I don't know what my problem is now???

[Debbie C]

I can't figure this out,I know I have anxiety and lately I have been so depressed that I will just cry at the drop of a hat. But the last few days my body is like shaking all over on the inside. I take my anxiety pills and nothing helps. My dr. gave me sample pills for depression yesterday (haven't taken them yet ) but I don't think that is what is making me shake so bad,I feel like I am going crazy.My heart is pounding away yet the blood pressure is normal. I don't now if this warnits going to the e.r. or not

[Alysia]

Hi Debra.
I am sorry that you are going through such rough time.
I wonder if what you are feeling inside is phsical or pshchological. each affect the other of course, and sometimes it is hard to differentiate. do you know which came first ?
if it is psychological, like anxiety, depression and the like, you can ususally "detect" the "content" of it or the "cause" of it: like being frightened about something, or sad, or in stress, or angry. restlessness inside can be some anger or even rage that is expressing itself this way.
anyway, allways good let a doc to check you. is the only option for you is ER ? can't you see a doc in a clinic ?
sending you my love and lots of hugs....

[pberggren1]

Hey Deb, is this shaking thing recent? Have you had any changes in meds recently? Do you have a blood pressure machine at home? What is your pulse at?

I'd be leaning to going to the ER if this continues for another day.

[Debbie C]

Phil,the shaking has been going on for a few days,no changes in meds except the dr. gave me anti-depressants yesterday,that I haven't started yetI use my mothers blood pressure machine and my pulse is in the 90's which is about norm. for me. I think I am just having a major aniety attack and my meds aren't helping.I have an eye appt. tommorrow then see the kidney dr. Wed. maybe he can suggest something if not I will go to the e.r. just to get a shot of something to calm me down

[Dirty Don]

I have panic attacks too Deb...took me and the doc a while to figure it out. Turns out I've had it for a very long time, but always worked thru them or ignored them...ah, youth. Now I can sit and think about my attacks and that does NOT help one bit. I am on Lexapro daily with a Xanax backup for immediate needs. I shake too when one is coming or even in full swing...can't stop it. But, heart is fine, BP is fine, rate just goes up until meds take over or I work my way thru it. If it continues 24/7, I'd get to a doc...but if you're having waves of attacks, I'd suggest your pills aren't right or not enough. Hang tough lady.

[HopeinTN]

I hope you get to feeling better soon. Maybe you need some sunshine and warmer temps. The winter weather can make people feel this way.

[Debbie C]

I've been taken klonopin daily for years it just seems lately they aren't cutting it anymore. And the shaking is constant,not physical where you can see it just on the inside

[Dirty Don]

I've been taken klonopin daily for years it just seems lately they aren't cutting it anymore. And the shaking is constant,not physical where you can see it just on the inside

No offense to your prescribing doc, but Klonopin is so outdated. Lexapro or any other SSRI is much more effective with fewer if any side effects (and a bit more expensive) than the older anti depressants. Get it checked!!!

[drz]

No offense to your prescribing doc, but Klonopin is so outdated. Lexapro or any other SSRI is much more effective with fewer if any side effects (and a bit more expensive) than the older anti depressants. Get it checked!!!

You can build up a tolerance to many drugs so they stop being effective for their purpose. I would guess that probably happened to you so maybe its time to switch drugs.

[vdub]

Has your doc tested your thyroid by chance?