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Offline ceg

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Trying everything I can and wanted to share
« on: August 11, 2008, 08:12:41 AM »
First - I want to thank everyone that posts here.  I've been a lurker mostly.  Coming to the site to read posts when I'm having an especially difficult time resulting in sleepless night.  Mostly I'm discouraged as I will have a few good days followed by some rough ones.
Currently I take lexapro (10 mg) daily.  Plus, I go to therapy once a week.  I haven't gone to therapy for an extended time ever (more than 2 months) but, I will be this go around.  I listen to meditation podcasts (while watching tv) lol.  Try to work out 3 x a week although at the height of my anxiety I have trouble sleeping which makes me tired, nauseous due to not getting enough sleep.  I also take Benicar for mild hypertension.  Noting this because both of my meds (lexapro, benicar) can cause dizziness, nausea.  So this morning I'm up with a bad dream, panicked and can't go back to sleep.  I was able to relax myself more so I wasn't hyperventilating but, I'm still up at 5:10am. 
I'm not giving up but, am very discouraged.  I worked through my fear of flying where I can now get on a plane but, I guess I have deep-seated underlying issues as well that want their voice.

Thanks for posting and reading this post. 
Chat at you tomorrow as I need to check in here daily.
Peace* Chris
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Offline hopelessromantic

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Re: Trying everything I can and wanted to share
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 08:18:21 AM »
Hi Chris - sounds like you need some help - how often do you get the hyperventilating thing? And do your meds seem to be doing any good at all? What do you think is the ONE major thing that stresses you out or gives you that uncomfortable feeling?
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Re: Trying everything I can and wanted to share
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2008, 10:29:36 PM »
Been there... try taking B Complex Vitamins. They changed my life. My anxiety was so bad at one point... now it is completely manageable. I also take Lexapro and Buspar but have never had relief until i started taking the vitamins. GOOD LUCK!
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