Anxiety Currently Ruining My life

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As I stated in my earlier post, I was switched medications on Monday. I am currently stressed out to the max, to the point I can't concentrate at work and am in a complete panic even after taking Klonopin. I have an appointment with my therapist at 12 Pm and have even considered calling to see if there is anything earlier. I don't want to go home and take sick leave, but I just feel so hopeless and it feels so impossible to get through today. I have tried deep breathing, but does anyone else have any ideas. Thank you for any help you may be able to give.
 
:wave:I know it's hard. The changing to new medication could be the cause of your increased anxiety. When you change medications sometimes symptoms can get worse before they get better. Remeraber that your body is going through an adjustment right now. And keep in mind that there is light at the end. Give your medication a chance to work. It was a rough ride for me at first when I started Luvox. I totally empathize with you. I have an office job and it can really be hard to concentrate sometimes. Give the medication time - you can do it. You're stronger than you think.:angel:
 
Thank you so much for your reply and your encouraging worRAB. I have never really had adjustment problems before, which is wonderful, but which did not have me expecting this. I did end up leaving work today and my therapist was very helpful. She wants me to start keeping a log of the anxious feelings. I had debated taking tomorrow off, too (I have Fridays off) so by the time I went back, Monday, the Luvox would have been in my system a week. The therapist thought because it was anxiety issues that it would be better to go ahead back tomorrow instead of trying to avoid it until hopefully the medicine kicked in some (I know it takes 4-8 weeks for it to totally kick in). Again, thank you so much for your reply. It was so what I needed to hear.
 
It has taken me over 3 1/2 mnths and within the last mnth I was put on 300 mg's. That goes to show that all medications are different for everyone. When I started Celexa it took only 2-3 weeks for me to start feeling better. Hang in there.
 
I recently went through the exact same thing. I'm feeling much better now, and in time, so will you. Just hang in there and be strong! Know that anxiety and panic are symptoms only and they cannot hurt you. Keep telling yourself that. Good luck!
 
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