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Are you tightening up, Rob?  I’ll bet you are.  That’s why your back is hurting you.  I think I’d give the new doc a chance and if you feel you aren’t getting any real help soon then go back to your old doc.  I’m assuming he’ll take you back.  Just trying to think of something to help you.  {{{{{Rob}}}}} Di

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply). I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" . Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back. That is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it). I don’t have another Doc appointment until mon.26th…..so I guess I will wait it out in misery. (unless by a miracle I start feeling well). There’s a part of me that wants to run back to my old doc for advise/treatment – the dr. that worked with my anxiety/panic from day 1 (10 yrs. ago ’til 2006). I guess since I now feel lousy, and have a new dr., I’m placing some of the blame of not feeling 100% yet on their office….which probably isn’t right. So, a part of me is saying, give the new doc. the opportunity to help you even though its taking a while…..I dunno…..I keep worrying and just want it to end. If you want to e-mail me, I’d gladly try to listen to reason, relaxation suggestion, etc…. You can reach me at "the.z.guy" AT comcast DOT net -take care everyone, z [Rob]

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Hi, z, Keep the positive thinking going… smiles, Elise

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – THANKS EVERYONE! Your thoughts and words are very encouraging. I can’t thank all of you enough. When I’m better, I think I’ll make a few adjustments to try to ward this off in the future. Although my back is still irritating, my thoughts are clearer and more positive. I’m glad ASAP-M is here! regards, z [Rob] Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply). I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" . Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back. That is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it). I don’t have another Doc appointment until mon.26th…..so I guess I will wait it out in misery. (unless by a miracle I start feeling well). There’s a part of me that wants to run back to my old doc for advise/treatment – the dr. that worked with my anxiety/panic from day 1 (10 yrs. ago ’til 2006). I guess since I now feel lousy, and have a new dr., I’m placing some of the blame of not feeling 100% yet on their office….which probably isn’t right. So, a part of me is saying, give the new doc. the opportunity to help you even though its taking a while…..I dunno…..I keep worrying and just want it to end. If you want to e-mail me, I’d gladly try to listen to reason, relaxation suggestion, etc…. You can reach me at "the.z.guy" AT comcast DOT net -take care everyone, z [Rob] — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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::Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of ::the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back.  That ::is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something ::else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it). Long, hot showers, ice the sore spots, use motrin as needed, start practicing deep breathing and muscle relaxation exercises and have the wife rub you down with Bengay or something similar. Since this seems to be your most distressing symptom, work on lessening it. Take it one day at a time! I know it feels like it will last forever, but it won’t. Nothing lasts forever, not even bad times :) Jackie ~*~"It’s the crazy ones that have all the good pills"~*~   ~~Kim Cattrall — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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THANKS EVERYONE! Your thoughts and words are very encouraging. I can’t thank all of you enough. When I’m better, I think I’ll make a few adjustments to try to ward this off in the future. Although my back is still irritating, my thoughts are clearer and more positive. I’m glad ASAP-M is here! regards, z [Rob]

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply). I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" . Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back. That is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it). I don’t have another Doc appointment until mon.26th…..so I guess I will wait it out in misery. (unless by a miracle I start feeling well). There’s a part of me that wants to run back to my old doc for advise/treatment – the dr. that worked with my anxiety/panic from day 1 (10 yrs. ago ’til 2006). I guess since I now feel lousy, and have a new dr., I’m placing some of the blame of not feeling 100% yet on their office….which probably isn’t right. So, a part of me is saying, give the new doc. the opportunity to help you even though its taking a while…..I dunno…..I keep worrying and just want it to end. If you want to e-mail me, I’d gladly try to listen to reason, relaxation suggestion, etc…. You can reach me at "the.z.guy" AT comcast DOT net -take care everyone, z [Rob]

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Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply). I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" . Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back.  That is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it). I don’t have another Doc appointment until mon.26th…..so I guess I will wait it out in misery. (unless by a miracle I start feeling well). There’s a part of me that wants to run back to my old doc for advise/treatment – the dr. that worked with my anxiety/panic from day 1 (10 yrs. ago ’til 2006). I guess since I now feel lousy, and have a new dr., I’m placing some of the blame of not feeling 100% yet on their office….which probably isn’t right. So, a part of me is saying, give the new doc. the opportunity to help you even though its taking a while…..I dunno…..I keep worrying and just want it to end. If you want to e-mail me, I’d gladly try to listen to reason, relaxation suggestion, etc…. You can reach me at "the.z.guy" AT comcast DOT net -take care everyone, z [Rob] — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply). I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" . Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back.  That is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it). I don’t have another Doc appointment until mon.26th…..so I guess I will wait it out in misery. (unless by a miracle I start feeling well). There’s a part of me that wants to run back to my old doc for advise/treatment – the dr. that worked with my anxiety/panic from day 1 (10 yrs. ago ’til 2006). I guess since I now feel lousy, and have a new dr., I’m placing some of the blame of not feeling 100% yet on their office….which probably isn’t right. So, a part of me is saying, give the new doc. the opportunity to help you even though its taking a while…..I dunno…..I keep worrying and just want it to end.

I’m so sorry to read how bad you’re feeling Z.  I wish I had the secret to get better but I don’t.  If I can’t help, at least I can wish you well. Tony — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Which one causes the other?  Short of an identifiable physical reason, are you anxious because you feel unwell, or the other way around? I have finally realized that "phantom" pain is a way my anxiety manifests itself, which makes me focus on what is "wrong", which makes anxiety worse…. oy. Of course it is important to make sure one is well medically first.  I recall a few years ago having abdominal pain for about a month, which coincided with a job change and the unravelling of a relationship with an ex-girlfriend.  It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with anxiety that I realized it was psychosomatic.  Of course at the time, it didn’t feel like it!   I will say that anxiety can also present actual physical symptoms.  After my Mom died I developed a benign heart arrthyhmia and had it checked out by a cardiologist.  After a battery of tests, the whole enchilada (I was 28 and healthy as a horse), the doctor asked me if I had experienced anything traumatic recently.  When I told him of my Mom’s death he smiled gently and told me he felt that was the cause based on all of my tests which showed nothing seriously wrong.   I guess it is nice to know you are okay, but damn frustrating to not FEEL okay.  Are you getting out and doing things?  Talking to family/friends?   I hope you are doing well.  I know how frustrating it can be and can tell you from experience it can and will get better.   Hang in there!!!   — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply).

Haaaaaaaaa I have a secret supply as well ! I love to watch those little blue pills (valium ) I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" .

Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back.  That is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it).

Yup we are good at multitasking when it comes to our disorders huh ?????? I don’t have another Doc appointment until mon.26th…..so I guess I will wait it out in misery. (unless by a miracle I start feeling well). There’s a part of me that wants to run back to my old doc for advise/treatment – the dr. that worked with my anxiety/panic from day 1 (10 yrs. ago ’til 2006). I guess since I now feel lousy, and have a new dr., I’m placing some of the blame of not feeling 100% yet on their office….which probably isn’t right. So, a part of me is saying, give the new doc. the opportunity to help you even though its taking a while…..I dunno…..I keep worrying and just want it to end.

The starnge thing with us is the harder we try the worst is coming For me it helps to ultra focus on what I am feeling thinking and my worries and than think SO WHAT ? It sounds weird but for me it does the trick I wished i could be a better supports person ! If you want to e-mail me, I’d gladly try to listen to reason, relaxation suggestion, etc…. You can reach me at "the.z.guy" AT comcast DOT net -take care everyone, z [Rob]

You too dear and love from Anna — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply). I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" . Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back.  That is driving me insane I think. Even when my mind is focused on something else, the back sensation is present 24×7 (it sure seems like it). I don’t have another Doc appointment until mon.26th…..so I guess I will wait it out in misery. (unless by a miracle I start feeling well). There’s a part of me that wants to run back to my old doc for advise/treatment – the dr. that worked with my anxiety/panic from day 1 (10 yrs. ago ’til 2006). I guess since I now feel lousy, and have a new dr., I’m placing some of the blame of not feeling 100% yet on their office….which probably isn’t right. So, a part of me is saying, give the new doc. the opportunity to help you even though its taking a while…..I dunno…..I keep worrying and just want it to end. If you want to e-mail me, I’d gladly try to listen to reason, relaxation suggestion, etc…. You can reach me at "the.z.guy" AT comcast DOT net -take care everyone, z [Rob]

I am so sorry, Rob.  I wish I could offer advice.  All I can give you is my sympathy.  No one can truly understand what anxiety does to a person unless they go through it themselves.  We all feel it and we’re here for you.  Vent away; we’ll listen and hopefully offer help – unlike what I’ve done! kili — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi ASAP. Seems like the 3x/day (.25) xanax isn’t helping me…..(ok, I sometimes sneak in an extra 1/2 or 1 pill from my rainy day secret supply). I’m having a very difficult time focusing on anything other than "how am I doing" or "why don’t I feel 100%" . Still have a chill or intense tingling from the base of my neck to middle of the back…..am sore too in a few spots on my shoulder blades & back.

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