I think I keep having anxiety attacks but I can't be sure. I have depression that's recently just returned, but this time I occasionally get what I'm thinking is an attack.

My most recent I woke up at 2 in the morning, my chest seemed to close up and it was a struggle to breathe, I wanted to cry at the same time because of my depression. My heart felt wrong -is that normal? And I just felt so... overwhelmed to think of a word. Just when I thought I'd calmed it started all over again i felt like i was going insane!

Because my depression has recently returned after a few months, I find myself constantly freaking out that I'm going to get as bad as I have been and end up in hospital. I just constantly freak about the fact that it's back. I get myself so worked up. Is this normal?
Jess x

[LostMom3]

I did the same thing after being in the hospital. I worried myself right into an anxiety attack. Need to tell your pdoc what is going on. I often have anxiety attacks while I am in a depression mood. Makes things so much worse. I had to get my pdoc to prescribe higher dosage anti anxiety meds. Hope you get this under control soon. I really feel for you

[gismo]

hi lostmom3, do you mind if i ask you what meds you are on? cus i was prescribed 50mg certraline bout 6wks ago and they are still sitting on top of my cupboard, am so anxious bout the side effects , but at the same time a hate having anxiety and panic attacts having cbt for 9 wks now. how long have you had anxiety?

[LostMom3]

I have been having anxiety since I was in middle school. That was 30 years ago. They have me on quite a bit of meds.

• Phentermine 37.5 mg- to lose weight- Dr. Spencer - 1 tablet x per day
• Simvastatin tablets USP- 40 mg- Dr. Spencer - 1 tablet x at bedtime
• Sumatriptan - 200 mg- Dr. Spencer - 1 tablet by mouth for migraine relief
• Ferrous Sulfate 5 gr Tab URL -Dr. Randy Robinson - 2 x daily
• Erythromycin - 250 mg- Dr. Lufadeju - 3 tablet x times daily
• Omeprazole CR 40 mg- Dr. Lufadeju- 1 tablet x daily ( Prilosec )
• Risperidone 1 mg - Dr. John Beckner - 2 tablets x daily ( Risperdal )>{<
• Risperidone 2 mg - Dr. John Beckner -1/2 tablet 2 x daily ( Risperdal )>{< =7 mg
• Risperidone 4 mg - Dr. John Beckner- 1 tablet at bedtime ( Risperdal )>{< daily
• Lamotrigine 100 mg - Dr. John Beckner - 1 and 1/2 tablet 1 x daily ( Lamictal ) =150 mg daily
• Topiramate 50 mg - Dr. John Beckner - 1 tablet 2 x daily ( Topamax ) = 100 mg daily
• Citalopram 40 mg - Dr. John Beckner -1 tablet daily ( Celexa )
• Clonazepam 0.5 mg - Dr. John Beckner - 1 tablet 2 x daily as needed ( Klonopin ) = 2 mg daily
• Clonazepam 1 mg - Dr. John Beckner - 1/2 tablet 2 x daily as needed ( Klonopin ) = 1 mg daily
• Advair H FA 230/21 - Dr. Spencer- as needed for breathing
• Ventolin HFA 200 mcg - Dr. Spencer - as needed for Breathing

From Risperdone to Clonazepam is my meds for schizoaffective disorder, anxiety, and depression.

[gismo]

thats a lot of meds , how do you remember to take them all at differnt times. i wish i was brave enough to take meds for my demon anxiety/ depression. hugs to you girl

[LostMom3]

It took me a little while to get my pattern set with all of these meds. Every now and then I will forget the meds that I take at lunch time.I am hoping to talk my pdoc into changing something besides doses. I am still having hallucinations and anxiety has actually gotten worse. Something has to be done.

[Dan12345]

Hi jess sorry to hear that you're having these attacks, it sounds most probable that these are panic attacks i get them myself, i get a heavy burning feeling on my chest i makes me feel guilty for wrongs I've done, the meds im on stop anxiety and depression. They technically shouldn't work together but they do let me share my personal attacks and what i feel It's quite funny to be honest. I had a mild one this morning over lastnights night out; so me and 2 friends hit a night out and on our way to the next club i spot a sign on a shop wall high up, so me being drunk attempt to high 5 the sign, the sign fell off! Now i wake up in the morning panicked because i feel like I've broken the law... then here is the oh so funny part my anxiety kicks in and makes this whole story in my head where i end up in prison!

Try and calm yourself tell yourself It's alright.

[Dan12345]

Hi jess sorry to hear that you're having these attacks, it sounds most probable that these are panic attacks i get them myself, i get a heavy burning feeling on my chest i makes me feel guilty for wrongs I've done, the meds im on stop anxiety and depression. They technically shouldn't work together but they do let me share my personal attacks and what i feel It's quite funny to be honest. I had a mild one this morning over lastnights night out; so me and 2 friends hit a night out and on our way to the next club i spot a sign on a shop wall high up, so me being drunk attempt to high 5 the sign, the sign fell off! Now i wake up in the morning panicked because i feel like I've broken the law... then here is the oh so funny part my anxiety kicks in and makes this whole story in my head where i end up in prison!

Try and calm yourself tell yourself It's alright.

[shortandcute]

Originally Posted by Jess95

I think I keep having anxiety attacks but I can't be sure. I have depression that's recently just returned, but this time I occasionally get what I'm thinking is an attack.

My most recent I woke up at 2 in the morning, my chest seemed to close up and it was a struggle to breathe, I wanted to cry at the same time because of my depression. My heart felt wrong -is that normal? And I just felt so... overwhelmed to think of a word. Just when I thought I'd calmed it started all over again i felt like i was going insane!

Because my depression has recently returned after a few months, I find myself constantly freaking out that I'm going to get as bad as I have been and end up in hospital. I just constantly freak about the fact that it's back. I get myself so worked up. Is this normal?
Jess x

I go thru that alot myself. ((((((lots of hugs)))))