Going crazy and need prayers

[southernwonder]

I hit a depressive episode and my psychiatrist is taking me off Abilify to put me on another medicine. I keep having these bad attacks of severe physical symptoms of anxiety. My heart races and my blood pressure shoots up. I don't know if it's a withdrawal syndrome or what but I am going crazy. My chest is tight and it makes me feel like I'm losing my mind.

Anyone been through this?

Prayers for wisdom and this to stop please

 

[Criada]

Changing meds is always tough - praying that you get through it quickly and the new ones are effective

 

[KnowHisJoy77]

Praying!

Get into a support group weekly meetings in your area. Exercise at least 30 days a week for 30 min, get sunshine take vitamin D, get into a good nutritional program, don't eat processed food or sugar.

 

[JCFantasy23]

My prayers!

Anxiety can be super rough.

 

[mimibeloved]

I don't know Abilify but SSRIs can cause intense anxiety during use and upon withdrawal. It is horrible. Speak to your doc, there is help.

 

[southernwonder]

My primary care doc thinks it might be related to the meds or could be because I'm sick right now. Either way, he put me on a tiny dose of blood pressure medicine to control my heart rate and blood pressure.

 

[Jeshu]

I hit a depressive episode and my psychiatrist is taking me off Abilify to put me on another medicine. I keep having these bad attacks of severe physical symptoms of anxiety. My heart races and my blood pressure shoots up. I don't know if it's a withdrawal syndrome or what but I am going crazy. My chest is tight and it makes me feel like I'm losing my mind.

Anyone been through this?

Prayers for wisdom and this to stop please

Yes I have been through that. It can be horrible and last a few weeks. Please remember to pass all your anxious thoughts to Jesus, keep doing that until you begin to feel better.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPzKtlJW6Tw

 

[southernwonder]

I saw my primary care doctor yesterday and he gave me some medicine to regulate my blood pressure and heart rate. I haven't felt the physical symptoms yesterday or today and my vital signs have been good.

 

[Press On]

I saw my primary care doctor yesterday and he gave me some medicine to regulate my blood pressure and heart rate. I haven't felt the physical symptoms yesterday or today and my vital signs have been good.

Good news!

 

[jusme]

Yes, I have experienced severe panic attacks and anxiety like that. I know it can cause you to think your going crazy!! but, you not. Nobody has ever gone crazy from anxiety, thy just fear that they are going to. Ironically, that fear can fuel our anxiety. So, just say to yourself..."well if I go crazy so what" and you will begin to improve. Besides, Jesus loves the crazy people too.

 

[southernwonder]

Yes, I have experienced severe panic attacks and anxiety like that. I know it can cause you to think your going crazy!! but, you not. Nobody has ever gone crazy from anxiety, thy just fear that they are going to. Ironically, that fear can fuel our anxiety. So, just say to yourself..."well if I go crazy so what" and you will begin to improve. Besides, Jesus loves the crazy people too.

LOL "Jesus loves the crazy people too"!

 

[com7fy8]

prayer

we trust You, Lord

"casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

 

[jsimms615]

I saw my primary care doctor yesterday and he gave me some medicine to regulate my blood pressure and heart rate. I haven't felt the physical symptoms yesterday or today and my vital signs have been good.

continuing to pray for you

 

[southernwonder]

Thank you!

 

[MadamImAdaminChrist]

Epsom salt baths--nature's valium!

 

[southernwonder]

I forgot to update this - it turns out I have a heart arrhythmia and have to see a cardiologist.

 

[Criada]

Praying that the cardiologist can find he cause and fix it without hassle!!

 

[southernwonder]

Thank you!

 

[mcastillo79]

have definitely been there... Many times in the last 5 years. I went through tons of different meds till i found the right ones, bless Jesus. The anxiety and depression will pass, it always does. praying for you. stretch a lot, study some MBCT, pray, spend some time in silence with the Lord, spend time with loved ones, get some sun daily for like 15 mins, try Cymbalta and maybe Gabapentin, good combo.

 

[RuthD]

I forgot to update this - it turns out I have a heart arrhythmia and have to see a cardiologist.

I'm sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers.