welcome schugg

[Scott]

Originally Posted by schugg

I found this forum while doing a google of paxil. I was curious about paxil because a year and a half ago I had an anxiety attack in hawaii while hiking, needless to say it was horrible and have not been the same since. although that was the only real attack I had, I still get these weird little feelings of anxiety. I avoid going fishing with my freinds because I have to drive 60 mins and then get on a boat, something I don't want to do. sometimes I feel fine and even go out drinking. I believe my case is mild and after reading this forum paxil is probably not for me. but lately it seems a little worse. how about proloftin as you have mentioned? should I talk to a doctor first before anything?
~thanks

yeah definitely read the anxiety link in my signature and check out those books i have there, or buy them... you need to know what happened to you.. that's why you're apprehensive now. Your brain has labelled it as a danger, falsely.... if you let enough time go by it will keep doing this. You don't need a medication to change your brain chemistry and make you a different person. IF someone would have told me 13 years ago what i'm telling you now, it would have saved me a lot of pain.

You wouldn't have to ask your doctor before trying proloftin.... though you could if it would make you feel better. Mine actually recommended it to me but i haven't tried it yet. My problem now, still, is dealing with the effects of quitting drugs.

The main thing, and 95% of your problem, is learning about what happened that day... that, if you're fine and have been checked by a doctor to make sure there is no underlying cause for what happened, it's just anxiety. Just anxiety, it almost sounds innocent doesn't it?

If you want you can describe to me how you felt while hiking and i'll compare it.

[Scott]

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thanks for responding. I will tell you about how I felt that day while I was hiking. I think a lot of the anxiety that day came before hand, during the long flight there. I hate flying. Being surrounded by water and knowing that I had to fly back definately brought some anxiety. I woke up one morning and drove to the deserted side of maui to do some site seeing and swimming. I then hiked up the face of a mountain. It got dark and then I got lost momentarily. Finally finding my way back to the car was a relief. As soon as I got into the car my chest started to tighten up and my hands and feet and stomach went numb and tingled. I thought something was terribly wrong, such as a stroke or some sort (remind you I am only 30). I was driven to a fire station in which they gave me an EKG and said my heart was fine. It was a relief, until I realized I had to fly back home. This was a year and a half ago, I was out of shape while trying to do strenuous hiking. I have been to the doctor since I've returned and the doctor said I was fine. However, some anxiety remains. So I really don't know if I have a fear of hieghts and flying and stress to my body or a real case of anxiety. I am usually okay when I am at home. Sometimes social anxiety kicks in. I quit smoking too.
Thank you for your time. I am looking forward to your response.
~schugg

[scotty]

"So I really don't know if I have a fear of hieghts and flying and stress to my body or a real case of anxiety. "

Sounds more like a fear of anxiety! This is where therapy is helpful. It's taking control of anxiety and not letting it control you.

[schugg]

Originally Posted by scotty

"So I really don't know if I have a fear of hieghts and flying and stress to my body or a real case of anxiety. "

Sounds more like a fear of anxiety! This is where therapy is helpful. It's taking control of anxiety and not letting it control you.

thank you, I will try therapy and my best to avoid drugs.

sorry scott, I guess I could have posted my concerns on the forum

[scotty]

Ah, now you know how to do it!! Welcome!!!!

[rdjanis]

Welcome schugg!

[schugg]

Originally Posted by rdjanis

Welcome schugg!

oh, why thank you! thank you everyone.

[schugg]

one more thing..... what are zaps?

[Katesmom]

Originally Posted by schugg

one more thing..... what are zaps?

It's a sensation like an electrical shock zapping through your brain.

[schugg]

hello everyone, I just wanted to give a update on myself.
I have been visiting with a therapist
for the past few weeks now and it seems to be going well.
we have been talking about my anxiety. I still have some ''episodes'' but no real attacks. lately I have had a lump in my throat, but I think it is from stress from this anxiety thing. another one of many things that messes with me is my ears, they always pop and feel clogged, giving me fear and a sensation of being off-balanced and some derelization. some days are good , some not so good. should I have my ears flushed?
comments anyone??
regards, schugg

[schugg]

BTW, the therapist I am seeing does not prescribe drugs as that may be good news for a lot of folks on this forum

[rdjanis]

Hey Schugg, glad you are moving forward with therapy, it truly is the best way to go, although it does take work, the end results are life long and don't come with side effects

As for the ears, get them checked out by a doc and make sure nothing is going on there.

Take care.

[annaf]

my hats off to you! i wish i would have just done therapy.

[paxilgirl]

Schugg,

Welcome.

I found this site on a goodle search too and have never looked back. This forum and these people are special and have been one of the sole reasons why I'm off this drug today.

[schugg]

well, I kinda had a underlying question in one of my previous post, It was about the lump in my throat, that does come from stress, doesn't it?

[schugg]

well here is another update. I am done with therapy and I feel great. I have been able to move on with almost no anxiety, if any! my life has improved so much and am happy! I want to wish everyone on this forum the best of luck! I also want to thank paxilprogress because if it was not for me stumbling across this forum, I may have gone to see a doctor where I simply would have received a prescription for paxil or something and had been worse off.

regards, schugg

[eileen]

Hi Schrugg, it is so heartening to read a success story such as yours. You are one of the lucky ones, you searched and found your answers early. Good Luck to you.
eileen

[Scott]

thats all i needed in the beginning... all most people need.

Feel free to post any helpful tips you learned in therapy

[Homerbcool]

Coping Skills 1 - Paxil 0

Awesome Way To Start My Day..thanks Schrugg!!!

[scotty]

Great to hear Schugg!!! And happy that we could help!

[schugg]

Well guys, I'm back. Just to check in after 5 years. All is good and now have little fear of flying. I'll be flying from Missour to Florida tomorrow. I want to wish everyone the best of luck. There is hope. There is a way to cope. I some how found a way. This sight was definitely a big help!!

[babs]

Awesome news! And very reassuring for the people currently struggling, to read another success story.

[aberdeen]

You came back 5 years later to let us know this? You are a wonderful person, really. Thank you, I bet it helps so many people!!!!