by Bonnie S.
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November 20, 2006

Anxiety Attacks Part 2

August 17, 2007 10:33 AM EDT
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I am not good at writing but wanted to let you know how I was dealing with my anxitey attacks lately. I went to my family Doctor two weeks ago for my depression and anxiety attacks. We discussed the medications I am taking, stopped one of them and added cymbalta, he said try it for 3 weeks. In the first week I noticed I am not as tired, and I had fewer anxiety attacks. I find I worry about things that really are no big deal, that I have no control over, and probably will never happen. Then I get bad anxiety attacks. I think that is called negative thinking or something like that. I have used a lot of the suggestions from my last article to deal with the anxiety and some are working. I bought a sound machine that plays relaxing sounds so I can listen to it before I go to sleep and I can stop worrying and get some sleep. I was working 54 - 59 hours a week and feel I was not getting the amount of sleep I needed. I quit my one job that I worked at for six years, but I think was a stressor and I could afford to do right now. I thank everybody for the suggestions and hope to have less anxiety soon.
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Comments: 53

Bonnie S. Aug 17, 2007, 10:36am EDT
I didn't spell check this first : ) Sorry!
Sue * Aug 17, 2007, 10:51am EDT
I'm glad things are improving some. If you ever want to discuss it, please send me a message. It has been a part of my life for so long that I've probably had every thought and feeling you can imagine.
Grems 'gremlin' Aug 17, 2007, 11:11am EDT
Bonnie: It takes great courage to admit the parts of our lives that bring us anxiety and at times the need for medication. I know for me, writing about it is one of the ways I deal with my anxiety and stress. It helps me to put it into perspective.
take care and let us know if there are ways we can support you.
CyberGwen ! Aug 17, 2007, 12:52pm EDT
Perspective is the key that Sara mentioned.

I am glad that you have trimmed down your work load. I find that when I get rid of all of the unnecessary stuff that it helps my anxiety levels. A job is important, but if you can make it with the one, it is a good thing:)
William M. Aug 17, 2007, 1:09pm EDT
I hope things continue improving, Bonnie. The best to you.
It sounds like you have taken some very positive steps to help yourself.
Taking a good look at your life and deciding that one job was too stressful was a wonderful thing to do for yourself.
I hope the new meds continue to help.
Bridget ♥ Aug 17, 2007, 6:08pm EDT
I hope things continue to get better!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Aug 18, 2007, 12:06pm EDT
There you go Bonnie, stressing over your spelling. Don't sweat the small stuff. Hope you can be anxiety free very soon.
Bonnie S. Aug 18, 2007, 12:07pm EDT
Thank you for the great comments : )
Connie C. Aug 18, 2007, 6:38pm EDT
Bonnie,
Anxiety attacks and depression are both hard to deal with. I suffer from both. Cymbolta just made things worse for me. I felt like I was in a haze all the time and I tried it for over three weeks. It only got worse for me. I am on zoloft now and it is helping as well as a few more meds for depression and anxiety.

Bonnie,
Last night was the first time I had been on gather since I had emergency surgery. I felt both humbled and honored at the comments that my friends left for me on my daughter Victoria's article concerning my surgery. I cried while reading them all. I have some truely wonderful friends on gather. You are one of them. Thanks so very much for the kind comment.

I hope your anxiety gets under control for good. If you ever want to chat about it, just let me know. Have a wonderful night.
Bridget ♥ Aug 18, 2007, 7:29pm EDT
Stopping by to say HI!
Wilma M. Aug 18, 2007, 9:42pm EDT
Glad to hear that things are going better. That sounds like WAY too many hours to be working. It's good that you were able to quit the one job. I have some CD's of ocean sounds and forest sounds to help me get to sleep. I don't have anxiety so much as depression.

Keep us updated on your progress.
Sue * Aug 18, 2007, 10:56pm EDT
Just thought I'd stop by to see if you had updated on your anxiety status. I hope things are continuing to improve.
Jennifer P. Aug 19, 2007, 3:39pm EDT
Glad to hear you are feeling better.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Aug 19, 2007, 9:14pm EDT
glad you are feeling better
Bonnie S. Aug 20, 2007, 8:12am EDT
Thank you for the comments, I am doing a lot of different things to deal with it and find my anxiety attacks don't last as long. I will keep you updated.
Mary H. Aug 20, 2007, 10:57am EDT
I used to have anxiety attacks...I cut down on caffeine first and then I found that exercise and deep breathing helps so much . I stopped taking medications for it because this worked. I wish you the best and much confidence. blessings
wiaka's just ... curious Aug 20, 2007, 1:53pm EDT
Bonnie so happy for you and glad they are getting better. Thank you for keeping us in the loop we do care about you.

Blessings
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Aug 20, 2007, 7:39pm EDT
Hello again Bonnie.
Bonnie S. Aug 20, 2007, 8:35pm EDT
Hi, Arlene,wiaka,and Mary. Thanks for stopping by : )
DARCEY D. Aug 23, 2007, 8:01pm EDT
This is wonderful news Bonnie, I am so glad some of the support you received from your friends on gather , has been of help to you. And cutting back the way to many hours you were working was a good move. You sound as if you are doing all the right things , Take care, and God bless.
Darcey D.
Bonnie S. Aug 24, 2007, 7:33am EDT
Thank you Darcey, I was so glad for all the support I received from friends here. They are a great group of people.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 24, 2007, 2:04pm EDT
I hope now you are okay...

lots of love...
thanks for your lovely comments on my article .you are a wondeful friend on Gather..
William Dotani Aug 24, 2007, 2:59pm EDT
Music can be very soothing plus mind stimulating. I also think writing is an excellent way to relieve anxiety. I think you'll find mostly positive goodwill to your writing on Gather. Another help is humor. Laughing is good medicine.
Heidi M. Aug 25, 2007, 12:27pm EDT
Good for you quitting your job! Besides my relationship with God, I find that shaping my life with things I enjoy and bring me happiness is a good way to have peace. I have to be careful about who and what comes into my life. I wold rather go without something than work myself to death to have it.
Anne Marie A. Aug 25, 2007, 10:24pm EDT
I hope you continue to feel better. I think stress in life is unavoidable, but I have had anxiety and panic attacks that go beyond the norm. Take care of yourself first and yes laughter like William D. suggests helps me too.
Elsie Duggan Aug 25, 2007, 11:48pm EDT
I am stopping by to thank you for your comment Bonnie and to ask if you are still making progress feeling better with your anxiety attacks, I hope so, they can mess you up a bit but medication and relaxation I am sure are helping you. Write some more, so as to let us know how you are. and yes, Laughter does help.
Kelly M. Aug 28, 2007, 12:07am EDT
I'm glad things are going better, and I hope it continues to improve!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Aug 30, 2007, 6:46pm EDT
I take cymbalta and it works for me. I hope it does for you as well.
Bonnie S. Aug 30, 2007, 7:11pm EDT
Cymbalta is working fro depression, but nothing for anziety. I am having so many anxiety attacks lately they interfere in almost everything I try to do.
Marge H. Sep 10, 2007, 1:03pm EDT
So sorry to hear that as of Aug. 30th, the anxiety attacks had not diminished.

I hope by now you have discussed that with your doctor and that you have found a way to improve that. They sound debilitating.

Sending lots of prayers for your good health.
Sandra T. Sep 17, 2007, 7:05pm EDT
Hopefully they are doing better now???
Bonnie S. Sep 18, 2007, 11:38am EDT
I still have anxiety attacks, but they don't seem to happen as often and they are not lasting as long. Thanks for the comments : )
Jerri H. Sep 21, 2007, 11:34pm EDT
That sounds GREAT!!! Good luck!
Dena Straughn Sep 24, 2007, 7:56am EDT
Keep us posted
Susan A. Sep 25, 2007, 1:01pm EDT
HOpe you find something that works, Xanax works for me I only take a half. Mine usually starts around 4 am...

ps yes my artricele was about the new tv season it seems to have disappeared and when I resumitted it I got the same blank results again!
carmel m. Sep 26, 2007, 5:12pm EDT
One of my daughters has panic attacks. You have my genuine sympathy. At least you were strong enough to get help now rather than letting it control your life.
M & M. Sep 27, 2007, 5:00pm EDT
I have started anti depressents, and it has helped me so very much. I didn't want to in the beginning, but I am glad I did now. I can sleep, not have chest pains, not be so moody or tear eyed.
Rhoda S. Sep 27, 2007, 11:49pm EDT
I hop at this time that this is finding you feling better.
Serina Matteson Sep 29, 2007, 11:23am EDT
Bonnie, I hope the cymbalta is working better for your anxiety attacks now. I am in the depressive episode of my bipolar cycle and having anxiety problems as well. Glad to hear you were able to quit one of your jobs. Sounds like you still may be overworking yourself to me.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 8:25pm EDT
good luck I hope it gets better for you
Christopher K. Oct 8, 2007, 8:52pm EDT
hope things get better for ya Bonnie
Sue D. Oct 14, 2007, 6:23pm EDT
I don't know if your health allows you to walk, but it helps me a lot. I use it for stress relief more than for exercise. I hope you continue to heal.
Midnite Writer -- Kim Oct 23, 2007, 9:09pm EDT
Writing is wonderful for anxiety. Every therapist recommends journaling. You need not be a writer to do this. You can even ask yourself questions and do it in an interview format. They say a worry journal is highly valuable and can help one get a better night's sleep. Good luck, let us know how you are coming along.
M & M. Oct 24, 2007, 7:40pm EDT
I'm glad you will be feeling better. I have so much stress and anxiety in my life, I keep having chest pains. I was put on anti depressents, Lexapro, and I am doing so much better. Good luck sugar.
Digital Diva S. Oct 26, 2007, 9:10pm EDT
Hope you are feeling better. One somewhat stupid hint would be to add fish oil to you diet every day. A spoonful a day - that's all and you will feel somewhat better. Little steps add up.
Sharon A. Nov 6, 2007, 10:53am EST
Bonnie, I have these issues as well! I am so happy to hear that you quit one job! God, I did the same thing. I pass out. That is the problem for me.

I am so happy to hear that you went to the doctor. I don't know if I already told you this, but I found a book and a CD that went with it for relaxation....brought me back to life, let me tell you!
I'm glad you were able to discuss it with your doctor and take some steps to deal with it. How are you doing these days?
Eddy K. Dec 3, 2007, 10:57pm EST
I am ready concerned of your anxiety attacks. Have you ever used other panic or anxiety remedy besides going to the doctor or just by listening to soothing music. Incidentally, I wrote an gather.com article here at:

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977193065

It is about using 1 simple step to control panic attacks symptoms.

I hope you will recover from your disorder so that you can live your life to the max.

Eddy
healingwitch 1. Feb 29, 2008, 7:17am EST
Hi
You are not alone. One in five people who come to me have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) symptoms from the daily stresses of life. I believe in natural cures for this debilitating illness and would like to recommend a book if you dont mind. It is called Aromatherapy & Herbalism by Rochelle Moore (amazon) and it contains ancient recipes for anxiety, panic attacks, fears, phobias, as well as physical cures. My own clients have come back to me delighted after reading this and trying her very simple remedies and they also feel like they are taking back control by saying no to anxiety
Blessings
Leah A. May 18, 2008, 11:34am EDT
I'm glad that things are getting better for you. I hope you are totally free of the anxiety attacks soon!

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