Sorry to be increasing my posting, but I am really anxious at the moment. I think it's related to the missing meds but I feel I can manage but I don't know how I can curb my current anxious thoughts. I also think it's part of my sensory too. I'm at school and don't want to have a "meltdown"...

May I suggest you,
Sit down somewhere it's quiet with as few distractions as possible- close your eyes and take slo-o-o-w deep breaths. Try to focus your mind on something that makes you feel calm and safe and hold on to it. See and feel it until the anxiety eases up. Is there someone who you can talk to to help you further?

Hope this helps you, netsavyoo6. :)

I've tried deep breathing but that seems to make it worse. :( I've noticed that my heart rate actually goes up when I do that... :(

Andy...

I like your sig Odd~Scrooball.

Post all you want Netsavy - there are no rules about this that I know of :D

Besides, some times i'm board out of my mind just waiting for a new thread, pathetic I know :rolleyes:


Try counting your breaths as well, it helps to distract the mind from your anxious thoughts i think. :faint:

I'll give it a try. Thanks.

approx 5hrs. later, instead of less anxious, I'm more anxious, worried and starting to feel a depressed mood.

Sorry, i guess i don't have the whole story. Why are you skipping/missing your medication?

The doctor, mom, and I aggreed that the risperdal was causing tics so I had to stop that. And w/ insurance to pay for it, I can't refil my Lunesta. So I'm without both... I went to the bathroom at about 1:30 pm and cried for 20 minutes, something I havent done for a very very long time.

It's amazing, really. Risperdal is commonly prescribed o treat tic disorders.

ME :D

The doctor, mom, and I aggreed that the risperdal was causing tics so I had to stop that. And w/ insurance to pay for it, I can't refil my Lunesta. So I'm without both... I went to the bathroom at about 1:30 pm and cried for 20 minutes, something I havent done for a very very long time.
Andy,

Sorry you are having a bad time! Are you still taking zoloft? It completely stopped my tendency to burst into tears and helped me sleep. Of course we are all different.

Did you lose your insurance coverage? Sorry, I may be out of the loop here. Can you get any prescription assistance? Do you take xanax? Not that I'm recommending that, just wondering. Calms me down in hurry and dirt cheap.

Did you ever resolve whether you are bipolar or not? Have you taken any mood stablilizers?

Good luck! Hey get in those valentine's day jammies and read a good book. Do you like to read? It stops my mind from racing, so I do a lot of reading in the winter.

The doctor, mom, and I aggreed that the risperdal was causing tics so I had to stop that. And w/ insurance to pay for it, I can't refil my Lunesta. So I'm without both... I went to the bathroom at about 1:30 pm and cried for 20 minutes, something I havent done for a very very long time.

Net are you in counseling? Have a coach? It sounds like you are in crisis, and while we are all here ...we are well only here? We care about you Andy...but
Isn't there someone you can call, to help talk you down or up...???? Can you get on the phone tomorrow and find a counselor or therapist to help. You have been revving up awhile here, and I think it just all hit ya. I am concerned about you, so please get someone on the phone and get an appointment to get some help. NOW.

Netsavvy,

I had a similar reaction to Focalin. And since the insurance didn't start for a few weeks I had to go cold turky. Here's some thing I found helped.

Spontanious Exercise, like taking a walk (I like Tai Chi).
Telling myself out loud, over and over that it was meaningless anxeity and I would be ok. (Sounds lame up it helped)
Natural sedatives like boiled milk or valerian root.
(Don't know about chamomile, I'm allergic. Nothing like trying to calm down when your nose suddenly starts running faster that a busted hydrant).
Reading certian familar books that seem to calm or refocus you.. (For me: THeif of Time by Terry Pratchett. Always works)

Hope some of that is useful

hey, this post is probably a bit late for your anxiety but for the future these are some tips someone told me about, that can help to destress you and distract you (wherever you are) from what is causing the anxiety

1. look around your environment and see 5 things that are red, 4 things that are green, 3 things that are yellow, 2 things that are blue and one thing that is white - you could also look for shapes etc.

2. Look at an object eg. a pen, a leaf, anything thats handy and study it in detail - notice what colour it is, what shape, how it feels, if there's writing on it read the writing and take notice of the type of writing..completetly focus on it.

Doing some simple things like this can bring you back to a state of peace. I also find that exercises that are designed to help your eyes are good - eg palming and long swinging - best to look these up on the net for a proper description, try googling 'bates system for better eyesight.'

Good luck.

I do have insurance. It started today when I stopped the prescriptions. I do still take the zoloft.

Shuffling meds around can send a person into a tailspin. Hang in there and give yourself time to adjust. :)

Me :D

I hope to adjust soon. 30min awake and allready very anxious again.

That's great. If the anxiety is still a problem talk to your doctor. Perhaps your doctor has suggestions for reducing your anxiety.

keep busy and try to not focus on the anxiety. Focusing on it will only make it worse.

I understand but it is hard for someone who was told he has an official dx of "Generalized Anxiety Disorder"...

I know all about anxiety, Andy. It's not easy to deal with and it's scary.

IMO, it seems like you're focusing on your anxiety, and in my experience, that only makes it worse.

Can you immerse yourself in a book? or music? perhaps a movie?

Don't worry to much about a 'generalised anxiety disorder diagnosis'. Many people have this condition and when treated correctly live a happy productive life. Try to stay positive. No one is perfect, you don't have to be either.

I understand. I've been doing things that I find enjoyable but it isn't shifting my attention from the anxiety to it...

How about aerobic exercise?

wanted to but didn't feel in the mood to do it...

wanted to but didn't feel in the mood to do it...Ahhhh, the good old Catch 22. Andy, most people I know "hate" going TO the gym, but love how they feel when they LEAVE the gym.

I've found that exercising does some good.
It gets rid of some of the energy.
I walk each afternoon, to relieve stress, and lower the dog's sugar (she's diabetic).
I have to say that I feel more relaxed after walking for 20-30 minutes.
But aerobic exercise...
With the leg warmers?
Not for me. :D

I've found that exercising does some good.
It gets rid of some of the energy.
I walk each afternoon, to relieve stress, and lower the dog's sugar (she's diabetic).
I have to say that I feel more relaxed after walking for 20-30 minutes.
But aerobic exercise...
With the leg warmers?
Not for me. :DWell, gstien, I've never walked a dog while wearing leg warmers (me or the dog), but it's a free country. :D
What you and your dog have been doing is aerobic exercise.

The American College of Sports Medicine (http://www.acsm.org/) (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature." It is a type of exercise that overloads the heart and lungs and causes them to work harder than at rest. The important idea behind aerobic exercise today, is to get up and get moving!! There are more activities than ever to choose from, whether it is a new activity or an old one. Find something you enjoy doing that keeps your heart rate elevated for a continuous time period and get moving to a healthier life.

I know, I'm just being silly.
Today I needed leg warmers.
15mph winds and temps below 40.
We're in the South, we aren't used to that!
What I do IS aerobic exercise, because I do a mile in about 17 minutes.
My wife on the other hand, comes in at about 20-21.
That's why the dog keeps looking back at her when we walk.
Her "pup" is slow. LOL
I've found when I feel like an attack is coming on, I do get up and move around.
Clean the house, or whatever, to get my mind off it.
Otherwise I get ringing in my ear (my deaf ear already has ringing in it), and my body gets chilled, etc.
I hate that!
With the desire to get my weight down, and keep the dogs sugar in check, I've found a way to keep my attacks down.

Thanks for all your help. I belive my anxiety 'states' have gone away for a while now that the drugs are cleaning out of my systems...

andi, have you tried to going to the recreation center. I know we have one and I would be able to work out or swim... when you get anxious that might be a good alternative.

I also have missed my meds a few times in my life... and when I do have a melt down, i know it is because of just that reason.

Well in the case of the risperdal, I guess it's being a powerful drug makes it difficult to be off it even for a few days at a time. Only, I had to stop it because of tics but I feel the risperdal helps my sensory issues. My mom won't even belive that I have sensory issues so how do I convince her that I might?

She is fully aware of my aspie diagnosis and believes in the possibility of some "mild" Sensory Disorder too...