Just got home from the psychiatrist

[alvaa]

My sister had to drive me due to all of my latest panic attacks. It's a good thing because I had one on the way home. He is weaning me off of Cymbalta, how scary is that? I am on 60mg and he gave me 2 bottles of 30mg to start taking one a day tomorrow and then one every other day next week. He is having me start Nortriptyline tonight, one a night for a week or so, and then 2 for about a week, and then 3.

Any thoughts on Nortriptyline?

[edgyboy]

I think we all have skeletons in our closet. I can give you my list of things I feel guilty about.

When I am overley anxious, I really stress over some of the things I've done in my life. (and I consider myself to be a pretty good guy).

We need to remember that we are only human beings and are prone to make mistakes. Recognizing these mistakes and owning up to them is what makes someone special.

[alvaa]

I feel jittery and nervous and my head is spinning. I sort of dread taking this new medicine because I don't like unexpected side effects.

[Sagitarius88]

Awh bless what u feeling???

[alvaa]

Well dangit! I am going through another panic attack.

[alvaa]

I very much will!!! He was great. He set me up to meet with a regular therapist for next month and I think that is where I will get my skeletons out. The psychiatrist seemed more interested in core issues, which may be my skeletons, but I really can't afford to go to a mental hospital, lol. I had to throw some humor in because I am trying to calm down from a panic attack.

I have it in the back of my head when my medical doctor switched me from Effexor to Lexapro and it absolutely threw me for a loop. I was mean, irritated, and anxious until he then switched me to Cymbalta, which I have to say, the first 2 months was a drug from heaven.

[cj29]

I believe that is a type of tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). I have never taken it, but you are under the guidance of a psychiatrist which is a good thing in my opinion.  I would just follow the doc's orders and keep an open line of communication with him to discuss your concerns about switching medications.  Psychiatrists can and will choose to change medication regimens....just be sure to follow his instructions

[alvaa]

Also, the psychiatrist suggested I may have a thyroid issue. I just had blood work done about 9 months ago. He said my shakiness could be because of a thyroid problem, but, I know I am not a doctor, however, my shakiness happens when I have been at work for about 3 hours, or in an uncomfortable situation. It never starts at home, and rarely happens during the weekend.

I am not trying to self-diagnose but I have huge issues.....I have been a liar, a cheater, created multiple accounts on facebook to manipulate things, a porn addict, and so many more skeletons in my closet. I even made up my last girlfriend to try to get another girl jealous and go out with me. Yes, I know this sounds like a 15 year old and not a 40 year old. However, I did delete all of those facebook accounts and ditched the fake girlfriend. Could my shakiness and anxiety have something to do with my guilt and lies?