response to hatgal

Thank you so much for all your concern and support and especially your understanding. I have started talking with a therapist only had 1 session so far but feel a little better already. You are so right when you say how anxiety can debilitate your life and control it. I spoke with my doctor and as of now I am scheduled for surgery at the end of March as he doesn't really want me to wait any longer than that. I am hoping my mind frame is a little better by then. I haven't had much pain some discomfort and actually I had severe stomach pain last week I am also following up with a GI doctor. Have a sonogram appointment for gallbladder. I am trying to just take everything one day at a time. I wsnted you to know how much I appreciate all the advise. Thank you.

[hatgal]

You are so welcome. I saw your post and I just felt for you sooooo much. I remember when I first had a panic attack (taken to the ER via ambulance), the only person I could turn to was my mother-in-law b/c I knew she would understand (not even my own mother could relate). I was lucky to have a neighbor at the time who told me it was a panic attack - I was like - a what??!! But it made sense and I immediately sought treatment b/c I couldn't live like that - it's very scary. I stayed with my mother-in-law for two days (with my husband and 4-year-old at the time). Then got some meds and therapy and began the process of getting better.

I have so much going on in my life right now that I've started having the anxiety again so my dr. prescribed Effexor and took me off Zoloft. We'll see how it works! But at least I know what it is and can try to mentally combat it now.

I am all for natural remedies as well, but in the beginning you just need to get it under control and then experiment with what is best for you.

My heart goes out to you and I hope you feel better very soon (you will, I know it)! Any time you want to talk, I'm here to listen.  Best of luck to you....

[Stretch63]

Ever since reading your post, you have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.
Good luck to you..

[gma718]

Thanks so much...I am so overwhelmed with emotions that it is nice to have people like you all around me. I just wish I had more strength and I am hoping to get it soon. I am so distraught regarding this surgery and I know that it has to be done and it needs to be done ...no other options here. I am going to the dr on tuesday and will talk to him about all of this..maybe he can help me come to terms with it. I am still having slight pain and I am sick of feeling so ignorant..when I know the right decision. I have been putting it out of my mind guess just trying to hope it will go away on its own..no such luck..I know things could be worse but everyones problems are the worst to them..please keep me in your prayers...thanks

[Stretch63]

I had surgery Feb. 13, they removed both of my ovaries and dermoid cyst. they removed both because of my age 63. Everything turned out find. I think the anxiety and fear was worse than the surgery...it was done as outpatient when in at 7am and was on my way home at 4. When I gave birth for the first time I was in the hospital 8 days-sign of the times-ha  I had such an andrenal rush the day after I was on the phone with everyone or on the computer...I was just so happy and relieved it was over. There are such nice women on this forum that will be here for you...

[hatgal]

Yes, talk to your dr. on Tuesday; maybe he can bump up your surgery if you're feeling up to it. But please don't sugar-coat to him how you feel or he won't understand and won't take the appropriate action. He may be able to prescribe a valium-type med that will relax you. I take klonopin when I have an actual attack and you wouldn't believe how it calms you. Or you could ask him what a natural calming remedy may be; I know some people have good results with those. Just something to totally calm you down so that you can have the surgery. And as Stretch says, once it's over, you'll feel so good that you had it and it will be over! I hope, though, that you continue to seek therapy as well to discuss your fears and overcome them. My very best to you..... Please keep me posted.