1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Anxiety Disorders

Serotonin Syndrome and now having horrible general anxiety. Need support and encouragment

Posted , 2 users are following.

aduffy777
aduffy777

Need some support and encouragement.  Had weird symptoms 6 months ago- eye twitching, muscle jerking, blood pressure shot up, couldn't sleep for three days straight, internal shaking of body, poor concentration, burning of my skin.  Finally got a diagnosis of serotonin syndrome after gong to ER several times and MD several times.  Taken off Prozac for 90 days and put on a very low dose of metoprolol (used for hypertension and sometimes anxiety.  Since then I have had horrible health anxiety and have never been this way before.  I literally thought I was going crazy.  I had a few more episodes of anxiety, twitching and burning skin but was really better after a couple of months.  Basically had almost zero symptoms for tow months.  Lost my job recently and have now had shaking, poor concentration, forgetful, dizziness, ear ringing, burning skin sensation, panic attacks, sharp pains in weird places all over my body at times, and some insomnia.  I have been put on Wellbutrin for my depression and still on the low dose of Metoprolol.  I know that some of the symptoms I am having can be from the meds.  Also know that losing my job has caused an increase in my stress and I feel like I am back on the fight or flight train again.  I have had blood tests, CT scans of head and neck, been to doctor way too many times (all negative) and doctor says anxiety.  Even as a nurse, I never knew that anxiety could cause so many physical issues and physical issues that change and come and go.  I am worried the wellbutrin is making me more anxious.  I have done some meditation, deep breathing, trying to throw myself into staying busy all the time with activities at church and some self help meetings.  Has anyone experienced this? Am I going crazy? Does this sound familiar to anyone? Do I have something else?  My family is just sick of hearing me and basically doesn't want to talk to me about it.  I feel like I have no one.  Please help. 

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • chrisplatt82
    chrisplatt82 aduffy777

    Posted

    Hi aduffy777

    You definitely aren’t alone, there are thousands of people on these forums going through the same things, so please never feel alone. I too have horrific health anxiety ever since a heart attack scare (that turned out the be Panic) I get chest pain that I’m told is anxiety but I just can’t seem to accept that conclusion despite a chest X-ray; ecg and bloods all telling me it’s not my heart; give your meds time, when I was first put on citalopram I felt nauseous, hot and my anxiety increased for a couple of weeks before levelling off. If after a few weeks you still don’t feel right go back to your GP and let them know, they may want to try you on something else. But hang in there and don’t be afraid, we are all in this together :-) 

    • aduffy777
      aduffy777 chrisplatt82

      Posted

      Thank you. I have never had this experience before this year and I just want to feel “my normal” again. It’s affecting my work and I am trying to figure out how to control this without letting it rule me. 
    • aduffy777
      aduffy777 chrisplatt82

      Posted

      Ended up having to get off the Wellbutrin and coincidentally all my anxiety symptoms stopped except for a little eye twitching. Who knows if it was the Wellbutrin side effects or if it was anxiety and the Wellbutrin was making it worse. I am still afraid I have MS or something but gonna try some cognitive behavioral therapy and also get some more testing if my doctor allows. 
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.