vague feeling caused by extreem anxiety - Anxiety Message Board

michael2305 · 01-31-2006, 05:47 AM

Hi my name is michael, I am being treated with imipramine 150mg per day, for anxiety, and depression, i think its just starting to work, panic attacks have stopped. but I have a strange vague feeling, with my vision, its like not being able to snap out of a day dream. If i wear sunglases, i carnt notice it so bad. but it really is frightening. Has anyone else experianced anything similar.

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amylynn123 · 01-31-2006, 06:04 AM

I took this class of antidepressants for migraines....
They made me feel "weird" and I stopped taking them..
I wonder if what you are experiencing is a fatigue that is drug-induced?
Do you mean that you are in kind of a zone?
It is probably something that you will get used to in time, but if it is bothering you too much, ask to switch...
All of these have strange side effects...you just have to choose whether or not it is bad enough to request a change...
Good luck to you

chillout1 · 01-31-2006, 07:18 AM

If you're having anxiety attacks, or any severe anxiety, it may be
comforting to know that this is one of the most common mental health issues. In my experience, just learning that the symptoms I has having (including frequent nervousness and fear, racing heartbeat, a sense of dread and social disconnect, thinking I was losing my mind, etc) were actually a result of anxiety was an important part of my recovery. I was then able to begin reducing the severity of my anxiety by exercising vigorously and regularly, and cutting out caffeine. I've also done a couple anxiety programs, most notably {REMOVED} which was extremely effective. But given that this is such a common problem, there are also many other options for dealing with anxiety.

michael2305 · 01-31-2006, 07:58 AM

I dont think its the medication amylynne, because it started before i took it, thanks anyway. The caffine is interesting chillout 1, I didnt know about that. Im having acupunture at the moment. I think it may be working. Do you think it may help you??

gib · 01-31-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by michael2305

Hi my name is michael, I am being treated with imipramine 150mg per day, for anxiety, and depression, i think its just starting to work, panic attacks have stopped. but I have a strange vague feeling, with my vision, its like not being able to snap out of a day dream. If i wear sunglases, i carnt notice it so bad. but it really is frightening. Has anyone else experianced anything similar.

Or how about when your sitting in front of the computer with your eyes focused on the close monitor. Then you look out the window and try to focus on distant objects? Whoa, I really feel out of it then. The beta blocker I take for high blood pressure does that to me, beta blockers have a similar effect as what you describe.

I also have Xanax (benzo's) for anxiety but I do not want to take that full time for anxiety, I only use them when I need them.

Do you know where the 150mg sits in the dosage range? Perhaps the dose can be adjusted down until it's right?

How long have you been dealing with your anxiety? Like me, there are many here who learn to come to terms with their anxiety and control it for the majority of the time. I only take the xanax for situations I feel 'trapped' in. For sure it takes a strong will to control and it gets easier over time, it might be a goal to work towards?

If you have the ability to check your blood pressure, it might be interesting to know what it is when you feel wierd. Some have suggested that low pressure, from blood pressure and anxiety meds, can/will make you feel light headed and out of it at times???