Back in the Anxiety and Panic darkness

Gah..I knew it was coming. I have felt it building but tried to hold off until my annual physical yesterday to ask my doc to increase my Paxil dosage. Driving home from work I felt such a panic rush over me I almost pulled over on the highway. I phoned my hubby and we breathed deeply together and he talked about other things to help redirect my thought patterns.

I honestly think its all gastro related. And because those symptoms mimic heart symptoms its where my brain always goes to. Also my doc told me yesterday my blood pressure was a little high. I have never had this before. I've always had perfect blood pressure and that spiralled the panic.
I will admit I have been under a lot of stress lately and blowing up with anger over small things. My poor family suffer when I'm anxious.

I take Tecta for my acid reflux and they worked amazingly well at first. I ran out and lapsed for two days and then the heartburn came back, my stomach was in knots and the gas I have is driving my mind to horrible thoughts. Even now I've been back on them for 2 days and I'm still hurting. Middle of my back is killing me as I type this at work because I'm trying my best to stay put and not leave.

We never really get off the roller coaster...my ticket keeps getting punched even when I think I'm ready to get off. It's terrible...

PG,

Things are going to get better. Great job on getting in to your appointment! Did you get your increase Rx? With time this will get you back on track for anxiety management.

I am sorry to hear of that bad attack...but you did all the right things...and yes, yay for hub's support.

Keep working your coping skills to feel your best possible...and keep posting with us, so we can keep you encouraged.

Brighter days are coming up...hang in there friend!

S.C.

PG,
Sorry to hear of your recent struggles. I know anxiety seems like it can be never ending but the fact that you took it upon yourself to practice coping mechanisms speaks volumes to your healing!

BP is surely a result of your recent stressors and will go back down once things level out.

Try to take care of yourself as much as possible, incorporating those coping mechanisms and you will get thru this!

Sorry you had a rubbish time... This is a blip.
You have got this , keep strong and positive ....
I am with you too the connection of anxiety..gastro..anxieth.. gastro
Keep your chin up girly 😊