Posted by worrier on March 5, 2003, at 17:58:45
In reply to Re: anxiety attack and relaxation » babak, posted by KrissyP on February 28, 2003, at 16:37:04
Well, interesting to know that there is someone else out there like me. I know exactly what you mean...my worst anxiety and/or panic attacks always occur during "down time" (when I make an effort to relax...meditate,deep breathing, even watching something mindless on tv. Therefore the idea of trying to or allowing myself to relax is scarey. Catch 22 is right. I've tried numerous antidepressants and they've all made everything much worse, especially the SSRIs. Way too much serotonin and it nearly killed me. Xanax is the only thing that has helped so far. I really don't find that it makes me dull or fuzzy. The constant anxiety is much more debilitating. Don't know if this is going to pan out to mean anything, but my md recently checked my plasma cortisol levels and found they were over twice normal. A 24 hr urine cortisol test also was high. She's referred me to an endocrinologist who I will see the end of next month. Maybe this will provide some clues. Anyway, let me know if you come up with anything that helps. Being afraid to relax is really a hassle. Best wishes, worrier.
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