Scared am I losing my Mind??

[Edio]

Hi it has been awhile since i have posted.. I have had my ups and downs like I am sure all of us do.............
But I need to know?? I feel like i am losing it.. I have to to to see Lupus Clinic on Thursday, and I am scared... I am not sure what I am having now, it may be brain fog or mabe i am just losing it. I have complained of dizziness in the past and have seen neurologist had MRI's.. He used the term Lupus brain...
Well I have had this feeling of total panic or I can't focus on anything for what seems like forever.. and then it gradually comes back and I get tired and cry.. what is this... it is total confusion, it does go away..but always comes back. Some spells are the same and some or more significant...
I was sitting in a theartre with my niece and was fine, and then all of a sudden the noise, everything was spinning and I was so afraid I could not even stand. Well I sat there and it did go away, i did watch the rest of the movie... Is there a med I can ask or read about that helps with this... am i losing my mind
any information would be wonderful... very scared
Edio

[Jenkay]

Try not to be scared, if that is possible.

I've had very similar symptoms for the past year and sometimes it gets very bad. I need to stay home when it is really bad but other times I go out and then there I go. It sometimes gets worse as my meds increase, especially the NSAIDs but I don't know what type of advice to give as my docs seem perplexed most of the time and they are good docs.

Just know there are others of us out here going through the same thing.

Take care.

[LolaLola]

I am glad you raised this. I have found the anxiety can suddenly become overwhelming. I am not generally an anxious person. I know other Lupies who get this sudden fear too! Sometimes I can't manage without pacing about or hanging my head out of a window.
x Lola

[florie]

Hello Edio,
I have not heard from you in a while. But so glad you posted. I remember your past post on this same problem. They say that lupus effects the central nervous system. I get those same symptoms myself. I am wondering if you are having panic attacks or some kind of anxiety from your condition. Ask your doctor if he can prescribe something for that. I hope you will feel better soon. I haven't been on chat lately but try to keep up with the treads and just try to give some comfort to others. I get that brain fog myself, and even racing heart beat. When ya dont feel well it seems like all kinds of crazy thoughts come into mind. You hang in there,and keep us posted on what's going on. Hugs to you... florie

[Edio]

Hey there... thank you for responding... I know that my symptoms are not that different now.. It is so comforting that others have felt this way too...
I will keep you posted on my visit with Lupus Clinic on Thursday...
God Bless
Edio

[peonyprincess]

My anxiety and depression, as well as the forgetfulness got the best of me a couple of weeks ago, so I called my docs and they increased my Xanax. So far it seems to be helping a bit, at least with the anxiety and depression. I am still forgetful, which I find very frustrating. I lose words, thoughts, and just completely go blank. I have to make lists, then I sometimes lose my list!!! Oh well, if I kno where I am at, then I have beat half the battle. I hope you get to feeling better. If not, talk to your doc about tweeking some of your meds.



Nancy

[acard]

Edio,
As you can see from others posts that you are not alone.
It is very difficult and I just hate it. For me it seems to be getting worse.

We are all here for each other and it is nice to know that we are not losing our minds or in my case a complete moron:lol: We are loopies that are challenged:)

Take Care,
Becca

[helloos]

Edio.

Your appointment is today and just wanted to wish you good luck there.

I hope that they can help find out what is troubling you and help you.

Good luck.

[JoD]

I know the feeling. I take comfort in knowing I'm losing it. It's when it comes to the point I'm doing all the dumb things and can't remember stuff
( heck I've left the keys in the ignition and left the car running in parking lots for 3 hours and never realized it till I came out to the car again) and think nothing of it, then it is time to worry. Interestingly enough my memory lapses turned out to be absence seizures and there has been a lot of improvement since I went I medication for it.