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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Bren.

This may be someone's way of describing what is happening. Anxiety being a reaction to an action. I know anxiety can be a side effect of medication even if it is not listed as one. In actuality it is more a case of hyper-vigilance. (your body over reacting to change) In the hyper-vigilant (me) even small changes can set off anxiety and this anxiety can turn to panic under the right conditions. (asleep) (letting guards down) Eg. The same medication in gel caps will set off a reaction that does not happen with tablets. Yet I can take herbals in Gel caps.

I can take medication by Picc line at three times the maximum dose allowed by saline lock or mouth with no reaction. The only reason I can see is that that way it does not burn my veins or stomach lining. Again not a side effect but a reaction. This is very similar to not being able to sleep because of too much coffee or eating too much or too late. The difference is acceptance. Knowing you drank too much coffee may or may not set off anxiety. But having something affect how your body reacts that you can not find usually will. Therefore keeping a journal of when you take medication and how you feel all day may show if this is a reaction. Anxiety may or may not be a listed side effect, it is for a lot of medication. Your doctor should know if this happens to others.

Still the answer will be the same. Accept that something is bothering you and do relaxation and coping for it till your mind accepts that this reaction is normal. It takes longer in the hyper-vigilant. According to my therapist direct side effects to medication usually need medication to counter them. One chemical to balance another so to speak. When you take your medication may make a difference too. How close to other medication too. Even OTC's should be separated by a period of time if you do not know if they can be taken together. All things a Doctor should be able to answer.

Davit.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Bren,

Regarding the side effects of medication I would recommend seeking the consult of your doctor or healthcare professional. It may be a good idea to keep a journal and keep notes from day to day. This will help you when you seek consult from your physician you can ask specific questions and you'll be able to explain the pattern you noticed in your journaling.

Samantha, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 424

Thank you all!

I read the other day,that anxiety is the bodies way of detoxing itself??

Is there any truth to that?

If so, that may be exactly whats happening with me,as a monthe ago, this all started..i was on 100 of synthroid,and started 112 about a monthe ago,and i understand it takes time to regulate in your body..up to 3 months..

So, does this mean that when it levels out,so will my anxiety attacks?

I did not have this going on before..so iam thinking,is there a connection?

Bren

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

jaybe

I believe there is a reason for attacks to happen. "for every action there is a direct reaction" But I don't think you have to know the trigger and struggling to find it can make it worse. Some therapists will tell you there is no reason for them to happen. I don't know if they believe it or if they say it for peace of mind. What I do know is that if you accept them and roll with them doing relaxation that they become less harsh and less often to the point where they pop up and just fade away, some times no more noticeable than a hiccup. Some form of anxiety will probably be with you for ever but it should get to the point where you automatically deal with it before it becomes noticeable I mean you know what panic is so it is impossible to forget it but that doesn't mean it has to have control. You can put it behind you. "We the free" are proof of that.

Davit.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 57

Davit, thats the part i struggle with, after a panic attack, I try to think back to what could be the trigger, I can never find anything that caused it, I can't accept that it just appears. Ex: I will be sitting in front of my laptop, feeling pretty good, then i get edgey feelings, anxiety and within a couple of minutes it's full blown panic. I am glad you say "often there is no good reason". I have always felt there has to be something. Thanks , jaybe

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

It doesn't really have to be "no". Any distraction will work unless you are good enough at multi tasking to panic and say no at the same time. Basically any distraction will break the cycle. Some people run cold water on their wrists. Or wipe down their face, but "no" or "go away" works the best. A combination works even better. Do it often enough and you become conditioned to let the panic go. Helps if you ask yourself why you are panicking. Often there is no good reason.

Davit

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 424

Me too...i have read about this saying NO to the attack,and somtimes useing a snap method from a rubber band to hit your arm..but thats not for me..

This was my first time useing that...i also heard about screeming into a pillow helps..yea,,ill try anything to get rid of this anxiety!

bren

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 57

wow, I will try that. nothing else seems to work for me. most time I just go with it, but attack lasts way longer than I would like. glad u were able to avoid it

jaybe

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 424

You all are so right..yes, i know about bad days..

Today is a little better..as i went to my pt this morning,and they worked on my back and neck..

Hubs took me to a movie,i was trying to have an anxiety attack..and screemed into my mind NO!!!!!!!!!!

In a few moments..it went away!

Thanks

bren

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 619

Hello bren. We always have bad days, but we must remember that better days will come and we should take care of ourselves.

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