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Feeling so down. i went to er and my docs this weekend. finally at my docs they agreed to do blood tests. I know that i have anxiety an agrophobia but my physical sensations... mostly the fatigue and dizziness and fainting feelings constantly have me believeing that maybe just maybe its not all anxiety. i went to my docs having one of these spells yesterday and she seen for herself the torment i am in. my heart rate was 160 and my bp was high. i was shakey ad weepy and told her i felt i was dieing.... not like a 5 min panic attack.... and they listened an agreed something must be going on an finally wanted to do a blood test. they did my levels in the office and sent everything else out an said ill know by tues afternoon. and well go from there. i am so depressed from becoming this sick mess :( my fiance had to help me get dressed yesterday because thats how bad i am doing . have anyone ever felt like this before ? i mean seriously this bad ? its so scary and depressing. sadness is all.
Everyone here is so supportive and i want you all to know it means a lot me. it saves me to be able to come on here an have support an advice.. one symptom that has been going away sense coming on here everyday is the derealization. its getting better. you all keep me in reality an thats something to be very thankful for. i am so happy i found this site it is helping me in big ways to keep myself together an head up as much as possible. and reading this thing i got ;) is really giving me new insight ..... special thanks to my friend joe
Thank you so much :) i know my living arrangements are a huge factor. and i think on the 6th ill be ablee to move into my own apartment. ive never done well living with other people not even my family. only person i can ismy fiance an daughter. the seizure was terrifying. enough that i avoid her at all cost because i amscared to see it again and the fact that she lies an says she takes her medicine an dosent an drinks rum every night freaks me out more. i dont leave the bedroom untill my fiancee is awake an thats only to eat or usethe bathroom. rode with my fiance to meijers tonight and it was amazing to leave. ive been in this bedroom sense i got home from docs yesterday morning. Its a nightmare here to say the least
Hi, I'm very new here, but can relate totally to what you are going through. My anxiety and panic attacks began almost 9 years ago, when I was 41. I will be 50 this year and I have many things going on in my body that causes a great deal of stress and anxiety for me. On most days I can deal with it. However some days (like today) are just horrible! I know how severe anxiety can be overwhelming, and I have a few things to offer to you. First, look into a supplement called GABA. It is an amino acid that is said to work wonderful for anxiety and stress. I have not tried it, but I have been on Zoloft for a long time. It works most of the time, but sometimes I get breakthrough anxiety and that *****! Also, I take fish oil supplements, 4 grams a day, and I have never heard of this helping with anxiety. It is however good for your health. You may also want to look into a deep breathing exercise to help alleviate the anxiety you experience, especially when it is happening. I usually find a quiet place and sit and meditate while doing deep breathing and allowing my body to be totally relaxed.
I think your current situation and living arrangements are adding to your extreme anxiety. It is not a pleasant experience to see a person have a seizure. It can be quite tramatic. Try to get this image out of your head and move forward. Keep in mind that anxiety and stress can affect many different parts of your body. What you describe, the dizziness, faint feeling, and fatigue are all a part of anxiety. You feel dizzy and faint because you are probably breathing shallowly, or hyperventilating without realizing it. That is why deep breathing exercises can help here. The fatigue is just your body responding to the adrenaline rush it is continually experiencing. Stress and Anxiety is exhausting!
I hope you find what will help. My heart truly goes out to you because I've been there, done that, still doing it occassionally. Just know that it will lessen as you learn ways to cope with it, and things will improve. Much luck to you.
I think your current situation and living arrangements are adding to your extreme anxiety. It is not a pleasant experience to see a person have a seizure. It can be quite tramatic. Try to get this image out of your head and move forward. Keep in mind that anxiety and stress can affect many different parts of your body. What you describe, the dizziness, faint feeling, and fatigue are all a part of anxiety. You feel dizzy and faint because you are probably breathing shallowly, or hyperventilating without realizing it. That is why deep breathing exercises can help here. The fatigue is just your body responding to the adrenaline rush it is continually experiencing. Stress and Anxiety is exhausting!
I hope you find what will help. My heart truly goes out to you because I've been there, done that, still doing it occassionally. Just know that it will lessen as you learn ways to cope with it, and things will improve. Much luck to you.
Living in those conditions is stressfull alone. Small steps, one at a time. You will eventually get out of there and into your own place. Things will stabilize after moving. Until then, stay the course and get yourself well both mentally and physically.
Ive changed so much i hardly remember what i love :( i know i love art and being outside. its winter here in michigan though. alot of things i couldnt do if i wanted right now. my stuff is in storage. all i have is my clothes. i found a place though an im going to move there on the 6th. im hopeing once im back in my own stable home with jus me an my daughter an fiance healing will be easier. i pray.
I take a multivitamin everyday. i eat goood. i drink water. im a good weight. i will check out those supplements and i am considering medication after i get these test results because my life is laying in my bed or riding passanger in my car. another thing i am noticing.... due to financial problems my fiance me an my daughter are staying with his alcoholic aunt who has epilepsy an has seizures and jus had one an it scared the crap outta me.... untill hopefully next month. me my fiance an daughter are sharing a tiny bedroom with 1 bed and there no hot water here either :( but everytime i hear or see his aunt i get a bad faint feeling an all hot. i look forward to leaving here an wait all day for a reason to go somewhere.... :(
Fish Oil and omega 3s are supposed to be very good for a number of ailments. I beleive even depression and anxiety.
Depression is a chemical imbalance for sure, but there are things you can do at home to help. Try changing your diet if you don't eat very healthy. Add fish oil tablets as a supplement. Practice deep breathing. Try and relax, do something you love. Distract yourself. Exercise, go for a run or bike ride. If you need to take some time off work, do it. Life is too short to sit around being miserable!
There may be a chemical imbalance causing the way you feel. If so, please consider medication if it offered to you. It may also be problems with your thyroid. Either way, I am sure you are not dying.
Hang in there and take one step at a time to get well. You can do this. Worrying about your health 24/7 is just going to make your condition worse.
Hang in there and take one step at a time to get well. You can do this. Worrying about your health 24/7 is just going to make your condition worse.
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