being with her highlighted all the things that didnt work about my previous relationship, and i bumped into my ex last friday night and it was fine. Times might be dark now but light awaits, your be fine chin up lad." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T19:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-at-19-196705?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffanyxoxo-230431" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I can relate to you sam. \r\nCheck out my post ob this forum. You'll know :( " ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T17:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-at-19-196705?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "content": [ "Hi,\r\nso truthful ,we all look fine from the outside no arms or legs in plaster what they can see,so that makes it right.\r\nNice to see you on ,hope you are as well as we get.\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T08:15+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "It's real to you,It makes me angry at these people hey they want to walk the walk until then they shouldn't say what they do ,it could so easily be them in this situation. None of us want it who does.Youve got no life so to speak .Pills don't fix it for most of us  so no quick fix for some .Stay on site better to talk to ones who do know. X" ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T22:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/how-can-i-be-happy-197094?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "families often just cant accept these things - i often too wonder why, im sure most times its just they dont know how to process it. it doesnt help i know, when talking sometimes can help so much. i agree pills arent always the fix, but therapy can help a lot, might be worth considering?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T23:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/how-can-i-be-happy-197094?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "This sounds exactly like me :( ! Do you know what triggers your anxiety?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T23:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/how-can-i-be-happy-197094?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi - not very helpful really. There are 3 things I recommend for anxiety, and they are all worth about the same on my justfixit scale. Meds - try Mirtazapine for anxiety. Has side effects, but therapeutic effect is often good and quick. It's been around long enough now to cost about the same as aspirin. CBT - get onto the NHS Talking Therapies folks. This is v helpful to identify triggers and create some useful responses. This is a slow burner. Both these things are available via family GP. And finally Aerobic Exercise, ideally 30 to 60 mins at a nice sweaty deep breathing pace. Every day, body willing. This triggers all the right hormones naturally and reduces the impact of anxiety attacks if they occur. I use all 3 of these and it has helped me a lot. I tried a number of other things that didn't help, but that's another story. All the best and do keep writing in, as there is always someone here to listen. David.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T06:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/how-can-i-be-happy-197094?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "Hi Scruffy,\r\n\r\nnice see you on how is it going ,having bad day at moment hoping it will improve,lying on bed with ice pack.\r\nhere if you fancy a chat.\r\n\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T10:53+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hello sorry to hear your not good today I'm okay fed up but day off today so pushing myself to go shopping but am still in my dressing gown so looks like freezer at home shopping ha ha at least I'm still laughing xx" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T11:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "I am dressed just but laying on bed I did a on line shop last night and Hubbie went and got veg and fruit,not bad yesterday bearable today I think I will write of.\r\nGood you are still laughing.\r\n\r\nxxx" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T11:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "I've just showered dressed but I weighed myself and in the last month I've put on nearly a stone what did I do then ( eat chocolate ) now what ? Think I need to buy a good diet book more missery what are we doing to our selves but maybe that's why I'm feeling rubbish just want to keep punishing myself for something comfort eating gives me something else to feel anxious about." ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T11:49+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "A lot of people comfort eat or the opposite don't want to eat with anxiety,I know that will worry you but remember if you lost it you would worry more.\r\nwell done showered and dressed it is your day off so think of you some TLC\r\ni have tried for 2 weeks to not to eat chocolate see if it helps with headaches.\r\nonly used to have a couple of squares some nights.But we just try anything." ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T12:13+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "Chewing on wasps that gave me the smile of the day ,will use that good description of it.Any more gems like that one out there? bring them on ." ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T13:17+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi my husband doesn't understand    why do people think we chose to be like this my god I would rather chew wasps than go through this hell every day all day my advice like most of us is keep typing on here that at least eases  the pain for awhile xx" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T10:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/how-can-i-be-happy-197094?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Ten re read your post the ear ringing may just be tinnitus that's either ringing (hissing) mine that goes on all day long that will give you anxiety look up tinnitus had this 8 years if it is  and just started it can in early days just stop . Just a thought x" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T16:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/how-can-i-be-happy-197094?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffanyxoxo-230431" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha02534-229908" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha02534-229908" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffanyxoxo-230431" ], "content": [ "it really is horrible!\r\nif i didnt have gthe dizziness/lightheadedness i could deal with it!\r\nthink im just so anxious about what it is its making my head worse :(\r\nand i try lol x" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T11:18+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Im goin through a similar situation.  It truly sucks. \r\nAnxiety is such a bummer I hate it. \r\nI've been feelin like this too. \r\nI'd say just hang in there. \r\nDo you practice breathing exercises? \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T12:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--197056?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kaylala-230501" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha02534-229908" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Are you getting enough protein in your diet? I had an eating disorder and in recovery I learnt a lot about blood sugar levels and protein and the affect they have on your brain and body. Making you feel really tired and dizzy when lacking proteins. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T12:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--197056?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren02691-112554" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha02534-229908" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha02534-229908" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren02691-112554" ], "content": [ "yehh i agree it is awful!\r\nI just want it to go away now :( xx" ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T11:18+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Sam I have the same thing! I'm had a majoir panic attack beginning of March an since then I've been anxious every day, I get so lightheaded an spaced out it's as if I'm walking on air.. It's a scary feeling it's like your in a bit of a dream which sounds so stupid! \r\nI had another panic attack on Monday with a migrane so I'm going to the doctors today to see if it could be the pill that I'm on? Because I was form before I started that! Xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T12:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--197056?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/loretta50-230203" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/samantha02534-229908" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "The first thing the doctor will probably ask is has anything changed in your life situation over the last few weeks or months since these symptoms started? Then you have to evalute it and go from there. if nothing has changed then it could be a variety of issues causing the problem. With me, I started menopause and suddenly my panic attacks are back, depression, you name it and I got it. I have had my doctor check my thyroid, potassium levels, and my Gerd for any changes. Once diagnoised with anxiety, I am learning to think positive and tell myself it's just a panic attack and I am not dying, I can gain better control over it. When I start to feel this way at work, I just excuse myself to the bathroom to calm myself down. Breathing in and out in a paper bag helps as well if the attack is severe. Life stressors are going to happen and there is nothing we can do about it, but we can change the outcome by choice with mind control. Choose to be happy or depressed. Hope this helped." ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T13:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--197056?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/judith48841-207823" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Is there something going on in your life that is causing you pain?  Has it been going on so long that you have lost your motivation to change your life for the better.  Are you in a situation that is wrong for you.  You have to care about you.  Don't wait for someone else to care or notice that you are in a bad place.  When your life is on track, you will want to live and make plans for the future.  If you can't trace these bouts of crying and loss of interest in life to anything specific that has happened to you, you may be going through a period of depression.  You will have to see a doctor to get out of the black hole you seem to be in.  Talk therapy with medical management could be the answer for you.  You have to take the first step and make an appointment with your doctor.  Explain what is going on with you and trust him/her to give you the direction you need.  This website is a good place to come.  Everyone here understands what you are going through and wants you to get better.  But, take the next step and get input from a professional who is licensed and trained to help you overcome the misery and get on an even keel." ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T06:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/crying-for-two-hours-straight--197102?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello C, please know that plenty of people care about you here. Have you had a chat to your GP yet? After crying for 2hours (you poor thing) I am not surprised your chest feels strange, you just ran a half marathon I reckon. Time for a cup of tea? Hmmm." ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T06:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/crying-for-two-hours-straight--197102?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, I just saw your post. I was wondering how you were doing after the last time we posted to each other...well guess I know now...I'm sorry you are not doing better. Did you try any of the things I suggested? BTW are you located in the US? If you don' t mind my asking what part? Is the photo above your name you? If so you are quite pretty, but do you know that? Does your family and or your Dr. know how you are feeling right now? How about calling a hot line and talking to someone? It's anonymous you know. You can tell them any name. It might just make you feel better and maybe more willing to try. Tell me about school. I know you don't like it, but was there any part of school you did like? Art? Do you do any art? It can be a wonderful release and really help you get out your feelings when you are having a hard time expressing your self to someone else. All you need is a piece of paper and a pencil or pen or markers. You don' have to draw anything. It could be just swatches of colors mixed to together. I used to have a lot of fun with mixing food coloring and dropping dots of it here and there on a wet t shirt. It was a lot of fun. Try it you might like it. I'll wait to hear back from you. It's late here in S. Ca. and I came on line to see if you had posted...yes I care and so do others here. We are here to help each other as well as trying to find answers for ourselves. BTW, have you ever sculpted with clay? It's a ton of fun and you don't have to be an artist to create some really interesting things. after all the art is for yourself. Wait till you see mine...they are really different...I have a ton of fun with them. If I can find a why, I'll post some photos of the clay sculptures I've made .I don't know if there are private chat rooms on this message board as I'm new here, but if there is and if you'd like to talk, let me know and we'll see what we can figure out how to do that. I'll check back tomorrow...well actually later this morning and see if you've posted. I hope to hear from  you.  " ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T10:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/crying-for-two-hours-straight--197102?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "I second Joan, good advice! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T21:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Danielle,\r\n\r\nsorry to hear how you feel,try and take some deep breaths concentrate on your breathing have a nice warm drink(not alcohol) try and watch something on telly oreads a book anything to distract you for a moment.Are you able to go for a walk just round the block and a nice bath.\r\nIt will pass I am here you just want to chat or have a brant on here.\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T19:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-peak--196861?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lawalsh-164853" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I also was like you. I took the venlafaxine too. I found that it heled in the begining but then after awhile seemed to add to my anxiety. I finally asked my doctor and she put me at a lower dose. After the lower dose, I then felt better." ], "date": [ "2014-05-01T09:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-peak--196861?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi I'm in agreement with all you put on forum.Theres only 3 I've not done,I use to walk for 2 hours a day but with having tinnitus I have got a balance prob. I've done meditation for past 8 years .This anxiety is the pits absolute pits wish we had the answer to it once and for all,we're all on this search together.So keep suggestions comeing,there will be others waking up  in the morning with it for the first time never believing it could happen to them,but it can and does .Truly feel for every one suffering from this condition xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T12:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/list-of-things-that-help-196695?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Athol\r\nYes, I agree with most of the above........could add:\r\nElectric blanket for totally warm bed (practice deep breathing to help sleep)\r\nGardening (if you have a garden)\r\nTry writing a short story about something pleasant\r\nTry to stop thinking about yourself (especially if you sufer De-personalisation)\r\nMake sure you have someone to talk to who really understands\r\nFollow this site, to see how others are coping and support them.\r\nTry to believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that you will improve.\r\nGood Luck to everyone." ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T13:43+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/list-of-things-that-help-196695?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I'm new to anxiety, but heres a few things from me:\r\n\r\nLooking at therapists profiles. (Knowing there is help, relaxes me)\r\n\r\nReading about all mental health issues.\r\n(Depression, Anxiety and others that i do not suffer from)\r\n\r\nTalking to a friend that has suffed the same in the past.\r\n\r\nAnxiety and Depression forums.\r\n\r\nFamiliar surroundings.\r\n\r\nBreathing exercises. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T13:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/list-of-things-that-help-196695?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "I read somewhere that there is something in applejuice that helps anxiety. I may be wrong, and it might just be a placebo effect, but it seems to help me.\r\nThe other thing that helps that I forgot to put on my list is a Celestial Seasonings herbal tea called 'Tension Tamer'. A mix of 11 herbs that help anxiety and very tasty too!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T12:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "content": [ " Will give it a go. Thanks again. Have written your list down! ....and everyone else's. Brilliant idea! \r\n\r\nBest wishes \r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T12:35+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "A very comprehensive list. Thanks for this.  Apple juice? Is there a particular reason? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T12:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/list-of-things-that-help-196695?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Playing my tin whistle, anybody cando it, and they are very cheap, under a fiver." ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T22:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/list-of-things-that-help-196695?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anneporter-229065" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Get someone to massage your back or feet." ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T22:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/list-of-things-that-help-196695?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "content": [ "It's a horrible feeling isn't it?! Do you get itching too sometimes? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T10:18+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Yeah it's annoying , the hardest part is waking them up lol I wonder how it's linked to anxiety?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T10:27+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "content": [ "I've always thought that it was because we are hyper aware of every little sensation when we are anxious, so all these feelings happening to everyone all the time, it's just because we focus so much that they become a problem. That's always how I've looked at it? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T10:30+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes! I can't go a day without my hands or legs going completely numb. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T10:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/numb-tingling-196890?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoebe604-207965" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phoebe604-207965" ], "content": [ "Thanks ,every little thing is sending me into overdrive at the mo! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T12:01+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes I get it a lot.  I mainly get it on my legs.  The problem is that because you are focusing on one area your brain picks up tis and starts to over react.  Try and distract yourself.  What you have is common in anxiety.  Take care" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T11:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/numb-tingling-196890?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Its nice to see you're getting some answers, as i've seen you've helped a lot of people on this forum, including myself. I only tend to get numbness, and tingling when i'm having an attack. In general, i don't really suffer from this. My heart races, constantly. \r\n\r\nSam." ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T21:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/numb-tingling-196890?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/loopyliz89-60918" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loopyliz89-60918" ], "content": [ "No. I'm generally a happy person. But when my anxiety starts taking it's course for weeks upon weeks, or even months, I start to get really depressed. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T08:47+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Don't worry you're not alone, I've been feeling the same at the moment. Just know that it will pass and you will have a good day. It's a horrible horrible illness. Do you struggle with depression also?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T08:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/this-again--197047?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/celinenicette96-230246" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Don't worry I'm going through the exact same thing as you are. It's been on and of for about a year but now it just to seem to be constant and it sucks. My anxiety just leads to depression and I feel worse then I've ever been. Try finding out why you get anxiety, what's the main cause of why it's being triggered, then all you have to do now is see how you can learn to coupe or work with it in a positive way. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-30T14:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/this-again--197047?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/diana28874-230179" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sharon28194-230271" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Sharon, I had it and the same like you had to go to work as a single Mum, first you need to get rid of this fear, start to walk more , plenty of fresh air, plus you can find a job like supervisor at school for example , 3-4 hours per day, while your child is in school. Trust me you are not alone . X" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T19:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/working-with-anxiety-196924?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sharon28194-230271" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I too have medication phobias and a fair few food phobias. I suffer terrible sciatica pain and never take anything. Therapy is my drug of choice, no side effects!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T20:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/working-with-anxiety-196924?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sharon28194-230271" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/diana28874-230179" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sharon28194-230271" ], "content": [ "I thought hernia can be treated by standard surgery, did you get any advice about it, my friend had it, it was even visible, swelling , and surgery helped her. And of course you are having anxiety because of it, worrying . Please keep in touch I only hope you get better soon x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T21:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi thanks for my replies,I've been waiting for therapy for 3 yrs ,my doctor isn't helpful because I won't except the medications.before I had my daughter I had 2 jobs,now I have a panic attack just thinking about it,I wish I could walk around more Diana but because of my hernia I can only walk for about 10 mins n then I have to sit down for 20 mins,same with standing,I feel so useless " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T20:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/working-with-anxiety-196924?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sharon28194-230271" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/diana28874-230179" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sharon28194-230271" ], "content": [ "Ooh Sharon My heart is with you, I can only imagine what you are going through, I would recommend you. Still to fight with the anxiety, I believe you can get rid of it . Have you ever heard about Epsom Salt?\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T19:23+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "It would've been standard surgery in the beginning Diana but now the hernias holding all my intestines which makes it more risky as you can suffer lung failure and circulation problems now,and recovery would now take mths not weeks and because of how it's positioned I'd have to have a drain fitted for a year as the intestinal bag has sealed itself " ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T08:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/working-with-anxiety-196924?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sharon28194-230271" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I've heard of them Diana but because of my phobias I'd never use them,it's all turned me into a freak!i only drink evian nothing else,only eat about half a dozen things won't touch anything else and the only medication I will use are my asthma pumps and that's only because I can't breath without them,it's all taken over my life x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T21:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/working-with-anxiety-196924?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/clive59716-230365" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Feel for you I'm the same can't even say the word ,can't read anything with the word in it and am scared of the word ,your not alone     What is the chances of you really having cancer ( that was difficult to write) it would be understandable for you to knock on your doctors door after what happened with your mum so don't feel guilty .\r\n\r\nhope you get over this soon xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T08:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-coping-mechanisms-196953?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/clive59716-230365" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I feel your pain Clive, I have health anx- not with the same thoughts, but the same result. Its such a difficult thing to deal with, every little ache or itch or sensation sends us reeling! All I can say is when your general anxiety lessens, so too will these worries but jeez it's a hard road! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T09:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-coping-mechanisms-196953?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/clive59716-230365" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thank you both. Before my mums death I always saw myself as mentally strong. This anxiety has really hit me for six." ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T11:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-coping-mechanisms-196953?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/omesu41561-230328" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi there,\r\n\r\nI have had this problem before and was told it was IBS. I found that Colpermin helps a lot if I have a flare up. You can get it in any pharmacy and it's not too expensive! Also, peppermint tea and fennel tea might make your tummy a bit better :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T22:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/having-symptoms-and-wondering-if-it-may-be-anxiety-sickness--196935?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/loretta50-230203" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/omesu41561-230328" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I can only tell you my experiences with anxiety disorder. Mine becomes worse when I get up in the morning just knowing I have to go into work where my job is stressful. I can feel the anxiety creep up and all the negative thoughts start to float around in my head to the point where I make myself sick and my heart starts to race. I have realized that it is mind over matter. If I tell myself it's just another panic attack then I can handle it better and pull through quicker. Some of my fears are choking in public, crowded places like walmart, and the work place. I have them at home if I am alone sometimes and those thoughts creep in or I feel a sharp pain in my chest which triggers me to panic due to not knowing what the pain may be. We just need to learn to relax and enjoy life.Think happy thoughts or go to what I call a happy place in your mind that brings you comfort. Hope this helps a little." ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T00:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/having-symptoms-and-wondering-if-it-may-be-anxiety-sickness--196935?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/omesu41561-230328" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Alright thanks for the input guys. I've already pursuaded myself I probably have the worst thing going but it's always nice (in a horrible way) to know those symptoms also match other non-threatening things." ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T09:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/having-symptoms-and-wondering-if-it-may-be-anxiety-sickness--196935?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I used to get terrible insomnia,  no sleep for days at a time, sometimes it's better to accept you will be tired and start your day early. Your body will sleep when it needs to" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T12:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/worse-anxiety-i-ve-had-in-awhile-196899?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/loretta50-230203" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I feel your pain daily, I work full time and attend college full time and on top of that I have a husband and step son to attend to when I get home from work, so my plate is full and I stay stressed at all times along with panic attacks regularly. I am learning to deal with the anxiety by telling myself it's just an attack and I will be fine. It truly is all in our mind and the negative thoughts we think that make us feel the way we do. My doctor has put me on paxil and It hasn't taken affect yet, but I can tell you that sleep plays a major role in our overall health and well being. Proper rest is required for proper function throughout the day." ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T01:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/worse-anxiety-i-ve-had-in-awhile-196899?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/winegod-229554" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "When anxiety strikes hard it can, as you know, affect your sleep patterns. It also starts to un- balance your electrochemical system and physical symptoms start to manifest as well as mental symptoms. Tiredness compounds the issue and makes you want to stay in bed even though the anxiety symptoms start building up because you know you have to get up and face the day.\r\nYou can feel trapped in this cycle- so how do you break it?\r\nIf you are deep in, positive thinking rarely works because the anxiety symptoms promote negative thoughts; it's quite different to being more positive on an 'up day'!\r\nBreaking the cycle is difficult if you don't know how to do it, so you need some help!\r\nYou need to find the most sympathetic GP and get some appropriate treatment.\r\nIt is a medical condition that affects homeostasis just like diabetes or any endocrine imbalance.\r\nWhen the chemical imbalance settles down, then you can start to focus on mental triggers." ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T09:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/worse-anxiety-i-ve-had-in-awhile-196899?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa362-39945" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy82782-230330" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy82782-230330" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa362-39945" ], "content": [ "Thank you i really appreciate that. \r\nIm 22 and was doing my university last year exams, and they put it down to that. Everytime i go there in regards to a mental health issue they put it down to everyday life and my age. I took that in and tried to get through it, but the severity of the attacks and the fear to leave my 'safe house' is leading me to believe there is a stronger reason behind it. Its just terrifying not being able to understand whats happening." ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T22:49+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Amy,\r\n\r\nI'm sorry to hear that you are having such a tough time at the moment.\r\n\r\nYou said that you have been to see your doctor and were diagnosed with GAD.  Did your doctor not suggest any form of medication or therapy?\r\n\r\nLisa\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T22:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/need-some-advice-on-anxiety-attacks-linked-with-depression--196936?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa362-39945" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy82782-230330" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Amy, you really need to go back to your doctor (a different one if need be) and try to make them understand the severity of your problem and how much it is now affecting your everyday life.\r\n\r\nI dare say that because you're young they don't want to jump to conclusions too quickly and are hoping that it will pass without the need for any intervention but from what you are saying this has already been going on for a long time and it is affecting your life dramatically.\r\n\r\nSome people (myself included) are predisposed to anxiety and depression and simply need help to be able to lead a normal life and get it under control.\r\n\r\nI was only 19 when I was first put on medication and am still on it to this day.  It really does help to get those overwhelming feelings under control.  As like me you have anxiety issues a sedating anti depressant like mirtazipine could really help you (or something else i am no expert).  Dont feel that you would be on medication for ever you may only need to take it for a few months to get this problem under control.\r\n\r\nAnyway please consider going back to see a doctor as you shouldn't be left to suffer like this,\r\n\r\ntake care\r\n\r\nlisa" ], "date": [ "2014-04-29T01:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/need-some-advice-on-anxiety-attacks-linked-with-depression--196936?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Thinking about you Joan. You're bound to be anxious. It's so unsettling. \r\n\r\nHope all goes well. Best wishes. X" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T17:31+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Thanks  sue,\r\n\r\nIt means a lot to me to know a stranger thinks of you,this time tomorrow will be over.\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T17:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "The same here. Hope you are feeling more rested now. ((((((((BIG HUG)))))))" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T13:54+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Hi Sue,\r\n\r\neverthing was o.k he has another check in a year(phew) laugh or cry he had to push me round in wheel chair back went this morning (don't know who the patient was) my turn tomorrow for Botox for tremor don't know ifI am going to have them or not ŷet.Thankyou again for your thoughts.\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T16:26+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Really pleased it was good news. Good luck for tomorrow. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T20:28+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Thanks  sue xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T20:33+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi  jenny\r\nI think when you have changes with anxiety it throws you any little mole hill is a mountain when suffering with anxiety. I am sure you will manage it and although what you are feeling nobody will notice (that is the thing with this problem) so you will cope,I am having a bad day my Husband gas to go for check up n the morning after being in remission for 5 years but it is always a mountain I am like jelly.sure wish you,luck in the morning and it is a shamming ruins your days off.Just keep coming on here it does help I find,\r\ngood Luck\r\n\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T16:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anyone-get-anxious-about-work-in-general-or-new-jobs-196844?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Jenny!\r\nYour worries are entirely understandable. It's because you care about doing a good job. Take a few Rescue Remedy pastilles with you (or the tin!). They will help to reassure you. \r\n\r\nGood luck. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T17:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anyone-get-anxious-about-work-in-general-or-new-jobs-196844?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "content": [ "Hi, jenny\r\n\r\nEverthing fine Husband back in a year ,I am in a worse state than him but that is us.You are doing good and enjoy your week as much as possible and look forward to a lovely birthday whatever you are doing.\r\n\r\nthankyou for hour concern.\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T16:53+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Thanks everyone, yeah I think we have to hide our anxiety as others that don't have it don't quite understand how it effects us, I'm just fed up of it affecting my work as I want to be able to enjoy it, I hope all goes well for your husband joan and that today is slightly better for you? I'm off for the week now as it's my birthday on Saturday so just need to enjoy my time off and be nice and refreshed to start my new job! Have to keep positive! As there are worse things in the world.\r\nthanks sue yes I will try those I also have kalmese tablets, just want to push past the anxiety do I can carry in as normal as just don't feel myself quite yet.\r\n\r\nthank you\r\njen x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T10:51+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anyone-get-anxious-about-work-in-general-or-new-jobs-196844?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "content": [ "Thanks jenny,\r\nyes just going to bed shattered.\r\n\r\nxxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T20:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Thank you Joan I will do just that, glad all is ok with your husband and no more worries for another year :) sad to hear you are not doing so well Joan but I guess it's about taking each day as it comes and dealing with that day as best we can, I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.\r\n\r\nBest to try and get some rest as today seemed to have been a stressful one for you,\r\njen x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T20:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anyone-get-anxious-about-work-in-general-or-new-jobs-196844?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/peter14841-230016" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi jenny I left a long term job nearly three years ago for a new job somewhere else and have suffered with severe anxiety ever since. Just had two weeks off sick and gone on a course of citalopram which was hell for those first two weeks but starting to feel human again now with today being my first day back.  Like you when I was younger work never worried me but these days it causes me a lot of anxiety. When I recently went off sick I actually told my mgr I wouldn't return! Luckily I have an understanding boss. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T22:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anyone-get-anxious-about-work-in-general-or-new-jobs-196844?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loretta50-230203" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Loretta, My name is Louise and I'm 25.I have had palpitations for years now and they can go on all day. It feels like a flutter and I also have an irregular heart beat. It's very uncomfortable when it happens and this can cause panic and hencethe fast heart rate straight after. Rest assured though that although it doesn't feel normal, it is completely harmless to your body and anxiety is mostly to blame. I do notice that when I drink coffee or coke or anything which is high in caffeine, it sends palpitations through the roof so I do not drink these anymore. Please try and breathe through them and keep telling yourself that it's okay to have these. The more relaxed you become, the palpitations should ease a little if not completely." ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T23:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/panic-attacks-gerd-hitial-hernia-and-menopause--196874?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/suzeq1972-186543" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loretta50-230203" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Loretta\r\n\r\nI can't help directly with your issues.....but I can point you in the direction of some great advice!\r\n\r\nFor any help with GERD, look for the 'relux oesphagitis' forum on this site.  I suffer from LPR/ silent relux, and the advice I've received has been invaluable!!!!\r\n\r\nAlso, look up 'menopause chit chat'.  Another very helpful forum\r\n\r\nHope it helps x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T10:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/panic-attacks-gerd-hitial-hernia-and-menopause--196874?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loretta50-230203" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Loretta, Besides the paxil you might want to find a doctor who specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy. These are hormone creams that are specially compounded to address your hormone deficiencies. I started going through menopause early (38) and have been on hormone therapy for probably the last 5-6 years (I'm 47 now). I hate to bore you with long details but it sounds like you might be low in progesterone - it's a woman's natural feel good/almost sedative like hormone. Once I went on bioidentical hormone therapy my mood evened out, I had more energy, slept better, etc." ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T11:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/panic-attacks-gerd-hitial-hernia-and-menopause--196874?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/charlotte96197-91251" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/charlotte96197-91251" ], "content": [ "Hi Charlotte, thank you for replying! Sorry I didn't go into much detail I was in a rush and I was panicking! \r\nI basically over play every small sensation and it makes me anxious, I know experience very physical symptoms as a result as that so although its very distressing I am used to it but its particularly scaring when I gt a new symptom, for example yesterday I got a visible vein pulsing in my lip... Was so wierd and I find it so crazy that your mind can do that to you! \r\nWith regards to the emotional ness it's never sad tears really, I'm not a cryer as such. It's just an emotional feeling really you know when you see someone you feel sorry for for example and it makes you well up, I've found that I've become like that over the smallest things and also when I feel a strong emotion like excitement etc, i may have always been like this but I've completely lost touh with what is normal and what is anxiety at this point. \r\nDo you get like this at all? \r\nThank you so much for replying \r\nps. My boyfriend is also terrified of his pulse and his heart and he doesn't suffer with anxiety at all so I hope this makes you feel a bit more 'normal' :-) \r\nxxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T07:48+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Courtney,\r\nwhen you say you suffer from health anxiety - what do you mean? Do you fear a certain illness? Do you have physical symptoms that lead to worry? Or do you panic over little sensations and make them feel serious?\r\ni too suffer from health anxiety. I always fear there's something wrong with my heart (like I'm going to have a heart attack).\r\ni know what your going through and I know it's really tough at times - just so you know your not alone.\r\nCharlotte x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T23:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/over-emotion-please-help-xx-196871?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/charlotte96197-91251" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Morning.. Hope your feeling better!\r\nDo you take any medication for your anxiety? Or have you tried Counciling? I'm currently taking fluoxetine and it seems to take the edge off a little bit. It's so hard to calm yourself down though once the anxiety/panic kicks in! \r\nTo be honest I'm not very teary unless I'm having an attack in which case I cry every time, it feels so overwhelming and frightening. Surly it's just all part of hormones though. Do you have any sort of concreceptive pill? I was on the injection pill and my doctor told me to stay off it and the oral pills too - she said it can make anxiety worse because obviously it's putting an extra hormone in your body. \r\nTake care x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-28T08:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/over-emotion-please-help-xx-196871?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "Hi, I too have thevery rapid hard palpations, but mine come at night, when I'm laying down, just all of a sudden. I have no idea what causes them. I just try to breeth differnet, or move around to get the heart to have a nurmal beat, which I can usually acomplish, but I don't have panic or anxiet with it. It's must mroe botherson and some concern as I know it must indicate something and since it was getting more often, untill a few weeks ago when it leveled off, but I'd still like to know what causes it.  I too have worn the heart halter and has stress tests, and all my tests show nothing. So I'm inclinded to think that I must be low in some chemical or nutrient....any one have any ideas? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T03:00+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "Hi JooneBug,\r\n\r\nI actually had to go to A&E last night because they were so bad and I couldn't sleep and felt horribly anxious and dizzy. Got back at 6 in the morning after they said, it all seemed normal. Had bloods done which have come back okay and also had to go back in to do a makeshift stress test which showed zero ectopic beats/palpitations when my heart rate was up. I was told that this is good.\r\n\r\nI am just not sure why they have appeared all of a sudden :(. As I already suffer from VN, my only time of calm and relief was when I lied down, but lying down is EXACTLY what makes my palpitations worse tenfold!\r\n\r\nI feel constantly fatigued. I have no idea what to do." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T13:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "content": [ "Hi, I don't know what it is about laying down or standing up that makes palpations more or less. What I can tell  you from being very ill and homebound for 8 years with what ended up being nothing more than gluten intolerance, is that you can't always trust the test results...sometimes they are wrong and sometimes they are just not sensitive enough to pick up what is really happening in your body. That's what happened to me with the gluten intolerance. Every test I took keep saying I had no gluten problems...WRONG...As it all ended up...that was exactly what was wrong. After trusting the Dr.s & specialist and taking all their expensive tests and drugs and doing what they told me, for 5-7 years I finally gave up and started to research on the Internet all on my own. That was years before gluten intolerance became the known source of over 200 auto immune disorders. I searched every day from 2-6 hrs for over 2 years to finally find what was wrong with me and what to do about it. Sometimes all I had to go on was one word that I'd found in some research. I kid you not...that is the way it was...and most likely will be for anyone who is doing their own medical research. Research is a long slow road most of the time, but the pay off is big. So it's worth it to do your own research and if you find something important that may help you, print out the article or research with all the credits and take it to your Dr. and ask if you could try this or that. I did, and I found 1 medicine that put me on the road to much better health. That was over 6 yrs ago. I still have some issues and can't eat any gluten foods, but for the most part I lead a normal life. So don't give up doing your own research. If you don't know how to do your own research, well go to goggle and just put in words that relate to your condition and that will lead you to articles, or web sites or research that may help you...but I do warn anyone who is doing their own research...don't do or take anything on your own, unless you have checked with your Dr (checking with 2 different Dr. is really the best thing to do because 1 Dr. may just poo pah a new idea & a 2nd may be more willing to look at new ideas)., just in case you might be going to try something that may harm you .Also I've found great support in heath related message boards. if you do a goggle search for heart palpitations message board I'm quite sure you'll find many more that may be even more helpful. Remember this, no one, not even 99% of the medical community (unless you are Rockefeller)  has the time or the interest to do the research you will do on your own condition. Lastly, look at your diet. Are you eating or drinking anything that could be bringing on ANY of your symptoms? I'd have to say from what I've learned in  many different disorders or conditions, that diet greatly affects what is happening to you...do not over look this aspect...you may find the answers are completely in your diet....I've found this to be true for my intestines, my kidneys, my heart, my brain, my joints, in short...every part of my body! Do look at this aspect 1st. To be honest, I never would have believed that most of my answers to my health problems was in my diet...until I did the research and tried to add or delete differnt foods...then I found out just how much diet can affect your health. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T17:42+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "content": [ "Hi JanaDell!\r\n\r\nI had bloods done which showed that my folate level was down to 3.5.. quite low and this can cause depression so I began taking folic acid. I noticed that nearly all of my vitamins were on the low side of normal, particularly the folate and B12. I think I will start taking B12 and magnesium with my folic acid. You should get your thyroid checked. I had mine done and it came back fine but they're doing it again to double check. \r\n\r\nI do think it is linked to my anxiety partly though. I had two during a presentation that I was really nervous about. I had only those two that day. I have exams starting Monday and am more nervous about palpitations than the actual exam... good grief." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T23:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "content": [ "Hi shishir, \r\n\r\nhave you had your vitamin levels checked? I am low in quite a few that can cause palpitations to happen.\r\n\r\nAlso could it be because you are more aware of your heartbeat when lying down? I know that I am super aware of my heart when I lie on my front and often get palpitations as soon as I do lie down. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T23:26+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "Hi Joone,\r\n\r\nCan I ask what your age is? I wonder if age has anything to do with this. I'm 23 and never experienced palps before until now. I think they covered most things in my blood test and its all fine. I've been told the palps are harmless physically and its just mental....which is still very annoying and tiring.\r\n\r\nPossible yes for the lying down theory, but once again, its the same thing...never had palps before, so why now? :S" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T12:48+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "content": [ "I'm going to be 22 in July so we are quite close in age! I've had palpitations since I was about 13ish, which is when my anxiety problems also started. They were never a problem for me though until four months ago when they became really scary.\r\n\r\nPalpitations can be from anxiety so if you are anxious and have ruled out heart problems, then it may well just be that. As an add on, magnesium deficiency often doesn't show in bloods as only 1% of your magnesium is used by blood. I am taking 300 mg of magnesium, just started today. It is meant to be great for palpitations, anxiety, muscle twitches etc. Of course, with your other medical problems, be sure to contact your GP before taking anything.\r\n\r\nAlso, I was told that we often feel palpitations laying down because our heart beat slows, leaving more room for extra beats." ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T18:42+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "I turn 24 in July, haha. Yeah I'm putting these palpitations down to anxiety too...but the thing is I have never suffered from anxiety or been an anxious person all my life...until I got VN last year. Since the anytime I feel a weird sensation in my body, my anxiety rockets. I just find it weird that, I've been anxious 11 months (with the worst of it in the first 6-8 months) but the palps have just started now for no reason.\r\n\r\nI actually bought magnesium for that reason too, I only took it twice and well..it has some unpleasant side effects in the 'toilet' area so I stopped, maybe I should give it another go. I don't have any other major medical conditions so I should be okay!\r\n\r\nAnd yeah, I agree with the lying down thing. Which is why I'm trying to convince myself if I feel them when trying to sleep, that its normal. Its just when it appears when I'm sitting down, my anxiety goes into overdrive again. Do you take or do anything for your anxiety/palps? Or are you used to it by now?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T19:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "content": [ "No I'm not used to it at all :/ I do Integrated Energy Therapy every 4-5 weeks for my anxiety and the magnesium is really for my palps. Luckily it hasn't upset my stomach but I read that if it does, try taking a lower dose :) I start my final uni exams tomorrow and afterwards, may start on an SSRI like sertraline. I cut out most caffeine from my diet, even tea... but I ended up going back on tea because I missed it too much :O \r\n\r\nWhen I have a palpitation, this feeling of doom spreads throughe me from head to toe and I get all sweaty and inwardly hysterical. I can be sitting watching tv with my family, have a palpitation and they wont know but inwardly I'll be like 'No no no calm down, it's not going to hurt you, breaaaathe, calm, fluffy clouds, the ocean, puppies...'" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T20:13+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi there,\r\n\r\nI get palpitations too and have just today gotten completely normal results from a holter monitor. The whole time I was being checked in the hospital, every nurse was telling me about his or her own experience with palpitations! Seems nearly everyone gets them at some point. \r\n\r\nThey are a big big symptom of anxiety. I know a lot of people here get them. They can be just an adrenaline rush or a PVC or PAC. As far as I know, these are all pretty harmless in a normal heart. Obviously not harmless for your mental health, I know this all too well :/ They've taken my life away the past four months. I feel so anxious even going outside." ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T23:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/not-sure-i-can-phrase-my-problem-as-a-specific-question-but-help-needed--196745?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "content": [ "Hi JanaDell,\r\n\r\nPlease read my response to JooneBug above.\r\n\r\nIn addition, my bloods came back okay so that means I have nothing wrong there. BUT, you are the first person I have talked to who also has the 'sudden rush to the head and palpitations' when getting up from the couch/bed. I get that quite a lot, I never used to get it before and even now when I get it, I just feel palpitations in my neck/chest/head and feel a little faint but never to the extent of passing out. How did you over come this problem? I feel like what I have got right now has branched off from the intial suddenly standing up episodes.\r\n\r\nAside from that, all tests seem to be normal. Do people really live with palpitations on a daily basis? Its so scary and tiresome...I get about 6-8 palpitations when I'm lying down, but much less when I'm walking about. Do you have any idea how and why position affects it?\r\n\r\nThanks" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T13:44+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "The \"dropping sensation\" you feel...is it possible that it's related to low levels of iron? I used to get heart palpitations and almost pass out when I would get up suddenly from the couch...back when I was a young teen...back then I thought it was kinda funny...as I'd grab and walls of the hallway and slowly start to sink to the floor and catch my self just before I passed out...I learned that I had a low iron level and that was the cause and that it was no laughing matter. I'm just glad back then my Dr. figured it out and put me on iron pills...and in no time flat I was fine. If you've not had your blood tested to see what you might be low in, I'd suggest you do that and see if it's something that is chemical related that you could easily fix. Better that than what happened to me a few years ago....I could not walk 25 ' without having to sit down and rest and I had hard pounding palpitations in my heart. Well that ended me up in the ER and when they did my blood work they found out all that was wrong with me was that I was low in electrolytes.....well 3 bags of electrolytes taken intravenously and 4 hrs later and $700. lighter in my wallet...I left the ER feeling fine....I know kept a box of dry electrolytes (Pedialyte for babies) on hand in case I need them. All I have to do is to dump 1 little package into 8oz of water and I'm all set to go and they fit easily into my purse and they weigh next to nothing. Paying $8. for a box of 8 packages of Pedialyte Electrolytes is a whole lot cheaper than an ER visit for $700.! So I have to ask you is it possilbe you have either a low level of iron or that you are low in electrolytes? If you've not been tested recently you might want to get that done. Also, both of these things I had are easy and cheap to fix." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T03:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/not-sure-i-can-phrase-my-problem-as-a-specific-question-but-help-needed--196745?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shishir-37370" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/janadell-229882" ], "content": [ "Hi Jana,\r\n\r\nVN is vestibular neuritis, an inner ear infection which has left my balance affected and could take a very long time for my brain to compensate for it.\r\n\r\nAll my bloods have come back normal and have been told my palps are normal too, its just a matter of getting used to it if it doesnt stop soon. I may try taking multi vitamins just incase.\r\n\r\nI have been exercising, doing yoga, meditation etc etc to tackle my anxiety issues that arose due to VN. But my palps started randomly just a few days ago and considering I had been doing everything as normal for months and months, I don't see why this happened.\r\n\r\nI sometimes take diazepam for anxiety, very rarely though. But I have been told and I have read online that for low heart rates, the palps are much more noticeable, so now I'm scared to take diazepam because it lowers the heart rate. This is quite annoying, cause the one medication I was counting on to lower my anxiety MAY cause palpitations so that sucks." ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T12:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "shishir, I've hesitated to reply as my symptoms are no where near as bad as many of the people I read on here. On the other hand I've been very active in doing my own research and making continual adjustments to the vitamins, minerals, and herbs that I take. Also many adjustments on the foods and liquids I eat and drink. Since I'm borderline diabetic and have been for many years, I try to eat several small meals a day and snack every hour to keep my blood sugar level That is something you might try doing. As for my thyroid I'm on thyroid meds and they do help me keep and even temp. Without the thyroid meds I get very cold even on very hot days and I live almost in the desert, so it's in the 90s in the spring, summer and fall and only in the 60s in the coldest of the winter. As for the palpitations, when they happen to me, I immediately move my body around or breath different, anything to change up my heart beat and then quite soon the heart beat goes back to level. Since everyone in my family, on  both sides have died of heart attacks and since relatives closest to me have all had stints put in their hearts, I pay attention to any heart issue, but at the same time, I also realize that if I let myself, I can get myself really worked up and upset and make my heart palpitations worse, so I work at trying to stop the ASAP and consciously work at not allowing my self to get really upset or panicky about it. I have a close friend who had serious panic attack about 15 years ago. She researched what to do for herself and found that in many cases panic attracts come from low levels of GABA. So she started to take GABA when a panic attack came one and it worked for her, so I gave it try too and it worked for me too. That's not to say it will work for everyone. Everyone is different, but it's something to consider. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what you mean when  you say VN. I know of a few things that could be in the medical area, since my problems have been so wide spread, I'd rather not jump to any conclusions, so please tell me what you mean. As for the almost fainting, getting past that was just a matter of taking the iron pills the Dr. gave me. That's all there was to it. Also have you seen the results to your blood work? Even if your tests were in the normal range, if they were on the low side of normal, you could be very sensitive and feel the effects of that aspect of your blood being on the low side. That happened to me, just 2 years ago. I got back a lab report and it said that I was in stage 3 kidney failure. I called the Dr. and said there's a mistake,  I don't' have any kidney problems. So they checked...and sure enough I did and had had it for 2 yrs, but they didn't tell me because normally there is nothing they can do...so they say...until you are in stage 4 kidney failure. Well that is just baloney! I read up on it and there was something I could...quite eating hi preteen foods....I did that and  I'm now in stage 2, which is much better. So you see there are things you can do and you really have to understand what the tests are saying and quiz your Dr. One of my Dr.s admitted that the tests he had given me for gluten might not be sensitive enough to pick up that I might really have a gluten problem...which is exactly what happened to me. Also you and everyone needs to understand that if you let problems go, they can and often will cascade and cause other issues in your body. Maybe not as serious, but if let go, they can get serious. So everyone, in my estimation, needs to do their own research and to be very vigilant and through and to do ongoing research as new research comes up with new things all the time. You say you get 6-8 palpitations..to be honest...I wish I only had 6-8..mine will sometimes go on for a few min. I know that is not much compared to what others go thru, but non the less, if I'd not read up on it, it would certainly be more scary and that would make it worse. BTW have you tried resting in a recliner? I slept for a few years in my recliner. It was the only place I could be comfortable....that was a number of years ago when I had a lot other other medical problems....like IBS, Gluten Sensitivity, Arthritis, borderline diabetic, horrendous stress, and the list goes on. Now I lead a very quiet life, take a number of vitamins, minerals and herbs each day ( I know what each one is for and why I'm taking it and I still do research and reading on the Internet all the time, to stay up with current research. I also do like listening to Dr. Oz on TV, which I started to do a few months ago and have learned a number of alternative medical things that work for me....for example...for my Acid Reflux, I drink a few table spoons of Dill pickle juice and the acid reflux just disappears almost instantly. For Gallbladder issues, I drink the juice of 1/2 of a fresh squeezed lemon. These things really do work on me and better any any meds I've tred.For stress reduction and pain reduction, I learned self hypnosis about 25 yrs ago and to this day I still use it when my arthritis in my hips starts to give me problems..and it works to bring down the pain level to a manageable point and then I take some anti inflammatorily herbs/ minerals/etc ( MSM & Quercertin). By doing research on your own conditions you will gain a lot of in site as to what may work for your and you will be more in control and that will lower the stress and by lowering the stress you will most likely lower the heart palpitations. Also do be aware that if you are low in certain minerals and / or vitamins that alone can cause heart palpations and / or can also cause higher stress levels and in turn cause high anxiety and eventually panic attracts. I would say from my reading that many (not all, but many if not most) panic attacks could be elevated if not eliminated by just being sure your minerals, amino acids and vitamins levels are correct and by eliminating certain foods and liquids that cause high blood pressure and other like issues. Again, it's in everyone's best interest to do their own research on their own medical issues. There are lots of easy home remedies that will cost next to nothing to take and other therapies that you can do yourself, such as diet, vitamins, herbs, self hypnosis, tapping therapy, relaxation therapy, and meditation therapy, exorcize and yoga. I'm an older woman, but I do all these things and I walk 1/2 a day at a rapid pace and I exorcize 1 hr every day. All these things add up to make you feel better. Yes it was hard to get started, but when I started years ago, I felt the difference within just a week. So for me it's well worth it. I can honestly say, I'm in must better condition that most women my age. Yes I still have some issues and work to keep the older health issues under control, so I still read looking for new answers. I do hope what I've written helps you and others and hopefully inspires you and others to try to read and exorcize to work on your various conditions. Getting better can be done. I didn't start until I was in my late 50's and I'm must better today that I was and I think the same can be true for anyone who is willing to work at it and invest the time to become more knowledgeable about their own body.  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T08:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/not-sure-i-can-phrase-my-problem-as-a-specific-question-but-help-needed--196745?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Joan! \r\n\r\nThanks for this . Will check it out. \r\n\r\nBest wishes" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T12:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/headspace-196811?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Interesting. Let us know how it goes. \r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T13:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/headspace-196811?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tom74335-229840" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tom74335-229840" ], "content": [ "Tom\r\ni appreciate your apology and wish you all the best.\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T15:13+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Joan, I wanted to apologise for explicit language on this site the other day. I just didn't know how else to say it and the events have caused me bad anxiety and regret\r\n\r\nall the best!\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T14:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/headspace-196811?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "Good we will see as I said cannot loose anything. Xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T18:29+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm giving it ago thank you xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T18:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/headspace-196811?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lorna15391-230028" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lorna15391-230028" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "thank you  :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T12:35+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi lorna,\r\n\r\nI have got the same problem ,can you not take small steps perhaps round the garden even 2 mins and then perhaps just down the road and back.I can manage to go round the block but won't go to the high street Husband goes to the supermarket I have given up driving ,why when we are out we are worse if that's possible.I have a wedding to go to in July already getting in a state about it,three years ago Zi was here there and everywhere.Not much help but for you to know you are not alone,I do find coming on here helps sharing it.\r\nI am here if you want to chat.\r\nTake Care\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T11:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/any-tips-on-overcoming-fear-of-going-out-side-on-my-own--196762?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lorna15391-230028" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello Lorna\r\nThis is a typical symptom of anxiety.....agoraphobia/De-personalisation...call it what you will.  My daughter helped me by pacing ouselves to the lamp posts in the street!  We would walk (at night, because I would not go out in the day) to the first lamp lampost then turn back, until we progressed to the second and  so third....an" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T12:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/any-tips-on-overcoming-fear-of-going-out-side-on-my-own--196762?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lorna15391-230028" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lorna15391-230028" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "had a melt down yestuday, as I needed to go out, but just could not do it, i am better late at night when it is quiet. today I have decided that i am having a lazy  day, Luckly my friend came over to walk my dog for me. I have never experienced this befor, feel like my heart is going to rip my chest open...." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T12:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Good advice Cruise Lady.  I'm happy you have overcome your agoraphobia." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T13:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "content": [ "Hi Vicky\r\nYou always put nice comments on my posts...thank you.  I try to help other people, because I know how difficult it is.  I must admit that from time to time I still suffer from anxiety (caused by outside influence and family matters) but I rely on my old friend Fluoxetine. I also tell myself time and time again not to be so stupid as to let \"it\" take over.  But when it is caused by outside sources, it is even more difficult, because then there is not much control over what it happening outside your life, but affects your daily life.  I have been so interested in what people post.....I only wish \"it\" had been treated more openly when I was a young person.\r\nSo......progress indeed.  Good Luck to all." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T13:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Thank you and continued good health - physically and emotionally." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T14:43+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello Lorna\r\nThis is a typical symptom of anxiety......agoraphobia/De-personalisation....call it what you will.\r\nMy daughter helped me by walking with me (in the dark because I would not go out in the day), using lamp posts to pace it out.  First lamp.post in the street, then turn back,  then a few nights later the second....and so on, and eventually round the block, and then longer distances. Since then I have flown several long hauls to different countries........so you CAN do it. Have faith in yourself....If I did it, so can you! xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T12:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/any-tips-on-overcoming-fear-of-going-out-side-on-my-own--196762?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lorna15391-230028" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lorna15391-230028" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "content": [ "i perfer the night time, i dont know if it is just less people around, yesterday was avery bad day for me, i havent driven my car in 6 weeks, i have walked out of shops and people talking very loud just eats at me.\r\ni have always sufferd with depression but never experienced the fear of going out. it is so bad i quit my job, as i just cant bear going out and the stress levels were just so high. \r\nI HATE MORNINGS, today is not to bad as i have decided just to stay in and try to relax, i never used to be like this, :(" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T14:05+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "content": [ "Hi Marlene,\r\n\r\nyes mornings are the worse,in the evening I feel better not right but better than morning even to thinking right it has gone tomorrow I am going to the high street morning comes no I cannot so frustrating,just wondered does anybody on here have essential tremor that is half my problem shaking all over and thinking people are looking at me.\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T14:05+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hello to Joan and Lorna what a bad time for us all. I don't have depression or tremors that's a blessing to me. don't know how you cope with it really don't on top of everything else I do get the fidgets a fair bit till anxiety drops a bit then bit of calm comes in.Ive been like this for almost 8 years since I got a virus out of that came this anxiety.Its finding our way out of it.When I do venture out I tell myself I can be stood next to someone with same anxiety and I wouldn't know it same when I'm driving person in car in front can be feeling same as me so I try to rationalise it out .hey Laura and Joan think that way when your out I tell people I suffer anxiety  to me if you had a broken arm people can see that I look on this as the same,but anxiety etc they can't.Im glad it's talked about today.so many young and older with it .Laura I've said to my husband I couldn't have worked with it.Hope Joan you enjoy your shopping trip good for you .think of you both xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T14:39+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hi Joan did you get out to the shops today.Not easy hey.Ive got tinnitus and balance so that ads to my problem to being rooted. Come afternoon anxiety better think fair few of us say that,if you did go out hope you treated yourself for doing it.another rainy day here on Dorset Coast never ends this winter weather. Takecare x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T14:15+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "content": [ "No cannot go to high street,went to the farm yesterday for eggs half hour walk felt terrible.But today terrible phone calls can I pm you\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T14:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Goes like that Joan pits hey By all means pm" ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T14:34+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm with you on what you've said some days worse than others only ones with it know how bad it is.My evenings become my daytime as it tends to drop so I go to the shop locally then ,this anxiety really puts your life on hold letters on site says it all were all in same boat.Several women I know have gotten off buses walked out of supermarkets  due to their anxiety,they tell me they don't go out .my thinking on it is hormones like Blood pressure it goes up and down in spikes through out the day.Im late 60s how about you ladies on site .others say there okay mornings but worse at night  any ideas.x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T13:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/any-tips-on-overcoming-fear-of-going-out-side-on-my-own--196762?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/louise23955-229987" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Look in the mirror and smile to see if both sides of your mouth are moving the same, also lift both your arms up as high as you can. Are they both reaching the same? Are you anxious at the moment?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T22:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/god-why--196797?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "It could be a cause of panic, is it like a tingling sensation in your face? \r\nTake long slow breathes, and try to calm youself down.\r\n\r\nKeep us updated!! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T22:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/god-why--196797?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Try having something sweet, it could be low blood sugar,happens to me sometimes with anx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T22:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/god-why--196797?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy89817-102245" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "This happens to me all the time. It's due to a high heart rate and hyperventilation. During the 'fight or flight' response (panic attack) blood is diverted to the muscles to prepare you to fight or run away from the 'danger'. Slowing your breathing down will help :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-27T07:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/god-why--196797?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wobbly68-196898" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wobbly68-196898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hello  yes  I'm in the uk. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T15:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wobbly68-196898" ], "content": [ "Where abouts are you,Iam in Essex.\r\n\r\nNo white high heels though LOL\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T15:36+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wobbly68-196898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "I'm in Nottingham . " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T20:18+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi wobbly,\r\n\r\nDon't know how we manage but somehow it must proove we are strong with this illness,I am here if you wan to chat,where are you in the U.K.\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T15:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/daws-and-anxiety-196771?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wobbly68-196898" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wobbly68-196898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "content": [ "Hello yes I did cbt for 7months but because my depression and anxiety is caused by medication withdrawal and chemical caused counciling doesn't help. It is a case of living with it as by now I should be showing signs of improvement but because I'm not it could the meds has caused brain damage. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kind offer to chat. How do you cope with your anxiety? Does it affect you a lot?\r\n\r\njakki" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T20:25+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wobbly68-196898" ], "content": [ "I see, i'm sorry to hear that Jakki. I keep myself busy on this forum, i raad up about anxiety, and depression, i tried really hard to block the negative thoughts, but i've not mastered it yet, i still have horrible anxiety, especially in the morning.\r\n\r\nIt does effect my day to day life, yes, especially at work. - and motivation at home. I tend to stick to things i feel comfortable with, and tend to stay in a lot of the time.\r\n\r\nKeep in touch,\r\nSam." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T20:37+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Its been a really bad day for me too today, you're not alone, feel so so low today.\r\nHave you tried coucelling? I had my first session yesterday, and found it very helpful.\r\n\r\nYou've coped this long, i'm sure your day will come, where things start to get better in the near future. I might not be much help, but i'm always here if you wanted a chat.\r\n\r\nTake care, Sam." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T15:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/daws-and-anxiety-196771?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hannah13994-197668" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hannah13994-197668" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "content": [ "Okay thank you very much!! :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T17:16+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hannah. Its completly natural for you to worry about somthing like this.\r\nEven someone without anxiety, would freak out. By thinking you are freaking out due to your anxiety will only make it worse. You are bound to concerned, but theres 100 reasons you may have a small lump, and 99 of them are nothing to worry about.\r\n\r\nPop into your doctors when possible, and maybe show a family member or friend.\r\nSam." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T17:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-196776?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hannah13994-197668" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,\r\nI would say go to the GP as soon as you can to assure yourself,even go to A and E because as soon as you know you will feel better.Dont go on Dr Google because you will come up with all sorts of answers and you ŵill have all of them\r\n.once we home in on something it makes it worse the mind goes haywire.That is anxiety that does it.\r\n\r\nGood Luck\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T17:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-196776?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hannah13994-197668" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Hannah. I agree with the other comments. Go see a GP for reassurance. It's perfectly reasonable to be worried. Funny lumps and bumps appear now and again on all of us, mostly they go un-noticed and disappear again. Usually the body getting rid of some toxins for you. But if we are health anxious (like me) we notice every little change that happens to our body because we are hyper-vigilant and then we freak out about it. It sucks I know, but my anxiety goes completely after seeing the GP (who is very understanding) and I usually feel very silly. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about but get it checked out for the reassurance." ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T20:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-196776?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/zena16479-197301" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi there I've been the same the last few days. Really tight chest and feel like I'm not getting enough air in. Felt like my ribs are bruised front and back. Keep waking in the night with a dry cough.  Been thinking that its asthma, pollen etc as I'm not in a particular anxious state. Today though I've been out and about and not thought about it (for once) and I've had no symptoms!!\r\nthere are so many symptoms of anxiety but its really difficult isn't it to not zone in on it and convince yourself you have something wrong. X" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T17:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anybody-else-feel-breathless--196726?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "That I always the first thing I experience as I am about to suffer a panic attack. I feel my lungs tighten and I feel like an elephant is sitting on my chest or something. And when I talk I feel like it's taking all the air out of me! I hate it! But I also know it is only because of anxiety because I talk a lot and never run out of breath lol :) you're not alone! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T19:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "Will medication help take this awful feeling away? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T08:09+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I get that. It's the muscles in your stomach tensing and you feel you have to try hard to get  a full breath. The harder you try the worse it gets.  If I start talking about it, like now, it can start! It starts to fade when you focus on something you enjoy or a physical activity. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T18:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anybody-else-feel-breathless--196726?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes i experience this with my anxiety, normally when i get heart palpitations. \r\nYou're not alone! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T09:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anybody-else-feel-breathless--196726?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dee21-38150" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Very common anxiety symptoms. I often feel like my breathing is very shallow which can make me a little light headed at times. My heart either seems to race or can actually feel like it's stopped , very bizzar !!  Luckily I have learnt over the years to ignore the symptoms and that way it doesn't lead to a panic attack , still not a nice feeling  though !!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-26T13:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anybody-else-feel-breathless--196726?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoebe604-207965" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loopyliz89-60918" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Oh dear it's awful when you have all these thoughts.  Let's hope counselling will help. I have really bad health anxiety.  I think some of us are just worriers and cannot control it.  It appears that once you have one anxiety under control, another one pops up.  Hopefully your counsellor will come up with the underlying issue what started this all off, there is usually one.  Do you hallucinate or hear voices or are you afraid this may happen to you.  Take care.  Let me know how you are getting on\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T20:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--196736?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sam04048-229920" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loopyliz89-60918" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Keep at it Liz. There is always light at the end of the tunnel, only you can help yourself. You need to be 100% motivated. Don't panic at all, its only anxiety thats causing these problems. Councelling will take a huge load off your mind, and they will be able to tell you where you can go from here.\r\n\r\nYou're not alone, theres so many understanding people out there. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T20:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--196736?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malcolm47-35153" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loopyliz89-60918" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Liz,\r\n\r\nCome on luv,you're not worthless at all,just bide this out,highs and lows,lows and highs,sometimes they last weeks,other times hours,you will not die,that's the depression bit the anxiety has kicked off,just trust in your meds,try to sleep well and eat sensibly,little and often,and find something to take your mind off this lot,it will lessen and you've got all our support and we all care,don't beat yourself up,let it take its course and you'll still be there,one day you will awaken to a new dawn,where the clouds hide from the sun and your life will blossom.I will do you a Tarot reading if you want,it may help,but take care,love yourself a little more and beat this thing,I don't let it rule me now,life is too short.\r\n\r\nBless you,I wish you well!\r\n\r\nRegards Malc" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T21:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--196736?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/loopyliz89-60918" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Dear Liz,  I answered one of your earlier messages saying that I hoped you would be feeling better by now.  As I wrote then, I want to know that you are becoming a happy Liz - no more Loopy Liz.  Hopefully the increased meds and counselling will help you to find peace, something we all need and want.  Hang in there and try to think positive thoughts.  If you've been to a doctor who has tested you for various illnesses and has given you a clean bill of health, dwell on that good news. And\r\ndon't let your mind run away with thoughts of going insane. Reassure yourself that that is not going to happen.  You are not worthless Liz.;  you're a good person.  We're here for you as you would be for us.  We all have our crosses.  \r\nplease clear your mind of fear of mental disease.  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T21:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fed-up--196736?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bf2014-229821" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/bf2014-229821" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "Thanks for the reply :)), do you have a specific method to avoid withdrawal?I was prescribed 3 Benzodiazepine(xanax) tablets of 1mg so i freaked out even more because of the name and only took one...starting to believe am i hindering my recovery because of this caution. Thankfully im okay and i hope you are getting better too" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T16:49+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bf2014-229821" ], "content": [ "Usually withdrawal is managed by cutting down your dosage gradually. Unfortunately I was silly and didn't do this so I got withdrawal symptoms for a few weeks but they didn't really bother me! I was on Lexapro, I think 10 mg :) I lasted for about two years without them before my anxiety came back in my final year of uni! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T16:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "it is really up to you what course of treatment you take but as far as I know, SSRIs are not addictive :) So if you want to take them but are nervous of addiction, don't be. I was on one for over a year and while you can have withdrawal symptoms while your body adjusts, you don't get craving for one or feel like you need one. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T16:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anyone-ever-avoid-taking-anti-anxiety-medication-to-avoid-the-risk-of-addiction--196643?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bf2014-229821" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/bf2014-229821" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Hi CruiseLady\r\n\r\nIm glad im not the only person who has noticed that herbal tablets taste sooooooo bad [8)]. Thank you and i will look into your recommendation" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T17:00+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madcow1964-40041" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Hi CruiseLady and bf2014\r\n\r\nI was prescribed Fluoxtine last September after horrendous PMT which started on the first day of my period and made me cry at everything and nothing for 5 days in a row. The doctor suggested taking them for about 2 weeks every month - the week before, and the week of, my periods.\r\n\r\nHowever, I looked them up online, having read all the warnings on the attached leaflet, and seeing they were Prozac I took them for 3 days only then stopped as I felt better. Same again the following month. Then I had a temporary job til Christmas, which gave me a sense of purpose and self worth, making me feel more positive and less depressive, so I took no more Fluoxetine.\r\n\r\nHaving recently had some very bad PMT symptoms again, I was wondering if I should do as the doctor instructed next month? I, too, worry about possible side effects of these antedepressants and find it difficult to come to an informed decision....." ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T21:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/madcow1964-40041" ], "content": [ "Hi madcow,\r\nI too was a little concerned about \"Prozac\", but as far as I know, the only possible side effect I have experienced are;\r\nWeird dreams ( which are a bit worrying at the time)\r\nFeeling a bit lethargic in the morning, but this wears off.\r\n\r\nYou say you only took tablets for 3 days......well, as most people write on here.....it takes several weeks  for them to get into your system, so......?\r\nMaybe there is an alternative for PMT, if that is basically the only time you suffer.\r\nMy Fluoxetine is prescribed specifically for anxiety and agitation, nearly always casued by influences beyond my control.  eg. Family Bereavement, neighbour problems, and so on.  So Fluoxetine keeps me fairly stable.  I wish I did not need it, but I have always been of a nervous disposition,  but as I have said before on this site, somehow I have managed to live a very full life, always emplyed in responsible jobs, and worldwide travel, plus raising a family, and enjoying lots of family celebrations.......so take heart.....keep smiling, and try not to cry! x   That is very wearing in itself.  Good Luck. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T08:25+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madcow1964-40041" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Thank you CruiseLady,\r\n\r\nYou are an inspiration to us all - whether anxiety / depression sufferers or in the throes of peri menopause!\r\n\r\nMy depressive symptoms do seem to be cyclical, but I know they can be very much influenced by outside circumstances so some months are better than others.\r\n\r\nThe 2 side effects you experienced are quite commonplace for me without any drugs - so I might not notice any difference! I would just love to get back to sleeping all night like I used to be able to do - I thought sleep would improve now I am feeling happier and calmer (so calm that I was polite to an annoying cold-caller this morning - during PMT they would have had their head bitten off!).\r\n\r\nThank you again, and may you long continue living life to the full x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T21:35+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello bf2014\r\nSeveral posts on this site today have mentioned Fluoxetine......I have been taking this for a long, long time.  I do not feel addicted, just glad it is available.  Your GP will monitor any dosage you are given, and it can be adjusted according to your needs.\r\n\r\nI do not disagree with herbal meds, but, in my experience, I paid a lot of money to a practitioner, but results (if any) were so slow, that I went down the other route.  I also found that most liquid herbal mixes taste obnoxious!  Each to his own, I suppose.  Good Luck!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T16:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anyone-ever-avoid-taking-anti-anxiety-medication-to-avoid-the-risk-of-addiction--196643?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/charlotte96197-91251" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/charlotte96197-91251" ], "content": [ "Thank you for your reply charlotte, it's just nice to know i'm not alone, despite not wishing these feelings on anyone! \r\n\r\nYou're right, its difficult to reason with yourself because the symptoms are so real and frightening you can't believe it's not something serious.\r\n\r\ni too have seen different doctors, ive been put on different meds but nothing seems to make me feel...normal? lol\r\n\r\nThanks again for your reply and i hope you feel better soon also x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T20:48+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Kerry,\r\nI can't really help you, but i can tell you that I have exactly the same symptoms! I generally have them all day every day. I find it so hard to believe that all the symptoms are just 'anxiety'\r\nive seen numerous doctors and had tests, everything thing is fine and they have just put it all down to anxiety!\r\nits an awful thing to live with, hope your feelings better x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T20:43+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/are-these-all-symptoms-of-anxiety--196664?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoebe604-207965" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "content": [ "I have health anxiety for over 30 years.  It is a living nightmare.  I believe GP's need to be more aware of this complaint.  I have just had CBT but have not found it very effective" ], "date": [ "2014-04-25T01:17+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes, all of the symptoms you described, many, many times. it is anxiety." ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T23:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/are-these-all-symptoms-of-anxiety--196664?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I know how you feel. Hang in there - you'll get through it. Seems to happen to me most in the late afternoon while I'm on the computer but passes with time.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T18:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/-pulpation-196654?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy89817-102245" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Do you mean palpitations? 86bpm is a completely normal heart rate, 100+ is classed as tachycardia, so try not to worry :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T18:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/-pulpation-196654?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes, this happens alot...I find that if I change what I am doing or watching, it stops for a bit.  For example; if I'm watching something with fast music or high energy or drama, I switch to something more chill, a cooking show or a more mellow drama.  This has been working for me.  Something can be triggering your palpitations.  I'm learning what these are and avoiding them as much as I can.  Hope this helps.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T19:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/-pulpation-196654?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lau188-229817" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I know how your feeling! heart pulpatations are not nice at all and can be really scary. I have suffered with them whenever i get really stressed and anxious. Just do things that make you happy and try to relax :) hopefully they pass soon!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T19:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/-pulpation-196654?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes codyray,\r\n\r\nthink of nothing else except how I feel cannot forget it no matter what I do,Justbeen for a half hour walk still thinking about thus ache and this foggy head,not much help I know except for you to know you are not alone as you will probably find like a lot of us n here.\r\n Joan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T15:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/ugh-why-anxiety--196636?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi codyray I have been on fluoxitine for many years , it keeps my depression at bay, i have been able to tolerate it so give it ago, make take a while before you see major differences with your mood. What dose are you on xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T15:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/ugh-why-anxiety--196636?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoebe604-207965" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Fluoxetine really helped me, if anything I went a bit high" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T16:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/ugh-why-anxiety--196636?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Codyray.....Lots of sufferers take Fluoxetine, including me....so give it a go.  If it doesn't  suit you ask for an alternative..there are many different drugs available.  Please persevere and have faith in yourself.  You CAN do it!  Good Luck" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T16:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/ugh-why-anxiety--196636?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi CR, yes I took fluoxetine for 5 years until it / me died out. I went onto Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine then to get depression and anxiety under control again. Of these 3, the best helper (for me) on anxiety attacks was Mirtazapine 30mg taken at night. I didn't really have anxiety attacks when I started on the fluoxetine 6 yrs ago, just low mood. It did help me, and got me back to gym and that helped as well. See how you go for a while on the f. All the best, David." ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T19:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/ugh-why-anxiety--196636?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "yeah it feels like youll be stuck in for ever doesnt it, i thought mine was going but its back :(" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T10:29+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yeah I feel this way a lot, as if a physical problem at least has an easier fix. I too have health anxiety, currently in the middle of a really bad spell of it, no idea how to get out of it" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T10:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "couldnt have put it better myself!!!!!!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T10:28+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I do understand so much it is a horrible feeling it's like your hitting your head against a brick wall because no one believes you and then you want to say there I told you so I knew there was something wrong but deep down in side you glad when it turns out to be nothing " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T10:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Sometimes I feel the same way." ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T11:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "content": [ "The problem for me I think is not just thinking or fearing that something wrong, but when u also start getting physical problems which seem to validate that feeling, it's truly awful it really is, so very distressing " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T12:26+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "content": [ "I couldn't have put it better myself, I love being in hospitals even though I'm extremely healthy - I eat a raw organic, no sugar, no diary no meat whole foods diet and I have even had a cold for the last two years lol, and yet I'm worrying about he most ridiculous stuff. We're buying a house and we want to live somewhere rural and it's really hard for me not to want to live close to a hospital! Haha, it sounds ridiculous when your not having a bad episode ad your thinking ststraight what sorted physical symptoms do you have if you dot mind me asking? \r\nSome of the anxiety symptoms are so real and so strong it's hard to believ that anxiety could cause them so it's reassuring to hear other people have them! \r\nThank you for your support" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T05:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Yeah it's awful cause your mind seems to know what you are scared of and test you with it! \r\nI said in a previous post that I could hear an awful symptom of something and I would get it a few days later!! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T05:15+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "yes, I've felt the same way because it makes it nice and simple. There is something wrong with me, therefore I can be saved by just fixing it! Life is not so simple or black and white unfortunatly. The funny thing is that when I have actually been ill, I haven't been very anxious. The fear of 'something being wrong with me' is greater than the actual reality when there is something wrong with me. I love being in hospital because I think there are doctors around to help me if I have a panic attack. I feel safe. But you can't hang around hospitals all day. Also I'm actually very healthy in reality. All my tests have come back positive. This has nothing to do with anxiety which will always tell you there is something wrong whatever the reality. If there is nothing wrong, it will make something up! This is part of the process of working with anxiety. Don't believe anything it tells you. It makes you scared of something that cannot be defined and therefore has no solution. You go round and round the same old thoughts seeking an answer. There isn't one because there isn't anything wrong with you but anxiety makes you believe that there is.\r\nThat's just how anxiety works. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T11:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alex80074-49433" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, now I came into this anxiety missery AFTER finding out I was riddled with several genuine physical ailments!\r\nIt was this and the consequent depression which allowed serious issues\r\nfrom my childhood, which I'd managed to suppress for most of my adult life, reappear with a vengence through my subconscious (CBT helped clarify that).\r\nSo I have the physical AND the psychological demons to fight.\r\nTo be honest, if I'd known how things would turn out years ago, I don't think I'd be here now! It's a real struggle every single day.\r\nThe moral here is please don't wish on yourself additional layers of missery.\r\nMy best wishes to all,\r\nAlex" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T21:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Courtney. My really silly health fear is.....getting a migraine! I have had these all my life ususally only two or three a year but now I am terrified of getting one. No idea why. Also I get chest pains (tension) arm numb, tingling fingers, freezing cold feet, feeling weak and wobbly, strange sensations in the head, can't think straight or get organised, too depressed to bother doing anything etc. Mostly thought I was getting aheart attac k or going blind. The real anxiety I havenis that there is something terribly wrong with me, that I am mentally ill, that I will never get better, that I will die horribly etc. Everything is a worse case scenario. I am very afraid of being on my own. I fear feeling my emotions.whether sadness, anger or fear. When I do I feel out of control and it is too much to cope with. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T17:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi again. I gave a list of some symptoms and things I fear. Don't take them as a cue to add to your own list of fears lol!\r\nAlso, even though I know that all these fear inducing thoughts are not real (and have proved that to myself many many times), when they happen, they seem so real and extreme that I still believe them. It is the most totally believable illusion when it happens. Utterly convincing.  I have to try hard to remind myself that it is all bullsh.t. Something that helps me is I have a list of reminders that I wrote down when not anxious. I read the list and it helps to calm me down. Also reading certain parts of self-help books ( I mark the pages with a post-it note so I can go to it quickly) Books that help me are 'The Fear Book' by Cheri Huber, and  'self help for your nerves' by dr. claire weekes. Big hugs and thanks for replying." ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T17:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes and I feel that it is because there is still a stigma around mental health. Having a physical problem would make it easier to tell people why you can't do certain things. I was having heart tests at the hospital today and even the nurse kept whispering the word 'anxiey' instead of saying it out loud." ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T17:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-ever-wish-they-actually-had-an-illness-just-so-they-could-get-some-closure-196551?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/heather70113-91622" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bohyaw-229786" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/bohyaw-229786" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/heather70113-91622" ], "content": [ "Hi,\r\nI'm talking physical symptoms. All day long, I have a horrible tightness in my chest, butterflies in my stomach, dry mouth, internal shaking in my legs and adrenaline rushes up and down my body. I can't control the symptoms, no matter how hard I try. Now I can never switch out of it. It's there all the time. At times you will think you are going to die, the simple little task can be the most difficult to do. I have acid build up in my stomach and it's most uncomfortable. I am on Citalopram 10mg, Omeprazole 40mg, Quetiapine 75mg\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T13:21+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi,\r\nWhat are the symptoms of physical anxiety?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T12:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-there-anyone-who-live-near-banbridge-who-suffer-from-physical-anxiety--196623?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bohyaw-229786" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/bohyaw-229786" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Hi Cruise Lady\r\nBanbridge is in Northern Ireland, United kingdom.\r\n\r\nWhere are you from?\r\n\r\nDo you have physical anxiety?\r\n\r\nThanks for yours wishes of goood luck .It's not easy to endure the physical symptom daily. will it ever end.\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T14:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bohyaw-229786" ], "content": [ "Hello again, bohyaw\r\n\r\nI live in England, so could not meet you, but I feel sure that somebody on this forum must live near you. \r\nAnd, yes, I know all about physical anxiety....have suffered on and off all my life, with the kind of symptoms you describe.  I am now a much older (and wiser) lady, and can only suggest  that you tell your GP that things are not good and as yet the medication is not working for you.  You WILL re-cover, but it takes time and there are ways you will find to help you control some of the symptons.  Good Luck, again." ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T16:31+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello bohaw\r\nFirstly, where is Banbridge?\r\nAll your symptoms are recognisable......most people on this forum could relate to your descriptions of anxiety.\r\nGood Luck.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T14:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-there-anyone-who-live-near-banbridge-who-suffer-from-physical-anxiety--196623?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hi Joan,\r\n\r\nYeah I am at home with it and will get the results immediately tomorrow when I bring it back they said. They mentioned beta blockers but I have Raynaud's syndrome and think I read that it isn't suitable for Raynaud's sufferers so will have to tell them that now. \r\n\r\nThanks for replying!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T14:55+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "Yes make sure you tell them.My daughter in laws father had that and just found that his heart was slightly out of sinc but nothing major not even sure if he has medication.\r\n\r\ntake care\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T15:15+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi\r\nare you at home with a moniter for 24 hours have heard f this before,try not to get to worried if it were anything serious they would have done more ,just try and keep calm because it will only make things worse I know easier said than done.\r\nkeep coming on here it does help.\r\ngood Luck\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T14:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/having-a-bad-day--196628?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "content": [ "Oh yes, definitely! Especially the blurred vision. That one drives me bonkers! I always feel extremely nauseous during an attack. I hate it, it makes me even more anxious than before!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T15:49+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Heyy, all those things seem pretty common with anxiety as scary as they might be! i get those too! \r\nlast night for the first time ever though i felt very very sick, i actually wanted to vomit as i thought that would make me feel better, it always freaks me out when i get a new symptom i also struggle at night thinking my arms and mainly legs have gone numb and heavy, i get blurred vision ALL the time too, it drives me mad\r\ndo you get any of these things too?\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T09:43+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/another-hard-night-196547?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "Hi Scruffy,\r\nnice to see you on how you coping (silly question) no better this end more tests all over Easter all clear so no further forward,\r\n\r\nyes we do all help one another I think,so we must carry on supporting each other.\r\n\r\nLove\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T14:09+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hi Joan \r\nI'm a little fed up today fed up feeling miserable trying to be happy and feeling guilty because I'm feeling scared of my so called illness so vicious cycle anyway please I hope your symtons are a little better today and that like me you at least try and smile a few times xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T08:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "content": [ "Hi\r\nlike you say trying to smile still got side pain but been assured after ctc scan and ultra sound no stones so suggest I go to pain clinic\r\nhave done that gave me a tens machine for my back does nothing so just see if they come up with anything else.try to cheer up I know easier said than done,I am here for you.\r\n\r\nlove joan\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T14:28+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "My problem is I seem to concentrate just on one symptom and all other problems seem to be caused by the first problem I always think I'm really ill the doctors  just haven't found it yet  and I spend my day everyday thinking that I won't see my kids grow up      You guys are the only people I tell this too because you guys are the only people that understand.  Hope you get what you need from all of us \r\ngod speed xxxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T10:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/another-hard-night-196547?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "yes i get this too! i get very shaky! and dizzy, nausea is a new one for me but ive started getting this too!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T10:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "content": [ "Hi Courtney\r\n\r\nI shake all through my body I have got Essential Tremor but that's in the head don't know if that is spreading through other parts it is not suppose to but who knowes.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T14:14+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "For me I get dizzy, shaky and nausea, so much so that I struggle to eat - anyone else?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T10:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/another-hard-night-196547?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/katrinkels-112464" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello! I use to suffer from extreme vertigo and dizziness when I went to bed. I would also jerk myself awake cos I thought I was dying. It will all pass. Look inside, find your peace. Write down how you feel and how you would like things to change and then believe in those changes." ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T16:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/another-hard-night-196547?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "content": [ "It's horrible,  as soon as I go to eat or drink I get a bit of panic, which totally escalates the whole thing, don't know how to break the cycle this time " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T16:51+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "i spent the past few weeks like that, its settled  now tho, try and eat when someone is there you trust, its not nice i know, i think i was contolling my food intake because it was the only thing i could controll\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T16:54+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "content": [ "Trust me it will stop .its the nerves in your neck muscel doing it there's nothing there honest.My husband sister and a friend had it yes it is a common thing I agree it's truly uncomfortable when you've got it you swallow even more,eat less to.Stress does it every time.in time you will find its just stopped without you knowing it,it's gone as fast as it came weird how are minds can do this and it does x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T17:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "content": [ "thanks so much everyone, thats really helpful - tryin to not let me health anxiety make it part of the story so hard!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T17:31+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Thanks for asking this question.  Yes, yes and yes to all that you have going on.  I\"m there too.  Food can also have no taste to it, but I know that it is a vital part of releasing the anxiety.  I keep telling myself that with every bite, there is healing going to happen.  Stay hydrated too.  I\"ve noticed that is helping some.  Keep hanging in there.  You are not alone." ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T01:03+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "yes i know that feeling well, i can chew food nut cant swallow it, a few weeks ago i got it in my head i would choke if i swallowed it, mot nice at all\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T16:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-and-discomfort-196577?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I've been worrying about the idea of worrying about choking lately lol, which is stupid cause I'm not worried about choking but I'm worried I will start worrying about it and have to purée my foods or something! Lol. \r\nI can understand why you don't wanna eat when you have a lump in your throat, it seems quite logical but when I had a lump before I felt like I wanted to eat as i was unaware it was anxiety so I thought if I ate or drank it might push out the lump! \r\nHope your feeling okay" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T06:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-and-discomfort-196577?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren74052-207967" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren74052-207967" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "content": [ "thank you" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T05:45+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello Lauren,\r\nSo sorry to hear of your suffering. Please remember the sun will rise on a new day today and you are gifted with a free will. Just try to be good, it's all that anyone can ask. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T05:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-guilt-feeling-like-a-bad-person-196537?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren74052-207967" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "What's past is past.  Do not persecute yourself with guilt, just know that deep down you are a good person.  We all have faults but with perseverance we can overcome them. As others in the forum have written make the changes - don't drink as much and try to feel better about yourself.  Start a new day TODAY. Make it and all the future\r\ndays guilt free by living up to the good possibilities in yourself.  Peace my friend..  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T14:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren74052-207967" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "content": [ "\r\nthank you! good words" ], "date": [ "2014-04-24T01:02+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Well, that is partly anxiety, but mostly guilt. Remember that everybody makes mistakes, no matter what it is. The fact that you're acknowledging them, and feeling guilty shows you're not a bad person or evil. It's only human to make them, and learn. If you think you do wrong while drinking, maybe stop? Or have a limit. If you love your husband, and clearly he loves you, I don't think anything will go wrong. Anxiety is a bummer, and it will make all these thoughts be multiplied. My anxiety does that me all the time. So don't worry so much, just make changes where it's needed. :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T09:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-guilt-feeling-like-a-bad-person-196537?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "content": [ "Always glad to give somebody hope. :) I hope you get a break, anxiety is exhausting when it is consistent! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T23:39+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "Are you a teacher?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T19:58+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "No, I'm a college student :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T21:45+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I\"m so sorry to hear this, but in the same paragraph you said you had a few days of non-anxiety.  That sounds good to me.  It's been a long time since I've had a break. Your note gave me a bit of hope, ha.  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T23:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/horrible-day-at-school-196529?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "content": [ "thanks mica, definitely going back to gp just for reassurance it is definitely what it is. Trying not to let it rule me again its just so difficult, thanks for your reply x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T19:53+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "content": [ "hi kerry,,its extremley hard to deal with,i suffer from health anxiety too,this forum is great to express ur concerns helps to know ur not alone,is the doc going to treat ur hernia? maybe when thats sorted ul feel lots better hunx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T19:56+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "content": [ "i'm so glad i came accross this forum its brilliant. I have been put on esomeperazole but so far i haven't seen a great improvement, Anxiety can be hurrendous its just been so long since i have felt like this its come as a bit of a surprise, such a horrible feeling x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T20:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "content": [ "it is indeed hun,feels like ur worlds going to end.so many people suffer with anxiety/panic attacks and were still here to chat so says it all .we think the worst i know i do,i found walking helps working myself up to jogging lol thatl be fun..do u take anything for anxiety ?i found propanalol great x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T20:05+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "content": [ "That is very true! a good way to look at it, yeah i remember pushing myself to go for walks when i suffered before they definitely help :) it's so easy when having an attack to think the worst and so difficult to then try reason with yourself. I don't currently take anything now no, i would like to try something to atleast try and keep the feelings away x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T20:22+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "content": [ "propanalol i take for panic attacks but they dont take worry away sadly not for me anyway .im waiting for cognitive behaviour therapy.i have a script to start taking escitalopram but havent had it dispensed yet will wait see if cbt helps.my friend keeps telling me meds or cbt wont work its upto me to change my thoughts...im not so sure about that lolx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T20:29+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mica75341-112740" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kerry02122-208756" ], "content": [ "i will say though propanalol have made a great diference to my life,panic attacks have got lots better just get slight adrenalin rush for seconds then goes,,i believe in propanalol so guess this helps x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T20:31+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "hi kerry,look into how you controlled it 2 years ago,u beat it once u can do it again hun.talk to ur gp im sure hel help with either meds or other support x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T19:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-panic-worry-am-i-dying--196590?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/stewied-208081" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/stewied-208081" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Thank you Sue,if you need any support or an ear to bend ,dont hesitate! ;)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T05:17+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Great news! \r\nBest wishes." ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T05:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/update-re-how-long-will-it-take-celexa-to-help-my-anxiety-fully--196534?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/stewied-208081" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/stewied-208081" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Thx Lady!!..I`m praying everything stays okay! ;)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T16:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Good news, Stewie!\r\nVery positive, and keep up the good work!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-23T08:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/update-re-how-long-will-it-take-celexa-to-help-my-anxiety-fully--196534?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "ths is a tricky one cody, when i am particualy anxious my stomach and appetite is the first to suffer, anxiety can produce all kinds of physical symtoms. I suffer from an anxiety of going to the doctor so i just leave stuff, not good i know. But if you can get it checked out then please do so. xxxxxxxxx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T11:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-causing-pain--196329?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes anxiety can manifest like this but it is just as well to check it out. Have you seen your doctor about " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T12:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-causing-pain--196329?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi Cody!\r\n\r\nSo sorry to hear about your mother.  You will be going through bereavement and that affects people in all sorts of ways. We're all unique. \r\nYou've been through so much lately! God bless you. \r\n\r\nIn answer to your original question- yes- anxiety can manifest like  you describe but it is just as well to check it out. Have you seen your doctor about how you're feeling? He should be able to suggest who or what will help. \r\n\r\nBest wishes. Do let us know how you're going on. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T12:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-causing-pain--196329?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "content": [ "Hi Sue Do you find your anxiety worse in the mornings." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T21:16+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "Hi Clair,\r\n\r\nYes, unfortunately I wake up with it.  6 a.m., like an alarm clock.  I wake out of a dream and there it is, full force.  I'm always better by early evening.  I know there has to be a reason!  I'm gonna find it:)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T02:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "content": [ "Lets find it together, I could do anything in the afternoon/early evening but mornings are rubbish , makes work hard painting on a smile, whlist panicking inside :(" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T13:42+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "What do you do for work, Claire?  I\"m a consultant for musicians and small businesses, I have to always be 'on' and creative...painting on a smile is something that I have to try to do every day.  And i just had my first grandbaby.  I am 'motivated' to find something, anything that will calm the panic and help me to have a better life.  Yes, I agree, let's find it together.:) thanks..." ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T14:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "content": [ "Hi Sue, I work in a school so like you i have to try and be on it at all times. I also have a very nasty head to deal with, who doesn't do anxiety. I have a lovely grandson. I hate this anxiety thing but can never get it sorted :/" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T17:34+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Cody -- I know that when I\"m going through a hard time with anxiety (I'm here right now with this) , my whole body is clenched.  Shoulders hurt, stomach hurts, chest hurts.  I don't feel like eating.  This is when you need to force yourself to eat and to do breathing excercises to chill the anxiety pain.  My psychiatrist said pain is associated with anxiety because everything tenses up.  I've been trying to keep my blood sugar up by not letting too much time go in between eating.  I'm trying to eat a banana each morning when I wake up in the throes of anxiety.  It is helping some. I\"m sorry you are going through this too." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T16:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-causing-pain--196329?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi claire, i have been very lucky - my employer is actualy very good about it. more so because i also have a diagnosis of ME - which is classed as a disability. i think for them its easy to then just focus on that aspect. many employers are very bad indeed i know" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T16:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello everyone\r\nI think there should be the same consideration given to anxiety sufferers as to any other kind of disability or illness.. Let's face it, it is a form of disability and still carries a lot of stigma. If a doctor provides a sick note to say you are not fit to work for a certain period, so be it. It is the usual problem that unless an employer or colleagues have suffered, then they do not have a clue how debilitating it is,.\r\nThere needs to be better recognition of mental health in the work place, with support given through the difficult times. \r\nGood Luck to all!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T18:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "This is a good discussion, im having trouble with my new employer as ive been off last week and signed off this week for my anxiety but its crept up on me so quickly that i didn't have a chance to give them a heads up about it and i didnt know it would ever get this bad, they dont really understand the issue im having with itand are in a rush to give a new rota but with anxiety its not that easy to just brush it aside, its not like immeaning to be like this you cant help it, its what your brain is making you feel which you seem to have no control over.\r\n\r\ni understand ive only just started this new job and its really bad timing but i haven't been able to overcome the anxiety just yet, so ends up looking so bad on me professionally when usually its never this bad.\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T20:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I am a support worker for adults with learning disabilities and my manager has been more supportive and understanding than i ever thought she could be, she completely understood when I was fine one day and phoned in sick the very next day after i explained about my panic attacks, she didn't even ask for a sick until a week later which by then id been given the next two weeks after that off by my doctor, i rang in the day i got the sick note, told her about it and that was the end of it, she asked me to ring in the day my sick note ended to see if id be back in, asked me to keep her updated with how I'm doing and hoped id get better soon.\r\nWhen i returned to work 2 weeks later i had a 'back to work' meeting and she told me if I ever needed someone to talk to or if I wasn't feeling at my best to just go and talk to her and we would sort something out and asked me to keep her updated with time i would need off for CBT.\r\nNothing more was said on the subject apart from her asking if I'm feeling ok from time to time, my colleagues welcomed me back with open arms and I've settled straight back in again and the very few who know why i was off have been very supportive also, asking how I'm feeling, telling me it's good to see me back and looking so well.\r\nI couldn't ask for a better place to work or better people to work with.\r\n\r\nSo all in all my experience with work around my problems have been very positive.\r\n\r\nDanielle x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T22:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "The only experiences I have with work are the jobs I worked to put me through uni. Most of this time my anxiety was controlled and even in the past few weeks when it's been bad, I just go to work anyway because I need the money. If I do find it impossible to go, I fake a physical illness as these are not long term jobs or skilled jobs. I could be replaced so easily and I feel there is that stigma where I live. The chef where I work has admitted that he is getting stressed easily and panic attacks in the kitchen and he's in the process of being fired." ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T22:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello Danielle,\r\nIt is good news to hear that you have had such good support, It sounds as though you work in a very caring environment (by the very nature of your job), but out there in the big wide world it is not always so. Employers and colleagues can often be very dismissive of time off due to known illnesses, let alone anxiety and depression.\r\nThere can be those \"snide remarks\" like...well, he/she looks OK...why don't they just pull themselves together\" or....he/she has everything going for him/her...why do they suffer anxiety....and so on.\r\nGood Luck Danielle, and let's hope sufferers can all get the same support as you have. x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T22:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi cruiselady, I know I'm lucky to have a work place that understands mental disabilities more than others might and I do know how badly other work places can treat employees with our problems, I've recently helped someone on this site with the exact same thing. I too worried when i was off sick that there would be rumors going around as to why i was off, or people would start assuming things and id be forced into explaining what the truth was.....and unfortunately when my partner was having trouble dealing with something he didn't understand, I did get the remarks of 'pull yourself together' and ' it's all in your head, just get over it ' .... Thankfully he became more sympathetic over time and explained he said those things because he was scared, because he didn't know how to help me when there didn't seem to be anything physically wrong with me and I'd randomly start having a panic attack, that he's never seen before, and he didn't know what to do.\r\nI am one of the lucky ones who has the support I need to help me, but I also make myself available to anyone on here that needs advice, help or just someone to chat to when they are having a bad day, I'll always be here to help anyone that asks for it because I've suffered with panic attacks for 8 years now and I think it's safe to say that I could answer anything anyone has to ask about them, and i frequently do.\r\nThis may be a little over the top, but i come on this website everyday to help multiple people, sometimes I help them with advice from my personal life or my situation and sometimes I help with kind and reassuring words when i cant give advice because I haven't been what they've been through.\r\n\r\nThe main thing is that were all here to help each other and i will fully admit I wouldn't be doing as well as i am today without the help and support of some of the people on here. This site is the only form of emotional support for some people and I'm glad its here and I'm thankful of the people on here giving their time to help others.\r\n\r\nI think you should all take a moment to just realise what good, kind people you all are and how thankful others are to have you, even if it is only over the internet on a forum, you count to someone out there, you've helped others who desperately needed your help, you've made a difference in someone's life.\r\n\r\nI do apologise by the way, I don't know where all that cake from and i may have gotten a little carried away, but I'm glad I've sent it out there for you all to read.\r\n\r\nDanielle xxx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T23:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Well said Danielle!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T23:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have to go to the office today to have a discussion about me being off\r\nAnd it's making me panic as not sure what they are going to say :s" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T06:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Jenny, you are going to need to use your strength today, I have the feeling you will have more peace of mind when you have been in. with you all the way xx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T09:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thank you so much Claire yeah just want to get it\r\nDone and dusted and I'll feel much better after I hope\r\nThank you for your support, I'll let you know how I get on, \r\nHope you have a good day today. \r\n\r\nJen." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T09:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Go for it Jen, you can do it, thinking about you xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T09:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thanks Claire! Been and gone my heart was in my throat! But glad it's over\r\nThey were very understanding and non judgemental, but\r\nThey do want me to go back tomorrow! To discuss things more regarding wether they want to \r\nKeep me on or not :s I do want to stay as I need money so\r\nHoping they just cut me down to 3 days a week as I feel that will be\r\nMore managable.\r\n\r\nHow are you going today? X" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T12:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Doing*" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T12:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Jen i am so glad it went well for you, that took courage to go and discuss things with them. I am ok today i keep getting the intrusive thoughts, but i kinda live with them. When they get to bad i can discuss them with my husband, as mad as i sound he always understands lots of love xx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T20:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah was a bit more of a relief now I'll feel better after \r\nI know the verdict tomorrow, but I feel I am coping much\r\nBetter with it, I think I go through phases of anxiety and \r\nThis is happening to be a bad one.\r\n\r\nYeah it's about learning to live with I guess but it's quite\r\nDifficult ignoring those annoying thoughts, at least you have\r\nYour husband to speak to regarding it and I hope that helps.\r\n\r\nI haven't told my family about only one if my friends who\r\nUnderstands what I'm going through.\r\n\r\nJen x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T20:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "content": [ ":/ Hi Jenny good for you, i hope it goes how you want and if it does'nt we will deal with it. with you 100 percent x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T12:28+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "About to see my work about where to go next, think they may terminate my employment :s but we will see, just want to get it over with tbh :s. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T10:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I just got offered the job I went to an interview for on Friday which is great news as I really needed some full time work so I was so relieved and happy when I found out, they want me to go in tomorrow just for a couple of hours to do some training and all of a sudden my anxiety sets in and this does tend to happen when I have new work which always messes me up worry wise, even though I know this is in no way a bad thing, I guess it's that commitment to working full time, I hoping the anxiety will pass as I want to enjoy this not feel panicky n sick :(\r\n\r\nx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T16:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/work-186077?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chilli1980-229446" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chilli1980-229446" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "I've been to therapy before hasn't really worked and mess are a no no.......maybe I should try therapy again?.." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T10:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chilli1980-229446" ], "content": [ "Theres different approaches to therapy, CBT never worked for me, Cognative Analytical Therapy does work for me, just a case of finding what works for u" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T10:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "To really understand our anx and depression i think therapy is the only way to go,meds can help symptoms but they cant bring understanding" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T10:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/why-does-my-anxiety-come-out-of-the-blue-with-no-reason-196447?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chilli1980-229446" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chilli1980-229446" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Hey CruiseLady my prob once I get aniexty I want the aniexty to go and that's the prob......wanted to ask how is it being on medicatio?.." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T14:29+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chilli1980-229446" ], "content": [ "Hi, chilli\r\n\r\nWe are all different, but I think majority of sufferers who take meds and persevere with them find them helpful in that they help you to relax and get your physical symptoms back on track.  If you are more relaxed, then you should sleep better, your body feels less tense, then you can concentrate on what is causing your anxiety, and how best you can face the causes.  It is not easy and takes a great deal of effort, but long term it is worth it.  Hope this makes sense.  Good Luck!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T21:29+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chilli1980-229446" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Thanks :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T13:40+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello Chilli\r\n\r\nIn my experience, the BIG CLUE is to find out what is causing you anxiety.  It can be so many things:\r\nHealth\r\nSocial\r\nRlationship\r\nMoney Worries\r\nEnvironment\r\nWork/Colleagues... and many more!\r\nOnce recognised, you can get help.  I did not find therapy very useful at all.  But this is a personal thing.  For me, meds is the best way, but you must find what suits you.  I think therapy did not help me because I always know what is causing my anxiety.  I was just telling someone else my problems, and did not get much back...then discharged because I KNEW what causes my own anxiety...so was left to take meds and sort myself out!  Not easy!  Good Luck!  whichever route you take." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T12:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/why-does-my-anxiety-come-out-of-the-blue-with-no-reason-196447?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Thank tou Cruise Lady, \r\ni said in a previous post that i always thought it was 'unstable people' who had these sorts of problems,which was obviously extremely niave of me, and it also made me very upset with myself when i started to struggle with it. \r\ni was just thinking to myself 'im a normal educated person what is wrong with me?!!?' lol but speaking to more and more people about it and being more honest has made me realise that loads of normal people struggle with it too! \r\ni have a very pleasant life, that i absolutley love, i think thered be a LOT of people who would be very shocked to hear that  struggle wiht anxiety. \r\nits nice to hear that other people have had the same worries as me though, its very reassuring so thank you.\r\n\r\ndid you ever struggle with anxiety when you were alone with your babies? that is something that i am worried will happen, as in the near future i hope to have a baby.\r\n\r\nthnk you xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T13:52+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "content": [ "Hello again, Courtney.....\r\nA couple of things.......It is generally recognised that people suffering from anxiety are in the main fairly clever, often creative, people.  Thus their brains are always working overtime!  Think of peolpe like Winston Churchill, Tony Hancock (comedian) and many others.  Take comfort!\r\n\r\nMy worst anxiety has come in frequent patches over the years, mostly over what could be described as \"trivial events\" whereas the \"big events\" I have sailed through.  I brought up four children (not easy) and they have all turned out as very intelligent, with enviable jobs,  but even they admit to some periods of anxiety.  I do believe it runs in family genes!  So if you have a baby, think positive, be strong, and all will be well.\r\nThinking of you, and everyone else who turns to this site for reassurance. x  \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T19:10+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Thank you Crusie Lady, thats very reassuring, as i would hate to have a period of anxiety alone with a baby or a child, sometimes i wonder if it would be a good distraction from the anxiety as i find if my mind is busy i dont notice it as much, (not that id ever have a baby for that reason!! i just realised how that might have sounded haha)xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T13:01+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello Courtney\r\n\r\nEveryhing you have written can be associated with anxiety.  Needing someone you trust near you makes you feel safe and helps to overcome panic and fear.  I too have had a lifelong fear of ambulances, police cars, and even funeral cars.  A hearse pulled up alongside me when I was in my late teens, and I thouoght it was coming for me!  Sounds ridiculous, I know, but these things are common with anxiety.  I am not mad.....I had a good education, and have worked in Finance all my life (retired now)  I learnt several languages at school, and am still studying French.  I have travelled to many parts of the world, raised a family....all sorts of normal things too....but always dogged by anxiety.   Take heart!  You will learn to cope. x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T13:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anybody-else-struggle-with-there-anxiety-when-they-are-alone--196343?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have people that seem to calm me down too but I also have trigger people who seem to increase my anxiety! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T17:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anybody-else-struggle-with-there-anxiety-when-they-are-alone--196343?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "content": [ "Hi Lesley, thanks for your reply, your totally right, let me know if you find any good ways to deal with it :) xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T12:58+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi courtney,\r\n\r\nReading your post, i could have wrote it, i am exactly the same, i hate not being with my husband and my anxiety levels increase as soon as he walks out the door.  I m currently trying to tell myself that whatever is gonna happen will happen regardless of wether i am with him or not.  I suppose we have to take control back, instead of thinking that our \"safe people\" are controlling our anxiet and not us xx\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T09:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anybody-else-struggle-with-there-anxiety-when-they-are-alone--196343?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Hi! \r\n\r\nReceived an email from patient.info which directed me to the site. So things back on track. I couldn't understand why there were no posts. \r\nThought it was something I'd said! Lol.\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T17:25+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "lol i thought the same, from a lot of emails to none at all - i was beginning to worry lol" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T11:28+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes!  I think we are all having problems....the format seems to have been changed.  Not too happy about it!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T14:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/where-has-the-website-gone--196250?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Thought I'd been thrown off the forum! Lol. \r\nLots of posts and then nothing! There really should have been a warning! \r\n(calmer self says \" We'll get it sorted shortly!\")." ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T13:43+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes Sue......we are all having problems, it seems! x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T12:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/where-has-the-website-gone--196250?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "It's soooo frustrating! Aaaarrrggghhh!!!\r\n\r\nBy the way Boots have still got the Rescue  remedy pastilles on offer three for two! \r\nSue" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T14:37+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Sue\r\n\r\ni am told by e.mail I have a private message but when I go to it I have no messages,completlely lost.\r\n\r\njoan\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T14:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/where-has-the-website-gone--196250?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emis_moderator-18625" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi all,\r\nPlease see patient.info/forums/discuss/new-style-forums-196496\r\nRegards,\r\nAlan\r\nEmis Moderator" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T12:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/where-has-the-website-gone--196250?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phil1990-207759" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Mine is the same Danielle :-(\r\nLuckily I have not long brought a laptop.\r\nHope you are ok :-)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T10:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-site-update-doesnt-work-on-my-phone--196317?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sunset17-48533" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah mines the same on my mobile, a samsung galaxy. The reply box is there but the text box doesn't come up to allow me to type anything in the reply box. Hope it gets sorted too, maybe it will with lots of people saying they've had problems with the new site.\r\n\r\nDissapointing for you as you don't have a laptop/pc :(.\r\nHope you are well!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T15:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-site-update-doesnt-work-on-my-phone--196317?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emis_moderator-18625" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi all,\r\nPlease see patient.info/forums/discuss/new-style-forums-196496\r\nRegards,\r\nAlan\r\nEmis Moderator" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T12:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-site-update-doesnt-work-on-my-phone--196317?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Going to leave cannot be doing with this making me stress.\r\n\r\ntake care\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T14:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "It's soooooo frustrating! Hope you manage to sort it. X" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T14:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/useless-196296?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "No  I am at home just crying real bad day,hope you are o.k\r\nlove\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T16:04+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "No need to complain, everything is in hand :))" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T01:45+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hi Joan,\r\nHow are you today ? I am sorry to hear you felt so bad yestersay, what was it do you think ??" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T09:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "Don't know just down being Easter I think when you should be enjoying yourself.Feeling sorry for myself I expect and there are thousands worse off, hope you are coping.\r\n\r\njoan " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T09:39+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Sometimes i am scared to let go and enjoy myself, in case something bad happens, odd isn't it. I get fed up with coping and just want to be normal. Anyway this stupid illness has picked us, so the fight goes on xxxxxxxxxxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T09:51+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "Yes Claire,\r\n\r\nsomebody has to have it I suppose,what you doing today?\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T12:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hope you're feeling a little better. Sending you a (((((((BIG HUG)))))))) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T12:48+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Thanks  Sue,\r\n\r\njust been een out to the nursery for a ride and bought a statue with vouchers Son gave me for Mother's Day now shattered so a little improvement on yesterday bad morning but managed it, thanks for your concern.\r\n\r\njoan xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T14:59+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Pleased you were able to get out and found something you liked. \r\n\r\nTake care. X\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T15:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "content": [ "Thankyou so much, seem to have got this forum a bit better as well now.Thanks again\r\n\r\njoan\r\nxxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T15:45+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Yes! Me too thank goodness! \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T20:03+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Joan\r\nI am fed up with this site now, we were all getting on so well and i felt real comfort from it, now its making my anxiety worse. Are you away at the moment ? I wonder if we can complain to someone about it. hope you are ok xx\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T15:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/useless-196296?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Looks as if everything is ok on here now" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T16:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/useless-196296?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Yes can do that but cannot pick up private message when I get e.mail saying I have one go to messages and says no messages.\r\nx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T16:54+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Joan,\r\nHave you got a sentence somwhere in the top right hand corner of forum in red print with a red blob beside it, saying \"you have new notifications\".  If you can find this, click on it and it will take you to sonme recent posts. Very annoying, all this! x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T16:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/useless-196296?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "Hi Claire,\r\n\r\nnice cel to hear you got out if only shopping,have a nice Sunday.\r\n\r\njoan  xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T08:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hi Joan, you to, feeling rubbish this morning to be honest :'-(" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T10:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "Yes  should be out enjoying ourselves Easter Sunday,still what's new every Holiday the sane.\r\n\r\nah well\r\nxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T10:10+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Joan, sounds like a better day for you, i went shopping, run of the mill day i suppose xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T20:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/useless-196296?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emis_moderator-18625" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi all,\r\nPlease see patient.info/forums/discuss/new-style-forums-196496\r\nRegards,\r\nAlan\r\nEmis Moderator" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T12:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/useless-196296?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Yes let us if we all leave they might put it back (doubt it)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T10:31+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Joan......I don't like it either.  Why mess with it when we were all getting along fine.  Maybe we should all object? x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T10:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/administration-196291?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes. Some messages are ok. Like this one. Others when you click on it says 'Not Found' .\r\n\r\nLet's hope it is sorted soon. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T10:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/administration-196291?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i feel the same, it seems like changes for the sake of it. the email glitch seems better at least, i get emails now - and if i click on the link it the email it seems to take me to the right page at least now. the biggest change seems to be when you reply to a post, you reply to a person within that post, and not a reply to the post itself. seems odd and will take some getting used to i think" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T11:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/administration-196291?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emis_moderator-18625" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi all,\r\nPlease see patient.info/forums/discuss/new-style-forums-196496\r\n\r\nIf you want to reply to the original post you should use the reply box directly under the initial discussion. The \"Reply to ...\" under individual comments is so users can respond directly at that level where appropriate.\r\nRegards,\r\nAlan\r\nEmis Moderator" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T12:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/administration-196291?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I said that things were back on track re the website but I was wrong! \r\nI have received the posts but as you say, when you press to see the full post it says \"post not found\"! \r\n\r\nHope per the problems are solved soon. \r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T17:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-we-need-this-196266?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Think I am getting it you go to notifications top right hand side and that gets you in to the message I think if thus works.\r\ngood luck\r\njoan\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T19:53+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Just all seems unnecessarily confusing doesn't it?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T20:21+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yeah the changes are dreadful, and not different enough to warrant the bother caused. Wonder why they've done it" ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T19:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-we-need-this-196266?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emis_moderator-18625" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi all,\r\nPlease see patient.info/forums/discuss/new-style-forums-196496\r\nRegards,\r\nAlan\r\nEmis Moderator" ], "date": [ "2014-04-22T12:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-we-need-this-196266?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Thank you joan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T11:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Lynn\r\n\r\nyou know they have to list all the symptons possible,but they don't do it to everybody and what ever you do don't go to Dr. Google,and yes they do take 2 to 3 weeks to kick in ,maybe try to take the first one and don't think about it in the morning.\r\n\r\nwish you luck\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T08:43+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sertraline-5mg-196378?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phil1990-207759" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phil1990-207759" ], "content": [ "I've still not built up the courage to start taking them...I really should; I'm not sure what I'm so scared of! \r\nI have trouble sleeping at the moment anyway...Do you take yours in the morning or at night? X" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T11:58+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phil1990-207759" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "content": [ "I was scared at first but i knew the first step to try and get the anxiety under control i had to start taking them. The first few days i took them in the morning but now i take them 1 hour before bed as they make me feel tired x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T12:26+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Lyn, i was prescribed the exact same medication and dose 11 days ago. The first few days i had trouble sleeping and didnt have much of an appetite but after that i felt fine :-)\r\n\r\nHopefully you will be ok.\r\n\r\nPhil x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T10:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sertraline-5mg-196378?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "content": [ "Hi Lyn,\r\n\r\nI feel the reason many of us fear taking medication is because it takes even more control away. When my anxiety is bad I feel I have no control over my body and that's horrible and then we may worry that we have no control over what medication does to our bodies on top of that.\r\n\r\nI hope you are feeling okay, whether you have taken it or not! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T21:03+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm sitting with the tablet & water in my hand but feel upset...& scared. \r\nToday hasn't been great & my whole body aches...especially my fingers & wrist (this is new)\r\nI feel so spaced out; & like I'm shaking all over although I'm not! I do to get a fast heart beat but I feel like everything is slowing down...I hate how there is always a new symptom as it makes me think there is something wrong with me...I need to be able to tel myself it's anxiety & that the tablets will help 😢" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T20:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sertraline-5mg-196378?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Yes, the detachment feeling is very bad today. Not sure why, but not gonna question it, just accept it. Thank you! I'm waiting for that focus to come back! :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T01:48+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "ah i know the feeling, the good old detachement is so horrible.  i find work too doesnt help the stress and anx levels, in some ways its a good thing to keep college/work going - in other ways i think it puts extra pressure on us.  dont worry about focusing, itll come back when its ready :-)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T01:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feeling-out-there-today-196441?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "this is the problem with the depersonalisation, its a safeguard to take us out of the situation which is causing us stress- its essential and a normal part of all of us - the problem we have though is that it doesnt at all feel nice - which makes us more anxious and so it goes round. but without it - we would be in a much worse place - i try to remember that. it doesnt always work lol" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T02:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Well that's a good way to look at it, thank you! That actually makes sense. Probably won't always work, but it's worth a shot! Lol " ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T02:32+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "I'm so sorry that this is happening to you at such a young age.  You said something in your note that stuck out to me.  You said, \"...not gonna question it, just accept it.\"  I completely know this is easier said than done. But your words do have wisdom.  Every time I try to 'make it go away', it just gets worse.  But the days when I accept that it is here, it seems to help me get through the day better.  I pray that you find a good balance in that. In the meantime, know that you are not alone.  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T20:31+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sue63604-229194" ], "content": [ "Thank you so much, Sue! It is easier said than done, but anything is possible and the times that I can do it, it is much easier. It's good to know I'm not alone on this :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T20:46+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Myrissa!\r\n\r\nI feel your pain, my final uni exams start in a week! After three years of work, these exams contribute to about 80% of what kind of degree I'll come out with..! I think my body forces me into a sense of detachment with these kind of situations just so I'll stop thinking about it. But it makes it very hard to focus on study! Luckily I have a very supportive university that actually let me take my exams in a very small room :) It helps me focus a bit." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T01:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feeling-out-there-today-196441?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "Thanks a lot, its silly, I have taken antibiotics in the past and I know I'll be fine. Also allergies I would think would happen pretty quick, I took it an hour and a half ago..." ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T22:19+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "It's not silly, it's understandable. Especially since the tv shows all these commercials on pills being fatal or whatever. All pills have side effects, but if you've taken it before and are fine, then just keep reassuring yourself of that:) besides you wouldn't want your infection to get worse, that'll cause 100x more anxiety!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T23:01+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Just remember that it's to make you better, and if anything were to go wrong it's nothing that can't be helped. Be around people that are comforting while you take the meds until you feel comfortable. :) I hope you feel better! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T22:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/biting-the-bullet-196429?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "content": [ "Thanks Vicky, yes indeed, the side effects can't be worse than the infection I hope" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T22:56+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Thanks for your message and  my  recovery wishes are coming to you from Long Island, New York. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T23:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "content": [ "Ah I hope things are well away over there. Its a cold night in Scotland!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T01:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Today, Easter Sunday, was a beautiful sunny day with blossoms blooming everywhere.  We had a ghastly winter therefore Spring is especailly welcomed.  I hope things brighten and warm up where you are.  Scotland is a beautiful country and I fondly remember my visit there many years ago.  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T02:37+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Sorry to read of  your medication phobia.  We in this day and age in the developed world are blessed to have access to lifesaving medications.  Yes, sometimes there are side effects but they can be overcome.  Trust your doctors and don't give into your fears.  If you have an infection you need an antibiotic otherwise you might suffer serious consequences. I hope you feel much better really soon - both medically and emotionally.  Good luck\r\n, bpotmedically and emotionally.  All the best.  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T22:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/biting-the-bullet-196429?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Good advice CruiseLady.  Glad you have overcome your fears.  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T23:08+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "content": [ "Hi, Vicky\r\nHavn't actually overcome my fears, but try to manage them....but today has not been good.  I witnessed something this morning which was very sad, and all day I have felt dreadful (can't get it out of my mind).\r\nSo as you see it is past midnight UK time, and I just can't bear the thought of going to bed, with this awful event still on my mind!  However I try to help others on this site, as I have experienced so many things that life has thrown at me......that somehow I have learnt so much about  anxiety.  I feel so concerned about everyone who suffers.\r\nAnyway, Good night....tomorrow is another day! x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T23:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Tomorrow is another day, and look - we've already made it! So sorry you've had a bad day, it gets so hard to keep positive eh?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T23:58+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "You sound like a very compassionate person.  We need more people like you.  Yes, tomorrow is another day and I hope it's a good one for all." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T02:33+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello jmcg\r\nfI we are all honest, we would mostly admit we do not like taking meds.  But needs must, and as you go through life things happen which  may force you to take them.  As a young person (many years ago) I was terrified of everything.  Doctors, dentists, needles, tablets, flying,  you name it......\r\nThis was when I realised I suffered from anxiety,  It has been with me all my life, but I now go to the Dentist relatively calmly, take tablets, and have flown all over the world.   You will eventually train your mind to accept some things are necessary.  Not easy, but it will come.  Good Luck (from one who knows)!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T23:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/biting-the-bullet-196429?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Oh Joan thats not good, no one can be of much comfort today you must be teriffied . Hope you are not alone today. Big hugs xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T09:46+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Jeez i wish you the best, sounds really unpleasant! Yes antibuotics, ive taken 2 and nothing dreadful has happened so i think if it were to it would have already. Hope things turn out good for u!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T10:11+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "Thanks Claire,\r\nyes I am rock bottom,so only one way that is up.\r\n\r\nhope you are o.k\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T11:33+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "jmcg,\r\n\r\nglad you managed to take your meds, Thankyou for your good wishes and wish you well.\r\n\r\njoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T11:35+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "Hi Joan, carrying on climbing you know it will pass, if only a little. I have had a better day. back to work tommorrow so i expect tommorrow morning will be grim. I just wish my brain would rest, it really gets me down.. thoughts rushing round like a washing machine xxxxxx lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T15:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Tell me about it I have been to hospital last night chronic side pain bloods ECG and ct scan for suspected stones but the scan won't get seen until today then sent to GP could be meds or take it away,scared to death no sleep anxiety through the roof.\r\nIs it antibiotics for infection because I am like you wth meds but can take them.\r\n\r\nlove\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T09:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/biting-the-bullet-196429?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I feel like this a lot, yes! I get nervous at work as I'm so tired! I have to keep pinching my arm so hard to keep me focused! It leaves me feeling very spaced out! At the same time though I can't sleep!!! :( " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T21:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tired-196426?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madcow1964-40041" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Codyray18,\r\n\r\nYes - tiredness is one of the classic symptoms of depression and anxiety.\r\n\r\nComing onto these forums has shown me that my anxiety / depression, as it seems cyclical, is likely down to my hormones and the peri-menopause as I am 49. In the last week and a half my sleep patterns are all over the place and I could fall asleep at the drop of a hat during the day - right up until actually going to bed!\r\n\r\nMy period has ended and my energy levels are begining to creep up, along with my moods, but my nights are still so restless. Until coming to this site I really thought I was \"just\" depressed as this has been going on several years now. I realise I have a tendency to overthink so many things and I end up an angry, confused, uptight, weepy insomniac with no interest in life, frequently thinking \"what's the point?\" and panicking over every little thing.\r\n\r\nReading the different anxiety / depression / menopause posts I see a whole host of similarities. After several triggers my anxieties / panic attacks came on in my mid - late teens  and seeing so many sufferes starting at a similar age - I really am wondering if hormones could be playing a large part in anxiety / depression?\r\n\r\nIf I was medically trained, I think I would seriously look into it - somebody must have done?." ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T08:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tired-196426?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy89817-102245" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,\r\n\r\nYes, this is one of the main symptoms of depression and anxiety. Eating healthily and exercising does actually help though! Exercise is the best anti depressant  :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-21T10:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tired-196426?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "content": [ "I know Joan, but i know people who have stressful jobs, and things going on in their lives and they cope me i crumble at the sligest thing i hate it xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T16:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/libralady13-47158" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "Hi Claire,  I agree with Lesley doing things like housework etc help a lot. If I don't do my housework etc (and I am more limited these days due to arthritis) then, I find that not only do I have the original anxiety but then am worried that the house needs sorting as well.  It's a vicious circle I always feel a bit more relaxed when things are done.  I don't know your age or circumstances but if you don't go to work try and make sure you\r\ngo out each day even just for a walk, and try to make time for yourself doing something you enjoy.  I sing in a rock and pop choir and for one and a half hours each week at rehearsal forget all my problems.  It does not last all week but it is something to look forward to which I love.\r\nTake care and keep in touch with the forum. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T17:09+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "content": [ "You don't crumble any more than me believe it.Tried to go for a walk 5 mins had to come home,I could not do a job keeping the house is enough for me probably like you.\r\n\r\njoan xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T17:11+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi claire\r\n\r\nwished I knew the answer, the thoughts no matter what you do they are still there .\r\n\r\njoan " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T16:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anxiety-196408?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi claire, for me i need to do something, im not good if i have too much time to think, do u work ? i know if i sit and dwell on things my mind goes into hyper mode, i imagine all kinds of things and ts never nice thoughts, always illness, death, accidents, my husband leaving me, my daughter being hurt, i find if my mind is occupied with other things, the thoughts arnt as frequent.  take care xx\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T16:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anxiety-196408?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah I try to keep busy, if I have things to do in a day I feel much better as you dont\r\nhave time to dwell on things as much, I often go running also with my sister and that helps and I really enjoy that :) I think it's important to fill your day with things you like doing, housework can be quite therapeutic at times especially with a little music :) x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T17:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anxiety-196408?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Cody! \r\n\r\nThe feelings you describe sound very much like anxiety. The worries about dying are understandable because of your recent loss. \r\n\r\nTake care. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T20:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/plz-help-me-196369?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi codyray, \r\nDon't worry you are fine, I get that too - and although it is scary and hard to believe it is the anxiety.. \r\nTry and stay calm, and try not to fixate on the symptoms. Have a look through all the physical symptoms that anxiety can create, I hope it comforts you that you aren't dying. \r\nI am the same, don't worry you are normal :-)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T20:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/plz-help-me-196369?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have those exact same symptoms! I used to worry about it, and that I was dying but I learned it was anxiety. It is like a placebo effect if you worry about it constantly, it will happen. The mind is so powerful. I am only 20 and I suffer really bad from the exact same thing. Don't worry too much, try to notice a pattern and reassure yourself. You could also have GERD like me, that happens with my stomach. You're okay, I promise! Instead of being scared, just tell yourself it will happen, you've made it this long you know you will be okay. :) all of us experience it too, keep posting if you need to:)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T20:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/plz-help-me-196369?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sboverly-196627" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I've been going thru the same thing for the past 2 months too!! I've also gotten quick little muscle spasms here and there, my neck will get tense and get a headache sometimes, weird foggy feeling in the head, tight chest ( feels like I'm not breathing right), lost a lot of weight I'm trying hard to gain back and weird pains/squeezing feeling in my arms. They've done a lot of testing and say its depression/anxiety/health anxiety....is all this normal too? I'm on Citalopram, it will be 3 weeks on Thursday on 20 mg...also on Propanolol 10mg 2X daily. I get the gurgle rumbly stomach too and some stomach pain off and on" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T15:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/plz-help-me-196369?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "Its horrible eh? And once u notice it, its there for ages, annoying!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T22:00+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Definitely. The lump in my throat feeling has made me even more anxious since it made me feel like my throat was closing or something. Super annoying! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T22:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "Yeah exactly, but seems amazingly common" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T22:26+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Oh big time. I hate that symptom. It's one of the symptoms I can't stand the most at night! I feel like I have a big ole piece of food or something stuck in my throat. Lol it's definitely unpleasant. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T21:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-196370?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Not very well I'm afraid horrible not sure what to do or say about it" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T22:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-196370?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "It's called a throat spasm.the more you swallow to see if it's still there longer it will stay.Person I know had a barium meal to prove it was just a spasm they saw it on camera throat clear as could be .Hey presto problem solved no more lump in throat. The mind plays havoc hey if one lets it.your be fine give up thinking on it like they did " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:19+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/marlene21102-50512" ], "content": [ "it's almost like that feeling you get if you're trying not to cry but it lasts longer, I find it to be quite painful but not frightening which helps me to forget about it! I imagine for people who find this symptom frightening that it can be quite a nuisance :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "a total nuisance yeah, but distraction defo helps! thanks all, just wondered how we all deal with it :-)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:14+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I usually try to drink some warm water or fennel tea. I really find with this symptom that it is the one that disappears most easily if I just stop thinking about it." ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T22:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-196370?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alex80074-49433" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "HI,\r\njust like when you swallowed a GOBSTOPPER when you were a kid,LOL.\r\nOnce you realise the lump isn't going to get bigger and choke you, then its just annoying. With experience of all these symptoms you find they eventualy go.\r\nOk, not much help really, but knowing it will pass always helps me put the lump into perspective and not worry unduly about it.\r\nBest wishes,\r\nAlex" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T11:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-196370?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I find too that the more i concentrate on it, i actually end up with a painful throat! Anyone else?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T13:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-196370?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sboverly-196627" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I get this a lot too!! Does anyone else get the same feeling in the chest at times?? It will feel like a burp stuck that won't move or like food didn't go all the way down... I do and was wondering if you guys do too...." ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T15:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lump-in-throat-196370?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/electra16905-229339" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Electra  Do you feel anxious? you do sound it, you say that you are getting mini panic attacks, how do you cope with these ? please don't think you are over re-acting these feelings are very real for anxiety sufferers. Unfortunately because the symtoms of anxiety can not be seen alot of people do not understand them. As you are 17 haveyou told your family how you are feeling xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T11:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/mini-panic-attacks-and-difficulty-in-concentrating-when-i-get-even-a-little-sad-196399?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren74052-207967" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/electra16905-229339" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Why do you put the words \"whining ...\" And \"typical\" in \"\"\" ? Does somebody mock or tell you this ? ... This may be the source of your anxiety and insecurity . \r\n\r\nOn another note . Your problem isn't the situation . Your problem is your reaction to the situation and your low self esteem . Things much worse are bound to happen in your life and you NEED to be more equit with your self worth and confidence . \r\n\r\nIm happy to help you. For free. Over email if you want. \r\n\r\nThis is is but a drop in the ocean. Please just have confidence in yourself and don't stress a about the small stuff ? \r\n\r\nYes I'm going to get honest and deep on you and save you hundreds of dollars that a shrink will cost.\r\n\r\nlucky, your life appears quite sheltered yet something makes you doubt yourself and feel insecure ? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T11:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/mini-panic-attacks-and-difficulty-in-concentrating-when-i-get-even-a-little-sad-196399?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/theresa79150-208324" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/electra16905-229339" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,I also have been under going a lot of self doubt and have had a lot of relationships in the past that ended in not going any where.But I'm learning to place my trust in God.He said I will never leave you or forsake you,and thats a comfort to me especially when I'm going through rough times." ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T15:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/mini-panic-attacks-and-difficulty-in-concentrating-when-i-get-even-a-little-sad-196399?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello jmcg\r\n\r\nYes, the above list is pretty comprehensive.....all classic symptoms!\r\n\r\nOther things I could add are:\r\nBurning skin sensation (like sunburn, but no redness) mostly during the night, which wakes me up.\r\nButterflies/churning in the stomach\r\nAfter a prolonged year of anxiety (caused by an outside source) I now get pins and needles in my hands, legs and feet (plus burning on the soles of feet).\r\nAlthough better from the detachment (depersonalisation) and some of the anxiety (the outside source has been removed) I get very tired, restless nights with weird dreams, However, I am now trying to move forward, having been a lifelong sufferer every few years or so. I do rely on Fluoxetine as a regular med.\r\nAny more symptoms, anyone? I bet there are!\r\n\r\nKeep smiling!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T17:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I get;\r\n\r\nheart palpitations/fluttering/skips\r\n\r\nsweating\r\n\r\nshaking\r\n\r\ntingling in my face \r\n\r\nnumb hands and feet\r\n\r\nupset stomach\r\n\r\ndizziness/light headedness\r\n\r\nFeeling like I'm not real" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "all sounds quite familiar from everyone - i too used to get a lot of nightmares Lady, not so much now - for some reason as my anxiety has got worse, the nightmares have got less" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "for me the depersonalisation is one of the worse symptoms, its totally terrifying!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I would say palpitations and all the heart stuff is the worst for me. It makes me worry about dying on the spot all the time." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I hate the brain fog just don't seem to be awake,or part of life,I do know all what's going but feel so lethargic and tired all the time and the headaches, But there something different every day.\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "there is joan thats true, always a new \"something\" to wind us up more. currently i feel sick to my stomach, really feel unwell - but iknow its the anx as my anx has been really high lately" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "the brain fog is terrible joan, i know exactly what you mean, as if your not quite awake" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes exactly I wake up when its time for bed Then get up filling the fog again." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T19:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I am getting in a state because Hubbie is out all day tomorrow hate being alone,how daft is that like a child." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T19:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Just noticed the spelling of feeling cracking up Sorry" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T19:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have all above plus my speach is funny mg left side stif weak and shootin pain in my head ." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T19:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I hate the intrusive thoughts, and the worrying about every little thing. x " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T20:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "All of the these systems I have daily I stopped going out etc I saw a doctor today and got some beta blockers and anti depressions started taking bet at blockers and anti depression today and so far I feel little less up tight and stressed my heart has slowed down for sure x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T20:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes Claire,\r\nThe thoughts are horrible and the worrying I quiet agree." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T20:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cathibikes-218930" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cathibikes-218930" ], "content": [ "oh jeez i totally know what u mean! im in the middle of the exact same thing at the mo. everything i feel must be related to some terrible illness - its so so distressing isnt it?? how do u normally manage it?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T17:19+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "My anxiety and stress would get so bad, it has developed into hypochondria. I can't tell what's a real ailment and what is stress related. I do know that stress and anxiety don't help anything. I do and or have had all the same symptoms.... I even couldn't swallow food at one point for fear of choking. Crazy we do this to ourselves.\r\n\r\nI am searching for a way out of the rabbit hole. It is comforting I am not alone. We are strong people as we are facing our fears." ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T03:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "another i should add to the list - eye floaters! these are something ive had for a long long time, as many people do actually - but when the anx is high, either there are more of them, or i just notice them more - probably more the latter" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T17:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "content": [ "thats exactly why i dont touch meds, i cant handle the inevitable bedding in time where the symptoms may get worse, therapy only for me" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "I've not tried therapy...did you get referred via your GP?\r\n\r\nJust knowing the symptoms may get worse to begin with has put me off trying them. Life is hard enough without my symptoms being worse! It's hard to imagine that they could get worse! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:37+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "content": [ "yeah in the first instance see your gp, ask for therapy to help as you want to try that rather than medication, they will set it up for you. i can understand that, gp's sometimes dont seem to understand that aspect of it" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:39+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "This is so reassuring!  I've been feeling like It's all in my head! I've had so many tests ESGs, blood tests every other week since October...I have an echo test of my heart next Wednesday as I have a murmor\r\n\r\nim terrified of starting the meds I got (sertraline 50mg)...I couldn't cope of the symptoms get worse :( " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/christoff72-229302" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/christoff72-229302" ], "content": [ "ive tried CBT but i didnt get anywhere with that, so i find CAT (cognative analytical therapy) to be really good - everyones different though, but it really works for me" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:22+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/christoff72-229302" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "That's great news. The thing is we are all individuals. You're right too,  What works for me might not work for you. Sometimes I think on these forums if we can identify the symptoms AND the solutions (no matter how positive) it could help us connect with something that makes us think \"hey, that could work for me!\" " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:27+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/christoff72-229302" ], "content": [ "for sure, everythings worth trying. i think the biggest thing for me is realising that i probably will never be free of anx and depression, but if i can learn to manage it properly, then thats all ill need" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:35+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/christoff72-229302" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Taking ownership of what you have :) It's taken me forty years to realise that...but I have realised that" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:42+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/christoff72-229302" ], "content": [ "yeah, its part of what makes us who we are, if we can manage to make it less distressing - then id call that a win!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:45+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "It does. What's the stuff that helps you as an individual?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T00:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lesley06292-176434" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi all,\r\njust adding to the list, my worst symtom is breathing issues, i feel like i cant breath i then alter my breathing pattern, which makes it even  worse, i then gulp air which gives me stomach issues, and all the air in my stomach presses on my lungs, which makes me feel like i cant breath, its like a loop i cant get out of.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-20T09:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/high-anx-symptoms-186149?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello\r\n\r\nYes,  night time is sometimes quite awful when the brain is flooded with worry, and you cannot sleep.  Do you know what your main worries are or what you are fearful of?  If you can get to the root of the problem, then see your GP, who can then advise you what steps to take.  Medication will help you to relax.  You need some help, but you will get there.  Take heart.  Keep posting." ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T09:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/night-time-is-the-worse-196288?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I too find things worse at night, barely slept for a long time.  Therapy really helped me. Meds or therapy can help, discuss the options with a gp and do what makes you comfortable,  not whats quicker and easier for the gp (which is often medication). Theres no proof to say medication is any more effective than therapy, so it comes down to whatever your comfy with" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T09:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/night-time-is-the-worse-196288?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/theresa79150-208324" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, I also have a difficult time at night.Some times my heart palpitates and i also have a strange vibration or trembeling going on at night.I realized that i am a three part being.Physical, spiritual,and Soul.What happens is the spiritual effects the physical and soul.So i have asked God to help me with this anxiety i have been experienceing .And He is showing me how to cope with all these symptoms by turning them over to Him.I have turned my life over to Christ and He is healing me of this anxiety.Oh I'm not saying its going away over night but it is gatting better.I found this bible verse:\" But in everything by prayer and supplication with thansgiving let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God,which passes all understanding,shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.\"Phil.4 ,6-7\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T21:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/night-time-is-the-worse-196288?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "content": [ "Thanks! That's a great idea. I have actually been trying to do some of those things and they seem to help a lot. I've never wrote down my anxious thoughts, though. They're quite dramatic lol but thank you so much! That's great! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T23:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "When you write them down, don't think about it too much, just scribble down all the bullshit that rattles through the brain until you run out. Try not to be judgmental of ANY thought (whether it is a 'good' thought or a 'bad' thought etc.), just let it all fall out. These are not your thoughts. they are the thoughts of Mr. Anxiety. Notice any patterns in the thoughts, do they say the same old thing every time, read them when you are not anxious and they can seem quite funny. By looking into fear, how it works in you, what are its triggers, what are its thoughts and behaviours etc. we are 'leaning towards' fear. This is a good thing! All our problems with fear occur when we try to run away from it. By leaning towards fear, investigating it, looking at what it does and how it behaves we can turn the tables on it. Rather than us being chased by fear, we become the chasers of fear. We find out about it.\r\nWe listen to what it says but we don't believe what it says. This approach takes practice but it does defineatly work. We are trapped in a 'fight or flight' defence system. Any actions that involve fight (e.g. 'I will defeat this terrible thing by willpower and positive thinking') or flight (e.g. I must avoid anything that makes me think of fear' ' I must run away' etc) will make the 'fight or flight' system turn up a notch. More anxiety. Then you worry about being more anxious and that causes your adrenal glands to pump out more adrenaline into your system. More anxiety. It's obvious. The only way out  of the fear state is not to fight it and not to run away from it. Accept it as a temporary guest. Notice which parts of the body are affected by fear. Have you noticed that the physical sensations of anxiety (sweaty palms, butterfly tummy, shortness of breath, tingling hands etc) are almost identical to the sensations we have when anticipating an amourous coupling! Except, one we describe to ourselves as sexual anticpation and the other we describe  as anxiety! We can't get rid of fear, it is hard-wired into the system. The only thing we can do is change our relationship to it. We have all tried running away from it, and we've tried it pretty thoroughly, and it doesn't work. In fact, it makes it worse. So I am trying to go the other way deliberatly. To move towards fear and not fight it. I will post to let you know how I get on!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T17:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "content": [ "You're definitely right. I'm not running away anymore, as I find that makes it worse too! I have been more accepting towards it and actually tell myself it's gonna happen cause it is a pattern. I will try writing my thoughts down, as well. Thanks for the advice. It's been really helpful! :) I'm getting better at coping with the night time anxiety. And yes please tell me how it goes!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T17:17+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I sometimes find it's better to get up and have a cup of tea and a bisquits and read a book for a while, then go back to bed again when I actually feel tired. Lying there mulling thoughts over is the worse thing. I usually do mine in the morning! Have to remember to get up immediately I wake. A suggestion is don't ty to have a calm night. Accept that you are going to have an anxious night instead and prepare for it. Have a warm bath, a wam drink, some lavender oil sprinkled on the pillow. remind yourself that no harm will actually come to you, no matter what you think or feel. It is only adrenaline in your system that is giving you weird sensations in your body. If you did'nt worry about the sensations, the anxiety and symptoms would go away. Ignore the panicky thoughts but accept that you will have them for the moment. Be kind to yourself and comfort yourself. Listen to the radio quietly (radio 4 extra is good for me, quite a lot of comedy). Hot water bottle with furry jacket is good or one of those lavender scented bags of hops that you heat up in the microwave. If really bugged then I get up and write down all the nutty anxious thoughts that go round and round. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T23:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/night-time-is-the-worse-196288?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "content": [ "I know the feeling all too well! I never feel rested due to anxiety. Maybe you should go to a behaviorist and maybe they can figure it out. My anxiety is purely from my hypochondria. Usually my anxiety lasts forever because I'm always worried about it. I have learned to accept it and tell myself it's gonna happen and that nothing will happen like always. \r\n\r\nYeah, I understand about the medication. Pills can have different effects on everybody and it's scary to see if it will be good or bad. Maybe take one and see how it goes. If it is too bad don't take it again. You wouldn't wanna not try something if it could possibly help you! I take a natural thing called Kava Kava. It really helps me. I was prescribed Xanax once but I don't like Xanax. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "content": [ "I'd love to have a good sleep & wake feeling rested & myself again! :(\r\nI'm only just starting to accept that I have anxiety....reading posts on here have helped knowing others experience similar  to me\r\n\r\nia behaviourist sounds like an idea...I've tried writing thoughts down but they have no logic I don't know where they came from...I really should try one to see how I feel; I'm just so scared; the list of side effects are so long & the doc did say my symptoms would first be exaggerated \r\n\r\nI'm going to loon up kava kava...\r\n\r\nthank you for replying...it's reassuring \r\n\r\nlyn " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:44+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lyn55047-229296" ], "content": [ "I understand. Pills always have a long list of side effects though. It sucks, but something's got to work right? I hope it helps you! Kava Kava helps me feel sleepy and relieve some of the anxiety so that I can I fall asleep peacefully :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:48+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "My anxiety is a lot worse at night too! Im struggling to understand what my anxiety is about. I tremble/shakey weird sort of vibration & feel scared to go to sleep, & when I fall asleep eventually it's very unsettled & I'm very tired in the morning-struggle to get out of bed.\r\n\r\nI'm starting to get very upset...I'm just not myself at all...this had gone on since October last year. I just want to be myself again.\r\n\r\ni was prescribed sertraline 50mg on Tuesday to take at night but I'm terrified of taking them...I've heard they can make you worse for the first few weeks & I don't think I could cope with that,.." ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/night-time-is-the-worse-196288?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "content": [ "Hi! thank you for commenting!! its so comforting to hear that somebody else suffers all the same things as me, but i also appreciate how awful it must be for you especially if you worry about it happening in public! \r\ni worry mostly when im alone because i worry something will happen to me and nobody will be there to help. but im sure its equally as scary surrounded by people! \r\ndo you have you double vision constantly or just intermittently? (i have mine all the time) \r\ni have astigmatism too!!! but the optician didnt say thats what caused it! Thank you! what a relief. \r\ni find that when i talk about my anxiety with somebody or when i actively go to bed thinking 'my anxiety wont affect me tonight' it isnt as bad.. i learnt the hard way that ignoring it in fear of encouraging it is way worse, it seems to come back with avengance! \r\nHave you tried talking through what your going through while your going through it?\r\nI hope it starts to get better for you :) xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T15:52+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "content": [ "Hi Courtney!\r\n\r\nMy double vision is constant but my brain has learned to ignore it so I only see it occassionally now! I've had eye tests my whole life as I was born with bad sight so once I had all those tests done on the back of my eye to rule out anything, I just accepted what it was. That's how it always seems to be! Once anything harmful is ruled out I can move on! \r\n\r\nI also have experience with trying to ignore anxiety! That is what happened to me this semester. My palpitations started and I've been convinced it was something wrong with my heart because I wasn't feeling anxious and if I was then I would blame it on worrying about my heart. My GP even prescribed me sertraline and I didn't take it because I was convinced it wasn't anxiety but BAM a few weeks later and I am in the throes of horrible anxiety! \r\n\r\nMy body seemed to know it was coming before I did! \r\n\r\nMy dad has talked me through a panic attack a few times, he gets me to list how I feel and then usually by the time I'm done, the panic attack has started to fade :)\r\n\r\nI hope you are having a good weekend xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T17:32+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I experience everything you have listed and I'm a 21 year old female. I also have social anxiety though which it's good you don't have that. I think it came from my health anxiety and the fear that something would happen to me when I'm outside. My double vision is the only thing that actually has an explanation as I have an astigmatism (spelling?) and funnily the only thing I don't worry about! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T23:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-else-experience-the-same-physical-feelings-as-me-caused-by-anxiety--196232?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "content": [ "Hi!\r\nAlthough its awful that you are experiencing these things, its very comforting to me to know that im not alone, so thank you :) \r\nThe dizziness is awful isnt it! its so scary, i read somewhere that if you are having a panic attack it can be useful to say outloud what you are feeling, for example.. 'i am having palpiltations, and now ive got chest pains, i feel short of breath and i feel as though i cant move my fingers properly' i think its quite a good way to accept the feelings and maybe help recover from them much quicker. I tried this when i felt panicky while we were out for dinner, im not sure if it worked as i did feel better as soon as we left, but maybe that was just because i was out of the 'spotlight', not sure! its worth a try though :) do you have techniques to get yourself out of the anxiety quicker? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T16:01+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "hi there, yes this all sounds familiar - i have all theses issues too.  you seem to describe also some health anxiety - something too which i suffer from - which is horrendous! i get what feels like a high temperature, dizzy, need to pee a lot etc - which i know is just the anx talking - but it doesnt feel like it at the time!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T10:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-else-experience-the-same-physical-feelings-as-me-caused-by-anxiety--196232?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "content": [ "Hello Cruise lady, \r\n\r\nThank you for your kind reply, im trying to avoid the medication route, as it only makes me more paranoid, i have however signed up for cognitive behavourial therapy so hopefully this will get to the bottom of it and get rid of it for good!\r\n\r\nHope you are managing your anxiety well and thank you for your advice :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T16:02+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello Courtney,\r\nThere a number of \"regulars\" on this site, and between us we can just about recognise all your symptoms.  What you have described are classic symptoms.\r\nHowever, it would be best to consutl your GP, as you may need medication.  There are many different meds, and sometimes you have to find one that suits you.  Also, of course, it will help if you can pinpoint any particulat thing that is making you anxious  Sometimes it is overwork causing stress, which you may not actually be aware of.  There are many causes, not always obvious.  Please try not to worry TOO much, as that will make things worse.  Good Luck." ], "date": [ "2014-04-17T13:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-else-experience-the-same-physical-feelings-as-me-caused-by-anxiety--196232?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mellmay-229300" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "your not stupid hun! i am a hard workin 45 year old strong single mum and had deppression in my early 30's, just recently thought i was having a heart attack, to then find it was a panic attack, I am a strong lady and it makes me feel i am stupid and weak but i know i am not and neither are you, it's just the strains of modern life that catch up with us, so don't be hard on yourself.xxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T23:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anybody-else-experience-the-same-physical-feelings-as-me-caused-by-anxiety--196232?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi codyray\r\nI have been taking Fluoxetine for a long time, and guess that I shall continue to do so.  It makes me relax more and my body is not so tense.  The dose can be adjusted by your GP to what he thinks is appropriate....many other people on this forum take different prescribed meds to help them.  Sometimes it is trial and error to find what suits you, and it does take a while for your body/brain to get used to them..  Good Luck!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T13:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-meds--196338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sunset17-48533" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi codyray,\r\n\r\nI have been taking mirtazapine for 3 and a half months now for anxiety and depression. I am much improved, they are working very well for me. Had a few issues with increased anxiety in the beginning but that calmed down and eventually I started to feel so much better! They help me loads with my sleep too because they have a sedating effect, I suffered really bad insomnia from my depression and anxiety, but I sleep lots now :)." ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T15:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-meds--196338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "It depends, an anti depressant or anti anxiety medication is used to lower the intensity of symptoms, they can never cure depression or anx. For many getting some relief from the symptoms is enough to help them move on and never need them again. I think looking at medication without therapy is never really going to help people move on properly,medication is for symptoms, therapy is for resolution, i think a more balanced use of meds and therapy is the best way to go. Not for everyone of course, i am in therapy and will never take meds, some will take meds and never try therapy, just all depends" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T15:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-meds--196338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alex80074-49433" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,\r\nNOTHING works all the time. I get substantial relief MOST of the time: depression, taking Fluoxatine; anxiety, taking Pregabalin.\r\nIn over 20 years of juggling  meds thats the best so far for me.\r\nNothing will prevent reactive anxiety, but CBT helps minimise your trigger factors.\r\nGood luck,\r\nAlex" ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T21:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-depression-meds--196338?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/courtney1633-229011" ], "content": [ "Glad to know I'm not alone on the phobia thing, I had yet to find someone with it! \r\nI know, palpitations are a normal thing from anxiety & I'm pretty sure I create them because I focus too much on it, but after getting it checked I'll be okay. And yes my GP is super nice. \r\n\r\nSome doctors are super assholes. I'm sorry yours is a dick. Get a new one! You need a understanding one. Anxiety is an illness, everyone knows that your doctor must not care :/ \r\n\r\ni had a therapist awhile ago for my anxiety and he made fun of it. It was terrible. I don't understand how these professionals can do that. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T16:47+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "My boyfriend (who doesnt struggle with anxiety at all) has a phobia of this too, he wont ever let me check his pulse.\r\nim the opposite, im constantly checking my pulse is okay.\r\n\r\ni struggle to sleep too though sometimes, i think its a fear of not being in control while you are sleeping, you should deffo go to your gp just for peace of mind, im sure you will be fine though as heart palpiltations are a common symptom of anxiety arent they.\r\n\r\nIs your doctor nice to you? my doctors a bit of a dick, i think he feels that im a time waster, i dont think he thinks anxiety is a real illness. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T13:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lonely-night-196326?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have an obsession with my heart.. I'm afraid of it but need to know my pulse at all times. It's weird! I can have two palpitations a day that last a second and have no other symptoms but still focus on those two and worry incessantly about dying suddenly because of them.\r\n\r\nSo you are not alone with this at all! I hate feeling my heart beat when I lay down too and so does my sister. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-19T17:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lonely-night-196326?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Firstly so sorry about your mum and secondaly you are grieving so please forgive yourself a little and what you are experiencing is a mix of anxiety and grief \r\n\r\nxx Lynn  " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T14:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/horrible-anxiety-and-depression-196294?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sonja3124-207898" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "As Scruffy said, sorry to hear about your mom. What you're experiencing probably has to do with stress and anxiety. When my grandmother passed away I had chest pains everyday throughout the day. After going through this for a couple of days I went to see the doctor who immediately wanted to put me on tranquilizers. When I insisted that I wouldn't take them he did an EKG and found out that I have a slight heart murmur - that combined with the stress was what was causing my chest pains. I was stressed out, not eating properly and generally just not taking care of myself as I normally would. After learning this I gave my body a little more TLC and in time the pains slowly went away. Give it some time. Talk to your friends and family about your grief and don't be ashamed to talk to a therapist if you need to. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T14:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/horrible-anxiety-and-depression-196294?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hey, these things do occur with anxiety, it can make you feel terrifying things.  a good step is if you are being told depression and anx, then treatment should be offered. either medication or therapy - whichever suits you best. myself i prefer therapy, others prefer medication, others both - but its really up to you which course you think suits you best" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T14:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/horrible-anxiety-and-depression-196294?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, codyray18\r\nSo sorry to hear of your bereavement..it is so hard to deal with.\r\nIf you have had thorough medical checks with OK results then your symptoms seem to match those of acute anxiety.  When you go for your appointment on Tuesday, let it all spill out.....you should be able to get help then.  This forum/site does help, as so many people are suffering anxiety symptoms.  Be brave!\r\nIt sounds as if (by the way you spelt \"Mom\") you are in the USA?\r\nBest of luck!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T16:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/horrible-anxiety-and-depression-196294?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/theresa79150-208324" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/codyray18-229131" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Cody, I really  understand what you are going through! my son passed away several months ago after two years of fighting brain cancer.I was with him the whole time and took care of him.He was only 35 years old when he died.And since then i started suffering with some off the wall symptoms they said it was depression and anxiety.So i completly understand how scared you are.What i am going to tell you is not about pills and dr's and all that stuff.Its about spiritual healing in the form of Jesus\r\nchrist.You see,After my son died i had no one to turn to.I was so close to my son,So i asked Jesus to help me with the fear and loneliness and he has.My symptoms are getting better.I also take high quantities of supplements .B-complex and C,and E,plus a multi-vitamin mineral.Read the Bible and pray as soon as you start feeling fearfull.God does not give us a spirit of fear but of peace and joy and a sound mind." ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T20:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/horrible-anxiety-and-depression-196294?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/stellarvore-165872" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Great to hear, inverness and nairn are my fav places in the world, plan to make the move to nairn when things are better. A nice day here in Glasgow too. A good day anx wise for me too, after speaking to my cpn and being referred for more one to one i feel much better about things.  I think the best group chat thing these days is skype or something like that?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T17:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/just-wanted-to-check-in-and-say-hi--196303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/stellarvore-165872" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Sounds like you had a really good day Stella! Sounds lovely and happy your at peace with your illness, I've spent the day with my family having a lively BBQ in the sunshine! Been a great day! Not much anxiety today really so hoping that carries on but you never know with each day, I waiting to hear back on a job that I really want also so fingers crossed as I need this job to making me feel more at ease money wise.\r\n\r\nthanks \r\njen." ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T17:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/just-wanted-to-check-in-and-say-hi--196303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/stellarvore-165872" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello stellavore,\r\n\r\nGlad to hear you have had such a great day.  The sunshine does help to make  us all feel a bit more cheerful!\r\nThere are several \"regulars\" who chat to each other on this site....the only thing is, the format has been changed very recently, and we all seem to have problems making contact.  Hopefully, this will be sorted out soon.\r\nKeep up the good work, and keep in touch." ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T18:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/just-wanted-to-check-in-and-say-hi--196303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/theresa79150-208324" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/stellarvore-165872" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,  I recentlt went to the dr. because of some off the wall symptoms.Of course they said anxiety and depression.Well i knew that i could not live with this disorder so i started  asking God for help.Among many things He showed me this is one of the answers He led me to ,And knowing this in itself is helping me feel better about whats going on with me.The video i watched is called Holes in Heaven by UFOtv.Low electrical frequencies caused by HAARP are causing a lot of these symptoms in people all over the world." ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T19:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/just-wanted-to-check-in-and-say-hi--196303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I think maybe u should seek help with ur gp maybe do groups etc u can go to ad some meds u could take good luck x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T15:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-parenting-186141?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "These feelings i think are very common with anxiety in general, there defo is help out there, be it medication, therapy or both - gp is the first port of call. dont let yourself be pressured into medication if youd rather try therapy, many gp's hand out pills too easily, its whatever you want to try thats important" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T15:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-parenting-186141?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dora36013-229160" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/inthewoods4-60829" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi\r\nI am 33 years old and a mom to a 19 month girl and I'v been having occasional panic attacks for twelve years.I also feel scared looking after her on my own too but not all the time just only when I'm under stress or having panic attacks.Anxiety can be very frustrating especially when you have a child to take care of.You are not a bad parent don't worry it's just that motherhood is a package that comes with a lot of things and one of them is anxiety on how to protect our little ones.I'm also having days when I'm anxiety free but other days like today I'm having ups and downs.You are not alone and you're certainly not a bad parent!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-18T12:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-parenting-186141?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi you have to face your fears.first driving gives me the freedom and calms me down.i am married and three kids sometime i just want to be alone but kids keep me busy which is good, in your case you need to be more out there with friends family with boys who ever makes you feel comftorable it does not mean you have to presure yourself but staying alone will make things worst try to have a life.i wish you good luck ." ], "date": [ "2014-04-10T20:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-i-need-to-consult-same-doctor--185882?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/adade40209-208219" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "content": [ "Mostly feeling better. sometimes these set of  negative points makes me depressed. I started avoiding some people too. Many uncertainty ,inability ,delay everything makes me worry at times.\r\nYes.I need to visit doctor this weekend.Also cosmetic dentist :) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T17:44+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi A, no you can ask for another doctor at your local surgery. I didn't get on with mine either.\r\nD." ], "date": [ "2014-04-11T07:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/do-i-need-to-consult-same-doctor--185882?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Sorry to hear this Sophie. The tablets do take time to work. Hang in there. Sending you a ((((((BIG HUG))))))). " ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T05:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-a-nightmare-196177?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi sophie, How are you feeling? Do you have any support anyone you can call for a bit of help today. You are really panicking aren't you. Just take it really slowly today, i am sure you will be ok. I hate new meds and drive myself mad with poss side effects, Thinking about them only makes the anxiety worse. Here if you need me xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T09:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-a-nightmare-196177?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Please try not to dwell on the medication you took.  See your doctor immediately to get assurance that you are OK and not in any danger from the tablets. I wish you a rapid  return to good health and freedom from fear.  All the best from Long Island, NY and if you celebrate Easter may it bring you joy and peace.  : ) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T17:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-a-nightmare-196177?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mango6-60687" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I know how you feel I do this with every med and believe me I've tried them all hence why I now have to try and survive without meds.you will be fine I've tried propranapol it never harmed me just made me paranoid about my heart.try and be strong and get some sleep xxx oh and stop googling xx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T23:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ah this is the danger of google, we all do it -i do, and its just such a bad idea. Remember theres no assurance that what you read online is accurate, and a side effect will not happen to a large majority. The chances of a severe reaction is actually amazingly small. Trust your doc, and please dont google!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T23:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "No matter what medication you may be prescribed, for whatever illness, there is always a list as long as your arm of \" possible side effects\". even Optrex and Indigestion Remedies carry certain warnings!\r\n\r\nThe manufacturers are obliged to print these to cover themselves in case of very RARE reactions.\r\n\r\nTake Courage...that is the best medicine!\r\nBe Brave x\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T23:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Just remember that often some of the more extreme reactions that can occur from medication are due to their interaction with other medications i.e. when I was on a penicillen based antibiotic I worried about having a seizure because it said that chances of that happening were increased with that but then I found out that it's because it interferes with epilepsy medication. So just try to relax a little if you can :) I hope you feel better soon! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T23:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ty guys I went to sleep only for hour and bit feel horrible tbh gonna try without meds I think because side effects and worry that comes with meds is sending me into a panic all of its own x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "i can relate to that, i never take meds- never, for just those reasons, for me its just not worth it. i know for many they work very well indeed, i dont doubt they do - but for me, not an option" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Well I don't think there for me either because I just can't stop worrying and iv only take one of each that was yesterday on afternoon I feel now wide awake with worry I just want them out my system x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Then dont worry, meds arent the be all and end all, therapy can work every bit as well, sometimes better" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have been referred to a councillor and breathing classes and stuff so hoping that will work rather then the tablets I can't stop worrying about the tablets iv taken may only be one of each but still worrying x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "If you were to have a reaction, it would probably happen pretty quick, for lesser reactions those would happen after a while of taking them. Your ok, its over with now. Deep breathes and look forward to therapy" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ty I hope It helps I can do this a strong mind is a healthy mind i will over come it ty x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Just give it time, take it as it comes, youll get there" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ty u too x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T01:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vickycam-37275" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "If these medications were prescribed by your doctor there is probably not the remotest chance that they are dangerous . Looking up meds on Google will drive you to assume you are having adverse reactions. I've looked up symptoms and immediately thought I have some fatal disease. Young medical students,\r\n I have been told, have the same fears when they are first exposed to a host of symptoms. It'.s a natural \r\nreaction. but we have to pull ourselves together (it's not easy, I know) and admit that our imaginations \r\nare running away with us thereby ruining our lives. Do visit or call your doctor expressing your concerns as soon as possible to set your mind at ease. Staying awake nights worrying can make one truly ill. \r\nBelieve me I know. I think a counselor will also be beneficial. . Don't entirely reject the idea of \r\nmedications. For some people they are life savers. You may have to take them for awhile - probably a \r\nfew weeks - before you see the benefits. I take 15 mg. of mirtazapine at bedtime for depression. It seems to be helping even tho I feel sleepy in the afternoon which is one of the side effects, but I can live with\r\nthat. I wish you good luck and especially a restful night's sleep." ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T02:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cathibikes-218930" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Oh my dear friend. First, I smile because I have done the same thing. Sometimes, medicine gets it right. Trust your body and trust your doctor. Believe you will be fine. I promise, you will be laughing at yourself in the morning.\r\n\r\nOh and stop using Google. I am in the process of trying to find help with my hypochondria as I am destroying my life from it. I am at the point where I am making myself sick." ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T02:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have decided to never look up illness or tablets online again!!! I did start to feel dizzy and have a temp so I far ang 111 and be assured the tablets shall be out of my system by light and I am to consult my doctor in morning to have a chat xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T03:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cathibikes-218930" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "First the dizziness may be from the anxiety. It is a common and real feeling. As may be your temperature. I promise Sophie, you are okay. I took a pill once from my doctor not wanting it, but took it anyway. I had a rash all over my body. I couldn't wait to go yell at her for it. But then realized, it might not have been the pill but the countless hours stressing about what it did to me.\r\n\r\nThe only good thing from it was I forgot why I took the damn thing in the first place. So whatever was ailing me, faded. :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T03:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I know feeling very tired now tbh but can't sleep I rang because I over paniced and felt faint and as have a 3 year old and live alone with my child I can't chance passing out but I was assured the tablets will be out my system soon and systems I feel are thru either over thinking the pills I took or side effects but wear off quick ish as been over 12 hours now x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T03:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/should-i-196171?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "jeez yeah its so intrusive. it stops me from getting out and meeting new people, i never stay away from home, dont like being on my own too much, dont have a lot of confidence etc - the list really is endless!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T20:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-that-spoils-things-196162?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wings_of_the_pegasus-165969" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Its stopped me from doing everything.\r\n\r\nPicking up my meds\r\nseeing the dr\r\nshopping so thank hell for online shopping\r\nsocializing\r\nseeing family\r\ntaking out the trash\r\ngetting cat litter\r\ngoing back to college\r\nand many more things\r\n\r\nand i bet if i had a gf it would also ruin that" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T21:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-that-spoils-things-196162?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Anxiety effects so much. It has made me stay home from regular activities in fear of having a panic attack. I've had to miss classes from it. When I do go out, I don't enjoy myself because all that is on my mind is the anxiety(which makes it worse). It affects my mind process. It becomes all negative. I feel like I'll never be happy and I'll always be this way, and it just makes me feel like I'm trapped. Anxiety is a bummer!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T23:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-that-spoils-things-196162?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cathibikes-218930" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi. I just joined this site as I am resolved to take back my life. I have hypochondria so bad, I am destroying my relationship. I spend \"hours\" diagnosing myself with some new weird disease. Lately, its been Sclederma. I sware I won't make it through the night. I actually \"see\" changes in my body and believe it to be true. I even joined a forum. \r\n\r\nI caught myself going down this rabbit hole and realized, it is I controlling these thoughts. No one is putting them in my head but me. So, I can change and replace them with more positive thoughts. I love life, I love me. I am tired of being afraid of what will happen to me next. \r\n\r\nI have gotten myself so worked at times, I won't even move. I refuse to take medication for this as I feel I am covering up the symptoms. I want to treat the problem. \r\n\r\nSo, yes anxiety, stress, and hypochondria is preventing me from doing things. Like living my life. I need, \"we\" need to take back that control." ], "date": [ "2014-04-16T03:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-that-spoils-things-196162?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Remember, medication can never cure anx and depression. Ideally medication works better with therapy, maybe see about adding therapy to your treatment?" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T22:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-normal-even-though-i-m-on-medication--196167?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello Danielle\r\nYes...it's me again! Your post seems to indicate that you do not like being alone..ie. your partner is away...and you seek reassurance from others close to you...but this may not be of any huge significance...None of us like it when our partner/spouse and even children are away from home,..and probably count the days of his/her/their return.\r\n\r\nIf you are coping with anxiety/medication at the same time, then possibly the feelings you describe are just being heightened from the norm.\r\n\r\nLife does eventually teach you that you are often \"on your own\" in strange ways, which we all have to accept. For example...in the dentist's chair....you are basically \"on your own\" and have to go through with it! That is just one small example. There are many more challenges and it takes courage.\r\n\r\n\r\nBe brave, keep busy while your partner is away...at least you know he will be back soon, and nothing terrible is going to happen to you.\r\n\r\nKeep Smiling! x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T23:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-normal-even-though-i-m-on-medication--196167?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Me too i dont like to be alone, if i go shopping i need to be hone as soon as it can or if im at someones house i have to finish and go home.i dont like when my husband is not with me but life goes on try not to think much me too i spend to much time on fb but my mind is not really there. be strong." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T23:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-normal-even-though-i-m-on-medication--196167?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,\r\n\r\nI personally don't take meds,but I am sure there will be others onhere that do and find them very good.I cannot I seem to have bad reactions to them all but we are all different so I would say try,and if you really have trouble go back to GP.Try not go on to Dr Google because all the side effects on there will tell you but not everybody gets them,and as you probably know they can take a while to kick in.Let us know how it goes.\r\n\r\nGood Luck\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T13:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/meds-186133?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kennybhoy-45666" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes beta blockers are great for anxiety " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/meds-186133?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie_99996-207935" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have beta blockers and something else x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T19:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/meds-186133?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madcow1964-40041" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Jamie,\r\n\r\nI used to work with someone who swore by Kalms - but I don't know how severe her symptoms were...she always seemed to be at work every day.\r\n\r\nAs for Amitriptyline - I was prescribed that in December for a neuroligical pain in the foot (one tablet at 8pm). However, I have only risked one tablet so far when the burning pain was very bad. I, too, read all the scary stuff about side-effects and haven't dared ouch them since!\r\n\r\nSorry I can't be any more help x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T11:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,\r\n\r\nI have always got rescue remedy in my bag I use it as many times as I want I think it helps don't know if that's in themind that you are taking something with no side effects but it seems to calm me,you can only try like everything might not suit us all\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T13:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi!\r\n\r\nI always carry Rescue Remedy pastilles. I find by the time I've finished sucking them I've usually calmed\r\n down. flavour of choice -black currant but ordinary ones are fine too! Boots often have them on three for two. \r\n\r\nI also find lavender oil on the wrists and breathed in very comforting but I am female. I put it on my pillow at night sometimes. Have also used Rescue Night Remedy on occasion to good effect. \r\n\r\nSue" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T16:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Interesting Sue never had the pastils only the drops .could do with a ton of them today done nothing but cry ,but HeyHo it happens.\r\n\r\nHope you are having a better day\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T16:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Joan! \r\n\r\nPastilles last longer in the mouth. It's probably psychological . I'm like you, going through quite a few at the \r\nmoment. Good job Boots had them on offer. Hope they're still on offer! Only cried twice today. \r\n\r\nSue " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T17:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Are tissues on offer as well LOL" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T17:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ha! Ha! Ha! Hey will check that out! ....... Nah .....cheaper in Poundland! Never without those either! \r\n\r\nLol" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes that's true,have you had your dinner soon be bedtime ,not looking forward to tomorrow Husband out all day HELP hate being alone.\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have used Kalms and rescue remedy. Rescue remedy was always on hand in my house growing up, as soon as we hit 12/13 my mum had supplies of it! I tried Kalms and think it was more of a placebo effect for me.. but hey, I'll take the placebo effect over no effect!" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi! We've had our dinner. I find this time of the day easier. \r\n\r\nHope you find things to help you cope. Coming on here, garden therapy (it's lovely out there- no heavy\r\n digging just deadheading and finding what's growing and enjoying the beautiful flowers). The day can seem very long. \r\n\r\nI'm planning an Easter Egg hunt for Sunday for the two young grandchildren (Easter tradition ). \r\n\r\nKeep in touch. \r\nHave a good evening. \r\nSue" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thanks,and you have a good evening.\r\n\r\n\r\nXx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "You too \r\nX" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/rescue-remedy-kalms-or-amitriptyline-experiences--186129?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jmcg2014-207757" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "yeah i sometimes get a really bad pain in the back of my head, also if i cough or sneeze it seems to hurt. ive always put it down to a lot of neck tension when im anxious" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T16:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shooting-pain-186148?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scruffy61-91583" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I think if you concentrate on anything for long enough it will take over your thoughts and yes that's anxiety but if you had m r I recently then that should have reassured you a little I understand what you are feeling go back to your doctor and ask to speak to someone regarding your anxiety don't suffer in silence \r\n\r\n\r\nLynn" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T16:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shooting-pain-186148?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I think that's normal for anxiety attacks. In my case, when I have bad anxiety my head starts to tingle and as strange as it sounds it kinda feels like a vibrating sensation! No worries though, you're okay:) just don't over think it. It could cause a placebo effect! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T16:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shooting-pain-186148?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,\r\n\r\nYes I get all sorts of pains in head on top of the scull,right hand side behind my eye but like you had MRI eye tests all clear but I have got neck problem so I think a lot comes from there.My Husband says a right panini the neck.LOL." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T17:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shooting-pain-186148?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thanks everyone.my neck is very stiff .this pain is even when im ok , it happens and i start think the worst" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T17:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shooting-pain-186148?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi\r\nI have actually got cervical dystonia in the neck but also tension bought on by anxiety makes the neck and shoulders very stiff.Have you a ice pack or even warmth like a wheat bag eases mine.\r\n\r\nGood Luck" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T18:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shooting-pain-186148?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/stellarvore-165872" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I think this is a really cool idea. I'll take part. :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T09:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/loopyliz89-60918" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Great idea Joan! I will give it a go :)" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T09:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Let's see how many we can get my first positive will be to get out of this bed (Ha Ha)\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T09:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madcow1964-40041" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "What a great idea, Joan!\r\n\r\nMy first positive was to not squirt my runny egg all down my front for a change! Second was to not swear at the computer when it said \"not responding\" when I tried to log in! :)) " ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T09:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Good idea, I've just been for a bike ride with my sister in this lovely sunshine\r\nWhich helped keep my mind off things, my sister is having a BBQ later\r\nAnd I said I would pop by so my next effort is making myself go and not \r\nLetting tomorrow's events get me down and stop me from enjoying myself! \r\nBut so far so good.\r\n\r\nX" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T11:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thanks to you all for participating really good to see what you are all achieving,cannot Thankyou all individually but I am reading them all .\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T11:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cruiselady-133716" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Great idea. Since Christmas I have suffered anxiety symptoms through having 4 1/2 years of devastating events (family and friends),. Main symptoms this time being panic, pins and needles and de-personalisation. However this morning I attended the Palm Sunday Church Service, handed out hymn books, took the Offertory Plate round and spoke to various people. Amazingly, today there was no \"unreality sensation\". It is a lovely day, and hope to do some gardening later. Enjoy your Sunday, everyone. x." ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T12:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maz222-60897" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Great idea\r\njust keeping busy painting,getting highly stressed keeping the dog's off paintwork till it drys don't no whose worse them or my 2 teenages boy's lol...when i clean my paintbrush today i will be 1 step ahead than i was yesterday (it's the best way iv'e found to tackle big jobs) enjoy your day peps x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T13:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy89817-102245" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Great idea!\r\nThis morning I went out for a drive in the sunshine. I have only left my house a handful of times since August due to severe anxiety caused by a chronic illness, so it's been a pretty good day :)\r\nI hope everyone else is having a good day " ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T13:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "What a brilliant idea! \r\nWill be in touch! \r\nGood luck everybody! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T15:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Great idea. More please from anyone. I drove someone to a carboot. Too many people but managed ok. Got back and enjoyed myself taking photos of spring flowers in the garden.\r\nGood day.\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T15:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Just popped on to see what we are all doing and seems we are achieving things,\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T15:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alex80074-49433" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ok J, \r\nthis is what I managed to do today. (Bearing in mind it's only weeks since I was curled up into a ball, crying and screaming)\r\nI got my old '56 BSA out and trundled off to my local biker venue. (this is the only thing in my life that totally relaxes me-when I feel up to it)\r\nTo my surprise I bumped into an old school pal who I haven't seen for years, accompanied by his 15 year old son who I didn't know he had! Did a lot of catching up with some mirth.\r\nGot back to my bike which was being photographed by a pleasant lady; we had a lovely chat and discovered we had similar ailments and shared 'notes', and expressing how glad we got out today.\r\nSo, now I'm home, aching all over but appreciating what a rare pleasure this afternoon has been, and how it coincides with your theme of the day!\r\nBrilliant idea Joan, thanks for the opportunity to share....\r\nMy very best wishes to all,\r\nAlexxx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T16:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have been out to the new forest where i live, i fed donkeys and had a walk around Burley. All in all a lovely afternoon. The anxiety part was my daughter and her boyfriend came too. Although i love them dearly i find company very stressful but hey i did it xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T18:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david7897-134541" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Today I went outside and cleaned up a bit of the garden - weeding and trimming grass edges. Now I have a proper sore back , Countryfile on tele and a cup o tea. All is well. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T18:51+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi everybody,\r\n\r\nHow well you have all done bicycle ride driving to boot sales painting motorbike ride gardening feeding donkeys no washing to do because we did not spill our egg,well mine pretty mundaine housework half hour walk which is hard as don't like going out.but I must say my biggest thrill today was how well our little positives went and the wonderful feedback I got,hopefully we can do it again .Please keep posting those that have not yet but I have to go off for tonight as I need to charge I Pad .Thankyou once again really enjoyed reading them and hopefully in the morning maybe more to read\r\n\r\nGoodnight to you all\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T19:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madcow1964-40041" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Goodnight Joan, and thank you for such a wonderful and fun thread!\r\n\r\nAll though today I have thought more about what I've been doing - and coming on here this eveningand reading other peoples' triumphs.........nothing short of a genius idea, Joan!\r\n\r\nAfter the successful egg butty event I helped my husband chop up all the thick ivy he cut from the garage roof and walls - we filled 2 whole recycle wheelie bins! A good job at last!\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T19:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ten211218-47546" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I spend the day with my kids in the park very lovely day , i feel hard breathing today but i managed to do it" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T19:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "well done Ten you have been out in the lovey sunshine, that really positive don't give up lets keep going xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T19:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I went food shopping with my mother and tomorrow I am hoping to meet up with a friend I haven't seen in months :) I felt anxious a lot of the time in Tesco as it was very busy but managed to keep it controlled! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T20:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mango6-60687" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi all I managed to go shopping ( only 2 shops) with my hubby and son I felt awful all the time but I did it xxx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T23:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dannie1989-133252" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I had a nice relaxing day with the fella, had fish & chips, played sound with the dog and watched a few movies.\r\nNot a very active day, i know, but he's home after a week of working away and i missed him so much, found it difficult at times during the week to keep positive without him here but i just about managed it with some help from BBC radio 4 ( suggested to me by someone on here 😊 )\r\n\r\nLet's see......Best thing about today is I've made plans to meet up with a friend which i haven't been able to do for a while due to the panic attacks and I've managed to come to bed in a relatively good mood hopefully leading to a good nights sleep.\r\n\r\nI hope everyone has a fantastic week and a wonderful Easter.\r\n\r\nDanielle x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-13T23:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joonebug-207960" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Good luck tomorrow Danielle! I have a similar plan for tomorrow and was getting shaky thinking about it but reading that someone else here is doing the same gave me a new determination x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T01:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sue86025-166263" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Well done everyone!\r\n\r\nMy husband and I went to the car wash and the after brunch went into town. Did several shops and met a friend who is supporting us quite by chance. She was thrilled to see us out! It was a miracle.\r\n\r\nToday is not quite as good but not as bad as it has been. We're keeping fingers crossed! \r\n\r\nThe sunshine helps. \r\n\r\nGood luck everybody! Have a good Easter! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T08:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I'm not having the best morning, getting worried about going to my new work\r\nTo speak to them about how my anxiety is effecting me not going to work recently\r\nAnd I have to let them know I have been signed off for the week but even after that\r\nI have no idea what I'm going to be feeling after that week and whether I'll be ready to \r\nGo back! But I need the money! It's like a viscous circle. :s" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T08:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Morning Afternoon Evening which ever the case maybe,when you are reading this.Well I must say I think you all did your own marathon may not have been 26 miles but the achievement was as challenging for some.Thankyou all so much and I hope you all enjoyed reading them as much as I did. Maybe we can do it again sometime if you are all up for it,so now when we have those dark days we must remember o.k it's just a blip I can do it I will do it I did do it remember the Sunday marathon\r\n\r\nThanks Again\r\n\r\nLove to you all\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T08:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Jenny\r\nI was in the same position last year, my anxiety was very bad after i got diagnosed with diabetes, i have been working in a school for 14 years, my husband works there to. I had 2 weeks off with anxiety, and my husband took un-paid leave as i was scared to be on my own. The head is a complete arse and made lots of promises he didn't keep. I was lucky in a way because i continued to get paid. After 2 weeks i went back but i wasn't ready but somehow i got though it. No body understands anxiety un-less you have it. It makes me angry that people who have it have to worry about how they are perceived as well as the anxiety its self. Please take care here if you need me xx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T09:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thanks Claire,\r\n\r\nNice to hear others have been in the same position as me and managed to get through it, I'm only\r\nWorried as it's a very new job and don't want to lose it but at the same time I\r\nDon't feel I can be there right now, so getting nervous about having to speak\r\nTo them and what to say so they understand :s \r\n\r\nThanks for the support x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T09:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Jenny\r\n\r\nI know how you must feel, I am just of to an appointment I don't want t go to but we will do it.We are all behind you on here write a few pointers down if you feel you may get outside and think you should have said so and so they have wen people with list before I am sure.\r\n\r\nGood Luck\r\nLet us know how it went.\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T10:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Joan thank you for your response, I did back out on going to the\r\nOffice today unfortunately my anxiety is to bad today to go, I did\r\nRearrange for tomorrow but they didn't seem to happy with me being \r\nSigned off, I don't think they quite understand how anxiety works,\r\nAs you can't just make it go away, you have to learn how to deal with living with it. \r\nBut now anxious still about speaking with them, I'll just need to tell them \r\nHow the situation is and they will have to deal with it how they see fit :s \r\n\r\nSuch a disruption in my life at the moment, not good." ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T11:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Jenny sorry to hear you couldn't make it in that makes it difficult for you. Are you able to take someone with you ?You need to be truthful with them, if thy don't understand then that's their loss. People need to understand we are all different and deal things differently. Is it possible to ask your GP for a phased return, it might just help to take the pressure off. Here for you hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx " ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T13:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/beverley18383-102130" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Handed my notice in today and had great pleasure in telling the boss how I felt they hadn't supported me through my illness. Must be getting better because couldn't wait to call her this morning. 15 years working for the firm and they don't give a dam. Hope you get the courage to go into your work, just don't go off on one like me ." ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T15:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/claire75245-197545" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Beverley, you go girl, i had the same issues its about time people told these ignorant bosses how anxiety makes you feel. My boss is an idiot any way, he was fine when i told him i was diabetic, but anxiety what i must be crazy.My work was no support at all like you my husband and myself have been there 14 years. The first day back after being sick was hell, he wasn't even there, i had to find work to do myself, he justified that by saying i didn't want to pressure you, he didn't want me back more like...... for the first week he never asked how i was..I think people like you and me should go into work places and explain how anxiety effects your life xx" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T15:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah I've debated just not going back as it's a new job anyway is it really worth all this hassle\r\nAnd judgement? But on the other hand I need an income of some sort until I'm on my feet, I'm\r\nFeeling a bit panicked about seeing them tomorrow I guess i just need to be honest your right Claire \r\nIt's such a nuisance as I feel like I'm showing some sort of weakness and \r\nI've always thought myself quite a strong person until now.\r\n\r\nGlad you handed in your notice Beverley can give yourself time to relax for a while\r\nI think that's what I need to do until I know what I really want to do in life, yeahs employer said she has\r\nHer sympathy but in this line of work they need to know what's happening\r\nBut with anxiety it's hard to tell how you will feel each day which is such a struggle.\r\n\r\nX" ], "date": [ "2014-04-14T15:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Jenny,\r\n\r\nHow did it go hopefully not as bad as you imagined,hope you did cope and get your thoughts across,well I went to the supermarket with Hubbie this morning was horrible hot shakes could not focus wanted to come out but managed to stay now I feel like I am ready for bed so exhausted just going to the supermarket,makes me feel don't want to do that again but they say it gets easier? Let us know how it went.\r\n\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T13:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah went ok my anxiety was almost through the roof\r\nBefore I got there but they were very understanding but\r\nThey want me to go back tomorrow! To discuss whether I'm\r\nSuitable to carry on work there:s so bit worried about\r\nThat but now I know they are taking it well I'm not as worried \r\nAnd what will be will be I guess.\r\n\r\nAnd at least you got out there and tried, did going\r\nWith your husband help? Keep at it as it has to get \r\nEasier the more you do it.\r\n\r\nX" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I could not go without him I won't even drive now,just a bad day today keep crying but hey ho another say tomorrow,what do they say yesterday us history tomorrow is a mystery that's why today is a gift and that's why it's the present.\r\n\r\nLove\r\nJoan" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ah sorry to hear it's not a good day for you, maybe\r\nYou will feel better after a nap they sometimes help.\r\nHere if you need someone.\r\n\r\nJen x" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Where are you in the u.k would love to chat if that's not being to forward\r\n\r\nThanks\r\n" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "No it's fine, I live in kent how about you. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I am in Essex" ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Ah right ok not to far from me." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Across the water,will have to swim accross." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T14:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah lol are you really no good with driving at the\r\nMoment then? " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T15:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joan152-40277" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "No must try to though but it is a busy area must go somewhere quiet and gave a go." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T15:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/acceptable-sunday-186001?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi myrissa \r\nI'm going through a similar episode at the moment\r\nMinus the heart worry I think that you your body is reacting to your\r\nAnxiety which is making you tense,and I doubt anything is really wrong with\r\nYour heart, but if your that worried I would go and see \r\nYour gp, I'm only 23 and I'm freaking out about\r\nMy life and future at the moment, panicking what I'm doing next, and\r\nI've been off my new job for 2 weeks now because of it:s \r\nI have to go and see them today to explain my issues :s not good as\r\nIt's making me panic! \r\n\r\nJen. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T07:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-disorder--186115?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hey Jen, thanks for sharing your experience. I know how you feel I sometimes worry about the same thing! Anxiety is such a bummer. I miss being my happy, outgoing self. I am against taking meds but I feel it may be my only option now. \r\n\r\nI hope that your job is understanding of your anxiety issues, for it is a very disabling problem! :( " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T07:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-disorder--186115?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah I know I want to be able to start enjoying myself again\r\nAnd not worry about everything! It's such a pain, I've recently \r\nGone onto anti anxiety meds and the do seemed to of helped\r\nA little just by calming my nerves a bit but the worries are still \r\nThere but helps your body not to react so much.\r\n\r\nThanks I hope so to as I'm unable to control it at the moment\r\nSo being at work won't help me at all, I'd say go to your go\r\nAnd see what they say.\r\n\r\nJen." ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T07:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-disorder--186115?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/myrissasauras-208805" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Very glad to hear that they're helping you cope more, I'm sure you will do just fine at work! It is very uncontrollable, but it doesn't last forever. \r\n\r\nI will definitely go get everything checked so my mind is at ease. I'm currently having anxiety and heart palpitations. It always happens when I'm trying to sleep. It sucks! " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T07:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-disorder--186115?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenny2468-208301" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yeah I hope they are understandable as this anxiety \r\nAttack has come out of the blue! Yeah I find it hard to sleep sometimes \r\nDue to the anxiety, it's when you know nothing is really wrong\r\nBut can't help dwelling and worrying about certain things.\r\n\r\nJen. " ], "date": [ "2014-04-15T07:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-disorder--186115?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]