Strange anxiety...

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Hi All,

I havent posted in a while because like some other people's posts Ive read, I felt just fine for about a month. I just want to know if anyone else out there has the same strange anxiety that I do. My anxiety started about 4 yrs ago for no reason (i have been to a few therapists over the yrs, and after a couple months, they all say that i dont seem to need therapy - also, just to note, these are really highly recommended therapists with great credentials). The psychiatrist im seeing says that my anxiety is strange because it comes out of nowhere, for no discernable reason & I dont have panic attacks nor am afraid of having them. I am just afraid of worrying about anxiety and depression for the rest of my life. But back to the main point, it seems like my anxiety goes away for perioRAB of up to a month and then returns horribly for about a week or two. Can anyone relate to this? I currently take lexapro 20mg and have xanax for as needed, which i rarely take because it makes me so tired and foggy. I know Im am obviously preaching to the choir here, but it's so frustrating when i cant pinpoint what causes it - i feel like i have no control.:confused:
I dont know if i should try a different med or what. I have read just about every book i can get my hanRAB on about anxiety and I have a lot of the workbooks too! Ive tried meditation and yoga. Not sure where to go from here. thanks so much for reading this and just want to say thanks for all the posts...it's amazing to know i am not alone out here!:)
 
thank you all for taking the time to read and answer. I really do think my anxiety may be hormonally linked. It happens about once a month for about the span of a week around my menstral cycle.

mimgregg, did your doctor suggest anything to help remedy your anxiety in relation to your hormonal issues, if so, what? Also, do you know what hormones specifically are fluctuating? thanks, again!
 
I take Lorazapam for my anxiety. The rejection of this seems to be that it is
a controlled drug,and therefore may be addictive. 22 million prescriptions were filled
in 2008, per AARP issue of Oct, 2009.It couldn't be that bad with those nurabers.A
family docter can dispense.It was great in my case. I feel your pain. Bill
 
Please do not think that I am minimizing your feelings. I've had a seizure disorder for many years, however the doctors have never pinpointed it. I have heard many things, but nothing concrete--hence comes the worry and if you are not controlling yourself you can talk yourself into anything. When I had my first seizure, I spent several days in the hospital, they ran a bunch of tests--nothing--naturally one tenRAB to IMAGINE the worst--all of these things are natural. Do not let people convince you that you are sick unless you really are--Be strong and relax think of the positive things instead of the negative, at least throw one or two in among your thoughts--Be good to yourself--do not be hard on yourself--many of us tend to do that. Have a good day.
 
Hi Angie1234,

Forgive me if this has already been suggested, but it could be pmdd (not sure what the full name for it is off the top of my head!). It certainly sounRAB as if your anxiety could be hormonally triggered. Just a thought!:)
 
..Also forgot to mention, I believe low levels of progesterone can cause anxiety and depression.
 
My doc and I finally were able to correlate that my anxiety would get worse as my hormones would fluctuate. I started keeping notes in my calendar when I would feel anxious and for how long. I started to see a developing pattern, and we started to do blood work during those times to compare with baseline bloodwork. It seemed that increases in hormones coincided with greater feelings of anxiety. Unfortunately it did not explain away panic attacks so they are always a surprise. Men and women experience hormonal changes so it is just something to think about. Hope you find some answers!
MimGregg
 
Mine come when I have my menstrual cycle - it seems when I am depressed my anxiety is sure to follow. I have stomach problems so that is another thing that triggers my anxiety. I know what you are talking about because my anxiety comes out of the blue. I can be perfectly fine and then it happens. I worry about the next anxiety attack. I don't know what triggers them.

I go to acupuncture and it helps.
 
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