Katki
03-01-15, 23:01
Am seeing my doctor on Monday for some medication to help my severe anxiety. I don't mind feeling mildly anxious, it's mainly the trembling, palpatations and fluttering heart as well as knot in my stomach that is 24/7 and bringing on horrible panic attacks that I would like to try to make less severe. I am also feeling quite depressed, but know that a lot of AD's have side effects that can alter the mind in a negative way. As depression is not my main symptom, I would rather steer clear of AD's if possible.
My anxiety is mostly health anxiety but has recently turned into a bit of agoraphobia and fear of sleeping (I often wake up with panic attacks.) I would class my anxiety as severe as it is preventing me from leading an average quality of life, at present. I don't want to go out, talk to friends or go back to work. I'm scared of everything and the only way I can calm down is by sitting on my own in my bedroom.
Obviously I will trust my doctors opinion (although this is difficult for someone suffering with HA) But I wanted to know what has worked for you? I have mostly been thinking about asking my doctor for pregabalin or propanolol. Have these worked well for people suffering with severe anxiety?
Obviously I only want personal opinions, not really medical analysis. I just would like to know what I'm asking for. I can deal with SE's like tiredness, headaches or wooziness, doesn't bother me really. I just don't want any heightened anxiety levels or stomach upset (thats what my HA revolves around).
Thanks
My anxiety is mostly health anxiety but has recently turned into a bit of agoraphobia and fear of sleeping (I often wake up with panic attacks.) I would class my anxiety as severe as it is preventing me from leading an average quality of life, at present. I don't want to go out, talk to friends or go back to work. I'm scared of everything and the only way I can calm down is by sitting on my own in my bedroom.
Obviously I will trust my doctors opinion (although this is difficult for someone suffering with HA) But I wanted to know what has worked for you? I have mostly been thinking about asking my doctor for pregabalin or propanolol. Have these worked well for people suffering with severe anxiety?
Obviously I only want personal opinions, not really medical analysis. I just would like to know what I'm asking for. I can deal with SE's like tiredness, headaches or wooziness, doesn't bother me really. I just don't want any heightened anxiety levels or stomach upset (thats what my HA revolves around).
Thanks