Can we talk about anxiety?

[isabel]

I think if you're questioning it, it's a good idea to talk to a professional and see what they think.

[shamrockshake]

My anxiety basically sets itself up in my stomach. It's currently at that point right now where I just called the doc this morning. I have a pit in my stomach for a while now, I can't eat, I am just not hungry, when I DO get hungry, I eat a bite or two then feel nauseated. and then, TMI, but it goes right through me. All I want to do it lay down and do nothing, I am just very.....blah. I don't even know how to describe it, but the pit, the blah, it just takes over

[Deleted]

This is just my personal experience so...

Like you, I've always been a worrier. My grandma was a worrier, my mom is a worrier, it's just a part of our family, our life, and has been for years. I told my MD about my symptoms and she readily handed out a prescription for Zoloft. While it made me feel much more calm, it also made me gain nearly 30 pounds over the course of 6-9 months and made me drowsy. I certainly could have tried switching meds but instead I just weaned off the medication and sought different coping mechanisms/cognitive therapy/counseling.

Having been off of the Zoloft for a while, it turns out I simply had shit coping skills. I've been able to switch my outlook/way of thinking about things and it has helped me immensely with my anxiety/worrying.

THAT SAID, I don't think meds were the best bet for me in the first place. I DO think meds can help people tremendously if that's what their body needs.

Basically, if it's a concern for you, I'd mention it to a professional and see what they suggest!

[hopecounts]

I would speak to a professional and let them help you sort it out.
Even if it is just normal adult stuff stressing you out talking to a therapist may help you feel better, if it is anxiety then they can help you figure out the right treatment plan for you.

[sproctopus]

I think if you're worrying, it would be good to see someone. I live for Lexapro now but, when I was pregnant, even cognitive behavioral therapy alone was incredibly helpful. Just having someone without a dog in the fight telling me it was ok to think or feel something, give me a different viewpoint from which to tackle the problem, or IRL simply listen to me vent was world changing. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[cinnamoncox0]

I would def talk to your doc. Anxiety can manifest in many ways sometimes it's hard to tell one type of anxiety from another.
I have general anxiety disorder which makes me worrisome but more so rage. When I feel it building (the rage) I know to take action whether it's meds or yoga or a step back from what's going on.
I also have OCD with primarily O type. The intrusive thoughts are horrible, I had some coping mechanisms before I knew what it was. I'm now trying cognitive behavior therapy. It's alright so far. I'm a tough nut to crack though, and I know that so its a work in progress .
Best thing I recently did for it was switch to Klonopin from Xanax. I notice a difference like I've never seen before.
Good luck, anxiety sucks and having a supportive spouse is really key.

[cjcouple]

I think if it starts to affect your every day life, you should discuss things further with your doctor.

If it is just something that happens on occasion and not debilitating i would research techniques to work through and try.

I do not suffer with anxiety by but oldest son is 9 and does. He has Selective mutism which is a social anxiety disorder that effects his speech in all social situations. Basically he is rendered mute and physically cannot verbalize at all. He was diagnosed at 5.

He has come a long way in 4 years and overcome a lot with different techniques and exposure. Witnessing his anxiety is heart wrenching. It is no joke and should be taken seriously if it's at all debilitating.

[ijack]

A lot of people say that when it starts to affect your daily life that you should see someone, but I think sometimes it's hard to realize when that is. If you're thinking about it I definitely think it's worth it to see someone

[karmasabiotch]

I've always had anxiety but it wasn't until recently when it became debilitating for me. It's hard for me to go to stores, be gone from my house long periods of time, or be at my house for long periods of time. I either say too much to strangers or I can't even say hello back to them.

I would say that if it's interfering with your daily living skills you should talk to someone.

Good luck.

[nursewife]

If you notice it, and it's something you'd rather not deal with, that's a good indicator that you should seek some help to deal with it.

[noodleskooze]

@shameockshake my anxiety manifests like yours. Will you let me know what ends up happening once you talk to someone? I'm curious what can be done for this.

[ajj]

@assumedalias - one of the side effects of Wellbutrin is increased anxiety. It is generally not prescribed to someone with anxiety (although I'm not your doctor so maybe there was a reason). I would definitely speak to your doctor about it.

[frkls]

Dec 1, 2015 14:57:42 GMT -5 @assumedalias said:

I'm having terrible anxiety. I started Wellbutrin 2-2.5 months ago? I dont' feel its working because I still have the intrusive thoughts and worries. I worry about my kids, I worry about everything. I'm a wreck right now because my eyes are red, sore, picky, and watering like a bitch and I don't feel well. But in my head it's cancer related.

I have a therapy appointment tonight because I snapped the other day at my kids and I didn't like it, so I know there's a problem

Like someone said above, if you are questioning it, you should talk to someone.

wellbutrin is TERRIBLE for anxiety.  it's awesome as an AD but it magnifies all of your anxiety symptoms like woah!  

[ajj]

Dec 1, 2015 22:12:38 GMT -5 @assumedalias said:

ajj and frkls Thanks!

I don't feel its working and maybe that's why. I need something that is not a weight gainer. I did Lexapro and I gained a lot and had rage episodes. And I'm overweight to begin with.

Lexapro was horrible for me as well. I also needed something that wouldn't make me gain weight because it honestly causes me more anxiety and depression when that happens. When I talked to my doctor about different AD's she didn't want to put me on Wellbutrin because of the side effect of increased anxiety and she recommended something else that she said was weight neutral if Wellbutrin ended up not working for me. I think it was Cymbalta. But definitely talk to your doctor. Sometimes you have to try a few to find the right one.