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I never used to be afraid of heights, but for the last few years I've noticed I go into panic mode when we drive on curvy mountain roads to the point that I'm white knuckling it and am to the point of tears. I can't even look over the edge of the road and the feeling of going around the curve or if we pick up speed......total panic. I've been on these roads in years past and not had a problem. Is it the body's nervous system and perception of stimuli that is out of whack or on hyper overdrive… read more

August 4, 2016
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Members connected deeply over how fibromyalgia has triggered new anxiety and panic attacks in situations that never caused fear before,... Read more

Members connected deeply over how fibromyalgia has triggered new anxiety and panic attacks in situations that never caused fear before, including driving on mountain roads, being in crowds, and experiencing heights. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped manage their symptoms, including medications like Xanax and 5-HTP, tools like a tangle toy for anxious moments, and having loved ones drive when reflexes feel unreliable. A recurring theme was the grief of losing their former independence and confidence, the frustration of not being understood by others who haven't experienced panic attacks, and the difficult but necessary work of mourning their old self while learning to embrace their new limitations with compassion.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Happy Birthday My Dear.....
I Had suffered from anxieties for a long time, like can't go into a crowded store I have a huge panic attack
I can't wear a neck brace it throws me into a huge anxiety attack wow that was new for me.
I'm scared of heights also, When I lived in Colorado they have alot of roads like that I was hyper-ventilating trying to crawl to the other side of the car... I just can't do that... and my ex-hasbeen was laughing his ass off at me I kept telling him to shut his mouth... I was so mad, I was crying. and gasping for air at the same time because of the heights, I wanted to throw his ass off that cliff at that time, You don't make fun of people with fear it makes it worse.
Hugs my dear you have a great Birthday

August 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hello Lynne I have found crowds very difficult and I feel intimidated by them. This brings on a panic attack. My concentration levels are almost non existent and I struggle to find the right word. My memory is terrible too and I loose time. I have to check my diary to remind myself of appointments and what I've been up to. My speech is sometimes so bad I sound like I'm very drunk.

August 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My anxiety in general has increased in last year

August 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use 5HPT and it works really well. A friend of mine gave me a piece called tangle and I work with it instead of shredding tissues when I get anxious. Both of these help me a lot with the anxiety.

August 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use Xanax, it helps with the anxiety. 3 times a day .25 mg.

August 10, 2016

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