aintcrazy46

Ive been reading this board and the panic board for a few months now and have gotten some good info off of it.
About two months ago, after waking up with an extreme headache with pain in behind my eyes, I had what I think was an anxiety/panic attack. Got lightheaded, felt cold and hot all over, extreme butterflies, and very scared feeling. I used a cold towel to wash my face and was able to fight most of this off, while also telling myself I was okay.
Went to the Doc, told him what happened, and he put me on Zoloft 50mg a day. Ive been taking them for seven weeks now, and after a few weeks of feeling anxious all day, it got better. Then, the last week or so, it seemed to pick back up a little. I have xanax to take when I need it, but dont like to rely on it. I try and fight it off by myself. Most of my anxiety is at night after waking up from dreams. I cant get back to sleep without problems. I have feelings on my arms and legs like hot spots, and my right eye twitches and feels like theres something on it at times.
I have had some anxiety for years, but mostly showed up as just light palpatations and was given impramine to take. Seemed to work good, but I got tired of taking it, and weaned myself off.
Heres the kicker basically. I can go about anywhere, and do anything without any real problems. I ride a motorcycle, lift weights, run my business, and go places with my family without any real problems.
Like I said, it mostly happens at night.
Is this anxiety I am having, and have I given the Zoloft time to work yet. I will tell you that my mother and sister both had problems with anxiety, my sister being agoraphobic.
God bless you all and any replies are appreciated.

[This message has been edited by aintcrazy46 (edited 10-25-2003).]