Scared of not getting better!

[Christy222]

Hi guys x

I know this sounds negative but does anyone else feel that the anxiety and panic will never go away ? I just recommenced my medication. I do feel better but am worried the panic will keep returning 😕

Is anyone on meds that really work for anxiety straight away ? I get so scared of the morning when my anxiety is overwhelming 😞 is anyone else's like this ?

Love to all xx

[blondguy]

Hello Christy222

I am really sorry that you havent a response yet.....we are usually pretty quick in responding

I used to have anxiety ages ago Christy and the good news...it does lessen in severity over time with a good GP that helps us along the way up this awful rocky road...when we see a GP/Counselor on a regular basis...

My meds (antidepressant) worked within 3 days and 80% of my anxiety disappeared (for me that is)

Yes there are many many people on the forums that have the same symptoms as we do....especially in the morning....The meds can take anywhere from 1 day to 4 weeks to kick in.

The important factor here is to combine our meds with regular counseling. The meds arent a fix all....They do provide us with a solid foundation on which we can heal more effectively 🙂

When the fear of the panic attacks is 'treated' you will find your peaceful days again......It may take some time and solid determination with a good doc though Christy but its well worth the effort

Good on you for being so proactive with your health! You are amazing!

If you have any questions you are more than welcome to post back as many times as you wish

My kind thoughts for you in this difficult time

Paul

[Gilip]

Hi there Christy yes I am on meds and the side effects for the first 6 weeks were hard especially with heightened morning anxiety. And many others on a different forum all struggled with similar. So don’t worry just proceed with one day at a time. How long you been taking them???

[Christy222]

Hello 🙂 I've been only on them for just over 3 weeks . BUT I did have the morning after pill in this time and I know how much it messes with the hormones.

Ive still been experiencing intrusive thoughts and spent the entire day trying to calm myself ! Sounds so crazy but my young sons ear appeared bigger than the other lol so i instantly had a panic attack over it ! Spent the entire day arguing with my head. Telling myself that its not a drama or issue . I'm so fearful of the meds not working.

Do you think they will start to work soon ?

Thank you for your reply xx

[Ggrand]

Hello Christy,

I have been on ADs for around 6 months now, This is my 4th different type, I've been told by my Pysch and GP, that they take around 6-8 weeks for them to work properly..

Christy, I find that when I start fighting with my thoughts I find things to do that distract me, It takes my mind of my pestering thoughts onto what I'm doing.. Distraction done properly with mindfulness usually does work to give our mind a break from negative thoughts. Also grounding yourself is some coping tools to ground your 5 senses ( sight, sound, touch, smell, taste). into the now by working them all together, when possible,

There are a few grounding, coping threads here on the forums that will help you in learning some of these techniques...

Two such grounding and coping threads are.

"Grounding yourself" what is it and how do you.". Just search grounding yourself. In the search box on the top right hand corner.

"Coping strategies" just search coping strategies.

Being grounding our selves and being mindful helps brings us into the now..the " present moment."

Also your more then welcome to look around the forums..and join in any of the many conversations.

Kind thoughts,

Grandy..