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    About Me

    I am 40. have had anxiety issues for nearly 4 yrs now. Just started out of the blue, no special triggers that we've ever discovered. I became mediphobic now taking lexapro and xanax. Get a little scary wondering if and when I'll ever be normal and drug free. I have a mild case of ocd as well. As well, I am learning to be patient as slow overly detailed people get under my skin quickly. but, I really do LOVE all people.

    Interests

    Gardening, Home Remodling, Cycling, and People. Astrology, and all sorts of health topics.

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    Saturday

    November 4

  • Journal

    • Fired from My Job!!!!

      Mood November 4, 2008 6:36am

      I got fired from my job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 41 years old, and never have been fired before.  The sense of guilt is amazingly …
    • One Year Anniversary of Lexapro

      Mood August 6, 2008 12:05am

      And, except for a two day excursion to Celexa, I've managed to stay on it, and continued to do well.  I take a 20 mg pill followed by a 5 mg …
    • anything new with anyone

      Mood July 1, 2008 11:47pm

      hope everyone is well. Lexapro for me is still working like a charm.  don't ever plan to go off it.  but, never say never. hope all my …
    • Back to Lexapro

      Mood April 9, 2008 12:33am

      back to the lexapro gang!   I had an alergic reaction following my second dose of Celexa.  Surprised me, the first dose went so well, …

    • just took the first celexa

      Mood April 5, 2008 10:21pm

      and i am nervous...............hanging in there to see.  i guess i should just try not to think about it.

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      I hope all is well, and that you have a good weekend.

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      THNAKS FOR JOURNAL COMMENT..........HOW R U?

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  • Goals

    332 days smoke free.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      I am 40 yrs old, have had anxiety problems for the past almost 4 years. I am a very very nervous person, and I need support from others in the same boat. I am terrified of prescribed meds and i've tried to stay away from them since my anxiety first started with an Emergency Room Panic Attack in Aug of 2003.

      Treatments

      Breathwork Working / Worked
      Deep breathing helps.
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Wish I would have tried this 4 years ago when i was afraid of all meds. works like a charm......
    • Close Panic Attacks

      joanpi67 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Stroke

      My interest are broad.

      Treatments

      Aspirin Working / Worked
      works well.
    • Open Migraine Headaches

      started having migrane auras the other day at work. being someone with panic attacks, it scared me. guess this is what it is. I am not totally convinced. Bright sort of colorless light running through my feild of vision, cannot focus in on any letters or the computer because then all I will see is a blank spot. eventually works it's way across my entire feild of vision. starts in my far left periphiel vision area, then eventually makes it to my entire feild of vision eyes open or closed.

      Treatments

      Humex Working / Worked
      horrifying
    • Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      Treatments

      Levsin Too Soon to Tell
      I bloat terribly under my ribs and especially under my sternum. Having and anxiety problem also, I always thought it was my heart. docs said it's ibs. I'm not so sure yet.
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