TheDaffodil
23-03-12, 01:28
Hello everyone I'm new so I guess I'll post a little about myself. I stumbled upon this site because I thought it would be beneficial to not only talk to others about anxiety and panic but also about venlaflaxine - which is the new medication I'm taking. It's always scary starting on a new medication, especially when others around you don't understand your need for the medication in the first place. But I feel absolutely amazing and I'm hoping the feeling lasts!
I just started taking the medication three weeks ago. Before I started taking venlaflaxine I was a prisoner in my own body. I was having several panic attacks a day and was experiencing frightening physical effects such as choking sensations. I had no control over these attacks, I had no control over when they were going to occur. I was living in complete fear. This perpetual fear spiraled me into a very deep depression. My body always hurt (I also suffer from migraines which I'm getting less frequently now as well) and I was always exhausted. I started staying in on weekends and cutting off ties with friends, and I would rush home at every opportunity just to take a nap and get away from the world. Not to mention, after long days of panic attacks I would come home and hit the wine bottle pretty hard which was only depressing me even more.
I have only been on this medication for 3 weeks, but it's already in my system and doing its job. I haven't had a panic attack in an entire week! (I hope you guys can relate to how big of a relief this is). I no longer get choking sensations, I'm really calm, and I'm so happy! Like insanely happy. I have so much energy and I feel like there is just a warm glowing light around me and it's becoming infectious to those around me. I'm back to being the social butterfly I was before and I have the stamina to go to work and school and maintain a social life and not feel exhausted when I come home. I also don't feel the need to drink which is incredible for me. I feel like the happy, energetic 21 year old I should be, and I never knew it was possible to feel this good. I didn't even realize how depressed I was until I got a taste of this level of happiness.
Now in therapy I feel like I can really work through what is causing these panic attacks because i'm in a state where I can see things clearly and manage my problems better. Of course I still have spurts of anxiety, I always will. But this medication is really changing my life.
I would love to hear from people who are also taking this medication or another that has given them a similar experience. I would also love to hear from those who are suffering from a panic disorder and are having trouble coping because I'm in a place now where I feel like I can help! For those of you who feel like there is no hope for you, medication can be really helpful. Of course anti-depressants aren't for everyone but I really do think they are worth a try if you feel you've hit rock bottom (and trust me I know how that feels).
It feels really good to be a part of a group like this! I don't know how you guys feel about your panic disorder, but I personally don't like to share it with people, and those close to me have a really difficult time comprehending what I go through. So I'm really excited to talk to people that get me, and I hope I can also help some people out, because I get you! I really really do! : )
I just started taking the medication three weeks ago. Before I started taking venlaflaxine I was a prisoner in my own body. I was having several panic attacks a day and was experiencing frightening physical effects such as choking sensations. I had no control over these attacks, I had no control over when they were going to occur. I was living in complete fear. This perpetual fear spiraled me into a very deep depression. My body always hurt (I also suffer from migraines which I'm getting less frequently now as well) and I was always exhausted. I started staying in on weekends and cutting off ties with friends, and I would rush home at every opportunity just to take a nap and get away from the world. Not to mention, after long days of panic attacks I would come home and hit the wine bottle pretty hard which was only depressing me even more.
I have only been on this medication for 3 weeks, but it's already in my system and doing its job. I haven't had a panic attack in an entire week! (I hope you guys can relate to how big of a relief this is). I no longer get choking sensations, I'm really calm, and I'm so happy! Like insanely happy. I have so much energy and I feel like there is just a warm glowing light around me and it's becoming infectious to those around me. I'm back to being the social butterfly I was before and I have the stamina to go to work and school and maintain a social life and not feel exhausted when I come home. I also don't feel the need to drink which is incredible for me. I feel like the happy, energetic 21 year old I should be, and I never knew it was possible to feel this good. I didn't even realize how depressed I was until I got a taste of this level of happiness.
Now in therapy I feel like I can really work through what is causing these panic attacks because i'm in a state where I can see things clearly and manage my problems better. Of course I still have spurts of anxiety, I always will. But this medication is really changing my life.
I would love to hear from people who are also taking this medication or another that has given them a similar experience. I would also love to hear from those who are suffering from a panic disorder and are having trouble coping because I'm in a place now where I feel like I can help! For those of you who feel like there is no hope for you, medication can be really helpful. Of course anti-depressants aren't for everyone but I really do think they are worth a try if you feel you've hit rock bottom (and trust me I know how that feels).
It feels really good to be a part of a group like this! I don't know how you guys feel about your panic disorder, but I personally don't like to share it with people, and those close to me have a really difficult time comprehending what I go through. So I'm really excited to talk to people that get me, and I hope I can also help some people out, because I get you! I really really do! : )