propranolol …

[Jibbajabba1]

Hello - just thought I’d ask on here - has anyone else tried this for anxiety? And did they find that initially symptoms seemed worse?

I have. The propranolol made me feel my own heartbeat more than normal. I think that made me feel like it was worsening the anxiety. It helped a lot though. I was taking 10mg whenever I felt like I needed it.

I take 80mg a day for anxiety and its great!

Awh man it's great! I was out on it a few years ago and passed my driving test and really managed to get my head straight because I wasn't in a constant cycle of panic attacks.

I'm off it now. Have a load sitting though that I can take if I'm having a bad time.

thanks for sharing everyone!
my panic attacks had gotten so bad, felt like I’d just spent the last two weeks hyperventilating and crying hysterically - got into a really bad loop.
Started on 40 mg since yesterday and my palpitations feel worse, plus more depressed and grumpy too.

@Jibbajabba1 how awful for you. I've been where you are and you'll get better, I promise.

My panic disorder was so bad I needed 5 days on valium. I'm much better now.

Do you have a trigger? You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to x

It’s been really silly small things setting me off, it’s like I’ve been so coiled up holding it together, just about managing, then suddenly anything and everything started pushing me over the edge. Wider context, a bereavement, work stress, toxic family members causing drama etc.
I’ve been mostly hiding in bed today, thought the tablets would make me feel calmer, haven’t cried or had a panic attack yesterday or today tbf. Whilst I haven’t been hysterical per se, that overwhelming sense of doom still keeps kicking in, and feels almost worse than before, as before I could keep moving and keep busy to distract myself, now I just feel really drained and tired - so almost stuck with my feelings and thoughts. Hoping it’s a temp side effect?

@Jibbajabba1 sounds very tough. And I'm so sorry for your loss.

A toxic workplace is enough for anyone but you're really overwhelmed by so many negative emotion all around you. Are you in a position to look for a new role? Reduce contact / mute conversation with toxic family?

I remember that sense of doom. But i promise you it'll fade. Toxic jobs, toxic people and bereavement are all temporary. Grief itself is permanent but that feeling of sudden loss will definitely go.

Small things like a cup of tea in the garden may just keep the edge of that doom feeling.

The tunnel is dark but it will get lighter and brighter as days and weeks go by xx

Propranolol is bloody weird to begin with but soon you'll feel calmer. Just don't skip any doses :)

If bed is your safe place. Perhaps fresh bedding will feel good for you? That's what I focused on during my dark days. Yes I was in bed and hiding but my sheets were fresh and I did something for myself (change bedding)

Take it easy x

Thank you for the kind advice x