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Posted 11/4/2014 2:54 PM (GMT -5)
Hi everyone. I've posted on the fibromyalgia forum, but had no idea this anxiety forum was here. I'm so happy it is! I've had anxiety for years. I'm fine 95% of the time at home, but Bam! As soon as I get to work, my heart races (I even had to wear a heart monitor last week for 24 hours due to the tachycardia). I'll literally have to sit on the floor in my office to try to calm my anxiety. I'm currently on venlafaxine and valium. I tried buspirone for a while, but stopped taking it because it did not help. Having fibromyalgia and dealing with feeling awful all day for years and having chronic fatigue doesn't help the anxiety at all. Some days it just feels like too much to handle, but I know I have to keep going because I have 5 kids and they need me. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you all. It's comforting to know that this forum exists.
Posted 11/4/2014 2:59 PM (GMT -5)
Hello Dream, Welcome! :)
In Anxiety forums we try to support each other as much possible. Feel free to post whenever you want :)
Posted 11/4/2014 3:26 PM (GMT -5)
Hi

Welcome to the forum I am glad you have found us you will get good support hear from others who will be able to relate. Sorry to hear you are having problems with anxiety hopefully the Venlafaxine will work well for you have you considered doing any talking therapy alongside your medication?

Hibee
Posted 11/4/2014 3:26 PM (GMT -5)
Welcome!
Posted 11/4/2014 3:51 PM (GMT -5)
Welcome to this wonderful board! You'll find lots of great support and tools here! Looking forward to getting to know you!
Posted 11/4/2014 4:00 PM (GMT -5)
Hello and welcome!

Sorry to hear of your anxiety struggles at work. Know that there are others here with similar issues, as this is not an unusual trigger for anxiety.

I am glad to hear that you are working with your doctor in terms of Rx's and treating your Fibro, and other symptoms...

There are also great self-help ideas to try for feeling your best.:) Here are some that I pulled from our Resources for you to check out.

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I



Practicing these everyday should help to lower your overall anxiety levels and physical symptoms. Especially important to do before going into work, right?

Keep posting with us anytime. We care, undersrtand and support is key!

Scaredy Cat

Posted 11/4/2014 5:23 PM (GMT -5)
Dreamsoftravel,

So nice to meet you! Welcome to the best anxiety forum in the world! I hope you continue to stay connected to us!

SC offered some good coping skills. Utilize them and they will help you!

God bless

Cornell
Posted 11/4/2014 6:44 PM (GMT -5)
Hi & welcome!!!

Anxiety & depression is so common with Fibro. We have a moderator Karen (gettingby), in the depression forum who's like you with Fibro, chronic fatigue, anxiety & depression. She did well for years on Effexor. I think now she takes Pristiq.

My bff has Fibro and anxiety & depression too. She had Fibro flares for years and it got much better in the last year once she got her anxiety & depression in control. She takes Zoloft and some other meds. I know one that has been very helpful to her Fibro/stiffness is Baclofen (sp?) & she also started yoga and got pelvic floor physical therapy! I'd never heard of pelvic floor PT but it helped her back & hip pain-who knew!?

We are very active here and can relate to almost everything you're going through so welcome & come back often!

Sending love-
Lisa
Posted 11/5/2014 5:29 AM (GMT -5)
welcome from me. here for ya. sending healing thoughts your way.
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