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shelby54209
shelby54209

hi guys, it seems like my anxiety symptoms are restarting it’s cycle!!! how lovely. 

So I thought I had FINALLY beat anxiety, I was hoping I would have a nice, LONG period of relief... of course that’s not the case. Let me recap... 

So I had my first anxiety attack in February of this year, and it sent me into the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. I had chest pains, heart palps, nausea, and I became extremely out of breath and lightheaded, thought I was going to pass out. 

Then MONTHS later, around the beginning of June, that’s when my chronic anxiety and depression started. I was always lightheaded, dizzy, nauseous, and had COMPLETELY lost my appetite. 

I went to the doctor, had blood work done, and got prescribed Zoloft. 

Then, about a week into Zoloft, I started having headaches/pressure, nausea, absolutely no appetite, dizziness, blurry vision, loss of balance, and EXTREME dp/dr.  I was 100% convinced that I had a brain tumor, and no one could convince me otherwise. I got admitted into a psychiatric hospital, had a CT scan, and was put on mirtazipine for my depression. My symptoms started going away when I was told I didn’t have a brain tumor. 

Then, I started having different symptoms. I was put on buspar for anxiety, and I had a bad reaction to it. It made me twitch, and I’m still twitching to this day. Then I thought I was having seizures because I was twitching, having headaches and other symptoms which I cannot remember. 

Then, my symptoms changed to arm warm ness/coldness, and weak/light arms. It felt like I was losing all feeling in my arm. 

Then, my symptoms changed to bad chest pains, heart palps, and shooting pains in body. Thought I was having a heart attack.

Then, they changed to shortness of breath, feeling like my tongue was swelling, and feelings like my throat was closing. 

NOW we are back at the beginning. I had about five days of complete peace, and no anxiety attacks. I am back to having slight dp/dr, but it’s more of a “this doesn’t feel real, am I in a dream?” feeling. I have to keep asking myself if I’m actually living or if I’m in a dream. Today I started high school, and I was excited. But while in third period, I had a throbbing headache and it seemed like my vision was blurring. I’ve been having a lot of visual disturbances and after images. I don’t want to worry about t because I know it’ll get worse if I do...

My overall question is.. Is it normal for my symptoms to start over?? Is it normal to have a few days of peace and then my anxiety to come back?? Has anyone had a similar experience?? I’m currently on Mirtazipine 30mg, and it’s completely cured my depressed mood, but hasn’t done anything for anxiety symptoms. Does anyone have any tips to stop the symptoms and get closer to recovery?? I’m also in counseling. 

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  • ro77360
    ro77360 shelby54209

    Posted

    I would advise that you observe your breathing as hyperventilation can cause a whole host of miseries to we anxiety sufferers.  I am such a veteran mouth breather/over breather that now I recognize the oncoming symptoms as soon as I wake up - feel nervous, jumpy, anxious, etc.

    I put a tiny bit of tape across my lips to remind me to keep my freaking mouth SHUT - it works.  I use medical tape. I can't tell you what a difference over breathing makes to your whole body!

    Maybe you have the will power to remember to nose breathe only but I don't!

  • pauline00568
    pauline00568 shelby54209

    Posted

    I am very sorry to hear all this. I am especially concerned that someone so young is prescribed toxic medication. Please take the advice of the poster re over breathing. If u decide to wean off these potent drugs it has to be done very slowly. There are many forums advising on how to do this but first discuss with your dr. I am unable to figure out how u can study whilst feeling like this and being on so much chemical cosh. Take care.
  • Guest
    Guest shelby54209

    Posted

    Shelby - I concur with the other responses.  What may be triggering this, is simply the “change” of returning to school.  Going back to school is exciting and at the same time can be stressful.   This is perfectly natural.  Relax!!  Your all good.  Dont over-think this...  Maybe try to incorporate some routine relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing to clear your thoughts and relax your mind/body. There are some cool apps too.  I use one called Calm, although there is a cost, there are some features that are free.  Check out YouTube too.  Best wishes to you and your school year.  
  • pamela.
    pamela. shelby54209

    Posted

    Hello Shelby is mitrazipine good for depression. I only took it for a short time and found it was making me very sleepy . Do you think I should try it again
    • shelby54209
      shelby54209 pamela.

      Posted

      Yes!! It totally helped with my depression. It took about three or four weeks for it to take full effect on the depression, but it took six weeks to help with anxiety. I totally recommend going back on it
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