Wombat Overlord
11-10-13, 22:19
My name is Maurice, and I have only recently been suffering from high levels of anxiety and frequent panic attacks (around 7 months).
I had my first panic attack while driving to work. My legs fell asleep, and suddenly my hands were locked so tight around the wheel that I was unable to release my grip. Needless to say I thought I was having a stroke, and managed to get off the road and to the nearest hospital.
After that episode I have never experienced a panic attack of quite that caliber, but I have developed a constant sense of anxiety and have become a serious hypochondriac. It seems every day I experience some new symptom and within a few hours I am convinced that it is going to end my life.
I was taking Ativan in small doses (never more than 3mg a week) for the last few months, but stopped about 2 or 3 weeks ago. This has ushered in a whole other set of symptoms and daily scares, but I really don't want to become more dependant on a drug that has such a high addiction rate.
Anyways, I just recently stumbled upon this site and it seems to be a good starting point for addressing the root issues that underlie my anxiety. I thought I'd start by posting a list of some of the symptoms I have experienced thus far, so that anyone who has had the same problems can offer feedback or advice.
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Sex: M
Age: 21
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Symptoms:
-Difficulty breathing: I have become hyper-conscious about my breathing patterns, and often feel as if my throat is closing up or that I am not getting enough oxygen. I also often worry that I may have sleep apnea or some other similar condition in which I am not supplying my brain or lungs with adequate amounts of air.
-Random Pains: These are usually centered in my chest or head, and they immediately lead me to believe I have some sort of tumor or similar issue. They are often in different locations around my body, and don't often persist for more than a day.
-Head Issues: I often feel as if their is a serious pressure in the front of my head, centered in-between and slightly above my eyes. Also I have this general sense of fatigue that persists even after a full night of sleep. I constantly feel less alert and sluggish, a feeling that has only increased after quitting the Ativan.
-Body/Brain Jolts: I notice these usually when attempting to fall asleep. It's as if all of sudden some little guy slips out of my shirt pocket and gives me a quick taze, just to be a dick.
Anyways, if anyone actually read this post, thank you for your time and any discussion is welcomed and encouraged.
~Maurice the Wombat
I had my first panic attack while driving to work. My legs fell asleep, and suddenly my hands were locked so tight around the wheel that I was unable to release my grip. Needless to say I thought I was having a stroke, and managed to get off the road and to the nearest hospital.
After that episode I have never experienced a panic attack of quite that caliber, but I have developed a constant sense of anxiety and have become a serious hypochondriac. It seems every day I experience some new symptom and within a few hours I am convinced that it is going to end my life.
I was taking Ativan in small doses (never more than 3mg a week) for the last few months, but stopped about 2 or 3 weeks ago. This has ushered in a whole other set of symptoms and daily scares, but I really don't want to become more dependant on a drug that has such a high addiction rate.
Anyways, I just recently stumbled upon this site and it seems to be a good starting point for addressing the root issues that underlie my anxiety. I thought I'd start by posting a list of some of the symptoms I have experienced thus far, so that anyone who has had the same problems can offer feedback or advice.
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Sex: M
Age: 21
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Symptoms:
-Difficulty breathing: I have become hyper-conscious about my breathing patterns, and often feel as if my throat is closing up or that I am not getting enough oxygen. I also often worry that I may have sleep apnea or some other similar condition in which I am not supplying my brain or lungs with adequate amounts of air.
-Random Pains: These are usually centered in my chest or head, and they immediately lead me to believe I have some sort of tumor or similar issue. They are often in different locations around my body, and don't often persist for more than a day.
-Head Issues: I often feel as if their is a serious pressure in the front of my head, centered in-between and slightly above my eyes. Also I have this general sense of fatigue that persists even after a full night of sleep. I constantly feel less alert and sluggish, a feeling that has only increased after quitting the Ativan.
-Body/Brain Jolts: I notice these usually when attempting to fall asleep. It's as if all of sudden some little guy slips out of my shirt pocket and gives me a quick taze, just to be a dick.
Anyways, if anyone actually read this post, thank you for your time and any discussion is welcomed and encouraged.
~Maurice the Wombat