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Can’t stop having debilitating anxiety

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brice100
brice100

Been having consistent panic attacks almost daily for 3-4 months..I have horrendous heart anxiety and have developed horrible agoraphobia where I can’t leave the house and now can barely leave my bed.

My psychiatrist prescribed me Zoloft which I took for 10 days and it was bad.  Worst anxiety I’ve ever had, tremors, losing my mind, and absolutely zero appetite.  I’ve lost probably 20 pounds the last 4 months.

I have Ativan as needed but at times even that can’t stop the anxiety/thoughts but just the panic.  I’m also anxious to take it with fear of addiction and how it makes me feel.

The past two weeks I have been to the ER 4 times with the last time having the worst panic attack of my life.  EKGs done every time and blood work.  All normal.  I also had an echocardiogram done in October.  I have shortness of breath everyday and feel so weak.  Any time my heart rate raises I feel like I get palpitations, lightheadeness and almost panic.  I basically have to lay down all the time to feel any sort of relief.

I just have this awful feeling that this is slowly killing me and I can’t get over that fear.

Please help

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  • carol84640
    carol84640 brice100

    Posted

    I'm so sorry you feel like this.you could almost be describing me.i can't give you any answers I just wanted you to know your not alone feeling so bad I have to lie down nearly all the time and the fear and panic I feel is pure hell it's no help I know I just don't no what to do xx

    • brice100
      brice100 carol84640

      Posted

      It does help knowing I’m not alone so thank you for that.

      I try to get motivated and moving but the heart palpitations and shortness of breath scare me and I need to lay back down.

      Tried to exercise yesterday and got nausea with Lightheadedness that almost put me in a panic.

    • carol84640
      carol84640 brice100

      Posted

      I'm glad it's helped you a little knowing your not alone xx

    • carol84640
      carol84640

      Posted

      Brice the only piece of advice I can give you and I should practice what I preach is try and eat it's so important I have no appetite but the doctor gives me the ensure drinks so please try and keep your strength up xx

  • joanne58498
    joanne58498 brice100

    Posted

    Hi. You are clearly really suffering with your anxiety and panic. It will take time for the meds to work but you will feel better. At the end of the day there is no cure. The meds can help.us but we have to learn how to cope and control these feelings. It will take time. Have you thought if counselling or therapy at all??? I listened himself help guide about anxiety and it was rely helpful. I have been in meds for about 2 months now and I'm doing much better. Is there anything that makes you feel relaxed or more comfortable?? In the early days of meds make sure you have support around You and don't push yourself too much. Even though physically you are fine the anxiety is exhausting and take it's toll.in your body. Talk on here. It really helps and got me through some rough days.

    • brice100
      brice100 joanne58498

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply

      My psychiatrist actually told me to stop taking the Zoloft and we are going to meet to discuss other strategies.  Yes I do see a therapist also.

      I just can’t seem to kick the health anxiety 

    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 brice100

      Posted

      Health anxiety is a vicious circle. You feel unwell so you become anxious which then increases your physical symptoms which increases your anxiety. Finding something that can break that will help you. Good luck
  • sarah94324
    sarah94324 brice100

    Posted

    Hi. I have exactly what you describe. I've had it 4 months now. I've been on citalopram for that time with no improvement.. Doc just gave me diazepam and that doesn't help either. I feel like just staying still all the time. Can't do anything. Stopped going to work and going out. It's driving me insane. As soon as my heart rate goes up I have a panic attack. I don't know what to do either. Sorry I can't help but I thought I was the only person suffering with this. I know exactly what you are going through. I'm going through it too.. X

    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 sarah94324

      Posted

      Hi. Sorry you are finding no help with the meds. Have you gone back to your Drs??? You may need different meds or something other like therapy. 4 months is a long time to have been on it. What dose are you on??
    • sarah94324
      sarah94324 joanne58498

      Posted

      40mg.yes went to docs last week and asked to change meds but he said stay on citalopram and gave me diazepam. I go back in 2 weeks.. Don't know why he won't let me try something else cos its obviously not working.

    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 sarah94324

      Posted

      4 months and 40mg is a long while and high dose. If you feel that strongly feel them you want to taper off and try something new. I am on that and I can feel a difference. Also diazepam is a strong med. There are others that may help but it depends on how much you want to rely on meds. How about therapy??
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