Anxiety All Day?? - Panic Disorders Message Board

BuddyBear · 06-11-2003, 05:59 PM

Hi, has anyone experienced anxiety thats lasts all day? My doctor is convinced after several tests that my problem is Anxiety. I have been lightheaded, nauseas, shaky for a month now. Basically can anxiety last all day for several weeks?? Started Effexor XR on Monday not feeling better yet of course too soon. Any replies appreciated.

I'llBeatThis · 06-11-2003, 06:07 PM

welcome to the club, Bud. Yes. I had anxiety everyday, all day long (Not panic attacks)until I started taking Buspar (years ago). I am on Paxil now. You'll begin to feel better once the meds begin to do their thing.
Relax.

BuddyBear · 06-11-2003, 06:38 PM

Hi thanks for the reply. I have been reading the posts for about a week now, learning alot of interesting things. I just always thought Panic attacks/anxiety only lasted a few minutes then they were gone. That is why I have a hard time believing that I have AD. But I am going to try this Effexor XR hopefully will see results soon.

jasmine30 · 06-11-2003, 09:52 PM

Hi Buddybear,

Yuppers Anxiety can last allllll day...AND allll night

Ive had Anxiety that has lasted for weeks..months...a year!

Im sitting here at the moment hotter than Hades burning up sweating Anxious as a ***** in Church!Ive been Anxious most all day,however have been self-talkin to meself.

You hang in there..it'll git better!I said that so it could sink in for me too!

lilly5 · 06-12-2003, 03:47 PM

Yes, the feeling of anxiety can last for very long periods of time. Fortunately you are seeking help for it. I started taking paxil last fall when my occassional panic attacks turned into constant anxiety and days where I would have panic attacks up to 20 a day. My doc also prescribed klonopin (which can be habit forming). At first I was anxious about taking the klonopin and took only half at a time. I still take it half at a time, but I haven't had a panic attack in over 6 months. If I am in a situation that I think will cause me anxiety/panic, I take a whole tablet.

Good luck, your anxiety will fade, perhaps slowly, but time will help. Give the meds time to work and if you think they are not helping (give it at least a month) tell your doc and insist on having a change, some meds work for some and some meds don't. But they all need several weeks to get into your system.

lilly