What is going on??

[LegitForce]

So it all started about a month ago, i began to be really aware of everything around me, becoming paranoid, feeling like everyone is talking about me or looking at me. It got so bad that i didnt even want to go out of my house. After the first week i got really scared and thought something was really wrong with me so i went to the doctor and he gave me xanax .25. Said to take it as needed when i feel like im having a panic attack or need to calm down. Well i must say the pills do give me some comfort..The thing is, my thoughts are still there, i still feel the same way. See, Everything in my life is pretty awesome. I have a awesome job, i have a good family, i basically have everything. I work out everyday, i have passion for what i do. yet i am not happy?? I wish there was an explanation for how i feel. It has been a month now since it started and it still hasnt gone away. Before that, from what i can remember i was really happy...Living my life and enjoying everything i accomplished. But now, eventhough i am pround of myself i feel as if there is nothing left. Like i am too aware of everything and think about every little thing around me. Can anyone help?? or has anyone had this problem?? Any help would be great. IN my job, i am required to talk to people all day and i really want to feel happy again. Someone help!!!

[haston44]

i have the same feeling. your not the only one. it might b stress. to much going on in personal life and work? that maybe your mind can't handle it. talk to your doctor. they put me on and antidepressiant and i am now doing a lot better. i still need my xanax...i keep them on me at all times because it is the worst feeling ever!

[nae819]

Yes I have felt that way, I have a wonderful life , Everything is going good,I have been suffering for the passed month just like you and it feels as if it is never gonna end..Thing is I tried celexa and took myself off 3 days later along with taking xanax, I almost think I shouldnt of started any antidepressants even though i wasnt on them long enough to probally even matter, but in my head I feel that it has affected me but Then I started taking ativan which made me feel like crap and I think to I did have stomach bug durning that time so I stopped the ativan too, Now I have valium and I am afraid to take it just because of my anxiety, and like with xanax  i had a scare waking up in the middle of the night with blurred vision, throwing up, very panicky, but we all expierence different things What gives me a little hope is that I did suffer one back in January for a few days went to dr they put me on ativan then valium and it seemed to help anxiety attacks went away, was feeling normal for awhile then in May durning my week off I started up again so there is hope that they will go away It just ***** to expierence all the bad things that come along with anxiety..I wish you best of Luck!!!!

[TamaraJane]

Hi,

I have exactly the same thing, but i also have other anxiety symptoms too. I also got started on Xanax and it gets rid of my anxiety symptoms. but does nothing for whats going on in my head. Trust me i know how horrible it is when you feel you cant do anything about it. The Xanax is what makes me depressed though so i need to monitor how often i take it. I too have nothing to be depressed about as im getting married in 9 weeks BUT im actually thinking of giving the anti-depressents a go. You should defintly go and talk to someone though, you will be suprised how good it will be for you :D

[mammo]

Anxiety can make you paranoid ie; everyone watching you.  It may be time to address this with a specialist to determine "why" you are feeling this way.  Xanax may be helping you to feel better but masking the issue at hand.  You sound like you really have your act together, so seek help with this so you can continue in such a positve direction.  Depression can go along with anxiety which can cause one to lose interest in things and people, and not want to be around others.  Speak to a professional and get a proper diagnosis so you know what direction to move in.  Take care.

[MMahon]

You should really speak to a doctor about what you are feeling, preferably a psychiatrist.
It sounds like you demand a lot from yourself and perhaps others do also.
It seems that the stress may be  catching up with you and starting to take it's toll.
Stress does some awesome things to people, and frequently not desireable things.  It can creep up on you unnoticed and before you are even aware of it, have you in a 'full nelson' chokehold sucking the life out of you.
Don't fool around.  Go to the specialists that deal with these things all the time.. It'll be faster and most helpfull.  See a psychiatrist.
AND, slow down and smell the roses a bit...lay back and let your body unwind.  You'll be surprised to find so many things around you that we all take for granted that bring the real happiness in life.   BE with your family, talk with them about how you feel and how they are.
Let us know how you make out and good luck.