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MBG13
Community Member

Hi guys,

—Possible Trigger warning—

I have been suffering from anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, intrusive thoughts and chronic fear for 8 years.

End of last year till now it has gotten worse, I’ve already given yoga, CBT, anti depressants , breathing techniques, therapy and dietary changes yet still not seeing change.

To put things into perspective of what actually happens on a daily basis, I would wake up feeling on edge, walk to work and still feel slightly on edge, the thought of being anxious lingers in my mind Until it requires full dedication to what ever I need to do however it comes back in small waves and triggers my mind into a fearful state along with the intrusive thoughts (how long will this last, I’m afraid that I will lose control and escape quickly wether I die or not)

Same goes for heights, being on an airplane, being a passenger in a car on a freeway/motorway- these all have the same outcomes, I need to escape I don’t feel safe and I may or may not jump out.

I recently have gotten married so one would assume I’d be ecstatic, which I was . Closing in on the next few hours till the ceremony I felt real bad with “fight or flight”.

Anyone else having the same or any advice?.

The medication I was on was one type of SSRI. I tried ea different SSRI and the 2nd dose I had out my mind into 70% suicidal thoughts.

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Ggrand
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hello MBG13,

A very warm and caring welcome to the forums..

Congratulations on your marriage...I wish you both all the happiness in the world..

Usually new meds take around 6-8 weeks before we feel the benefits of them...Some meds i have heard can escalate your suicidal ideation..Please MBG, can you talk to your prescribing Dr..and let them know..

Im wondering if you thinking about your anxiety sets it off...On your way to work if you don’t already..is it possible for you to listen through earphones..some music that you can sing along with..either out loud or in your mind..to help take your mind of your anxious thoughts...even at work...depending on what your type of work is..I wear earphones when I’m shopping...to help my anxiety....

Is it okay to ask if you have some professional mental health people who are helping you..like a therapist/Counsellor....etc..Sometimes talking out our thoughts with professionals..can help plus they have some good coping tools...

You’re not alone dear MBG, with heights..I am afraid of being up high..and I don’t think I will ever be tempted to go in an aeroplane....Is it just being a passenger...if you drive do you feel safer..if you don’t drive..is it something that you might consider...maybe if you were in control of driving you might not feel so trapped..just my thoughts MBG..I might be wrong...

Happy to talk anytime I can..Please feel free to post here when you feel like it..

My kindest and most caring thoughts..

Grandy..