Hi Sethp, That sounds like something you may want to bring up with your GP. I know anxiety makes my ears ring, my dreams go whacko and my heart to get irregular. I guess I don't have much advice but...
Hi Twiggy, Thanks for responding. I am sorry to hear you are going through so much ouch. I guess I am here because my health has been messed up physically and mentally this past year. I have...
Hi, I used to be a mod here and it helped me heal in so many ways. Now. Long story short. I am broken again. I am going to be here because i know it works. Blessings Meg...
Hi Av, Sounds like a tough ride. I hope you get some sleep tonight. I find that if I pull all my anxiety into a (huge!) ball at night and imagine flushing it down the toilet (sometimes physically)...
Great to have you back Scaredy! I'm not on much, I understand that life gets in the way! Hugs...
I don't have a sponser Scaredy Cat; I have had one or two in the past but I always let them down and feel scared about getting a new one. I am going through a bit of personal turmoil (work, health,...
Sorry, so short on time Ben. I will email you ASAP. Take care and know we love you !!...
Janet I hope not. I believe change can happen. But you may well be right. Ouch. I always value your advice. Thank you xx...
You are so incredibly welcome Ben, truly. We help each other out in this community and your struggle helps me not feel so alone with mine. There is still so much stigma around "mental illness" and I...
Thanks you G20man; I am interested in it for my ex-husband who has terrible agorophobia. I hope he can be prescribed! Cheers,...
Hi James, Sorry to hear you are feeling worse. I have never heard of the magnesium as an anxiety reducer. I take vitamin B5 and find that helps mildly. I'm sorry I don't have any good info but I find...
Thank you both for replying to my OT post. Bill. I don't have a network. His father knows and keeps messing in our life to "fix" it and his mother refuses to believe her son is less than perfect...
You are not a baby!!!! You are human xxxx :turn:...
Hiya! I have done it a few times and yes it is a bit salty and yukky; but if you have a good book (or a TV in the loo) it's all good. I am a huge sook about anything re my body so you are not alone....
Sorry to hijack the post but has anyone tried Xanax XR? Supposedly it has a longer half life????? We don't have it in Oz yet but I am intrigued....
This one is also a winner. http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx? Sorry not smart enough to send you direct..but we love it here in Oz...
Sometimes i wished i would die (for about 2 seconds!!!) A gazillion panic attacks later I am ridiculously healthy. I don't have them much anymore and my heart still keeps on ticking! I echo...
Welcome! Glad you found this site. Unfortunately it does take some time for anti-deps to work and in my experience - it can get worse before it helps. But it does help most people. I promise they...
Some people on this site know I have battled addiction. And won! Yay. I now find myself in a relationship with an addict. I love him; but I don't know if I have the strength to do this again. And he...
Ben, You rock with your positive attitude. I didn't get out of bed for three days and now I read your post. I am in awe. I hate managers. As Kitt says get rid of the "stinkin thinkin"...
Welcome Teedle! This is an amazing, supportive site. You are in the right place. Lyn and Kitt will be here with fantastic advice. They have helped me and in their generous way will help you too!...
Hello Kiraz, That sounds like a bit of an ordeal. To understate it! Congrats on taking on the challenge of a 3 week camping trip. You are far braver then me. I think you are amazing for how far you...
Couldn't have done it without you guys. Serious! Hugs and more hugs xx Megs...
Hi there and good morning, sounds like you had a rough night in ER, at least it was anxiety. And NO I will not say "just anxiety" because it can be devastating! Citalopram is an antidepressant drug...
I assume you have taken nexium before? Please take care and NEVER take a medication that has not been prescribed to you. All the best...
hiya haybugsmommy, Those panic attacks just pop up unnanounced don't they? Congrats on dealing with it so well - I send you virtual hugs and kudos. You survived another one and you are stronger for...
Hi Shelia, I agree with Kitt in that the key to living with GAD is understanding that you have it and it don't have you! There is no shame in taking medication if it improves your quality of life. I...
Hello and welcome alone in sa, I am so sorry that you are going through this awful experience. When panic took over my life I couldn't believe how cruel life could be and I can hear the pain in what...
I am so proud that I am now working in my dream job as mental health worker and I am so VERY proud of all of you who keep sharing, fighting and supporting. You all rock! And you are beautiful....
Welcome CJ!!! Hope to learn more about you, Meg...
Hi Wotan, I tried accupuncture for anxiety a few years ago and it did help with immediate "brain chatter" ie: it calmed my thoughts. Long term a holistic approach has helped me best with anxiety with...
((((((Kitt)))))) Missed you too sweet lady! My doc has suggested I stay on my PPI until I have an endoscopy and they can see the extent of the damage or if I have Hiatus Hernia. I am so happy to be...
Welcome Cat, Thanks for sharing your story. Panic used to keep me in check too, but through counselling and positive self-talk I mostly call the shots these days! Keep fighting and know we understand...
Welcome outofideas, What you are going through sounds very overwhelming, I second Nanners in suggesting it would be best to talk to your doctor about all of this. Also it is good to hold onto the...
Hi CapaCity, I am so happy to hear that you are fighting your anxiety so well. Congrats! Like Nanners I still take my meds on those terrible days but I find it empowering to make that decision for...
Thanks joy and Alcie, I now have a food diary and I'm able to eat garlic! Phew! I am glad the meds are not addictive, I do notice if I take it later in the day that the pain gets worse, but it's my...
Joy, thank you...
:turn: You've made me smile..and you rock!...
I have just been diagnosed with GERD (we aussies call it GORD) can I have garlic?? Are the meds addictive? I am so new to this and reading through your threads I am learning so much. I love this...
WELCOME! I am so glad you found HW, please stay with us..anxiety can be so isolating but you can find recovery and peace in your own way. Keep hugging those beautiful cats and dogs and know that...
Hi PaigeDP. I am not a health expert so I will not even try to offer a dignosis! having said that, maybe have a chat with your dentist? I hope your pain eases and be gentle with yourself....
Love and huge huggies Kitt. You are always in my prayers along with that sweet man of yours xx...
((((((((thanks guys))))))))) I have missed you all so very much. My life has been a bit nutso :shocked: !!! I just love HW, it's such a very special place to me. Look forward to catching up with you...
Hibee, Hi! I find that anxiety (with everything in life) goes up and down without asking our permission. I always try and reflect on how far I have come when anxiety is giving me a kicking and remind...
Hi Sunbells80 welcome to HW, you are in good company here and I hope you enjoy being a part of the forum :smile: . Anxiety often becomes more pronounced when you get sick (it's scary hey?) and then...
We all need to take stock of what is beautiful and gifted in our life. Please join in. The person I admire most is my mother for always forgiving me, always believing that one day I would get it...
Hi LadyBug, You have recieved some great advice. If you don't need to drink then I would reccomend you don't. It kind of ngates the effects of zoloft. If you do drink, then do it in moderation. Just...
Oh! and my to to list? Still ten pages long! You are not alone in this!...
Hi DiscoveringSelf! Welcome to HW. Can I just say..wow you sound a lot like me! I find the pressure to be perfect drives my anxiety through the roof. It sounds like you have a great support network,...
Ahh! good work!! We love distraction, thanks Marsky!...