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Does this sound like anxiety?
by krista, May 22, 2007 12:00AM
Hi, I'm a 27 year old female, who's anxiety started mid university, so 2002ish. I was placed on Paxil, which helped, but also helped me gain about 30lbs in a year. I was then put on Effexor, as I guess I plateaued on Paxil. Effexor was okay...but I HATE taking medications, especailly ones that I know are affecting chemicals in my brain (psychology major). So, a few months ago, I decided that I was going to stop taking them...weened myself off of them, went through those nasty withdrawls etc.
For about a month, I've been getting odd symptoms. I have a choking sensation most of the time, sometimes I feel like I have to force myself to breath, like if I don't, I won't breath on my own. I get chest pressure (I had cardiac tests in March, I'm clear). Last night, I couldn't get to sleep because I thought that I was having breathing problems, sometimes I feel like I'm having swollowing difficulties. Took 2 lorazepam last night, usually knocks me out, but it didn't do anything, I was still having the breathing problems and chest pressure.
Earlier this month I convinced myself that I had jaw cancer, then lymph cancer...long story...since then have had many xrays, check ups and dental exams, everything seems clear.
Does this sound like anxiety? Has anyone ever experienced any of this.
For about a month, I've been getting odd symptoms. I have a choking sensation most of the time, sometimes I feel like I have to force myself to breath, like if I don't, I won't breath on my own. I get chest pressure (I had cardiac tests in March, I'm clear). Last night, I couldn't get to sleep because I thought that I was having breathing problems, sometimes I feel like I'm having swollowing difficulties. Took 2 lorazepam last night, usually knocks me out, but it didn't do anything, I was still having the breathing problems and chest pressure.
Earlier this month I convinced myself that I had jaw cancer, then lymph cancer...long story...since then have had many xrays, check ups and dental exams, everything seems clear.
Does this sound like anxiety? Has anyone ever experienced any of this.
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My doctor and I have discussed Wellbutrin, now I know from my work and school, that this drug has been known to cause seizures in the beginning, its rare, but it does happen. Again, not too keen on going on another drug. She worries about putting me on PRN like lorazepam, because I drive a lot...not that I'd take one and drive...but who knows what she's thinking?
Is there a benefit for taking pills everyday, compared to the PRN? Also, the wellbutrin is like one every 4 or 8 hours, can't remember. what happens if I miss a dose, am I going to be all dizzy and moody?
For 7 years on and off I've had bad headaches and dizziness. Seen loads of docs, neurologists had CT scan and MRI, blood tests - you name it!!! Went through CBT for panic attacks and anxiety. Things improved or at least I learnt to deal with panic attacks and the dizziness and headaches only came occassionaly. Had my first baby on 22nd January and have had chronic dizziness ever since. Am terrified by it as it seems to be getting worse - not better. Doc thinks its "all in my head" and I've been seeing a counciller who is useless!!! What I want to know is does anyone else suffer constant dizziness and if so how do you cope? It's totally controlling every aspect of my life and I'd do anything for it to go away. Surely anxiety cant cause this!
Feeling i can't breath, Heart palpitations, Feeling of going too sleep and dying, Chest pains, Like a shiver inside on my upper left side, Adrenaline rushes when i feel my i can't breathe, Can't rest, The more i think about them the more they get worse and can end up being half a days worth of worrying. I haven't really had many test done other than a check. I do intense training every day which would suggest if anything was wrong i wouldn't be able to workout. But i never get these symptoms when exercising only at rest.
I too would like help as im not 100% sure this is axiety attacks. Athough they have occured since i had a panic attack a few months ago. Which ive never had before. I think your symptoms are very much like my own. I would suggest (although im not a doctor), that if you've been and had scans and all were cleared that it very much like anxiety and try no too think about it.
I would suggest trying to do relaxation exercising every day or try joining a Yoga club or Tai Chi. This would certainly help you relax more. Also if and when you feel anxiety try deep breathing for a few minutes see how you feel.
Any help anyone else has please submit a comment as i too would like more information.
Regards
David