What is wrong with me??

[Bimpy19]

Hi, I am a 32 year old female, about 2 months ago I had my first panic attack, I was in the hospital numerous times and had every test done and nothing.  I have been to every doctor primary, OB, cardiologist, neurologist, PT and even the eye doctor.  I have been told nothing is wrong!  I have started effxor up to 75mg a day.  I still am having anxiety in between and I keep having negative thoughts.     I feel like no one understands what is going on with me and I feel like people think that I am crazy.  About 2 months ago I started a manager position at my job, so my duties changed a little, this is when things started to happen, well about 3 weeks after, my job before I was always busy and had a lot of stress but I only had to worry about my work and make sure it was completed.  Now I have to rely on employees getting the work done.  I no longer have the control on things, I have to hope they do their job.  I don't know if this is why I started getting the anxiety feeling.  I no longer feel like getting out of bed or driving to work.  I just want to sleep, I have started talking to a therapist but it is still taking time, I have only been to her twice so far.  I don't know since my job is different if my mind is not racing as much so I have to start to panic because it thinks something is wrong or what but I need some advice.  Also when I was in the hospital they did say that I have POTS as well, I am not 100% sold on this.  If anyone can provide some advise that would be great!

[micohe11]

I have been where you are. Give the Meds time to work. You may even have to change Meds. But it does get better!! Keep going to the therapist also. All of this stuff may seem like its not working but it wil the effects of therapy and meds work but it is cumlative and takes a while.

[michigan07]

Also, I see that you have seen a therapist twice currently. I would try to see if you can increase your frequency or seek out a therapist that better fits your needs.

[michigan07]

While POTS can effect the body and cause symptoms such as lightheadedness etc.. It does not to my knowledge cause anxiety which seems to me to be brought upon by the recent event at work as the timeframe fits. I don't know if you have had anxiety in the past but seeing a therapist can help if the anxiety is effecting your day to day life exp if blood work etc has come back fine. Work has and still does throw curveballs as my anxiety sometimes comes out of nowhere. Best advice is to see a therapist to help you through the anxiety and learn techniques to help reduce the anxiety. Also, be
mindful of what you eat and drink and if your on medication and having anxiety avoid or minimize any alcohol intake exp while on medication as it inhibits its absorption. Good luck and let me know if I can be of help.