nita51
26-07-15, 21:42
hi everyone
i am 51, female, and have suffered too many years with GAD/phobias. Finally, in 2011 I decided to go on medications, so sick and tired of living with irrational fears. So, for the last 3.5 years on 20 mg. citalopram I have had the best years of my life...so calm.... I flew, drove tunnels, vacationed, ...hardly any panic..... etc...last year things started returning...slowly....but the last couple of months it has reverted. The fears/anxiety are continuous. So my GP....who is from England, told me about this site, and she upped my citalopram to 40 mg. She also referred me to a therapist, but here that could be a long time. I have had a few large life changes in the past year or so. I have had so many panic attacks while driving that I don't drive anymore. I got laid off in April. My partner works away. I am having difficulty with my gait. When I tense up I get hyper vigilant , and walk to the left, obsessing about every misstep. My Dr. ordered me to go out and walk every day. Unfortunately i will get a big F on that one..in a week I walked twice...it's so hard walking to the left. Anyhow, if anyone has any suggestions, feel free.
i am 51, female, and have suffered too many years with GAD/phobias. Finally, in 2011 I decided to go on medications, so sick and tired of living with irrational fears. So, for the last 3.5 years on 20 mg. citalopram I have had the best years of my life...so calm.... I flew, drove tunnels, vacationed, ...hardly any panic..... etc...last year things started returning...slowly....but the last couple of months it has reverted. The fears/anxiety are continuous. So my GP....who is from England, told me about this site, and she upped my citalopram to 40 mg. She also referred me to a therapist, but here that could be a long time. I have had a few large life changes in the past year or so. I have had so many panic attacks while driving that I don't drive anymore. I got laid off in April. My partner works away. I am having difficulty with my gait. When I tense up I get hyper vigilant , and walk to the left, obsessing about every misstep. My Dr. ordered me to go out and walk every day. Unfortunately i will get a big F on that one..in a week I walked twice...it's so hard walking to the left. Anyhow, if anyone has any suggestions, feel free.