by Rae M.
Member since:
April 13, 2008

How Is Everyone Today?

May 09, 2011 05:51 PM UTC (Updated: May 09, 2011 06:32 PM UTC)
views: 0 | 5 people recommend this | comments: 18

I have to say I am actually having a really good day.  I hope I don't jinx it by saying that though.  I have had no signs of panic all day, no chest pains, no strange adrenaline surges. So that to me is a good day.  Hopefully my luck will continue in to the evening.  Evening time is usually when it gets the worst.  So keep your fingers crossed for me for a good night.

The doctor prescribed me some pills that are supposed to adjust my serotonin levels this should help to adjust my body and put everything back where it should be and keep the adrenaline in check.

Unfortunately the treatment takes about 6 to 8 weeks before everything gets all straightened out.  So until this medication takes over and hopefully totally fixes me I have to take it one day at a time.

Note: If you don't normally read my stuff and have no idea what I am talking about I was diagnosed with panic disorder a little over a month ago and have been struggling with it and learning about as well as making sure there is nothing else going on with my body.

Comments: 18

Kerrell Goolsby May 9, 2011, 5:56pm UTC
I will keep fingers and toes crossed!
Amber C. May 9, 2011, 6:08pm UTC
Keep thinking positive! You can do it. : )
Nora D. May 9, 2011, 6:19pm UTC
I'm so glad to hear that you've been having a good day today.......surely hope the medicine will help and that it will "kick in" sooner!
Shaunee C. May 9, 2011, 6:23pm UTC
I hope everything stays ok for you and gets better.
Heather E. May 9, 2011, 6:25pm UTC
Glad for every good day.
Debbie W. May 9, 2011, 6:36pm UTC
That is good news, Rae! Glad to hear it. Take care!
DIANE D. May 9, 2011, 7:02pm UTC
Great news!
Darin Waugh May 9, 2011, 7:08pm UTC
Awesome, have a great week Sis!
Pamela Marks May 9, 2011, 9:39pm UTC
Still praying for you Rae.
Lucy P. May 10, 2011, 5:23am UTC
Hi Rae, I'm very much familiar with panic and anxiety. I've been struggling with a very severe case of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, as well as panic attacks and miscellaneous phobias ... since I was just 11 years old! (I'm approaching 40 now).

I'm glad to read your doctor is using a long acting SSRI instead of only relying on benzos. Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and show my support. If you ever want to chat, exchange opinions, or just vent, feel free to write back.

~Lucy
Adelaide M. May 10, 2011, 7:18am UTC
Thanks for posting to Point Taken. Have a great day!
Bernard C. May 10, 2011, 8:56am UTC
Good to hear that you are feeling somewhat better - good luck with the medication as well :-)
Beth J. May 10, 2011, 12:47pm UTC
Thanks for sharing on Helping Out One Another
DarkBeauty 73 (Melanie) May 12, 2011, 8:32am UTC
I hope the rest of the day goes well for you.
Holly K. May 12, 2011, 9:33pm UTC
I'm glad you had a good day. I hope it stays that way.
Katryn D. May 15, 2011, 8:32pm UTC
I know you will have more good days than bad soon :)

We had a GREAT weekend, family went camping...Wednesday is Sean's surgery though...so I am a little stressed right now...
Renita P. Aug 18, 2011, 9:01pm UTC
This comment is to let you know that your content has reached 50 views and has been removed from "Let’s Get To Know Each Other." Thanks for posting.

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