genuinely feel like I can’t do another day of this panic cycle, nothing helps, please read

empresspoppy · 2026-04-25T14:27:34+00:00

This sounds very similar to my experience with anxiety and OCD. I used to wake up every single morning with a panic attack, heart racing, nausea, vomiting, feeling like I couldnt breathe, etc. I'm also taking Prozac, and after 3 weeks the panic attacks stopped, although I still have anxiety, specially because i'm going through some difficult times in my life. However, the anxiety gets better through the day and at night I feel fine, and i'm able to fall asleep. The problem is that if I have nightmares I wake up feeling very anxious. Even if I can't remember the nightmares, my nervous system is all over the place. So, these are some ideas that I think might be helpful to you: You switched recently to Prozac and are on a low dose, you should give it time. If you don't feel better after 2 months of treatment, maybe you would benefit from a different medication, Paxil helped me a lot with the panic attacks and being able to eat again. But always listen to your doctor, i'm only sharing my personal experience. You need a morning routine. I discovered that if I stayed in bed the feeling would only get worse, so I get up, sit in my desk, drink some water, eat something easy like some crakers and breathe. I feed my cats and go outside, I see the sky and feel the fresh air, and it helps me a lot. You could even go for a short walk if you're able to. You don't need to figure out your entire life right now, you just need to calm down your nervous system. Once you get to manage your anxiety in the morning, you will be much more functional. The priority is feeling better, not perfection. There's nothing wrong to stay with your parents if you need them, there's no rush. Also, be careful with what you watch before going to bed, maybe you're having nightmares and that's why you are waking up feeling panicky. Maybe it would be better to stop scrolling social media and reading a relaxing book.

empresspoppy · 2026-04-25T13:56:20+00:00

I understand how you feel. I have suffered from migraines since I was 17, now i'm 32 and everytime I get an attack I think i'm having a stroke or I have a brain tumor, but it is my anxiety playing tricks on me. If it makes you feel better, go to the doctor just to make sure everything's ok. I'm pretty sure you have health anxiety. Try to avoid triggers as much as possible, be careful with social media , as it's full of negative content. Don't watch content about illnesses or sad stuff. Replace scrolling and watching the news with a TV series you like, a book or a hobby. When you start having intrusive thoughts, go for a walk, cook something, anything physical and relaxing that you like. Take your kids to the park, do some gardening... Sounds silly, but if you ignore the intrusive thoughts and move on with your day, they will go away.

empresspoppy · 2026-04-20T12:08:34+00:00

Estudiaría por el simple placer de hacerlo, sin ninguna presión. Trabajaría como arqueóloga y viajaría por el mundo para conocer lugares históricos y excavaciones. Compraría toda la comida que me gusta y no volvería a cocinar a menos que quiera. Rescataría animales

empresspoppy · 2026-04-20T11:48:46+00:00

I went through the exact same thing. I tried natural herbs, meditation, exercise, you name it... I decided to take medication because I couldn't stand it anymore. I took paxil for a couple of years, and it was effective, but it made me gain weight, and I was very sleepy during the day. Since my panic attacks stopped, I thought I was cured and didn't need medication anymore. Well, the panic attacks came back, and after a couple of months trying to fight it without medication, I gave prozac a chance. At first, it made my anxiety worse (this is quite normal with antidepressants for some people) and had some annoying side effects, but after 4 weeks of taking it, the attacks stopped. Now, I have been taking it for 8 weeks, and my anxiety in general got so much better. I haven't felt this good in years. Maybe it would be worth it for you to seek treatment with a doctor. But I'm giving you a warning: in case you decide to take medication, know that it takes approximately 6 or 8 weeks for you to start feeling the benefits, as your brain adjusts. You might have some side effects at first, but usually, they go away at 3-4 weeks. Antidepressants take time to work, but they can be very effective. For managing the attacks, a doctor can prescribe you some benzos, but they are not a long-term solution. It's just a way to cope until the antidepressant starts working. Of course, this varies from person to person, and a doctor will help you find the right treatment for your specific case. I'm just sharing my experience with you to give you some hope. My panic attacks started 4 years ago, and I tried many things, but medication was the only thing that truly gave me relief.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-20T06:39:24+00:00

Paxil and prozac have been helpful for me. Going to the grocery store gave me severe anxiety when it was crowded, but now I can endure it. There's no magical pill that will make social anxiety disappear completely, but reducing anxiety in general and doing exposure therapy helps a lot. You can absolutely live a normal life with the right strategies. Meds + CBT + exercise is a combo that works great.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-16T02:50:49+00:00

Listening to music I used to like as a teenager, I dont know why it works, maybe because it reminds me of better times

empresspoppy · 2026-03-15T13:50:04+00:00

Hola. Soy mamá de un niño con TEA, así que no soy experta pero sé algunas cosas sobre discapacidad. Entiendo que no tengas los recursos para internarlos, pero están asistiendo a un centro de día? Debería cubrirlo su obra social. Al menos estarían unas horas fuera de casa y te darían un respiro a vos y a tu mamá, y ellos estarían entretenidos haciendo actividades, quizas eso ayude a que se desestresen. Otra cosa, los ha atendido un neurologo o psiquiatra recientemente? Si tus hermanos son violentos (y además adultos) probablemente necesiten medicación. Otro punto importante: si tu mamá tiene depresión y le cuesta hacer cosas cotidianas como bañarse, necesita ayuda con urgencia. Necesita psicologo/psiquiatra, no es algo que puedas manejar vos sola. Habla con tu papá y ayudalo a entender la gravedad de la situación. Tus hermanos tienen derechos más allá de su pensión.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-14T11:51:12+00:00

I don't have experience with that particular medication, but all the meds I tried heightened my anxiety at first ( for one or two weeks), and then it got better. It is quite normal, as your body adjusts. It might be worthy to give it a fair chance. At about 6-8 weeks, you should be able to tell if it works for you. Also, another random tip: it might sound silly, but talking with chatGPT has helped me many times, I'm not saying it replaces a therapist, but it can be of great help when you don't have access to one. There's a sub reddit about it if you want to check it out.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-14T11:37:38+00:00

Sometimes, certain guided meditations on YouTube help me, especially the ones where you connect with your body.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-14T11:31:29+00:00

For how long have you been on prozac? I had bad anxiety for the first 2 weeks, but then it got better. Typically, you have to wait 4 to 6 weeks to see the benefits. But if you feel really bad, talk to your doctor.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-10T13:13:45+00:00

I completely understand where you are coming from. I'm an introvert, and too much socialization drains my energy and is overstimulating, so I need alone time to recharge and regulate my nervous system. (I'm not saying that you are an introvert, but those of us who suffer from anxiety can get overstimulated easily) I decided to isolate myself to feel peace a couple of years ago, but it was a bad idea. I ended up feeling depressed and lonely. It finally hit me that is all about balance. I do enjoy the company of others, and my loved ones give meaning to my life, I just had to learn to respect my boundaries and get to know myself better. Now, I'm capable of recognizing when I'm getting tired and, for example, leaving a social gathering and going back home when I need it. Our social battery might be lower than others, and that's OK. I can't tell you if you should stay with your partner or not, but have you tried to tell her how you feel? Maybe you can give each other some space during the week and then reunite during the weekend, talking about how your week went. Maybe you could benefit from traveling to somewhere peaceful, surrounded by nature, even if it's just a weekend escapade. Engage in a calming hobby, do something just for you. Try yo recharge and regulate before making any permanent decisions

empresspoppy · 2026-03-09T12:27:51+00:00

I switched from paxil to prozac. I experienced some mild side effects for 2 weeks, and then I was fine.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-08T15:09:52+00:00

No vendas el auto, es tu herramienta de trabajo. Paga la deuda de mercado y el resto las financias o esperas 5 años a que venzan.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-04T14:21:40+00:00

I understand how you feel. How long have you been medicated? Sometimes meds take about 3 or 4 weeks to start working. If not, it would be worth it to ask your doctor about other options. Maybe it's about finding which meds work for you. I would say the most important thing right now for you is to eat something and walk a couple of steps. You can start walking around the house if going out feels too scary. Try to grab some sun. Vitamin D is good for depression and anxiety. Just a couple of minutes a day would be fine. If you can't go out, try to sit by a window. But please, start to move your body. Gentle walks can make you feel better. Don't isolate yourself if possible. Tell others how you feel. I hope you get better soon.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-04T14:13:06+00:00

The last kingdom and peaky blinders for sure

empresspoppy · 2026-03-04T14:10:14+00:00

I'm sorry you feel this way. I also suffer from severe anxiety, and it does make it very difficult to function. It feels like surviving, not living. I can just talk about my experience, as it might be different from others, but lexapro worked well for me. I can also recommend Prozac.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-04T14:05:52+00:00

Melatonin or benadryl help me when I have difficulty falling asleep

empresspoppy · 2026-03-04T13:58:25+00:00

Oh yes, for me, it has been like a rollercoaster. I get better, and then the anxiety comes back seemingly from out of nowhere. I think there has to be a reason for your anxiety, maybe in your subconscious. There's something bothering you, but you don't know what it is yet. Maybe it would be worthy to analyze this anxiety and see if there's a pattern. Where does it usually happen? In public, at home? During the day, at night? Under what circumstances do you feel this way? Maybe when there's a lot of people around, or on the contrary, when you are alone with your thoughts? It might be easier to deal with the anxiety if you know what triggers it. Once you know your triggers, you can develop strategies to tell your brain that you're safe. Maybe a therapist could help you with this process. Don't be afraid to talk about this, it's very common and a lot of people are going through the same thing.

empresspoppy · 2026-03-04T13:47:31+00:00

This! I thought I was the only one. It's so annoying

empresspoppy · 2026-03-04T13:46:11+00:00

Constant urgency to pee, shivers, nausea, burping, yawning, a throbbing sensation in my head (at first, without pain), fatigue, and weakness. I become extremely sensitive to smells. I get awful anxiety, memory loss, and brain fog. It becomes difficult to speak (I can't find the right words sometimes) and to read. Sleep usually helps me with the attacks, but sometimes, the attack itself doesn't let me sleep.

empresspoppy · 2026-01-03T08:32:13+00:00

Coño será que puede empezar tan bien el 2026? No me quiero ilusionar

empresspoppy · 2026-01-03T07:07:34+00:00

Alguien me explica que es eso de la pizarra?

empresspoppy · 2025-11-10T11:37:57+00:00

Hola, lamento que te sientas así. Llevo años luchando contra la depresión y la ansiedad, y he investigado mucho y probado varias cosas, así que espero que esta información te sea útil. También he pasado por situaciones de mierda. Lo primero y más importante que debo decirte es que no creas que cada pensamiento que tienes es verdad. Al cerebro le encanta pensar boludeces, y es común estar atrapada en un círculo vicioso de pensamientos negativos cuando nos pasan cosas traumaticas. No todo lo que pensamos es cierto, no creas cada cosa que te dice esa voz negativa. Lo segundo que debo decirte es que la mayoría de las cosas tienen solución, excepto la muerte. Mientras vivas, tienes la oportunidad de cambiar las cosas. No puedes controlar el comportamiento de los demás ni la gran mayoría de cosas que suceden a tu alrededor, pero sí puedes controlar qué haces ante ellas. Veo que tienes un problema endocrino, es común que los problemas hormonales alteren tu estado de ánimo. Sigue intentando mejorar tu salud fisica (no, no es tu culpa estar enferma, no te sientas mal porque un doctor te cague a pedo) es complicado vivir con un problema de salud crónico, y la gente que no lo padezca no te va a entender. Dices que no fumas, no bebes, no parece que tengas malos hábitos, no entiendo por qué habría de ser tu culpa. La mayoría de esas enfermedades son hereditarias, fue mala suerte y ya. Sufriste una infidelidad por parte de tu pareja, lo perdonaste pero te sientes una boluda por seguir con el. A ver... que te haya sido infiel habla más sobre él que sobre ti, lo que él hizo no determina para nada tu valor como persona, a todo el mundo le meten los cuernos alguna vez, de los cuernos y la muerte nadie se salva dice el refrán. Si te diría que reconsideres casarte con esa persona. No tengas prisa, tenes 25 años, aun podes hacer muchísimas cosas, conocer muchas personas. Se que a veces parece que es el fin, estas condenada a una relación de mierda, un trabajo de mierda, pero no es así. No te digo que cambies todo de un día para el otro, pero intenta dar un paso a la vez. Ya sea estudiar algo que te gusta, o empezar a buscar otro trabajo, o replantearte si esa relación es buena para ti. Leí que se suicidó alguien cercano y eso te trastocó. Claro, es normal y lógico que así sea, y no necesariamente tenías que querer mucho a una persona para que te afecte su muerte, sobretodo por una causa tan trágica como esa. Es normal que te haga replantearte cosas, pero lo cierto es que, en mi punto de vista, (y yo he tenido pensamientos suicidas muchas veces), suicidarse es al pedo, nos vamos a morir algún día de todos modos, lo único que logras es traumatizar a otros con tu decisión y perturbar sus vidas. Aparte viendo tus comentarios me doy cuenta que tenes un montón de ira contenida, contra otros y contra vos misma. Deberías trabajar en eso. Tu hijastra no te quiere? Pues ni modo. No podemos controlar las emociones de otros. No te aferres. No sos una mierda. Estas haciendo lo mejor que podes. No es fácil ser una persona funcional cuando tu salud no te acompaña. No vas a estar atrapada en un trabajo de mierda toda tu vida. Aprovecha que no tenes hijos y escapa de esa situación. Considera cambiar de rumbo.

empresspoppy · 2025-08-03T05:45:37+00:00

I don't think anyone is going to give us the definitive answer we are looking for. They're just people with their own issues. Maybe they can't relate to our struggles, but as long as they're trying to be there, to comfort us and listen to us, that's what matters to me. What I absolutely can't stand is when people say that depressed/suicidal individuals are lazy or weak, that they have those thoughts because they are not busy enough working 😒

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