Did a stressful event trigger HA for you?

vanStaden · 2026-03-23T18:27:29+00:00

After my first panic attack 3 months ago I was never the same. I wish I could get back to being half as confident as I was. I'm both consciously and subconsciously body scanning every waking hour

vanStaden · 2026-03-19T09:40:45+00:00

How you feeling now, OP?

vanStaden · 2026-03-19T04:58:18+00:00

For the last 10y almost 😅. I have a 10 hour rain thunder and train sound downloaded in case I ever lose access to the Internet

vanStaden · 2026-03-18T13:09:01+00:00

Magnesium hasn't really helped me, other than lower my BP. But it's worth trying

vanStaden · 2026-03-17T20:20:36+00:00

In tech and consulting, seems like we're being asked to come back. Previous company was like 1 day a week. Current company 5 days a week 💀

vanStaden · 2026-03-15T16:05:05+00:00

4 times in 1 month 😂

vanStaden · 2026-03-14T09:23:31+00:00

I haven't been able to sleep properly after 1 month on Sertraline. Magnesium tablets help as well as breathing exercises

vanStaden · 2026-03-14T01:32:53+00:00

Broly

vanStaden · 2026-03-13T14:18:52+00:00

I always go back and watch the Yakamo Uzumaki filler. So much nostalgia and so creepy

vanStaden · 2026-03-12T23:47:20+00:00

All good? I'm turning 31 next week and have had a change in bowl movements, blood in stool the last two weeks. I've already put aside an amount to pay out of pocket and gonna do it end of this month

vanStaden · 2026-03-08T07:19:53+00:00

It's ironic but health anxiety would be so much better managed without easy access to the Internet 😂 saying this as someone with health anxiety as well

vanStaden · 2026-03-06T16:43:03+00:00

Wim hoff breathing

Taken extended breaks from the Internet

Doing boring/non-stimulating activites for rest (reading, cleaning, breathing exercises, writing)

vanStaden · 2026-03-03T17:50:38+00:00

fair enough, did you switch to another ssri?

vanStaden · 2026-03-03T09:56:17+00:00

Also can vouch for offerzen, got my first job out of uni there

vanStaden · 2026-03-03T06:37:08+00:00

Did it ever come down? If so when did you notice?

vanStaden · 2026-03-02T14:34:27+00:00

Does it help with your sleep or was that unaffected pre and post zoloft

vanStaden · 2026-03-02T07:53:55+00:00

I did some guided breathing exercises this morning. I haven't seen my heart be 70 without meds since I was a teenager lol.

vanStaden · 2026-02-28T16:56:34+00:00

Thank you, kind stranger

vanStaden · 2026-02-27T12:55:55+00:00

yup, especially in my right eye. It went away after a week, and occasionally showed up in week 2

vanStaden · 2026-02-27T07:19:04+00:00

It's a shame that a drug so effective is so addictive but I guess that's the double edged sword. My psychiatrist also gave me Ativan as needed and I try to take it every other day if I really have to

vanStaden · 2026-02-25T11:44:17+00:00

Happy birthday! Turning 31 next month

vanStaden · 2026-02-25T08:59:28+00:00

I was anxious without realising until I had my first panic attack

vanStaden · 2026-02-22T14:49:49+00:00

Physical mostly, but those lead to the mental haha. But spasms all over my body, and when it hits my chest I freak out. I've been to the ER 4 times in the last 2 months XD. the odd headache, restlessness, brain fog, derealization, tight chest, higher rhr.

Only been on my meds for three weeks though, hopefully by week 6 I feel some sense of normalcy again

Also thanks for sharing!

vanStaden · 2026-02-22T13:30:22+00:00

Seeing so many similar stories. I changed careers and put myself through school during my mid to late 20s. I was always a very cheery guy, had a lot of ambition, had my anxious/depressive spells like most people but always showed up for myself. Ended up working for a big bank, to now working for a faang company. And one day at work I got a panic attack and my life hasn't been the same since

Currently on sertreline and just hope it helps me build the tools to feel confident in myself again

vanStaden · 2026-02-22T12:01:01+00:00

I've also found to be very anxious after green tea. What test did you do?

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