Kinda need a little help right now, LM?
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Good luck Vicki. I hope you find a better Pdoc. Maybe you could take some ativan or xanax? That might help you to get out of the house. — there is no .sig
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I am sorry. I called my Pdoc yesterday and told his answering service that I desperately needed him to call me. He never called. I will be looking for someone else. The guy was on call and I was in dire need, still am. I ended up taking a sleeping pill to knock me out, something I never take. Today started out not much better but I am trying to fight it. I am shaking, knot in my throat, fast heart, and the worst is feeling you are outside of yourself. My head feels very wierd. Why didn’t he call me?? He told my son, who is a former patient of his (never again) that he doesn’t talk to people about things. He only prescribes meds. I don’t understand. I am very angry with him for not calling me back. A Pdoc should always return calls to his patients. I fought for years about going to one. I found him on our insurance, he is one of 2 covered. I think I will go to the woman Pdoc who is listed. Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. Anyone else? Vicki — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I appreciate your support. It means so much to me. People at home try to understand how a person with anxiety feels, but they can’t. Sometimes they get frustrated. Heck, so do I!! It is nice to have this safe haven to come to. I am still feeling bad and have avoided driving so far but tomorrow I will have to do it. I have called the doctor’s office again with no call back so far. I have noticed a new symptom and am sure it’s related to this anxiety I am having. My stomach feels very nervous and in knots. When I brush my teeth, I am gagging myself and start vomiting (sorry…). Now it is happening every single time. If I even think about it I start feeling sick and sometimes I start coughing until I become ill. I know I have seen some things about this at ASAP years ago but didn’t pay much attention since I didn’t have that particular problem. If anyone knows what causes this I would really appreciate the input. Vicki
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am sorry. I called my Pdoc yesterday and told his answering service that I desperately needed him to call me. He never called. I will be looking for someone else. The guy was on call and I was in dire need, still am. I ended up taking a sleeping pill to knock me out, something I never take. Today started out not much better but I am trying to fight it. I am shaking, knot in my throat, fast heart, and the worst is feeling you are outside of yourself. My head feels very wierd. Why didn’t he call me?? He told my son, who is a former patient of his (never again) that he doesn’t talk to people about things. He only prescribes meds. I don’t understand. I am very angry with him for not calling me back. A Pdoc should always return calls to his patients. I fought for years about going to one. I found him on our insurance, he is one of 2 covered. I think I will go to the woman Pdoc who is listed. Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. Anyone else? Vicki — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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<Gently snipped :: My stomach feels very nervous and in knots. When I brush my ::teeth, I am gagging myself and start vomiting (sorry…). Now it is ::happening every single time. If I even think about it I start feeling sick ::and sometimes I start coughing until I become ill. I know I have seen some ::things about this at ASAP years ago but didn’t pay much attention since I ::didn’t have that particular problem. If anyone knows what causes this I ::would really appreciate the input. Dear Vic, I have a feeling you are thinking of emetophobia, which is an irrational fear of vomiting. Are you starting to become fearful about vomiting? Emetophobics while fearful of vomiting, usually don`t end up vomiting. There have been posters who said they vomited when feeling very anxious. Either way, you really should talk to a doctor about this. It`s obvious your anxiety levels are quite high and you are suffering too much. (((((Vic))))) Jackie ~*~Time heals all wounds, unless you pick at them~*~ – Shawn Alexander — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <Gently snipped :: My stomach feels very nervous and in knots. When I brush my ::teeth, I am gagging myself and start vomiting (sorry…). Now it is ::happening every single time. If I even think about it I start feeling sick ::and sometimes I start coughing until I become ill. I know I have seen some ::things about this at ASAP years ago but didn’t pay much attention since I ::didn’t have that particular problem. If anyone knows what causes this I ::would really appreciate the input. Dear Vic, I have a feeling you are thinking of emetophobia, which is an irrational fear of vomiting. Are you starting to become fearful about vomiting? Emetophobics while fearful of vomiting, usually don`t end up vomiting. There have been posters who said they vomited when feeling very anxious. Either way, you really should talk to a doctor about this. It`s obvious your anxiety levels are quite high and you are suffering too much. (((((Vic)))))
You are right. That is what I was trying to recall. I just think I let myself get so upset that it makes me sick. Still waiting for a phone call from 2 different doctors now. Love, Vicki — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Thank you Simon! My doc said "oh, yeah, that can happen." So glad I am not alone. vicki
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I appreciate your support. It means so much to me. People at home try to understand how a person with anxiety feels, but they can’t. Sometimes they get frustrated. Heck, so do I!! It is nice to have this safe haven to come to. I am still feeling bad and have avoided driving so far but tomorrow I will have to do it. I have called the doctor’s office again with no call back so far. I have noticed a new symptom and am sure it’s related to this anxiety I am having. My stomach feels very nervous and in knots. When I brush my teeth, I am gagging myself and start vomiting (sorry…). I have this self same problem and it is most inconvenience as well as unpleasant. Now it is happening every single time. If I even think about it I start feeling sick and sometimes I start coughing until I become ill. I know I have seen some things about this at ASAP years ago but didn’t pay much attention since I didn’t have that particular problem. If anyone knows what causes this I would really appreciate the input. Vicki Vicki, I don’t know why and my doctor does not either. It is only when I am very anxious though. I use a dental gum when I think this may happen. Not that I don’t sometime vomit. As for the driving I keep some plastic bags in the car. Over the years I have never used one. Simon — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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<Most gently snipped ::Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I ::have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I ::felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely ::cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to ::be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want ::to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. ::I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. :: ::Anyone else? :: ::Vicki Dear Vicki, I`m so sorry you`re having a tough time. I`m sure hurricane Katrina has exacerbated everything. It`s understandable you are very upset over your pdoc not calling you back. One tends to feel abandoned when someone does that. You mention that you were struggling before Katrina. Is there any chance that your anxiety and agoraphobic tendencies have gotten worse since being on wellbutrin? The reason why I ask is that wellbutrin is a stimulating antidepressant. Often times it is not a good AD for people with anxiety disorders. I am in no way suggesting that wellbutrin is causing I have been where you are a few times in my life. Twice, I stopped driving. Once was for two years, and the second time was a few weeks. It`s really scary to see your world slowly shrinking. I urge you to make that appt with the female pdoc ASAP. It`s also my opinion that you need more than meds right now, especially regarding the driving issues and agoraphobic feelings. For that, you really should look into cognitive behavioral therapy. Please, don`t let this one bad experience with the pdoc sour you on all of them. Sometimes it takes trying a few on before finding the right fit. We won`t let you slip any further into that abyss. Just hang on…. and let us help you. You will get through this! (((((Vic))))) Love Jackie ~*~It’s been a lifetime struggle for me to stop spending my lifetime<BR struggling~*~ ~~ Dalton Rob — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I know how you feel, Vicki. I’ve had terrible high anxiety for the past few months. I finally decided to go to my GP for a referral to a pDoc across the street. I got a script for Effexor XR and finally got to see the pDoc on 9/6 for 15 MINUTES! I don’t like him. He’s a benzophobe. So I’m going back to my old therapist this Wed., but being driven by our friend, Peter. It’s about a half hour drive. I got myself in such a state this morning over this that my heart was racing and I found it very hard to breathe. I haven’t taken enough Ativan so I took another chip. I finally calmed down enough to change some of my negative thinking around and I feel a little better now. I’ve become so agoraphobic like you that it takes every ounce of strength just to go across the street to the convenience store. {{{{{Vicki}}}}} I hope you can see the woman pDoc and she turns out to be a good one. Let us know what happens. Yes, I agree, every doctor should call his patient back. Love, Di
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am sorry. I called my Pdoc yesterday and told his answering service that I desperately needed him to call me. He never called. I will be looking for someone else. The guy was on call and I was in dire need, still am. I ended up taking a sleeping pill to knock me out, something I never take. Today started out not much better but I am trying to fight it. I am shaking, knot in my throat, fast heart, and the worst is feeling you are outside of yourself. My head feels very wierd. Why didn’t he call me?? He told my son, who is a former patient of his (never again) that he doesn’t talk to people about things. He only prescribes meds. I don’t understand. I am very angry with him for not calling me back. A Pdoc should always return calls to his patients. I fought for years about going to one. I found him on our insurance, he is one of 2 covered. I think I will go to the woman Pdoc who is listed. Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. Anyone else? Vicki
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I am sorry. I called my Pdoc yesterday and told his answering service that I desperately needed him to call me. He never called. I will be looking for someone else. The guy was on call and I was in dire need, still am. I ended up taking a sleeping pill to knock me out, something I never take. Today started out not much better but I am trying to fight it. I am shaking, knot in my throat, fast heart, and the worst is feeling you are outside of yourself. My head feels very wierd. Why didn’t he call me?? He told my son, who is a former patient of his (never again) that he doesn’t talk to people about things. He only prescribes meds. I don’t understand. I am very angry with him for not calling me back. A Pdoc should always return calls to his patients. I fought for years about going to one. I found him on our insurance, he is one of 2 covered. I think I will go to the woman Pdoc who is listed. Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. Anyone else? Vicki
I’m sorry that you are going through this Vicki. I agree with you that a pDoc must return calls and there is no excuse especially if he is the doctor on call. Is there anything in your area like a "crisis hotline?" (((((((((Vicki))))))))))) — Ron P Home Page: http://fp.kwic.com/~rwebb Just remember….if the world didn’t suck, we’d all fall off. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Dear Vicki, This guy is being more of an MD than a shrink. I’ve run into that before too. Only interested in meds and side effects, am I sleeping, am I eating, am I pooping. Actually he didn’t so much care about the pooping, which is why I always volunteered the information. I enjoyed his little squirm. <lol I think it’s a wonderful idea to try out the woman pdoc. I agree with the others — the hurricane has thrown a major wrench into your life. I think you would benefit hugely from counseling at this point. CBT would be ideal, but any good crisis counselor or anxiety specialist would be worth your while to check out. Do as much as you can on the phone, and maybe find someone to drive you to appointments if necessary. Please keep talking to us, let us know how you are doing. Sending you all the calming and courage vibes I can, Deirdre "Vic" wrote – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I am sorry. I called my Pdoc yesterday and told his answering service that I desperately needed him to call me. He never called. I will be looking for someone else. The guy was on call and I was in dire need, still am. I ended up taking a sleeping pill to knock me out, something I never take. Today started out not much better but I am trying to fight it. I am shaking, knot in my throat, fast heart, and the worst is feeling you are outside of yourself. My head feels very wierd. Why didn’t he call me?? He told my son, who is a former patient of his (never again) that he doesn’t talk to people about things. He only prescribes meds. I don’t understand. I am very angry with him for not calling me back. A Pdoc should always return calls to his patients. I fought for years about going to one. I found him on our insurance, he is one of 2 covered. I think I will go to the woman Pdoc who is listed. Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. Anyone else? Vicki
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <Most gently snipped ::Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I ::have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I ::felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely ::cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to ::be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want ::to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. ::I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. :: ::Anyone else? :: ::Vicki Dear Vicki, I`m so sorry you`re having a tough time. I`m sure hurricane Katrina has exacerbated everything. It`s understandable you are very upset over your pdoc not calling you back. One tends to feel abandoned when someone does that. You mention that you were struggling before Katrina. Is there any chance that your anxiety and agoraphobic tendencies have gotten worse since being on wellbutrin? The reason why I ask is that wellbutrin is a stimulating antidepressant. Often times it is not a good AD for people with anxiety disorders. I am in no way suggesting that wellbutrin is causing I have been where you are a few times in my life. Twice, I stopped driving. Once was for two years, and the second time was a few weeks. It`s really scary to see your world slowly shrinking. I urge you to make that appt with the female pdoc ASAP. It`s also my opinion that you need more than meds right now, especially regarding the driving issues and agoraphobic feelings. For that, you really should look into cognitive behavioral therapy. Please, don`t let this one bad experience with the pdoc sour you on all of them. Sometimes it takes trying a few on before finding the right fit. We won`t let you slip any further into that abyss. Just hang on…. and let us help you. You will get through this! (((((Vic))))) Love Jackie ~*~It’s been a lifetime struggle for me to stop spending my lifetime<BR struggling~*~ ~~ Dalton Rob
What Jackie said. We will help you through this! Philip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. Anyone else?
Hi, Vicki….. I’m sorry to hear about your current struggles. I’m sure the storm damage and the stress of all that has gone on the past couple of weeks has not helped what was already becoming a difficult situation for you. 
( What about just going to your regular doc for the Wellbutrin or other meds… and seeing the woman psychologist as soon as possible. Hopefully, she will be more into talking to you… and perhaps using some CBT techniques with you to work on dealing with the panic/agoraphobia. Please know that I care…. and wish that I had some words that would take these feelings away. I’ve been there. It has been a long time since my panic attacks were that severe, but I *do* remember. Nowadays, I have more trouble with the depression, it seems. Please take good care….. and keep us posted… Hugs, MikeH . — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I am sorry. I called my Pdoc yesterday and told his answering service that I desperately needed him to call me. He never called. I will be looking for someone else. The guy was on call and I was in dire need, still am. I ended up taking a sleeping pill to knock me out, something I never take. Today started out not much better but I am trying to fight it. I am shaking, knot in my throat, fast heart, and the worst is feeling you are outside of yourself. My head feels very wierd. Why didn’t he call me?? He told my son, who is a former patient of his (never again) that he doesn’t talk to people about things. He only prescribes meds. I don’t understand. I am very angry with him for not calling me back. A Pdoc should always return calls to his patients. I fought for years about going to one. I found him on our insurance, he is one of 2 covered. I think I will go to the woman Pdoc who is listed. Thing is, he has prescribed me Wellbutrin and only he can refill that. I have one more refill. I am becoming agoraphobic since the hurricane, yet I felt it coming on beforehand. I am terrified to drive. I mean I absolutely cannot do it right now. I feel I am slipping into an abyss. My son has to be driven to school starting Monday. I have to do it. I do not even want to check the mail and that horrifies me. I have to do something to stop it. I was already cancelling appts with people before Katrina. Anyone else? Vicki — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
