A safe place for anxiety sufferers to share.

Fifthelement

I’m sorry your struggling so much Rob.  Hold on and just breathe.  You, and your family, will get through this.  Bring to mind You and your little girl making happy memories like this one you posted.

You’re struggling.  I get that.  Just know that we’re here for you.  (((Hugs)))

lastexitlondon

Thank  you i made myself go out . But  it didnt go so well. I have a  damn wheez thats got me thinking im dead  if i get this. But i had an hour with rosie again

lastexitlondon

benjs

I started on SSRIs last week for my first time to treat some depression that's been at bay for a while. On Saturday our building's fire alarm went off, and I sat in the corner trying not to focus on the sirens for 40 minutes while I felt my temperature rise and my heart race. Have never had an anxiety attack before but I suspect that's what it was.

Between Covid (the disease that's everywhere), Covid (the new work hat requiring everyone to drop all existing plans and pivot), Covid (the catalyst to financial question marks), Covid (the catalyst to social isolation), and the stressors and demons that were in my mind before this - times are tough.

Thinking about everyone who's mentally struggling and broadcasting hope for them into the ether.

lastexitlondon

Hi there  i was just reading  your post about  you  panicking.  Welcome. 
Ssri can cause panic in the first week from my experience.  Hang in there post as much as you need . Some of life's  great souls are here with  you.

oftenreading

Welcome, benjs - glad you posted. Here’s hoping that the SSRI helps. Medication won’t take away the reality of what we’re dealing with but I hope it helps reduce the symptoms to a level that allows you to get through and do what you need and want to do. 

benjs

Thank you both for your thoughts  

Agree that medication won't change our realities, but like you said, I just hope it helps me keep a positive outlook. I know that's been suffering most of all.

Matts3221

benjs said:

I started on SSRIs last week for my first time to treat some depression that's been at bay for a while. On Saturday our building's fire alarm went off, and I sat in the corner trying not to focus on the sirens for 40 minutes while I felt my temperature rise and my heart race. Have never had an anxiety attack before but I suspect that's what it was.

Between Covid (the disease that's everywhere), Covid (the new work hat requiring everyone to drop all existing plans and pivot), Covid (the catalyst to financial question marks), Covid (the catalyst to social isolation), and the stressors and demons that were in my mind before this - times are tough.

Thinking about everyone who's mentally struggling and broadcasting hope for them into the ether.

Welcome to the board , those types of meds can sometimes take up to 4-5 weeks to really kick into their full effect , I know when I started so very long ago I had a super dry mouth for the first week of taken them but that went away after that.

Covid is making everyone on edge right now so I truly feel for you and post as often as you like we are here as a group for each other.

Panic Attacks are very very hard and I am so sorry if you suffer from them. I would certainly follow up with your doctor a month or so from now if things don't feel "right" , they may switch your meds or even add an anti anxity med to the mix , of course this is all what you feel is best for you. Never want to push what works for me on others just offer advice.

Hang in there we are all in this together.

Matts3221

JPPJ84 said:

Rob, what a little cutie you have there!! She’s precious fresh air is excellent, especially now that spring is coming.
be well and stay safe!

Matt, all the best for you too, you’ll get through this!! Is home office impossible at your work?

So last night right around 5pm , my boss called me to let me know we were going to shut out lobby down so we have no face to face interaction with our clients.

There are three of us here and honestly it has brought my anxiety down greatly to know that I just feel a little safer , everyone can still do what they need too just without the interaction.

Hope everyone else is doing ok out there.

Love to all.

benjs

Matts3221 said:

benjs said:

I started on SSRIs last week for my first time to treat some depression that's been at bay for a while. On Saturday our building's fire alarm went off, and I sat in the corner trying not to focus on the sirens for 40 minutes while I felt my temperature rise and my heart race. Have never had an anxiety attack before but I suspect that's what it was.

Between Covid (the disease that's everywhere), Covid (the new work hat requiring everyone to drop all existing plans and pivot), Covid (the catalyst to financial question marks), Covid (the catalyst to social isolation), and the stressors and demons that were in my mind before this - times are tough.

Thinking about everyone who's mentally struggling and broadcasting hope for them into the ether.

Welcome to the board , those types of meds can sometimes take up to 4-5 weeks to really kick into their full effect , I know when I started so very long ago I had a super dry mouth for the first week of taken them but that went away after that.

Covid is making everyone on edge right now so I truly feel for you and post as often as you like we are here as a group for each other.

Panic Attacks are very very hard and I am so sorry if you suffer from them. I would certainly follow up with your doctor a month or so from now if things don't feel "right" , they may switch your meds or even add an anti anxity med to the mix , of course this is all what you feel is best for you. Never want to push what works for me on others just offer advice.

Hang in there we are all in this together.

Thanks so much for this, Matt! Indeed, I've got a super dry mouth these past few days (though I chalked it up to marijuana), but knock on wood, no other side effects yet (just that attack). Really hopeful that like you said, it's just my body adjusting to a new chemical presence.

Fifthelement

Glad to see you’ve found us @benjs.  I hope that your meds will help you find stability and a bit of normalcy.  I remember my first panic attack with dread still.  I’m glad you made it through.

@Matts3221 I’m glad that your anxiety has been eased a bit by the change in circumstances at work.  It’s one less thing to worry about when there seems to be a million.

sending out warm, healing thoughts to all.

camsjam

benjs said:

Matts3221 said:

benjs said:

I started on SSRIs last week for my first time to treat some depression that's been at bay for a while. On Saturday our building's fire alarm went off, and I sat in the corner trying not to focus on the sirens for 40 minutes while I felt my temperature rise and my heart race. Have never had an anxiety attack before but I suspect that's what it was.

Between Covid (the disease that's everywhere), Covid (the new work hat requiring everyone to drop all existing plans and pivot), Covid (the catalyst to financial question marks), Covid (the catalyst to social isolation), and the stressors and demons that were in my mind before this - times are tough.

Thinking about everyone who's mentally struggling and broadcasting hope for them into the ether.

Welcome to the board , those types of meds can sometimes take up to 4-5 weeks to really kick into their full effect , I know when I started so very long ago I had a super dry mouth for the first week of taken them but that went away after that.

Covid is making everyone on edge right now so I truly feel for you and post as often as you like we are here as a group for each other.

Panic Attacks are very very hard and I am so sorry if you suffer from them. I would certainly follow up with your doctor a month or so from now if things don't feel "right" , they may switch your meds or even add an anti anxity med to the mix , of course this is all what you feel is best for you. Never want to push what works for me on others just offer advice.

Hang in there we are all in this together.

Thanks so much for this, Matt! Indeed, I've got a super dry mouth these past few days (though I chalked it up to marijuana), but knock on wood, no other side effects yet (just that attack). Really hopeful that like you said, it's just my body adjusting to a new chemical presence.

I had almost the exact same experience as Matt.  Just remember it can take some time and also may need to be tweaked but it's great you're fighting the depression!  This thread has an awesome group of people. All the best thoughts to you both.

lastexitlondon

I must stop reading  the  thread  on amt . As soon as my eyes open i start. And you tube. Every single thing is about it. My lungs are shit prob from years of dust and sandstone  dust . 
I wont survive. Ive no way out. 

brianlux

lastexitlondon said:

I must stop reading  the  thread  on amt . As soon as my eyes open i start. And you tube. Every single thing is about it. My lungs are shit prob from years of dust and sandstone  dust . 
I wont survive. Ive no way out. 

It's hard to not want to stay informed, Rob, that's for sure.  But you're in good company- we can stick together and give each other encouragement.

I didn't do so today with keeping a balance.  I know I'm at risk as well. 

So I'm hoping we get a little break in the weather (but no complaints about this much needed rain and snow), just long enough to get out and get some fresh air and get off the internet.  Let's just take it a day at a time and make the most the time we have.

lastexitlondon

Thanks brian. I will ride  my bike  today. Although  im actually crippled by fear  and non stop cry

Matts3221

Wife pretty much furloughed yesterday without pay , trying to get thru to unemployment but all the lines are busy because offices are closed and they are saying roughly 50,000 calls are trying to come thru.

Just fuck man , I know it will be ok but fuck , just cried while drive to work this morning as I wanted to be brave for my wife.

hedonist

Matts3221 said:

Wife pretty much furloughed yesterday without pay , trying to get thru to unemployment but all the lines are busy because offices are closed and they are saying roughly 50,000 calls are trying to come thru.

Just fuck man , I know it will be ok but fuck , just cried while drive to work this morning as I wanted to be brave for my wife.

She may be trying to be brave for you too.  It's so damn hard for so damn many.

I think allowing ourselves to process this shit and feel vulnerable or just want to cry your eyes out...is as important as finding balance, reason, and shreds of normalcy and calm, no matter how small.

PJ_Soul

I almost feel like this whole thing is easing my anxiety TBH. If course I am horrified by the whole thing, and there is of course stress involved in thinking about all the consequences of this on people and the economy. I am also always concerned about my elderly parents. That said... my God, is it ever peaceful out there and in here, like from moment to moment. The streets are quiet, everyone has sloooowwwwed right down, the environment is even getting a bit of a break. There is a certain kind of peace coming with the chaos, and it's making me feel better to think of that aspect of all this. (But admit that's easy for me to say, as my income is 100% secure).

myoung321

Woke up today... Still Alive..!!!!  Be Safe!

Thoughts_Arrive

I'm used to social distancing so this new social distancing rule does not bother me. I avoid people and they avoid me. Especially at university.