Does anyone have anxiety so bad that they can't leave their house?

yes i had all that feeling . and i got my DR to let me get back on zoloft 50 mg
and I havn't had those feeling in over six months. then you can slowly get off zoloft with no side effects..let me just say it worked for me.don't give up it you will get over this.Ifelt like i wa dieing.

I'm as smart & can talk on neurologists levels or any MD's I wanted to stop taking klonopin for years I was on it for 10 years! I tapered off from 6mg-4-2-1-0.5-0.25-0.125 to 0.125mg eod & ended up having a tonic-clonic seizure..now I'm on 50mg lyrica 3x a day & 1mg of Xanax XR been on it for 1 day! Working very well... I suggest you get on a low dose of Valium,Xanax, or lorazepam I wanted to be drug-free but like my dr said some people HAVE to be on meds for the rest of their days...

Lexapro has never did anything to me... I started and took it for a few months, almost a year then I quit taking it and it didn't do anything to me.. Weird...

"I've recently stopped taking Lexapro after 6 years, cold turkey, my withdraws are horrible and"... is your answer. you quit as abruptlly as it's now messing w/your life.

If you are going to stop taking a drug cold turkey you will have some problems but if you came off of it a little at a time then it will cause very very little problems. I would talk to your doctor first before stopping any drug because going cold turkey on some drugs can be life threatening. As for not going out for a long time then you have a problem that I had in the past. I would go outside for a few minutes each day and work your way up till you can be away from the house a lot more without a panic attack. If you can do that then each week treat yourself to something nice because you deserve it.

I have been taken lexapro for quite a few years and the doctors keep changing and adding more and more meds sometimes more than two or three at a time. I was in the hospital and they took me off all my meds and gave me five or six other ones in the matter of days..now I went back on mty old ones and feel so depressed and anxios and cry all the time and have not been able to drive or leave my house I start sweating and crying and so scared that I do not know what to do..I use to be on prozac and they stopped me several times but I think I was doing better when I was on it..why do the doctors think that they know everything after all it is our body and we should know how we feel. I was started on a new drug that starts with an S sorry but I do not remember the name..it melts under your tongue at night and it is rasberry, but I work up feeling like I was somewhere else and after a few days I stopped it... I know that the doctor is going to be upset with me but I did not know how I could go on like this..Any help would be appreciated..Thanks

I came off Lexapro as well and couldnt do anything for a few weeks until my new antidepressant started working (Remeron) and I feel this drug is helping much more than any other.

kay, yes i have been at the point of not leaving the house or panic attacks would set in... i was able to after many months of trying new anti depressiants to start leaving ..just to the mailbox and back at first ... then to the neighbors then out to the store... and so on... keeping in touch with folks on the phone and on the internet was good support to help talk me thru... the first steps in leaving.. keep in touch with people and be willing to let people support you although i know it is hard... hope this helps... T

yes, i am in the middle of this feeling. Dr.s are telling me I have vertigo. I have a pain management program. Due to this site I have been able to identify many drug related interactions. The last pill they added is Celexa. Now hey, for the third time, they have ask me to treat with a round of prednisone. This has helped me in the past to make through different events in my life. Anyone else out there I would live to hear your stories.

i've had anxiety attacks pretty much my whole life. earlier this year, when my thyroid disease kicked in again, i started going to a naturopath who recommended ashwagandha for the anxiety [it helps with adrenal fatigue] and nervoheel - which is a homeopathic remedy for anxiety.

since i started taking the ashwagandha every day, i am ALMOST anxiety free, which is a blessing. until the thyroid went out of control last week, i was taking the nervoheel as needed -- but now it's every day -- i usually only do one pill a day and within a few months i calm down.

annie -- new to board -- just joined today.

i have bad panic attacks but i dont have them at work i just started takeing xanax but i dont keep up with it why do people get hooked on xanax they dont make me feel good.

Listen yo , I been had bad anxiety for years nownover 6 years and I'm I'm 21 , I been on every pill you can think ones that make you fat, make you feel like a zoombie ones you don't want to be around no one large crowd , than you don't take gem and it seems like your getting worst and worst and worst , get e zap little flitches in ya body every few minutes make you feel weird. Sme times I don't even want to leave my bed be around people cause I think way way way to much it's anxiety go for small walks daily by your self take ya time ease into it it's your imagination I go threw it all the time best pill I ever had was nova velox a vine effoxor bad thing bout em wit me was side effects dizzy , tired yawning . Feel weird arouneople after they kick in they half scent you miss a dose or two it messes wit ya. Sperm count goes down . But they are alrit worth a shot take one day at a time relax kick it here an there thinking an not expression yourself will make things slot worst

Alcon, stop taking meds. in a cold turkey way is not the correct way to do it. You should tappering off slowsly and the widraw effects are minimal.

I know this post is older, but I am struggling very badly right now with anxiety over leaving my house. Can't even go grocery shopping, and taking son to pre-school is a challenge. Please help?

Noel,
My name is Hillery and i'm 19. A couple months ago I stopped taking Lexapro after 3 years. I went from taking 10 mg to 5 mg, which I'm still doing. My withdrawal symptoms are horrible. I too was afraid of leaving my house, luckily that only lasted for a couple of weeks. But, I still have irrational thoughts and I almost feel like I'm in a dream, or a fog. I do not feel like myself at all. It's a terrifying feeling. There are other symptoms that I'm having as well but that's the main one I'm concerned about. I'd rather have bad physical symptoms than mental symptoms. Sometimes, I truly wonder if I'm losing my mind. Do you think this is caused solely from the Lexapro withdrawal? Also, I'm so glad that I found this site. It's amazing to know that there is somewhere I can go and listen to other peoples stories that are so similar to mine. It's almost the only thing that's keeps me motivated.

Hi Noel, after I read your post I ran out of my lexapro. I never knew one could have withdrawel from that, but I have had many sleepless nites. Also, my doc wants to get me off the anxity meds that help so much. They just Don't get it! . Perhaps the doc is afraid after all the celebrity deaths???

Hi Noel, after I read your post I ran out of my lexapro. I never knew one could have withdrawel from that, but I have had many sleepless nites. Also, my doc wants to get me off the anxity meds that help so much. They just Don't get it! . Perhaps the doc is afraid after all the celebrity deaths???

We need to remember that these are powerful drugs that affect our minds and thought processes. It's important to make changes slowly - often doctors have no idea and take you off of them much too fast. Your brain needs time to start making and balancing neurotransmitters that it has been counting on medications to take care of. Also, give yourself time. Eat right, avoid stress, get plenty of sleep, etc. your body is going through a lot of changes, along with your brain. Take care - ElizaJane

Hi, yes, I too weaned down slowly to 5 mg of Cipralex (escitalopram -- same as Lexapro) and then stopped it cold turkey. Felt slightly elated for awhile, then flu like and achy. Then couldn't sleep. Then all hell broke lose and I can't even describe how I felt. Lost my job. Been reeling from the outfall of that experience since. Am now back on 10 mg (tried 20 and 15 but feel far too zoned -- am very medication sensitive) and 50 mg of Seroquel XR for sleep. Even going off of that final 5 mg put me through an extremely horrible withdrawal. If you're experiencing anything like it or worse: My Heart Goes Out to You!!! AnnieBHappy.

Lexepro is a livesaver for mny people. Sometimes, yo have to try a few different anitanxiety med's before you find one that works for you. Lexepro worked wonders for me, but I went off of it to soon, because I was feeling much better. BIG MISTAKE. I ended up in a mental ospital, because I wasn't able to eat, sleep, and I didn't know what was real and what wasn't. My kids thought they would never see me come home again. I can't remember very much, and the kids won't tell me much, but it was really bad. I was tied to the bed, and was told I hit a nurse. Good luck to all of you.
Jan

Iam with you on this one..I walked in your shoes and still struggle, even thow they started me out of a anti-depressent, which ive tryed all, and the only thing that has worked for me is "Benzo" and because other people that has abused these drugs, its hard to find a doctor too help. They dont want you addicted they say, but they havent lived the hell of severe panic attacks either, so you will have too find a compassionate Doctor like a Head Doctor that has a better understanding, not a family doctor,,Prayers be with you, and please keep in touch and keep me informed..Always Victoria

Cold turkey from Anti-depressents is a big no no, and with draw suddenly from ANY antidepressent will cause panic attacks, and other severe problems. I would start over and taper off slowly, and you should have contaced your doctor before you did this..Victoria

atavan 2mg works great and rem ron antidepressant seroquel 25mg and depakote 500mg all together seems to work well,im not going to stop taking them to see if im any better without them id be crazy.2 years ago cymbalta was the cause of me arriving at the ER dead if it had been 5 more minutes i wouldnt be here now i was totally overdosed and it took a 2nd try at death before they took me off cymbalta.REMRON was and still is a life saver but i do get those days i dont want to even leave the yard.it takes time to get the right meds to work so when you do just leave it alone

It's people that has my nerves raddled. I suffer from mental health problems and two of my three sister's think I should be locked up and not let out. They don't think I can live on my own but yet I am and love it. Everybody has some kind of anxiety and they all suffer in different ways but we all have to gang up and talk about instead of holding it in. I have anxiety somedays and you know what? I popn a piece of DARK CHOCOLATE in my mouth and go about my day. There is a chenical in it that makes people feel very good and they are happy. I keep it in my frig for those off days.

WOW, I will have to try that, thanks,

jaypee there are times where I want to be around a lot of people then there are times I just want to left alone but people think I am suicidual when I am alone. I want some me time but people who don't have depression get the wrong idea and that ticks me off. I have a pet now and I love my me time with her it is enjoyable.

jaypee, why do people think we are crazy??? Cause they haven't walked in our shoes?? I have a pet too and I enjoy her so much. My family thinks I'm crazy, don't understand, only my husband and daughter really understand. Sometimes I go weeks with out going out of the house, use to be months. Von

Its called social anxiety. We are not the only ones that have the same problem.

Hi Jaypee, I was reading your post about medications and I wanted to ask you about them. I know that for anxiety when my Dr put me on xanax it worked fine. But I'm hearing that some Dr' s don't like to put people with anxiety on xanax! I'm really worried about this because I know it helps me so much. Is it because people with anxiety have a tendency to abuse medication? Or do people with depression abuse medication? I really don't get depressed. I greet anxiety and panic and I have paranoia. But not depression. So what kind of medication would they use for anxiety to start with. As I said I just realized that I isolate myself. I'm also disabled so its awfully hard to get comfortable anywhere that isn't already arranged for a disability like mine. So that doesn't help. Anyone with advice please answer...

Hi... new to this but its people for me too, talking on the phone, going to the store, doc apts, anything where I have to or there is a possibility I will have to see or speak anyone other than my bf or daughter. I have to medicate myself & practically turn myself into someone else or pretty much go on co-pilot when I have to go to work, can only handle 2 days a wk now & barely surviving that

hey! how old are you?

Von you will drive i know you will.

thank you ladies! Von

thanks for the answers..I need someone to go to the stores with me until I can go by myself..I need a support system but so far I have none..I also have chronic pain and that adds to the anxiety and the depression..I am so tired of people saying just smile and do it..they are not in my shoes..

Hey ponderosa,

Here to help anyway we can. Just keep chipping away at that anxiety a little at a time by slowly adventuring out a little more each time. It will lessen after the initial high the more you try. Stay in touch,

Laurie

I need help! I have ptsd, gad, social phobia. My beautiful niece was murdered and I have been sexually assualted. My doc
Is cutting me back, way back on attivan. I am so anxiety ridden I can't function. Blessings

Hi marcikay,

Sounds like you definitely have some reasons for the anxiety. I highly recommend therapy and possibly discuss with your doctor one of the antidepressants that are prescribed for anxiety especially if they are going to cut back the ativan. Here to listen if you need a friend.

Laurie

Kaylyn,
I was very sick and hospitalized for a month. I was eager to go back to my hospital or hospice volunteer jobs. For some strange reason I couldn't!. I sorta felt like I would make a mistake answering the phone etc even tho I was told I could do paperwork. I wasn't afraid to go out, just felt I couldn't handle anything or have anyone depending on me. As I tried to figure it out, I came to the conclusion my illness had done something in my brain wiring. I felt even worse when my legs got weaker and weaker and now I'm bedridden. If you feel panic attacks, I do have a hopeful cure for that if you are interested...

Brighter days ahead for all... LishMac

Billy thanks for sharing your story and caring for others the way you do.
You are a beautiful Person.Your encouraging words to someone in need is awesome.
May God Bless You far above and beyond what you could ever think or imagine.

Hello Billy. I hope you are doing well. Have yourself a great Sunday, pledge

What you are going through is real, except there are tools to deal with this! You can be your safe place. I and another member of my family went for help at Midwest Center for stress and anxiety... Lucinda Bassett, CEO..You can call them, they have people on staff to help. They offer a 15 week course or if you prefer they have coaches to help you personally. This condition is definitely fixable! Turn around and look at this and say, I can do this!

I'm happy for you's who feel betrer! I DEAL with the agoraphobia and panic_I JUST DON'T KNOW WHO IVE BECOME ANY MORE! SOMETIMES I WANNA GIVE UP