K9Linda’s Profile

Open Caregivers

I take care of my sister who has multiple sclerosis. I have been taking care of her for just about 5 years now.

Open Panic Attacks

I suffer from severe panic and anxiety attacks. My attacks are not the norm. They last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours and during this time they are severe.

Treatments

Effexor Not Working

Had extremely bad side effect that sent me to ER. Do not take this anymore.

Patience Not Working

Have very little patience with this illness in the past several years.

Paxil Not Working

Hated it-made me want to comit suicide! Do not take this anymore.

Positive Thinking Not Working

I'm trying to keep a good attitude and think of happy things but sometimes that just isn't enough.

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Has helped very little and have been through five therapists. They just don't seem to get it.

Xanax Working / Worked

It does seem to keep the attacks at bay most of the time but not always.

Lexapro Not Working

Had bad side effects from it. Stopped taking it.

Open Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Relapsing-remitting MS

I am the caregiver for my sister who has MS. I'm always looking for better ways to help her live with this horrible illness.

Treatments

Physical Therapy Working / Worked

Had her in physical therapy but therapist showed her the exercises she needed to do on her own.

Rebif Working / Worked

She has been doing well on this medication.

Open Depression

Feeling tired all the time, not myself, no energy, don't care about much anymore.

Treatments

Effexor Not Working

Did not work--severe reaction to it.

Lexapro Not Working

Did not work--had rare side effects from taking it.

Paxil Not Working

Was horrible! Suicidal thoughts!

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

Have been physically and emotionally abused by my father all of my life.

Treatments

Music Somewhat Helpful

Music helps me to forget the bad things for the time being.

Psychotherapy Not Working

Therapist wants me to confront my father. This is not an option as my father would just increase the emotional and physical abuse towards me.

Talking Somewhat Helpful

Some people understand while others cannot comprehend how difficult this is for me.

Open Anxiety

Have suffered from panic and anxiety off and on for 30 years, has gotten worse in the past 10 years.

Treatments

Breathing Exercises Too Soon to Tell

Have been practicing this technique even when not having an attack.

Breathwork Too Soon to Tell

Still working on this technique.

Hypnotherapy Not Working

Therapist only did this twice. I think she stopped doing it because it made HER tired and sleepy.

Lexapro Not Working

Had rare side effects with it so doctor told me to stop taking it.

Paxil Not Working

OMG! NEVER EVER AGAIN! Was suicidal on this.

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

I have been trying to do this constantly throughout the day/afternoon/evening.

Trazodone Working / Worked

Helps me sleep all night instead of waking up every 1 to 2 hours. I've actually been getting a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep most of the time.

Xanax Working / Worked

This really takes the edge off for me since I'm always anxious. I take an extremely low dose and that keeps the anxiety down where it is managable for me.