Anxiety back with a vengance

[lola76]

Well it has been about a week now since this extreme anxiety and a depression has been afflicting me and it sure seems like it ain't going away. As if the anxiety and depression were not bad enough my hypoglycemia has also gotten even worse. If I go any more than two or three hours without eating anything the hypoglycemia becomes so bad. I even have to eat something before I go to bed otherwise I'll feel dizzy and shaky.I'm trying very hard to eat healthy. I eat whole grains, veggies, fruits, healthy amounts of fat, and I stay a away from simple carbs, no sugars or white flours for me. Still these symtoms are becoming so unbearable. I don't know where to turn for help, since doctors don't seem to be of any help. Does someone here have any advice? I am desperate here

[lola76]

Hello anyone out there with any advice? Or is still too early?

[Songbird]

Originally Posted by lola76

If I go any more than two or three hours without eating anything the hypoglycemia becomes so bad.

I've had this, you need to keep eating something often.

[Songbird]

I think it is because it is a weekend, there isn't much activity here. I've been having extreme anxiety, and haven't been sleeping. Yesterday I tried out this yoga DVD called 'Just Relax' and found it helped me feel a lot better.

Also, Betsy reminded me to do 2/4 breathing, in for two, out for four, so the exhale is twice as long as the inhale. And pause slightly after the exhale. That helped me a lot yesterday too, I had much less anxiety than what I had been.

I'm sorry you are feeling so rotten, I empathise, I've been feeling rotten too!

[lola76]

Thanks Songbird. The thing is that I think I am going to have to eat even more often. I guess wha might be agrevating my anxiety is the thought that there is something medically wrong with me. I had already been diagnosed pre-diabetic. What if now I have full blown diabetes.

[Songbird]

Why don't you get a blood sugar test done so that you know for sure one way or the other? As for something medically wrong with you, apparently paxil can actually cause some of these conditions to appear, please don't worry that you are somehow weird or different.

And notice that you used those two words 'what if'! Try not to play the 'what if' game. Get the test done so you don't have to keep wondering.

You have tapered down to 1mg is that right? Are you still on 1mg or have you come off completely now?

[lola76]

I am now down to about .5 mg. I am not sure the exact amount because I am now decresing 1 drop every month. I am trying to wean as slow as possible to help with the w/d symptoms, it's not helping much though. Oh well maybe if I would have taken the weaning alot faster my symptoms would really be unbearable.

[Songbird]

You did go from 15mg to 2mg in one year, so some of that could be catching up with you now. Not that that is fast, but you probably did more than 10% weans, did you? I don't know if the tiny amount you are taking now will make such a big difference, I think some people just stop, while others believe it does and keep tapering tiny amounts as you are. I couldn't say as I'm so far away from that point. You've done brilliantly to get to where you are!

I'm not sure what other techniques you are using for your anxiety and depression. I've been sitting around feeling miserable lately, and finally yesterday I got more pro-active and began some anti-anxiety exercises. It really helped me to feel better, my anxiety was much reduced.

[lola76]

It could very well be catching up to me now. Who knows? One thing I have learned is that the w/d symptoms are so unprdictable, it's like a rollercoater ride. You never know what to expect from day to day and even hour to hour. I do not exactly remember if I did 10% weans or not. My mind seems to be so foggy lately. I used to have such a good memory. I do know that over the past year I have been doing even less than 10% weans. As far as what I am doing for the anxiety, well I have tried some relaxation techniques. We have a shiatsu massage at work which I try to use at least two times a week . It is awesome!!! But I have a hard time trying to relax. I guess I should be doing more relaxation techniques. I just hope that I can get some kind of relief soon. Oh how I pray to God for help.

[Songbird]

I have been praying a lot lately too, and I am not even a very religious person. I'm also undisciplined about doing relaxation and other techniques. I've just been forced into it by ending up in such a desperate situation. It definitely is an unpredictable rollercoaster ride. I'm sure I've read others here say that the brain fog and memory issues gradually improve. The massage sounds wonderful.

[lola76]

I am a very religous person and I have always prayed. It does help alot. I am like you I am sooo undisciplined with the relaxation thing. I start doing it, but I won't continue. I know that consistency is the key. If I can just do that.
Another thing that helps me at times is coming here and just venting my feelings and having members respond to my threads. So thanks for listening. I hope that you are feeling better today. I have been reading through your latest thread.

[Tom B]

Lola, have you ever tried the lactium supplements? Some members here say they are really good for anxiety. Also, I've read that cinnamon is good for blood sugar control. I believe I read that you should take 1 teaspoon a day, or there are cinnamon supplements too.