B-12

[surfergirl10]

I have recently started to take b-12 tabs and (before the attack) am feeling better.  Anyone hear of this having a side effect?  Also, anyone ever have a headache from ativan?  almost like a mild hangover and it is only .5.

[surfergirl10]

I went to my appt. today.  I had a melt down.  Alot came out about my childhood with an alcoholic mother.  I cried a few times, which was weird for me ....because, I am the "one who can handle everything" which I am sure is part of this. Anyway, she diagnosed me (becasue they have to for insurance) with depression and anxiety.  She also wants me to see a psychiatrist.  We talked in depth about meds. But part of my fear is being on meds. I told her about my experience with effexor many moons ago and I almost felt llike that was when all of these attacks happened.  I had like an LSD trip so to speak on the effexor. thought I was going to go into emergency-about 9 years ago. Anyway, I am gonna call the doctor. see what it is all about. I am really sensitive to meds, and don't want to gain weight as that is another issue of mine. Nursegirl, thanks for your responses. It too is helping. I have alot of work ahead of me, but I must face whatever demons/skeletons necessary.  

[nursegirl6572]

Do you mean the B-12 is helping with the anxiety?  If so, that is possible.  And, yes, Ativan can cause a headache, foggy like feeling after you take it.  Good news is...it isn't harmful and doesn't last too long.  Also, the heightened level of anxiety can cause that feeling too.  I know you said you had felt like you just had a massive seizure after the big PA....I totally can relate.  If I have a pretty severe PA...I am wiped out, sometimes for DAYS.  Those suckers take a lot out of you!

So, you are feeling a little better?  That is great.  I'm also glad to hear you are still living your daily life (work, etc)..and not getting into a deeper pattern of avoidance.  I think you will be just fine.  Hopefully, this will just be an isolated incident, and you can put it behind you.

Still, working on anxiety is a good thing in the meantime...to prevent further PA's and to learn how to cope with them better should they happen again.  Keep up on it.

Take care....and remember...so many of us have been in your shoes.  I can especially relate to your story.

Hugs.