What is happening to me?

[anxiousandnuts]

Twice in the past month I have had these episodes that are so bad I almost go to the ER. I have diarrhea, very shaky hands, CAN NOT RELAX, can't focus on TV, reading, taking a walk, etc, my brain feels like it is wound too tight and I am almost jumping out of my own skin. It is hard to explain. I do have anxiety and depression. I am guessing these are anxiety attacks? i can't function when I have them. I am on Lexapro 20 mg a day but I am guessing that isn't enough. i also take Tamazapam (spelling?) to sleep. I take 1 30 mg but I wish I could take a higher miligram than just the 30. Help. Do I need more/stronger anti anxiety? Any suggestions on some good ones? Thank you!

[WithWingz]

Perhaps your tolerance has gone up for the anti-anxiety med? You could ask for a higher dose, but I find that switching to a different anxiety med works best...imho

[melissaw72]

I would talk to your pdoc about your meds and how you feel; s/he might know better what to do since she/he knows you more and might be able to suggest something.

[gizmo]

It does sound like anxiety to me - I get this way all the time.

I think it's time to call your pdoc and tell them about what's going on and what can be done about it.

[crtclms]

It definitely sounds like you need your meds adjusted. Call your pdoc on Monday, it sounds like you are really suffering.

[Sparkle]

One thing to check with your doctor is the possibility that you might have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I don't want to give you more to stress over, but I have IBS, and sometimes I will have a flare up in relation to anxiety, and sometimes when I have a flare I get a panic attack. I hope whatever it is, you get some relief.