I’m panicking

Medications
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I’m panicking. I just took my new med Loxapine. For some reason I’m freaked out that the drug will somehow harm me. I don’t know why. I’m trying to do deep breathing but still freaking out

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This is a common feeling people with any kind of paranoia have. I have an aunt that really needs to take her meds but she suffers from hypochondria and thinks every medicine will kill her. It’s really tough on the family because she won’t take any of it and we get the added bonus of hearing non stop how she’s going to die. We can only help so much, but she’s got to do her share too!

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I made myself take it but now I’m freaking out. I hope it goes ok.

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You’re probably going to fall asleep within the hour @LilyoftheValley

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Don’t worry try to relax, drink green tea, take deep breaths, if anything happens someone can always take you to the hospital, you are going to be ok.

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I hope so @anon57786250!!! Sleep is better than panic!

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Thanks @see121!

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My favorite new remedy is to lie on my bed with my head over the edge and down so that the blood circulates in my head. The energy it can give the mind is amazing.

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Do the squared breathing

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I know the feeling. I threw up a dose of pills in January and have been having very scary horrible reactions to xanax, co q 10, ibuprofen and sea kelp. My brain is so sensitive I cant take anything. I’ve been scary for 7 months. I started having very bad reactions to my prescriptions and would get very scared to take them and I am used to living in fear now. I get so scared I become messed up. I bet nothing happens but if it does you will live through it and dont take it again.

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Wow, I do that too.

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I have been. It’s got me a little calmer now. Still working on chilling out though

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I used to do that. I felt like I was good for me.

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It’ll be ok. It probably has weird effects at first

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I take a cool shower and try and watch something to distract me. Your fine by now.

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I think it’s kicking in. Nothing bad is happening. I just feel calmer

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What works for me when I’m in panic mode is some light floor stretching with some relaxing deep breathing techniques or some slow love music on While doing a lyrical style dance routine. (Only if I’m alone! ) lol!

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Lol! I bet it works though @Pinkbarbie23 :slight_smile:

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@LilyoftheValley
It’s okay. It’s new. Get your pharmacy leaflet out on your med and read it over. I usually get scared, too. It’s a normal feeling. But, nj other your doc and pharmacist approved it, as well as your insurance company.

Pm me if you need reassurance, or just to talk.

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It can cause a lot of different symptoms so I freaked out about getting them. All it seems to have done is calm me down. Now I’m looking for something to watch on tv.