crap, it's back - anxiety related

neesernicole

when malia was about a year old i started taking cymbalta for anxiety/depression. among other typical symptoms, i had this annoying tightness in my chest ... i couldn't take a full breath like 60% of the time i tried to breathe. i eventually got the full breath but like i said, so annoying. anyway, i think i took the meds for about 18 months and once i became pg with ethan i felt calm again, no tightness.

recently there have been big, somewhat stressful changes in my life and the tightness has come back. i don't want to go back on the meds. why can't i calm my own self DOWN!! this whole not breathing thing is stressing me out even more.

does this happen to anyone else? i need to start exercising again and i hope that helps. any other suggestions?

joseysbride

I'm sorry, neeser. I don't have experience with this, so I don't have much advice.  I hope you can find some way to de-stress a little.  I know, easier said than done.

firefightersgal

Do you like yoga?  I found a video on Netflix streaming that completely relaxes me--even on high anxiety days, like dealing with the crap with my father or after DD threw a fit for an hour before bed.

ghm

I have to talk my way through panic attacks--literally, I talk out loud to myself. I have my things I can say to get me through.

Also, make sure you get plenty of rest, eat well, and exercise.  

neesernicole

thank you, everyone. i do like yoga - ffg, what's the name of the workout? maybe i can get it at the library on dvd. and ghm, i never really considered it a panic attack but it's becoming more clear that it is. i can't seem to talk myself down at this point but at least i know what triggered it. i'm going to call my pcp - this feeling SUCKS.

amiamish

I'm sorry, I have no advice, but ((hugs)) I hope you get relief.

firefightersgal

It is called, "Crunch: Candlelight Yoga."  I cannot believe how relaxed it makes me feel!

AggieCouple

I'm sorry you are going through this!  Most of the Crunch videos are available on netflix instant play.  I just checked, and Candlelight Yoga is there, if you have Netflix.

r9stedt

Let me know if you want to meet up sometime... talking helps.