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I just wanted to respond real quick to a couple things. Coffee - I've found that caffeine really affects me, so I've tried hard to switch to decaf. There's not too noticeable a difference in taste, and I find that decaf is less acidic, so less chance for heartburn/stomachache. Chewing gum. I saw that Dr. Phil you were talking about, think_positive, and I'm thinking that the reason he said that about seratonin was because the guy he was talking to chewed gum all the time, and, if we're talking about the same show, that was nicotine gum. I bet that changes things too. Of course, I'm no expert, but I bet it's OK to chew gum. Just wanted to add my two cents! Take care.
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think positive, if you just started your treatment in december, then it is to soon for you to be changing jobs. You do have to take it very slowly your doctors may need to increase your amount of medications again, sometimes it takes several increases and trying different kinds before they get it right. Just try to avoid stress as much as possible while your working on getting back on track and I would definately suggest switching to decaf for now. Even one cup of coffee can have enough caffiene in it to trigger a panic attack if you are already in the mind set to have one. I hadn't heard about the gum thing, but that would explain why I'm addicted to gum. I heard chocolate also boosted your sertonin levels and before I started taking zoloft I craved chocolate all the time now I could care less about it. Take care and hope you have a great day.
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think positive, You stated you were formally diagnosed with OCD 3 yrs ago, and you stated your thoughts which is symptoms of panic, ie, scared of new changes, moving,etc, this affects the majority of panic sufferers. But what is your OCD? repeative hand washing, counting, checking locks, etc? Im wondering if they just labeled you OCD because of thoughts of changes, and the fear of having panic in new changes, that would not consitute true OCD.
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I was on effexor for the last year and then I got proffesional help at a University/Hospital that specializes in Anxiety. The help I am receiving only started in December so I need to give it time and take things slow, this I understand. I am now on Celexa(20mg), I started at 10mg. I see an improvement from effexor as I would be completly panicing if I wasn't on Celexa. I think this job is not for me as it will add more stress and travel is required. I think I need to focus on me getting better and take the career slowly. I try so hard to keep fighting, their has been many tough days but I am still her and have a great family. I feel I was lucky to get support, this took me 3 years to find. At first I didn't know what was wrong. Question: Should I cut out coffee completly? I only have one a day but I see OCD and anxiety sufferers should't drink coffee. I also seen on Dr.Phil tonight that chewing gum helps produce more serotonin??
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think positive, I 'm not sure if I should congratulate you or not about the new job. If your at a high level of anxiety all the time right now and just getting through hour by hour I think you need to really seek some counseling. I don't think you said whether or not you are taking any medication or seeking therapy, would you mind me asking if you are currently or have in the past done either. It's really hard to handle this disorder without some kind of help. You don't have to be anxious there is alot of things you can do to help it. Hang in there and continue to think positive.
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Everyone, I appreciate all the replies. Today I formally applied for the new joband advised the manager that I have OCD and the reason I have been unable to apply for this job earlier is becuase of my Anxiety. He seemed to have understood and said he will get back to me. I am currently living with about a 6-8 on the anxiety raiting form, I want to fight this time and not backout. I am very scared though. Every hour is an accomplishment. In the back of my head I want to send an email to him and say I'm no longer interested just so I can get back to normal. This is very tough and I am hopefull I will make it.
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think positive, I sure can relate to what you are feeling, it sucks when you can't get the bad thoughts out of your head and I know what it feels like to get so bad you just don't think you can take it anymore. You seem to have your comfort zone which is your current job and area you live in and it would probably be ok to just stay there and not try to get a better job or live in a new place. But you obviously want to because if you didn't care about the new job you wouldn't be pancking. I hate it when my panic and fear holds me back. It's been holding me back for years so when I finally got really good and ****ed and I decided I needed to first confess to my family and friends what was going on in my head and then I went to see a psyhciatrist. It was the best thing I've ever done. I can't function without medication and therapy. It's just a fact and I had to face it. If you haven't sought any help yet please think about it. I hope you feel better soon. Take care and God Bless.
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I would like to join in on this too, if you don't mind. Changes even in my homelife, husbands working hours changes, we moved 3 years ago too. It not that we know we can't do it. I boiled down to me, when we are at somewhere (present home or job) when have our plans if you have attacks. Changes in residence or jobs, the stress in finding new plans, new people to rely on or understand, if we have one. Seems we have to have the possible escape route with minimal discomfort, and the changes in jobs, or moving, you have to seek driving new roads, or at a new home, a plan to have new neighbors be apart of your life (extremely difficult) to rely on. You really can't say Hi, Im Trish, your new neighbor and just like to let you know I have panic attacks, and umm... could I call on you sometime? LOL, gosh it was hard that first few months, interestingly enough I didnt have attacks, or introduce myself that way, but oddly enough since living here, and knowing my neighbors better in just everyday talks, my next door neighbor has the same things as I do, so we have become each others "guardian angel" to help each other if needed, and I have made one heck of a new friend.
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Hey again Think Possitive, I can completely relate to not knowing what it is I’m afraid of. It’s very frightening and frustraiting. I still ask myself on a daily basiss. “Sky what are you afraid of exactly?” To begin with the answer was always “I don’t [insert swear word of your choice here] know!” Anyway I kept it up and still do it. With me it’s a control issue. As the answer everytime now is “I’m scared I’m going to die” No matter what the situation is at the time that’s causing the anxiety and panic OCD etc. The answer remains the same. Ultimately it’s a control issue. As I can’t control when or how I die. The only solution is to go with the flow and ride the tide, all that. It’s easier said than done and exactly not what you want to hear when you’re anxious. But it does work. So now I’m changing my attitude and I’ll say to myself before I walk into an unknown situation. “Okay, I don’t know what’s going to happen here but I trust myself to be able to cope with whatever comes my way panic attack or no panic attack” Sure I still get panic attacks and live with anxiety but it truly is getting better. Because this attitude has helped me reduce the fear of panic a great deal. Fearing panic, or anything that goes with panic, will always bring on anxiety – leading to panic. Panic attacks have made me question my life and want to end it in the past. But the good thing about hitting rock bottom is that the only way from there is up. I’m a happy person too, so I can relate to that fear of yours too. Thinking out of character things is terrible but it’s a symptom of something change worthy. Take care and try to remain positive. :)
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pamela34, I don't mind at all.. I appreciate all the support I get. I have a new job offer but am afraid to just say yes as I am scared of getting more panic attacks. I tried this a few weeks ago and the outcome was severe. I don't know exaclty what I am scared of, I can't get the bad thoughts out of my head. Thoughts: Can I do the job. Will I be good enough What is I have panic attacks and can't work. My main concern is that the panic attacks will get so bad that I will again not want to live... I am sucha happy person until I go though change. Please send your thoughts.

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