I've a situation where certain... thoughts and some visual triggers bring on a sensation in my chest and an overall feeling that really cannot be described as fear but it's close. The sensation in my chest is like one would have if they were falling. This is accompanied by a tingling sensation in my face and forehead. This sensation is also accompanied by imagery which.. I know... but I am unable to relate to anyone, but yet it is always the same.
I've had these episodes for the most part, when I was really relaxed and perhaps on the verge of sleep. However, I've also, but to a lesser extent, had them fully awake. I had one while sitting at my computer this afternoon. These aren't accompanied by any sort've behavior or anything of the sort. It's just the sensation and the fact that the images in my mind which go along with it are always the same. It's nothing that's really worrisome to me. I'm more curious than anything else. I've had no history of any psychological problems other than mild depression and I do not use illegal drugs at all and I do not use alcohol to anything that could be considered excessive.
I was on Zoloft for the depression up until about six months ago. I stopped the Zoloft because I had asked my doctor if I could take Wellbutrin in order to quit smoking again. I had used it in the past with great results and I quit smoking for about three years. However, at that time I was taking the Zoloft as well, with some undesirable results. In quitting the Zoloft this time, I found that I had much more energy and than when I was taking it, so I haven't gone back on it. The Wellbutrin did nothing this time so at present, I'm not taking it either and I'm waiting on a doctor appointment to see if I can try something else for depression.
All of that aside, these episodes started about a year ago. At that time, I was taking only the Zoloft and had been for several years. These episodes stopped for a long time, and have just recently started again. As I said, they're not that worrisome and I even go so far as to "explore" them if you will, but I'm just curious as to what they might actually be and if they could be an indicator of something else that I might want to consult someone further on. They are really very difficult for me to explain any more clearly than I have here. I am a fifty year old male in the Midwest. I have a somewhat stressful job, but the images in these episodes although I can't explain them, have nothing to do with my job and I do know that this imagery isn't particularly frightening. However, if you asked me to tell you what I "see". I couldn't put it into words.
I've had these episodes for the most part, when I was really relaxed and perhaps on the verge of sleep. However, I've also, but to a lesser extent, had them fully awake. I had one while sitting at my computer this afternoon. These aren't accompanied by any sort've behavior or anything of the sort. It's just the sensation and the fact that the images in my mind which go along with it are always the same. It's nothing that's really worrisome to me. I'm more curious than anything else. I've had no history of any psychological problems other than mild depression and I do not use illegal drugs at all and I do not use alcohol to anything that could be considered excessive.
I was on Zoloft for the depression up until about six months ago. I stopped the Zoloft because I had asked my doctor if I could take Wellbutrin in order to quit smoking again. I had used it in the past with great results and I quit smoking for about three years. However, at that time I was taking the Zoloft as well, with some undesirable results. In quitting the Zoloft this time, I found that I had much more energy and than when I was taking it, so I haven't gone back on it. The Wellbutrin did nothing this time so at present, I'm not taking it either and I'm waiting on a doctor appointment to see if I can try something else for depression.
All of that aside, these episodes started about a year ago. At that time, I was taking only the Zoloft and had been for several years. These episodes stopped for a long time, and have just recently started again. As I said, they're not that worrisome and I even go so far as to "explore" them if you will, but I'm just curious as to what they might actually be and if they could be an indicator of something else that I might want to consult someone further on. They are really very difficult for me to explain any more clearly than I have here. I am a fifty year old male in the Midwest. I have a somewhat stressful job, but the images in these episodes although I can't explain them, have nothing to do with my job and I do know that this imagery isn't particularly frightening. However, if you asked me to tell you what I "see". I couldn't put it into words.
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Hi there,
I do think part of the issue does stem from you dropping either or both of the medications.
You should really call your Doc and see if you can be put back on the meds immediately. NO ONE really wants to be on meds, yes, but you can see the difference since you stopped taking them, right?
The other part sounds like severe anxiety to me. You need to discuss this with the doc as well.
Best,
Clyde
i think you have panic attacks..i have generalized anxiety disorder and i feel the same way. but other things can contribute....drugs, alcohol, etc...