Woof!!! Anxiety Kicking In Big Time!

[LittleBear]

Nothing specific. I've been having these since last year. Fortunately, because of this forum, I've learned this too will pass. That said...Woof! I feel like I just hit my thumb with a hammer but knowing the pain will pass ain't helping right now.:eek:

LBear

 

[olaja]

Sorry to hear Little Bear. Can you hang on to a pillow or something? Rock your body back and forth?

It will pass. No, that knowledge doesn't help ease the pain.

 

[LittleBear]

Thanks, olaja. Perhaps things will smooth out in a while.

Typical day from what I understand.

LBear

 

[LittleBear]

It's gonna be a rough night. Hope everyone has a goodnight.

LBear

 

[Meadowsweet]

((((littlebear))))

 

[maddog]

Here's to everyone finding a little peace tonight - there will be a few of those rough nights taking place I think.

Maddog

 

[LittleBear]

Anxiety and grief have hit big time this week. The feeling of impending doom can't even be helped by the meds. It's been a month since the year anniversary of the PTSD cause. (death of best friend and his wife) and I am freaking out about even the slightest out of place comment...event...or coincidence. This has got to stop. My increased anxiety level is pegging on near terror that something else is going to happen to someone else I love. It's been thirteen months and instead of things settling down its getting worse. I wonder if I'm having an anti-anxiety med backfire? I've been on Alpramazon for just under a year. (0.5mg)

I know people after a traumatic event such as a car wreck or house fire take awhile to feel comfortable driving again or cooking dinner but they eventually do. If I haven't talked to my loved ones at least once a day if not more I start freaking out. My older Brother is the only one I can get by without hearing from but that's only because my younger Brother is the family advisor and communicator for everyone. My older Brother and I are close. Could my meds be causing this near pegging terror because I've been on them for a year? This can't be normal!!!

 

[Sazza]

Hi Little bear,

sorry things have taken a back step for you, anxiety is crippling when it takes over your life, just remember though its understandable and grief takes alot of time and when its combined with PTSD i guess its even more complicated. I don't know about the medication but i do know you build a tolerance to certain medications when you have been on them for a period of time. Sometimes we don't always know why things change and we seem worse, the important thing is dealing with it, maybe a medication review would be good? What other ways do you use to manage your anxiety beside medication? maybe try some of those strategies to try and ease the burden a little.

You said its the month anniversary, often anniversaries can be a triggering and anxiety provoking time, maybe that could be playing a part in the heightened anxiety and fear you are feeling. Just some ideas, i hope things improve soon for you.

Sazza

 

[LittleBear]

Yep, Sazza, it's been very rough. I guess you misunderstood but it's been a year and a month. Not being critical, please understand that, just trying to clarify.

I'm having a real continuum of anxiety of pending unspecified doom right now and have been for several days so forgive me if I sign off without further comment and retreat. I sincerely appreciate your reply but I gotta sign off for awhile.

I know it will get better and to be honest I think the year anniversary has generated a, "Well, it's time for something else." feeling. The feeling of further impending doom is what I can't get over. I'm simply scared of the unknown. That is all. Simply the unknown. If I couldn't prevent this from happening how the nether world am I supposed to prevent the next one.

Thanks, gotta go.

LBear