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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi everyone, I am new to this newsgroup, having only recently been diagnosed with panic disorder. My history includes periodic spells of depression, but mostly with cause (childbirth, taking bc pills). Last year I started having these "attacks" which include a creepy, I’m going to die feeling, and then gagging like I’m going to throw up. They last less than 30 seconds, but some days I can have 10 or more; others, none at all. I know I have a lot of anxiety now as we just moved to another state, sold our old house and bought a new one all within 6 months. Plus, I stay home with a 3 year old full time. Anyway, my doctor has me on Celexa 20 mg. This was my first full day, but so far so good. My only side effect so far seems to be slight upset stomach, and perhaps trouble falling asleep (not confirmed yet, only one night). Last time I took an anti-depressant was after my child was born and I took a half dose Paxil for a week. I quit because it made me feel nothing (not depressed, but nothing else either). I pray this new medication works for me because these attacks really have me worked up. I’ve always been an anxious person, but lately, I’ve been over the edge. I hope to get to know you all and maybe get a better understanding of what this is all about. Sometimes I think I’m going crazy! Dawn
Hi Dawn, and WELCOME to ASAP!!! I’m so glad you found us; I will never forget how thrilled I was to find this group, and realize I wasn’t alone with Panic Disorder (and depression). I can promise you, you have come to the right place. There are so many great people here; they have literally saved my life more than once! Please keep us posted on your progress w/ the Celexa, and how you’re doing in general… Love, Char*) & The Boys ^..^< xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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Hi Dawn and Glenn – Welcome to asap. Hope you get all the help you can use here in our group. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Dawn; I am new to this news group as well. I have anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, and have battled with them for the last 17 years. I have tried all kinds of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications and have had success with only a few. The best depression medication that I have tried is Nardil, an MAOI. But that only worked for about a year, then it lost effectiveness. I was on Ativan or Xanax for the last 17 years, I would switch between those two to try to gain effectiveness. But recently, I have gone off all medications. I also have a substance abuse problem, and I started to abuse the Xanax. I started having severe anxiety attacks thus took way more Xanax then I should. Anyway, I ended up in the hospital a month and a half ago, whereby they took me off Xanax. Then when I came home, I stopped taking my anti-depressant. Too be honest with you, I haven’t noticed any change in my depression. I am a little more anxious. But am getting better. Anyway, for me, the medications were just making things worse. I have residual anxiety, but am not as bad off as I was a couple months ago. I’m sure that medications are helpful for many people, but for me it was making things worse. I hope things work out for you. Look forward to talking to you again! Glenn — Hi everyone, I am new to this newsgroup, having only recently been diagnosed with panic disorder. My history includes periodic spells of depression, but mostly with cause (childbirth, taking bc pills). Last year I started having these "attacks" which include a creepy, I’m going to die feeling, and then gagging like I’m going to throw up. They last less than 30 seconds, but some days I can have 10 or more; others, none at all. I know I have a lot of anxiety now as we just moved to another state, sold our old house and bought a new one all within 6 months. Plus, I stay home with a 3 year old full time. Anyway, my doctor has me on Celexa 20 mg. This was my first full day, but so far so good. My only side effect so far seems to be slight upset stomach, and perhaps trouble falling asleep (not confirmed yet, only one night). Last time I took an anti-depressant was after my child was born and I took a half dose Paxil for a week. I quit because it made me feel nothing (not depressed, but nothing else either). I pray this new medication works for me because these attacks really have me worked up. I’ve always been an anxious person, but lately, I’ve been over the edge. I hope to get to know you all and maybe get a better understanding of what this is all about. Sometimes I think I’m going crazy! Dawn
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Dawn Writes: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi everyone, I am new to this newsgroup, having only recently been diagnosed with panic disorder. My history includes periodic spells of depression, but mostly with cause (childbirth, taking bc pills). Last year I started having these "attacks" which include a creepy, I’m going to die feeling, and then gagging like I’m going to throw up. They last less than 30 seconds, but some days I can have 10 or more; others, none at all. I know I have a lot of anxiety now as we just moved to another state, sold our old house and bought a new one all within 6 months. Plus, I stay home with a 3 year old full time. Anyway, my doctor has me on Celexa 20 mg. This was my first full day, but so far so good. My only side effect so far seems to be slight upset stomach, and perhaps trouble falling asleep (not confirmed yet, only one night). Last time I took an anti-depressant was after my child was born and I took a half dose Paxil for a week. I quit because it made me feel nothing (not depressed, but nothing else either). I pray this new medication works for me because these attacks really have me worked up. I’ve always been an anxious person, but lately, I’ve been over the edge. I hope to get to know you all and maybe get a better understanding of what this is all about. Sometimes I think I’m going crazy! Dawn
Hi Dawn, Welcome to ASAP! I am on Celexa myself, about 3 months now plus I take Klonopin which keeps my panic at bay (usually) I am glad you found us. Your not going crazy. I’m sure I can truthfully say for all of us that we have all been there at some point in time. It is just the nature of PD. Take care and keep posting! I hope the Celexa works well for you. Steph 
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Hi, Dawn, Welcome! don’t worry too much most of us also think we are going crazy. This is an odd disorder that we have and it takes a lot of energy to keep on going each day. But try to take life one day at a time and it will be much easier for you. Glad to have you with us. smiles, elise
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi everyone, I am new to this newsgroup, having only recently been diagnosed with panic disorder. My history includes periodic spells of depression, but mostly with cause (childbirth, taking bc pills). Last year I started having these "attacks" which include a creepy, I’m going to die feeling, and then gagging like I’m going to throw up. They last less than 30 seconds, but some days I can have 10 or more; others, none at all. I know I have a lot of anxiety now as we just moved to another state, sold our old house and bought a new one all within 6 months. Plus, I stay home with a 3 year old full time. Anyway, my doctor has me on Celexa 20 mg. This was my first full day, but so far so good. My only side effect so far seems to be slight upset stomach, and perhaps trouble falling asleep (not confirmed yet, only one night). Last time I took an anti-depressant was after my child was born and I took a half dose Paxil for a week. I quit because it made me feel nothing (not depressed, but nothing else either). I pray this new medication works for me because these attacks really have me worked up. I’ve always been an anxious person, but lately, I’ve been over the edge. I hope to get to know you all and maybe get a better understanding of what this is all about. Sometimes I think I’m going crazy! Dawn
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writes: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi everyone, I am new to this newsgroup, having only recently been diagnosed with panic disorder. My history includes periodic spells of depression, but mostly with cause (childbirth, taking bc pills). Last year I started having these "attacks" which include a creepy, I’m going to die feeling, and then gagging like I’m going to throw up. They last less than 30 seconds, but some days I can have 10 or more; others, none at all. I know I have a lot of anxiety now as we just moved to another state, sold our old house and bought a new one all within 6 months. Plus, I stay home with a 3 year old full time. Anyway, my doctor has me on Celexa 20 mg. This was my first full day, but so far so good. My only side effect so far seems to be slight upset stomach, and perhaps trouble falling asleep (not confirmed yet, only one night). Last time I took an anti-depressant was after my child was born and I took a half dose Paxil for a week. I quit because it made me feel nothing (not depressed, but nothing else either). I pray this new medication works for me because these attacks really have me worked up. I’ve always been an anxious person, but lately, I’ve been over the edge. I hope to get to know you all and maybe get a better understanding of what this is all about. Sometimes I think I’m going crazy! Dawn
Hi Dawn! No, you’re not going crazy, and you’re not alone in this either. When I first started having PAs 16 yrs. ago, I thought I was going crazy! Sometimes now it’s a hormonal thing with me and I still think I’m going crazy, but I really know that I’m not. I also had the gagging thing and actually did throw up a few times which caused my first PA at the office. I don’t know about Celexa, but I’m sure the wonderful, knowledgeable people here at ASAP can clue you in. Welcome! Just remember, you are not alone in this! Di
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Dawn; I am new to this news group as well. I have anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, and have battled with them for the last 17 years. I have tried all kinds of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications and have had success with only a few. The best depression medication that I have tried is Nardil, an MAOI. But that only worked for about a year, then it lost effectiveness. I was on Ativan or Xanax for the last 17 years, I would switch between those two to try to gain effectiveness. But recently, I have gone off all medications. I also have a substance abuse problem, and I started to abuse the Xanax. I started having severe anxiety attacks thus took way more Xanax then I should. Anyway, I ended up in the hospital a month and a half ago, whereby they took me off Xanax. Then when I came home, I stopped taking my anti-depressant. Too be honest with you, I haven’t noticed any change in my depression. I am a little more anxious. But am getting better. Anyway, for me, the medications were just making things worse. I have residual anxiety, but am not as bad off as I was a couple months ago. I’m sure that medications are helpful for many people, but for me it was making things worse. I hope things work out for you. Look forward to talking to you again! Glenn
Hi Glenn! Welcome to ASAP! I’ve had the same problems for 16 yrs. I haven’t tried that many meds because sometimes I’m med phobic. When I get sick and tired of feeling crappy, then I usually agree to a med. Right now I’m on Ativan, and have been on Desipramine for almost 5 yrs. (an old med). I get mood swings (depression) often so I think I may be on Desipramine for a while. Glad to meet you! Di
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Dawn- Welcome to the group! I think you will definately get to understand things better here. There are lots of sites online that people post that if you look through you can learn a lot about the disease and meds (i don’t know them but you’ll see them). You also learn a lot from hearing people post about their meds and experiences. I have learned a whole lot. The best part is you do get to feeling you’re going crazy and you’re the only one, but here you can see that’s not true at all. Just when you think you’re a total cook, you see someone else post exactly what you are thinking and feeling. It’s a nice feeling. I mean it stinks we all have that need to be here, no one should have to deal with all this stuff, but it’s just a part of life, so it’s good that ASAP is here. You will find lots of support here. Good luck with the celexa was it. Let us know how it’s going. les. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi everyone, I am new to this newsgroup, having only recently been diagnosed with panic disorder. My history includes periodic spells of depression, but mostly with cause (childbirth, taking bc pills). Last year I started having these "attacks" which include a creepy, I’m going to die feeling, and then gagging like I’m going to throw up. They last less than 30 seconds, but some days I can have 10 or more; others, none at all. I know I have a lot of anxiety now as we just moved to another state, sold our old house and bought a new one all within 6 months. Plus, I stay home with a 3 year old full time. Anyway, my doctor has me on Celexa 20 mg. This was my first full day, but so far so good. My only side effect so far seems to be slight upset stomach, and perhaps trouble falling asleep (not confirmed yet, only one night). Last time I took an anti-depressant was after my child was born and I took a half dose Paxil for a week. I quit because it made me feel nothing (not depressed, but nothing else either). I pray this new medication works for me because these attacks really have me worked up. I’ve always been an anxious person, but lately, I’ve been over the edge. I hope to get to know you all and maybe get a better understanding of what this is all about. Sometimes I think I’m going crazy! Dawn
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Hi Maiden, Welcome, we all have some setbacks, and frankly if I didn’t have to work I think I would have become housebound at at least one point in my life……. hang in there and welcome to the group….. Oh, those of us with webtv don’t always get all the messages on a timely basis so sort of add on….. David
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Thanks for the welcome, David Kindly, Maiden
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, Di, and thank you for the welcome. I know that I definitely need a change in psychiatrists. The one I had been seeing has recently left, and I am having problems with the new one. My therapist has also left, and I will be meeting with the new one soon. The therapy I have recieved was talk therapy mixed with breathing/relaxation techniques; guided imagery; coping (not sure if this is CBT or not). One therapist tried Biofeedback, but I could not tolerate being hooked up to the machine. I am hoping that the new therapist will be able to help me. Kindly. Maiden
Hi Maiden! I’m really glad you have a new therapist. Please let us know how that goes when you see her/him. I’m doing a little imagery and CBT with my therapist. We try to do this in between me pouring my heart out to him with other problems. LOL Please take care! Di
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hello Dawn. Im pretty new here too but it don’t take long to feel like you belong you will finds lots of suport and understanding here…and your not crazy, we just feel like we are…just hang in there…we are always here to support you. Good Luck cherry * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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Hello, Di, and thank you for the welcome. I know that I definitely need a change in psychiatrists. The one I had been seeing has recently left, and I am having problems with the new one. My therapist has also left, and I will be meeting with the new one soon. The therapy I have recieved was talk therapy mixed with breathing/relaxation techniques; guided imagery; coping (not sure if this is CBT or not). One therapist tried Biofeedback, but I could not tolerate being hooked up to the machine. I am hoping that the new therapist will be able to help me. Kindly. Maiden
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi to the group, I have panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, and depression. I have had periods where I could leave the house, even drive, but it seems like for every one step I take, I go two steps back, and end up afraid to leave the house again, as if I had not had any progress at all. I have had, for several months, an obsession with breast c., even though I have seen doctors, had a mammogram, etc. This fear has completely taken over to where I’m in a nearly constant state of panic. Besides being on Xanax, I have tried many antidepressants (the latest one, Celexa), and my psychiatrist has just given me Luvox. I am hoping that this new med will give me some relief, as I am at my wits end. Thank you for listening, Maiden
Dear Maiden, Welcome to ASAP!! I know what you mean about the one step foward then two back, that is so common with anxiety disorders. I know what it is like to be obsessed with a physical symptom or ailment, it really takes over your life. Medication can be really good to lower our anxiety, but I found CBT really helped as well. Have you ever tried cognitive behavioral therapy? It can really help when you start feeling agoraphobic. Good luck with Luvox!! Take care. Jackie
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Hi to the group, I have panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, and depression. I have had periods where I could leave the house, even drive, but it seems like for every one step I take, I go two steps back, and end up afraid to leave the house again, as if I had not had any progress at all. I have had, for several months, an obsession with breast c., even though I have seen doctors, had a mammogram, etc. This fear has completely taken over to where I’m in a nearly constant state of panic. Besides being on Xanax, I have tried many antidepressants (the latest one, Celexa), and my psychiatrist has just given me Luvox. I am hoping that this new med will give me some relief, as I am at my wits end. Thank you for listening, Maiden
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi to the group, I have panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, and depression. I have had periods where I could leave the house, even drive, but it seems like for every one step I take, I go two steps back, and end up afraid to leave the house again, as if I had not had any progress at all. I have had, for several months, an obsession with breast c., even though I have seen doctors, had a mammogram, etc. This fear has completely taken over to where I’m in a nearly constant state of panic. Besides being on Xanax, I have tried many antidepressants (the latest one, Celexa), and my psychiatrist has just given me Luvox. I am hoping that this new med will give me some relief, as I am at my wits end. Thank you for listening, Maiden
Hi Maiden! Welcome to the group! I have the same disorders you have, but throw in PTSD too. I’m not on the same meds though. I’ve been like this for the past 16+ yrs. Anxiety, panic, and ag have come and gone throughout the years. I’m able to work for a few years then I get hit with a setback. We get so sensitized that we’re afraid to go out again. Do you like your psychiatrist and feel that he’s helping you? You said you feel like for every step forward you take 2 back. Maybe you need to change another pDoc. Have you tried CBT? I hear that works well for a lot of people with these disorders. How about driving down the street a little ways from your house, turning around and going home. Then progress a little farther every day. Just take baby steps. I think this group will help you a lot. Everyone here has helped me so much. I’ve been to a lot of different appts. outside of the house that I would’ve cancelled in a minute if it weren’t for the people here. Please take care of yourself and hope to see you here again. Di
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