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Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Posted by ainsleigh @ainsleigh, Apr 14, 2018

So many of us have suffered for anxiety and panic and I would like to share something that has helped me . In my Recovery group I learned that
nervous symptoms are " distressing but not dangerous i.e." NO DANGER." If I ever feel myself getting anxious I repeat those in my mind-
it is a "secure thought " and helps me to relax and avoids the escalation of symptoms. It takes a little practice but can make a big difference. I would love to hear if any of you find it helpful too.
Ainsleigh

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mbabkk | @mbabkk | Jul 19, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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I have to be cautious as I am not a doctor but a neurologist is a sophisticated overall “ brain doctor “ substantial overlap with other doctors such as psychiatrist- Alzheimer- pediatric specialist is essential. I abondoned ship so to speak with my psychiatrist and was lucky to be introduced to a Mayo Clinic neurologist ( very rare as I live in Bangkok ) he listened to me in a different way and was more willing to find medication that was suitable to my situation and life wished. I said a respectful goodbye to my psychistridt. Got off Zoloft and onto s very different medicine regime. CAUTION THIS MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR EVERYONE PLEASE.
MY life has turned almost back to my “normal “ life and i am happy to )have medication that say on the prescription “ one tablet at bedtime additionally as needed max 3 tablets a day “
Not every doctor will do this but as I know him now for 4 years he trust my judgement
Hope you will be able to find a doctor that has time to listen and then do what is best for you. Mayo Clinic is full of doctors that think and act like that.
Very best
Michael in Bangkok

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psearby17 | @psearby17 | Jul 19, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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Michael, may I ask what your neurologist put you on?

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cdcc | @cdcc | Jul 19, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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May I ask what medication was given you? My anxiety and depression is off the wall since coming off Lyrics. I see a therapist and med nurse. I. On Ativan 0:5 twice a day and CBD oil. I have some really hard days where I wish I was in a hole in the ground

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cdcc | @cdcc | Jul 19, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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Thank you for understanding. Yes I know what’s it’s like to hear oh here you go again. I can’t make it stop no matter what I do, it’s there and fighting it doesn’t help. I did Reiki today for the first time, came out feeling calm but it’s all still there

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Parus | @parus | Jul 19, 2018
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@cdcc

My therapist says go with the flow don’t fight it, but I have a really hard time with that. They make me so nauseated I feel I could vomit. I’m in Ativan very low dose, helps some but I have breakthrough all day. Also use CBD oil helps some. I just want them all to stop so I can be myself. I’ve been months feeling like this,,think I need a hole in the ground

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@cdcc The CBD oil did help. Way to expensive though. Seems since I have gotten older I am far more sensitive to noise. I have bad days and there right now-I will join you in your hole in the ground and maybe we can help one another. I think I am too old to try and get mind help. Seems someone robbed me long ago.

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maureencria | @maureercria | Jul 19, 2018
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@gunnar

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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I'm here in Iowa all my life but I feel like a twin to you in some ways. I think of dying alone and don't feel like I have much family emotional support. I don't want to take habit forming drugs. Between the lonliness of being alone in addition to what you're saying, doctors have put me on antidepressants for a few years about two years ago. I had a number of car accidents, which I think were due to slowed reactions to situations. I refuse to take medications for this. I think the fear of dying alone and my loneliness are really the same thing. I haven't had any accidents since getting off the oppiods and antidepressants.

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maureencria | @maureercria | Jul 19, 2018

I don't believe this is the same thing as depression.

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gunnar | @gunnar | Jul 19, 2018
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@gunnar

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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Thank you for taking the time to answer. Strange how there is comfort feeling others share some of the same thoughts.

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Parus | @parus | Jul 19, 2018
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@gunnar

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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@maureercria I think the fear of dying alone is very real. I hear you about the drugs. I never let my family know how I really feel as I would never see them again. I so enjoy time with my little grandson, but have been ousted out for now or at least it seems this way. My son comes by with him when he is allowed to do so.
I hear you on the car accidents as I have known others that have had this problem. It is "your" choice. Loneliness is such a dark place. I am pleased to hear you have had no more car accidents.

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Parus | @parus | Jul 19, 2018
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@gunnar

Recently returned to Canada from my native land in Northern Europe where I have two adult children. Upon my return here I feel sad and even panicky. My great fear is to die alone in some hospital ward. It is a fear that surfaces periodically and is quite numbing. It prevents me from sleeping and I feel deeply distressed. I take no medication except an occasional Ativan. Afraid of developing a dependency. Just discovered this web page and find it helpful (why are there so few men on it?). A friend suggests Citalopram and I would like to hear from others about your experience with it,

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@gunnar To admit a weakness is a strength. Anxiety can be crippling and panic attacks are brutal-also embarrassing when it happens in public. Feeling insecure and uncertain does not help.

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