Anxiety is through the roof…

I was on Propanolol for a few years then I was switched to Citalopram for even longer. When my anxiety got worse I saw a psychiatrist who switched me to Bupoprion as he found it helped some patients. It’s meant to be to help with nicotine addiction so it’s an “off license” prescription. Having been on antidepressants for years I am sure Bupropion helped me. I was on it for a few months and I now manage my anxiety without medication.

Given I’ve had to cope with a heart issue, breast cancer and a Forestier’s disease diagnosis in the same 6 month window, I’ve not had to go back to anxiety medication even though now I’m on Tamoxifen I’m feeling anxious again but coping.

Thank you DavidS I can cope with it..have thought about asking to come off them…I’ll see what they say…

morning Nigel, sorry to hear the rotten anxiety is giving you a tough time. I hope you get an appt sooner Nigel and the GP is understanding and knowledgeable. Have you got any tests or scans coming up mate ? R u bottling up your worries or what ifs ? Keep in touch x

Hi Angela, I’m better today, it turns out it’s not the anxiety that’s causing the breathing problems…it’s been the asthma….ive been taking my inhaler wrong all this time, apparently I’ve been holding my breath for to long after taking it, causing my lungs to not get any of the medication…I have something called “air hunger “ which causes me to try and always take a deep breath…which in turns makes it worse….which then of course sends the anxiety into overdrive…so it’s been a vicious circle that I’ve been in…im having to do lots of breathing exercises before the medication kicks in…but even though the breathing is a bit rough I know it’s nothing to worry about, just uncomfortable….

thank you for checking in…

hope you’re ok my friend..

Nigel xx

Glad that you have got the reason its happening Nigel, and you know what to do now. I am ok my friend, off to jersey next thursday , really need the break tbh. love to the family xx

Stay well Nigel. You will get through this problem with the correct medication and application. 

Morning Angela, Enjoy your well deserved holiday in Jersey. You and Mr H can relax and forget about you know what! Send us an e postcard! Don’t forget your bucket and spade. X

morning Garviv. How are you feeling ? Have you had the TWOC yet ? I hope all is going slow and steady for you, and you are beginning to feel like your old self again. 

I am looking forward to the break . Each night I fall asleep to the sound of the ocean ( app on my phone) I think I was probably a mermaid in a previous life hahaha. let me know how you are friend x

Morning Angela, My catheter stopped working the morning of my TWOC appointment. A visit to A&E (1am-5am) sorted me out, they removed the catheter and scanned my bladder. Waterworks working again! Attended outpatients- different hospital at 09.00 am and had my staples removed along with wound dressing. Sample revealed blood in urine so Mitomycin instillation postponed for a week. Taking it nice and easy now. Have a nice holiday x

Hi Garviv,Glad to hear your bladder is working again.Take care love Jane xx