Anxiety
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And for anyone taking anti--depressants remember that you have to take them consistently or they won't work.
I had a hernia surgery about 8 years ago. After the surgery I cut pop out of my diet but replaced it with diet green tea. I started having anxiety issues to where I had to get out of the house and walk in the middle of winter. It was later discovered that the green tea had an exorbitant amount of sodium. I went back to pop and didn’t have any issues again. It was really weird because I had never had anxiety problems before and thought anyone who had anxiety was doing it for attention. I know that’s bad for me to say but those were my feelings at the time. I was so wrong and felt terrible about my ignorant beliefs.
I hope that your issues are as simple as mine were. I don’t envy anyone dealing with this issue and I hope for nothing but the best for you.
I hope that your issues are as simple as mine were. I don’t envy anyone dealing with this issue and I hope for nothing but the best for you.
Yep and don't forget lots of times it'll be rough starting out before it gets better with them.
Been on Anxiety pills for 25 years, they work if you take them. That doesnt mean it doesnt flarre up because it can and will at some time.
Yeah unfortunately I don't think people understand what anti-depressants do. There is an old stereotype that they're some sort of "happy pill" like you are popping some drug at a party. And that you are drugged up and magically feel better. They simply fix the chemical imbalances in your brain. I've been on 4 or 5 different ones and actually started taking them at ISU when I was living at Larch Hall. Like you say they don't work immediately and take several weeks for your body to adjust. Even then they don't cure everything they definitely help. There there is no "cure" for anxiety and depresIon. Only things that can help with it. Over the years talking to 1000 people or more about it I think the best medicine is religiously taking your anti-depressants and getting exercise. Burn off that nervous energy somehow.
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Man, I can definitely relate to all of that. It's horrifying as hell and it's starting to affect my job performance. I think the meds are messing with my brain. I've always been great at focusing on things and remembering things, but not so much lately.
Weed makes me feel that way too now, so I stopped smoking. I tried edibles but they have no effect whatsoever.
Haven't had this happen recently, but I used to occasionally have an overwhelming feeling that I was going to die.
The last major one has been some time, but during a move. In the car. It wasn't pleasant
In the ballpark or pretty minor?
Sound more like a panic atack, which can be caused be high Anxiety. I have had a few panic attacks but its been several years.
As someone who has dealt with thousands of panic attacks in their life along with plenty of anxiety, I have tried plenty of different tricks. Here are a few that help me more than others.
1. Focus on your breathing - Deep breathing is connected to the parasympathetic system (calming system).
2. Meditation - Often times you will hear people say meditation is great or it doesn't work for them. Meditation is a great tool to help teach yourself to not judge thoughts and feelings. I often spend 15 minutes in the morning just observing my thoughts and the feels associated with those thoughts. Work on observing without judgement, that's the trick. You're always going to have thoughts and feelings, it's the judgement of those thoughts and feelings that makes things worse.
3. Exercise.
4. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Granted I still drink plenty of caffeine, but I rarely ever drink alcohol. Alcohol may momentarily reduce anxiety but it makes us more prone to anxiety in the future.
5. Supplements: There are plenty of supplements to look into that can help manage anxiety. Some include magnesium, ashwagandha, cbd, and l-theanine.
The challenge with anxiety is to teach yourself to lean into it. Often times we try to avoid it and that can make it worse, but if you learn to feel it and just experience it, it will often leave on its own.
Great book on this topic.
I take Paxil and it has been VERY helpful but I think meds can be quite variable depending on the individual. One of my sons has had to deal with this, too, and Paxil also helped him.
I take Paxil and it has been VERY helpful but I think meds can be quite variable depending on the individual. One of my sons has had to deal with this, too, and Paxil also helped him.
Incredibly interesting/informative thread. I've learned a lot, while counting my mostly anxiety-free blessings.
Numerous posts re: drugs that I've never heard of, nor knew existed.
Thanks, for the info
Numerous posts re: drugs that I've never heard of, nor knew existed.
Thanks, for the info
I've dealt with severe anxiety since I was 8. I can honestly say that without medication I don't know what I would do. It took probably 10 years to find the correct medication and dosage, but since that point I've only had a few relapses and that was because I moronically thought I was "over it" and quit taking it. I won't quit taking it again.
I stopped coffee cold turkey last June (never much for pop or other caffeine drinks) and it’s been a life changing decision for me.
I agree with seeing a specialist and talking to your doctor about anxiety meds. Also, I agree with frequent exercise and generally taking care of yourself. Lastly, working on mindfulness can really help too. This book is a great resource:
https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572244801/the-worry-trap/
https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572244801/the-worry-trap/
I am sorry you are going through this. I would recommend therapy if you aren't yet doing that. I suffered for years before I got on meds and therapy, and it is life-changing. For some of us, no amount of exercise, meditation, etc. is going to overcome a chemical imbalance. Also, if your medicine isn't giving the desired results after several months, consider discussing with your prescriber a new dose or switching meds. I have been on two meds, and the second worked much better for me. If you aren't seeing a psychiatrist for your meds, consider it. I found they were better at matching my symptoms to the right medicine than a GP.
Take care!
Take care!
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Very nice staff. They take 2 vials of blood. Takes about 20 min to get results. Mine was 283 (usually 300-1200). They are setting me up with 2 to injections per week. I will do them. $199/month sent to my house. Also was a $254 lab fee and they gave me a 2x dose today.
Wow, sounds like you could really benefit from this. Thanks for sharing. Would love to hear your progress reports
