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Well, if on lisinopril, for example, someone who is on too high a dose will manifest fatigue and flat affect. When I was in the midst of some awful anxiety inducing traumas, I was put on the higher doseof bllod pressure med. Once my life settled down and I dealt with the trauma, my doctor noticed I seemed fatigued, cut my dose in half. And I perked up!
RE: deep breathing, maybe doing it in a group would feel safer. I too feared it at first because noticing my breathing just enhanced my anxiety. It took practice, but now I am grateful to be able to do deep breathing in any setting--like the dentist's chair!--and I do experience oxygen going through my body and calming me down. Just another tool in my toolbox so I can manage living in a stressful world without meds. (Been there, done that, no more psych meds for me...)
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@peggyann69 This is helpful as I have anxiety issues. I do the breathing to help calm myself but seems my fears were working overtime. On 10 mg which is a low dose. Going to try taking it at bedtime. With all of the positive input and support I am doing better. Possibly high BP can cause fatigue. I am always so tired which is discouraging too.
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Hi @peggyann69
Some great examples of using meds and and dealing with anxiety. Also a good idea about breathing in a group situation, where the panic will be lessened by others in the room. When anxiety is heightened because of a new situation (new med, etc.) the more you can do in a group rather than alone, the better off you are. When we are alone, the feeling of anxiety goes up because we think about every feeling that we have rather than focusing on other things.
Of course, if symptoms get worse, calling 911 is important (and getting checked out for anything serious).