I am currently on Klonopin for anxiety .5 3x daily and is no longer working for me either. I think the most frightening part is not knowing what is making you ill. I get severe anxiety attacks daily from morning till night. They just come with no reasoning why. Sometimes I wonder if it is emotional or physical, ie: hormonal or chemical imbalance. This round has been going on for over a month now. The stress also causes other problems. For me, it is digestive issues. What to do is a challenge for sure but counseling and bloodwork might be a good place to start.
The two, emotional and physical, are one in the same. At least that's how I think of it. Bloodwork and counseling is a fantastic place to start. You're going at it with both barrels. Would love know hear how you're progressing.
Best, Suzanne
After being a cradle Lutheran, I was called to join the Catholic Church. Fortunately the adult class was being zoomed so I did not have to leave the cottage to be part of the learning process. I was confirmed on Easter Saturday. It has given me a great deal of inner peace as this is something I have wanted to do "When I grew up". At 72 years old I figured it was finally time.
@tarmansbks Bravo! What an important and heartening step you've taken. My sister is in the process of becoming Jewish. Oy! Such studies. But she loves it and says she's found her place in life. She is 76. I say this all the time, there's no getting beyond starting again. Cheers. Suzanne
For me the anxiety issues are mainly under control with ativan but occasionally I get those middle of the night panic attacks which are bad enough to consider going to the ER except I have a companion dog and live alone and don't want to depend on neighbors to watch her. The digestive issues are a different thing. Have had every test possible to determine reason and all negative, bloodwork, ultrasound, endoscopy, abdominal x-rays, pelvic exams, gastric emptying, etc. The last one will be the hydrogen breath test in November. The frequent nausea with or without a headache is a nuisance multiple times a week capped with constipation issues. What a cycle! I read, walk the dog (a 14 year old rescue I got in June when my 15 year old died in May). My husband died about 15 months ago during the height of covid and his calming absence is sorely missed. There is no replacement for that loss. I live in a retirement community with lots of activities but I am an introvert. I wish I knew what the nausea was about. I listen to You Tube sessions on gut and nausea and they are helpful but not entirely.
To all those on this group, I am sympathetic to your trials to find peace and contentment and I do agree with those who have lost a beloved pet and have had a new companion join you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and beloved pet. There is no replacement for those losses. The grief and loneliness must be overwhelming. There are times in life when we struggle to survive due to circumstances out of our control. Yet, we must continue to live. Life (for so many of us), can be so difficult. How to go on without the people we love and relied on. Sadly, we have only two choices. To fight or give up. So many times I wanted to just give up. Every day is a struggle to get through. I wonder if it will ever get better. These are the times I pray for strength.
I liked the analogy my Alexander Technique teacher used this past week. She mentioned the ocean & how incorporating this technique into your activities (of daily living) can come in waves, like the ocean.
I was such a ball of pandemic worry, this technique has helped me with the that (At first I did sessions on Zoom). Although some days flow like waves easier than others.
This technique helps me to understand how I am wasting energy with ingrained misplaced postural habits. It has gotten me to a reckoning of the full blown extent of how out of shape I became, from expending so much of my energy unproductively. This has motivated change, but it comes in waves. I have been feeling calmer the more I’ve practiced this technique.
Things coming in waves is a good analogy. It is frightening to not know what to expect from day to day or even moment to moment. Learning to become calmer is not a place I am in right now. It just seems so far out of reach for me. Hoping to get there someday.
The two, emotional and physical, are one in the same. At least that's how I think of it. Bloodwork and counseling is a fantastic place to start. You're going at it with both barrels. Would love know hear how you're progressing.
Best, Suzanne
Just started intensive counseling and still need bloodwork. Have to do something as the anxiety attacks are really destroying quality of life. Right now they are relentless. It is hard to function when you are always in panic mode. I finally realized that I could not control this on my own. Will keep you updated as to progress that (is hopefully) made.
For me the anxiety issues are mainly under control with ativan but occasionally I get those middle of the night panic attacks which are bad enough to consider going to the ER except I have a companion dog and live alone and don't want to depend on neighbors to watch her. The digestive issues are a different thing. Have had every test possible to determine reason and all negative, bloodwork, ultrasound, endoscopy, abdominal x-rays, pelvic exams, gastric emptying, etc. The last one will be the hydrogen breath test in November. The frequent nausea with or without a headache is a nuisance multiple times a week capped with constipation issues. What a cycle! I read, walk the dog (a 14 year old rescue I got in June when my 15 year old died in May). My husband died about 15 months ago during the height of covid and his calming absence is sorely missed. There is no replacement for that loss. I live in a retirement community with lots of activities but I am an introvert. I wish I knew what the nausea was about. I listen to You Tube sessions on gut and nausea and they are helpful but not entirely.
To all those on this group, I am sympathetic to your trials to find peace and contentment and I do agree with those who have lost a beloved pet and have had a new companion join you.
@tarmansbks
What have you tried for nausea? I too, have chronic nausea and it’s just awful, to say the least! I could suggest some
things to try as I have had them all, nearly.
I am so sorry for your loss. That makes everything tougher to deal with. Let me know if I can help.
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What have you tried for nausea? I too, have chronic nausea and it’s just awful, to say the least! I could suggest some
things to try as I have had them all, nearly.
I am so sorry for your loss. That makes everything tougher to deal with. Let me know if I can help.
Hi Clutch, I have prescription Zofran but I am only allowed two 4 mg tablets a day so I try to rough it out. I drink chamomile tea unsweetened or ginger tea unsweetened. Coke syrup helps and sometimes even a swallow or two of flat Coca Cola although I haven't had a soft drink in years. I had some seasick gum I tried for a while which didn't offer much help and I got that fancy honey from New Zealand which was nice but not effective. Pepcid (20 mg) a day helps somewhat. Applesauce is a stand by. I don't know what else there is and would welcome your suggestions.
@tarmansbks Bravo! What an important and heartening step you've taken. My sister is in the process of becoming Jewish. Oy! Such studies. But she loves it and says she's found her place in life. She is 76. I say this all the time, there's no getting beyond starting again. Cheers. Suzanne
I think Jewish might be harder than R/C. Bless your sister for making the effort. I have had wonderful Jewish friends and employers in the past. When they embrace you in their lives, they are just magnificent. I met my husband of 50 years through friendship with a Jewish woman. I will be forever in her debt for that. Thank you, Suzanne.
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The two, emotional and physical, are one in the same. At least that's how I think of it. Bloodwork and counseling is a fantastic place to start. You're going at it with both barrels. Would love know hear how you're progressing.
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2 Reactions@a9g Great! It also has a nice flavor. I'm so glad you have a daughter to share your feelings with. Suzanne
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and beloved pet. There is no replacement for those losses. The grief and loneliness must be overwhelming. There are times in life when we struggle to survive due to circumstances out of our control. Yet, we must continue to live. Life (for so many of us), can be so difficult. How to go on without the people we love and relied on. Sadly, we have only two choices. To fight or give up. So many times I wanted to just give up. Every day is a struggle to get through. I wonder if it will ever get better. These are the times I pray for strength.
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2 ReactionsThings coming in waves is a good analogy. It is frightening to not know what to expect from day to day or even moment to moment. Learning to become calmer is not a place I am in right now. It just seems so far out of reach for me. Hoping to get there someday.
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1 ReactionJust started intensive counseling and still need bloodwork. Have to do something as the anxiety attacks are really destroying quality of life. Right now they are relentless. It is hard to function when you are always in panic mode. I finally realized that I could not control this on my own. Will keep you updated as to progress that (is hopefully) made.
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3 Reactions@annie2 Thanks, Annie. Please do. I'll keep you in mind and hope along with you. All the best, suz
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What have you tried for nausea? I too, have chronic nausea and it’s just awful, to say the least! I could suggest some
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I am so sorry for your loss. That makes everything tougher to deal with. Let me know if I can help.
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1 ReactionHi Clutch, I have prescription Zofran but I am only allowed two 4 mg tablets a day so I try to rough it out. I drink chamomile tea unsweetened or ginger tea unsweetened. Coke syrup helps and sometimes even a swallow or two of flat Coca Cola although I haven't had a soft drink in years. I had some seasick gum I tried for a while which didn't offer much help and I got that fancy honey from New Zealand which was nice but not effective. Pepcid (20 mg) a day helps somewhat. Applesauce is a stand by. I don't know what else there is and would welcome your suggestions.
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1 ReactionI think Jewish might be harder than R/C. Bless your sister for making the effort. I have had wonderful Jewish friends and employers in the past. When they embrace you in their lives, they are just magnificent. I met my husband of 50 years through friendship with a Jewish woman. I will be forever in her debt for that. Thank you, Suzanne.
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