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I’m sorry guys! I have to go interrogate my girlfriend now.... EthansMom it will be okay. I do agree that benzo’s such as Klonopin affect most people. No talks about death. To be honest I imagine it’s for those who abuse them...or anything used for that matter. If you are taking Klonopin now, do not be scared; when the time is ready for you, let your doctor know you would like to taper off. It does work very well, but I would rather YOU be comfortable. Again I’m sorry for the wrong info! >.<

Hi Joy! I posted on your other topic as well with a little info. Are you in any pain at all by the way? Or feel “Ill” as in a cold or infection? I would highly recommend letting someone know about what you are feeling. I know it is very uncomfortable, but you are not alone and are going to be okay!

Hi Joy! I have had panic anxiety since I was 10 years old. I am 22 now and have been on medications which have greatly helped. Okay a few things: 1) You are going to be okay. No matter what you are feeling, you know and have recognized that this is panic. Even if it’s hard or your scared, take some deep breaths. 2) I assume you are fairly young and In general good health. Unless you have a known heart issue, pounding/racing should be OK with intermittent resting. Relaxation is key. 3) I would HIGHLY recommend seeing your therapist at this time. It seems you are in extreme discomfort and I know how bad it can be as I’ve gone through withdrawals, panic, paranoia, the works.... Let me know how you are doing! You are not alone, and you WILL be okay. I know it is very frightening, but take some deep breaths. Try to enjoy the small things around you (: -Jonathan

Hi! I’ve been suffering from anxiety since I was 10 years old. I am now 22. Through the years I have gone through probably 6 jobs and lost all of them due to anxiety! I now have a once in a lifetime job opportunity working for the county with a good job, and benefits. However, most of the time I will be outside either on a boat, or actively moving in South Florida heat. (Summers 90-110 degrees and 80% humidity). My anxiety usually ALWAYS gets worse in the heat, and I’m afraid I’ll panic badly on the job....what are some techniques I can do to keep calm?

Hi EthansMom! I have struggled with panic and paranoia since the age of 10. I am 22 now. I was on Zoloft until 2016 when it literally stopped working cold turkey and I went into withdrawal. I have used Ativan, Xanax, and Klonopin over the years. Currently I take .5 once a day usually around noon. About 6 months ago I was taking .5 x3 times a day. The nice think about Klonopin is it lasts awhile and to taper off is easier than say “Ativan” because of the short life. I would say do not be afraid at all. My girlfriend who is a paramedic (I live here in south Florida, the capital of drug addicts) knows the only withdrawals that can kill are alcohol and heroin. To be honest even coming OFF of Klonopin altogether should not be too bad even if taken for years. I’ve been taking it for a year now and have lowered it over time with little to no issues. And I’m very sensitive to meds! A prounound neurologists I know personally even says that klonopin is a very useful and safe drug. And she goes home and researches every night about things. I wouldn’t be afraid! There are many many people who take LOADS of it and are completely fine. You are not alone (:

Thank you for your concern Holls (: The blood test/urinalysis coming back Normal is a good sign there’s nothing “threatening” going on at least. The pains have actually mostly disappeared, but I still never have the urge to “go” to the bathroom, and my stomach burns on occassion. About 2 weeks ago I had my hair sent out for tissue and mineral evaluation. The results came back showing I’m almost low in everything...Sodium, Potassium, Iron, etc. It also gave diagnoses that I am in an “exhaustion” phase, and that my adrenal, Biliary, and even Thyroid functioning are not optimal or worse. Most of it due probably to chronic Stress. (I’m 22 with chronic stress....this isn’t normal). This kind of scared me as I got the results back today and started pumping up on vitamins. I am so worried now about this job coming up because between my medication, not feeling well, and these test results, I’m afraid of losing this lifetime opportunity! I just pray for the best now and healing. ):

Hi Holls! I still am not feeling so well. I went to my primary care provider who sent me for a blood test. Everything returned within normal ranges except for my LDL is 2 points above "normal".....So I need to workout and eat better no doubt. The pains have drastically improved, but now the pain has moved to my LEFT side under my stomach. My friend's father (the chiropractor) is really adamant about me doing the gallbladder flush. (You drink 2 glasses of epsom salts, then after 2 hours drink oil and lemon together). However, due to my medications (Luvox), I am VERY afraid of doing this. One being that Luvox is reactive to everything, and also that it short acting; meaning any "flush" out of me will send all of built up medication in my body out. This really sucks because I start a brand new exciting job/career in 2 weeks. I feel exhausted when I wake up every morning and just haven't been the same for months. I don't know what to do really.

Thank you all for your replies. I think tomorrow I may go to Urgent Care to be at peace of mind. The stabbing pains are gone, but I have a somewhat aching pain in my back where my kidney is now. Also tonight I have a HORRIFIC headache on the top right side of my head which my friend says is classic signs of gallbladder issues. I’m not sure what the doctor would be able to do, maybe a blood test or urine sample....but I just want to make sure that this is nothing worse or dangerous )’:

For the past few months my digestive system has been a mess. A few TMI to share....However the past few weeks have been significantly worsening. Slight "shivering" feeling in the abdomen, bowel movements seem to be painful (maybe due to hemorrhoids), extreme tiredness/fatigue, bloating, sharp pains right underneath my right ribcage, nausea, fullness, and just plain not feeling well. My friend's father who is a Chiropractor checked my gallbladder and realized it is very weak and reflexed it. Tonight I have a slight temperature and still every now and then I get a stabbing pain underneath my rib cage. This morning I woke up, moved an inch, and it felt like someone took a knife and stabbed me there for 10 seconds...I am really really really scared as to what is going on and I am about ready to goto the ER or minor ER. These are similar to the symptoms I had right before I started horrendous withdrawals from Zoloft. However, I have only been on my new med (Luvox) for a year, and I am just feeling plain sickly. Any comfort or advice would be great! D':

Here is my Thyroid panel from a year ago when I went through withdrawals. I did this just to make sure I was okay. But can a Thyroid issue pop up over a year?

Hey everyone! For the past few months I have felt completely drained emotionally and physically. Every day I am tired. Recently I went through Hurricane Irma and went through a horrific "panic attack" where every muscle in my abdomen and body tensed up to the point I nearly collapsed and vomited at the same time! Since then things have seemed to be slowly getting worse. I feel tired all the time, and my stomach/abdominal muscles always feel like they're spasming or tensing. My girlfriend believes this could be "Adrenal Fatigue" or even an issue with my gallbladder....but after going through major withdrawals off of Zoloft in 2016 (I took Zoloft for 11 years since I was 11 years old and it just "stopped" working one night) with the same feelings, this is freaking me out now. Ive had stabbing pains in my right side occasionally and I immediately think I have sepsis, a parasite, infection, etc. My body temperature has even been low around 96.2-95.9 which is REALLY scaring me. (My body temp has always been low though normally around 97.4). I don't know what to do as my parents see me as just "crying wolf" or freaking out...which to be honest I am freaking out BECAUSE of this. Any advice would be great as I am very very scared right now. D':

Thank you guys the storm has passed me. I still feel like I've been shot up with loads of adrenaline though. My stomach still feels tight. We have no power but have a generator. I'm at my friends home actually so I'm not alone...it just scared them to see me literally freaking out and shivering because of fear. I've lived in Florida all my life and my parents are native. But we have never seen a storm like this. The evacuation failed because of the amount of people on the road. And sadly the entire state has been impacted. But thank you guys. I hope tonight with less winds I can sleep and be less tense, but we will see. Just a random question...what if I was having a seizure? Or I became somewhat hypothermic in my sleep?

Hey everyone! Currently I am laying in the guest bedroom of my girlfriends in Pompano Beach, FL. If any of you know there is a category 4 hurricane going over us right now....I am panicking to the extreme. Last night I woke up to the scary wind sounds and completely tensed up to the point I became cold, and couldn't even walk. My muscles all over my body basically seized....Today I have been freaking out hoping that doesn't happen again. I have Klonopin with me and my medication Luvox. Plenty of supplies. But I cannot relax to save my life. I am literally scared for my life right now. Any advice? D':

For the past few weeks I have felt very strange. Bowel movements have been painful, and bloating in my stomach is bad. Along with these symptoms, Lights have seemed to be brighter, I haven't been sleeping really much at all, and I've been getting headaches off and on. Now for the past week (on top of the previous symptoms) I have been very bad. I have been sweating more than usual, extremely fatigued to where I don't want to get out of bed, my depression and panic is horrible, and my body temperature is very low....(waking up with it being 95.8) I am freaking out that maybe my medications have stopped working? Or there is a very serious issue going on here? I have had a Thyroid test done(in attachment) about a year ago when I went through a living nightmare of withdrawing off of my Zoloft of 10 years... I'm really freaking out tonight with a bad headache. ),:

I'm sort of freaking out from something really stupid....but I take "Luvox" an SSRI that interacts more than any other antidepressant. I drank some Earl Grey Tea this morning with cream and honey. I was reading about Earl Grey teas and how they use grapefruit as flavoring for the tea....which grapefruit is a HUGE no-no for people with antidepressants. Should I be worried? Or stop drinking earl grey? Am I going to get Serotonin syndrome? ):

For the past couple of weeks I have had these feelings of "agitation" or have felt irritable. I also have not been sleeping well. I saw my doctor 2 weeks ago who told me to increase my Luvox to 150mg. I increased it last night to 125mg. I'm freaking out that I may be bipolar or having serotonin syndrome??? Please any feedback would be great. I have Klonopin which I've managed to get down to taking .5mg a day. (I cut in half to take twice a day). But something just doesn't seem right D':

For the past few weeks now I have felt completely disconnected. I have been getting sleep, but waking up feeling exhausted. Also, I could answer a phone call, hang up, and not even remember who I just talked to. None of my meds have changed. I do feel stressed....but this is freaking me out. I've been sweating more than usual. Occasionally get brain zaps...which is really weird. I'm really afraid that my meds aren't working anymore. My doctor told me to increase my Luvox to 150mg now )':

So for those of you who have never heard of the thread topic...it's basically the effect you get when you stand up and get lightheaded, feel pressure, or see bright lights for a brief moment due to the sudden drop in your blood pressure. The last 2 weeks have been scaring me because I have been having this happen to me very often. Almost every time I get up from laying or sitting. I am 22 years old and my heart is supposubly healthy (had 2 ekg's in 2016). But recently I have been feeling tired and this effect has been taking place with me. Just wondering what I should do to solve this? I am really freaking out about heart failure or some other cardiovascular issue. :'/

So last year I went through horrific withdrawals after taking Zoloft for 9 years....I finally found the right med for me (Luvox), but I can't remember if I took it tonight or not! I'm on a dose of 200mg so taking another 100mg would make me pretty sick...on the opposite side If I didnt take it....I don't know how I'm going to feel in the morning! Am I going to be completely out of it and manic or schizzo? (I'm not schizzo just a HUGE fear of mine). I am laying in bed bogging down trying to remember. I don't know what to do as I haven't missed a dose before...ever....D:

I know this is a late reply...but when I first came off of Zoloft after 10 years (it worked well for me! Haha) the first med I went to was Viibryd. I too had the same issues you are. I barely slept, and felt somewhat jittery. After a month my blood pressure was lowering really low so I had to come off of it. It's supposedly becoming a very popular antidepressant, but it doesn't work for all. Like Prozac. Some people it saves their life, others are dopey and walking into walls (yes that was me...lol). I would mention any of these concerns to your doctor though

Hey everyone! After a horrific 2016 of withdrawing off of Zoloft of 10 years I finally settled down onto Luvox which has helped me greatly. However, the past month I have been becoming very very very depressed and crying about almost everything! My doctor prescribed me to take 30mg Cymbalta along with my 200mg Luvox. I also take Klonopin .5 x1 time per day. I am REALLY afraid about this. In fact my fears are almost all health related. I've read about Seretonin syndrome by mixing more than one antidepressant at a time?? Also this is the first SNRI (Cymbalta) I've ever taken...I loved on Zoloft for 10 years which worked amazing. I'm just really afraid and could use some insight into this. I'm only 22, and this is really a tough road and battle for me. The past week I've cried everyday...

Hey everyone! I'm 22 years old and recently have been feeling very VERY stressed. My girlfriend who is a paramedic took my blood pressure 3 days ago which read 160 over 83. This was taken at night. Tonight as I lay in bed with her stethoscope (bad idea!), I've listened to my heart which has caused me some fear....instead of a normal "Lub-dub Lub-dub" sound, it gallops like "Lub-dubDub Lub-dubDub". A quick faint sound right before the closing "dub". So here I am at 1am in the morning googling for possibilities and the term that matches that heart beat is heart failure! This is really scaring me as I've been really fatigued and winded for the past 2 months it seems. Also yesterday I had cold sweat, chills, and a radiating pain in my left shoulder/chest/back. Someone help me me sleep tonight. ),:

For the past 3 months I have been under an enormous amount of stress. The previous year I had lost 8 family members, and my medication for anxiety/panic/depression "pooped out" and sent me into a cold turkey withdrawal. These past 3 months I have been thinking that I am never going to be the same person I was, and that I'm becoming Schizophrenic or Bipolar. I am on Luvox (SSRI prescribed for Anxiety, OCD, and Depression; but mostly OCD) currently which has helped me live a normal life again, but I still have these crippling fears of going to a mental hospital, becoming so drugged and disconnected with reality that I am unable to love those around me, and become forever entrapped in my mind. I have so many fears about EVERYTHING it seems to be almost a paranoia. I want to cry sometimes because I have no idea of my future. I have been taking Klonopin since the withdrawal last year...and have currently cut down to .5mg per day. I was taking 1mg about a week ago. Can coming off of Klonopin make you feel irritated and twitchy/paranoid? (Goes back to the schizophrenia/psychosis fears). I am seeing a counselor and a psychiatrist, but I just feel.....lost.

I am 22 years old and suffer from Panic Disorder with OCD and Depression. I have been taking Luvox for about 6 months now after a year of withdrawing from Zoloft. To be honest I'm not the same person I was....but In time I guess I will re adjust. I'm posting here about this new job I have acquired at a zoo/avian/butterfly place called Butterfly World as an Aviculturist. I have to say it is the most amazing job I have had and I Love it. Working with all of the bird's is so much fun. However, since starting this job I have not been getting quality sleep AT ALL. I constantly feel depersonalization, and even had a couple of panic attacks return! I'm worried about everything (the OCD) and am just falling apart now in everything! ): Any advice on What I can do to get good rest? To be honest I think that's a quarter of my battle right there....

I keep worrying about Giardia. Or something awful. A heart issue even...today I have class and lights seem bright, I see stars on occasion. Something just seems really wrong. I've lost 35lbs in 3 months without really changing anything. EXCEPT I've started dating someone. And I've been ill about 5 times in the past 5 months. Its almost like immune system is compromised...