PARANOID POLLY ABOUT MEDIACATION
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Hey guys okay so i started my medication 4 weeks ago nearly 5 its call escalitpram dont know if that is the right spelling so i suffer with severe anxiety and panic attacks but every symthom i have i think its a side effect if ive a pain in stomach or pain in my head or itchy skin i am so tierd but i am sleeping 8 hrs a night as i need my beauty sleep lol i have these visions of me shaking and collapsing in public on the street like are these normal feelings also actually i wanted to ask a question do any of yee suffer with floaters in the eyes i think its another symthom of anxiety any feed back would be apreciated xxx
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ozzie1961 foxy3
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Yes
Last year I kept seeing flies everywhere out of one eye
One day the left eye the next day the right
I realy believed there were flies everywhere
I was told this would eventually go away and it did.
Pains all over the body and itchy skin is all def normal side effects with Anxiety and Panic.
And like yourself its not that often that I cannot sleep , like you I need my beuaty sleep and can often sleep up to 10 hrs in one go.
PJ
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chris47605 foxy3
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You should see a councelling psychologist, they will be so much more helpful than any medication could ever be. I saw a psychologist for an anxiety disorder and you learn about how to control your own mind- this knowledge and control is essential in overcoming anxiety in the long run.
good luck
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I would strongly suggest exercising every day.....! Exercise will really help east the physical symptoms, using up this excess adrenaline! and when pyhsical symptoms subside, the mind will be more calm too.
This is especially important if you are in front of a computer all day!
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chris47605 foxy3
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I personally would not up the meds! Anxiety and panic is almost always caused by problems in the way one thinks......what you think effects strongly what you feal. Changing your thoughts and behaviour would be a much safer and more long lasting solution to your disorder.
If you are in the position to do so, I would highly reccommend seeing a councelling psychologist who will most likely use Cognitive behavioural therapy to help you overcome your problem. They will see you once a week and give you homework tasks to help you overcome your anxiety. What you are lacking at the moment is the right knowledge on how to overcome this problem - a psychologist will help you so so much and help mould you into a much happier, healthier, stronger person. The health sector is not very clued up on anxiety problems and GP's often hand out medication when really the solution should be to see a psychologist- I know there is a stigma attached to this, but if i were you I would bite the bullet and make an appointment with one.
Sorry for the slight rant and not giving you a yes or no on whether the meds are causing symptoms. I really hope you find a good psychologist who will help you come off the meds and heal your anxiety without any of the nasty side effects.
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I'd suggest reading 'Mind over Mood'. Also, 'Feal the Fear and do it anyway' by susan jeffers. And in the longer run- 'Healing your aloneness' by Margaret Paul. These three book helped change my life enourmously, its all about building up your knowledge of the mind!
One more piece of advice- look into Trancendental Meditation, it sounds a little wacky and spiritual, but there is a lot of science behind it now. Its one of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety. You'll need to learn from a trained teacher and it costs like 290 quid..... but is so so worth it. Type in Youtube celebrities and Trancendental meditation and you will see some famous people bigging it up for reasurance.
Good luck, youve got an awesome journey to recovery ahead of you. Lifes a challenge....! embrace it and enjoy it!
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When I was going through my problems, and on forums like this I always said to myself that when I am better I will come back and try to help people on them.
I remembered this yesterday so decided to reply to a few people.
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