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What is your anxiety like?

Posted by mattkl817 @mattkl817, Jul 16, 2019

Hello y'all,

I have dealt with with anxiety for most of my life but have finally this year been diagnosed with GAD and panic disorder. Now that I have gotten the help I need I have been feeling so much better day to day, but sometimes when life gets tough it flares up again. One thing that I have experienced for years does not sound like the typical anxiety symptoms. I often get this sort of "brain fog" where I will have a hard time thinking, will seem very out of it, I will even slur my speech, and normally it comes toward the end of the day and I am fine the next day. I also get this weird thing where my eyes will feel dried out and sensitive, and I will blink a lot. It doesn't worry me as bad as it used to because I attribute it to my anxiety flare ups, but I was wondering if anyone else experiences anything like this, and if they have any methods to alleviate it.

Thanks!

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Erika | @erikas | Oct 1, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, My name is Annie and I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I had my snxiety for over 20 yrs and I just had panic attacks in the last few months. I wish they would prescribes me xanax. I have yo push everything down because I hate talking about my feelings.I also have ocd and I take Seratine which is ok.I dont thinkIll talk about my feelings. I do talk to my mom and my psychologist.

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@annieb0188 Would you tell me more about, "pushing everything down because I have to talk about my feelings?"

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Oct 2, 2020
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@kimcvi

Hello Hank, sorry but I have been a little frustrated and messaging back and forth with my dr at the Mayo. The test was to determine if I have Thomsen or Becker’s disease. I do have Thomsen. I guess I’m frustrated as Thomsen is not suppose to progress but mine is and I stated that to the doctors right away. I know this is rare and not much is known about this. ☹️

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@kimcvi
Hi Kim, it's great to hear from you again. That is really good news that you have the milder form of MC, Thomsens. I am so sorry to hear that your symptoms are still progressing though. Can you explain in what way they are progressing? Do you mean the anxiety symptoms or the actual physical MC symptoms?

You had mentioned earlier that you wanted to connect with other people who have MC. Any luck so far on that?

Can you elaborate on why you are frustrated by the messaging with the Mayo doctor? Would you be able to have a video meeting with him? Would he do that?

What are your plans at this point? Can you flesh out a lot of what is happening and what you are going through right now? It might help if you could give some more details.

Please try to answer each question one by one if you can. Maybe I or someone else can think of some input that might help.

Again, I am glad to hear from you. I am sad you are still having some issues with what is going on right now.

All my best, Hank

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doorman | @doorman | Oct 18, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, my name is Annie and I have anxuety and ocd for the last 20 yrs and I hate dealing with us how do you deeal with anxiety

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Have you ever taken medicine? How about therapy? We need more info. Thanks.

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annieb0188 | @annieb0188 | Oct 18, 2020

Hi, my name is Annie and I have anxuety and ocd for the last 20 yrs and I hate dealing with us how do you deeal with anxiety

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Erika | @erikas | Oct 18, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, my name is Annie and I have anxuety and ocd for the last 20 yrs and I hate dealing with us how do you deeal with anxiety

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@annieb0188 You will notice that I have moved your post to this existing discussion on anxiety.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-is-your-anxiety-like/

I did this so you can connect with other members already discussing this topic.

@annieb0188 I saw in a previous post that you see a provider.

Does this provider manage medication or do you learn coping skills and strategies for anxiety as well?

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Oct 19, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, my name is Annie and I have anxuety and ocd for the last 20 yrs and I hate dealing with us how do you deeal with anxiety

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@annieb0188
Hi Annie, I read your other 2 posts where you mention having difficulty discussing yourself and your problem of ocd, anxiety and panic attacks. I see you joined this Mayo Connect forum back in April but have not utilized it much for communicating with others. I would like to see you attempt to open up more here. This is one place where you can talk about yourself. For one thing, no one knows who you are here so you have anonymity. For another, people here do truly understand pain and suffering and difficulties of all different kinds. Most people here (virtually all in my experience) are sympathetic and compassionate, and are going through difficulties of their own, so no one is here to judge you or put you down. I'd advise you to make more use of this for yourself. You might find you'll get some useful ideas or advice.

I for one would very much like to hear you tell your story, start from whenever your issues started (20 years ago you said) and describe what life has been and is like for you, what you have done about it and any other relevant details, the more the merrier. Pour it out, make a start (anywhere) and know that we are here for you! Best, Hank

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bustrbrwn22 | @bustrbrwn22 | Oct 19, 2020
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@annieb0188

Hi, my name is Annie and I have anxuety and ocd for the last 20 yrs and I hate dealing with us how do you deeal with anxiety

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@annieb0188 I try to manage my anxiety by medication, walking, and breathing exercises

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jannesi | @jannesi | May 17, 2021

I’ve had a ekg and full stress text doctor said my heart is fine I keep getting palpitations

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dianag7 | @dianag7 | Jun 1, 2023
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@nancyrc

Hi Lisa, I've had anxiety since I was young. It would manifest as knots in my stomach, or I guess a nervous stomach. Then spiral down to worry, racing thoughts, feeling dizzy or off balance, lack of appetite and sometimes panic I also would get upper chest pains which landed me in the ER several times over the years, only to be told I was fine..... I've been on antidepressants 3 different times in my life. Once in my 30's for a year (Buspar) Once in my late 40's due to a major relocation (again for about a year)(Paxil) and the last time in my late 50"s due to a major life change (Lexapro). The first two times I weaned off with very few side effects. The last time I was put on Lexapro, which helped, and was on it for 8 years. I weaned very slowly but still went through awful withdrawals for almost 10 weeks.
I was 66 when I went off Lexapro (10 moths ago). It was a nightmare. I was on the Lexapro for a long time and having gone through menopause I no longer had sufficient hormones to help. I tried to get back on the Lexapro after about a month but the side effects from trying to get back on were worse. So I had to use all my resources and work thru it. Started acupuncture once a week for 6 weeks, massage, no alcohol , no caffeine, no sugar, B12 shots, meditation, yoga, and a lot of walking. I would have to get up every morning, even though I didn't sleep, and go for a long walk, and would walk again after work, and whenever I would feel the anxiety presenting itself physically. I had good days and bad days. After about 8 weeks I started some CBD oil that I got from a reliable source. It helped get me through. It worked slowly and after using it for about 2 weeks I felt like I was going to be ok and I felt great for about 4 months.. when I started going thru some changes in my life (and they were good changes.) (Change seems to trigger a lot of my anxiety) So here I am again with the nervous stomach, worry, and just general nervousness. I really don't want to go on medication again but definitely have not ruled it out.
I still meditate almost every day using the app Headspace, try to exercise, and watch what I eat and drink. It's a constant struggle and somedays I just think medication would be so helpful. I was tested for the MTHFR gene, which I do have, hence the B12 shots, which help a lot.
These forums have been so helpful. I guess I don't feel so alone . Hey, thanks for listening. Anxiety can be so crippling and all and any support is a God's send.

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Dr. Daniel Amen has great information. I follow him on Instagram and Facebook.

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corcor | @corcor | Nov 11, 2023

Hello I'm corey by the way and yes 100 percent agree with you on that I'm the same exact way with my anxiety I slurg words that don't make any sense all the time when I talk I also fegit with my hands and arms I cannot ever sit completely still anymore and I get brain fart alot which is called a senior moment but otherwise that's my one of my anxiety short stories to share with you

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