Anxiety - Ears ringing

[edgyboy]

Does anyone experience their ears ringing when going through anxiety? Another question on anxiety, does anyone feel like they are just going through the motions during anxiety? It is almost like putting your life on hold until the fear goes away.

There is intense fear during the anxiety period, sometimes a few weeks to a little more than a month before it subsides. This can be really tough on anyone, especially the head of the household and a manager at work.

I've been through this countless times but I don't find comfort in knowing I beat it everytime. I know I have had some major stressors in the past year. My father passing away was a biggie. I know the anxiety i feel now and when i went through it back in the Fall, is due to that event.

Edgyboy

[Cntbreal]

I found this website with people chatting but cant find it again and i didnt write it down. But i have been searching for it. Lol. You seem like you could be a councler. They say you have to have went thru it to know what it is and how to help. So yeah it would be great i tell you i enjoy chatting with you and you have giving me some since of relief..

     Cntbreal!!!!!!

[edgyboy]

Anytime "C". A few years ago there was a chat room in the midwest stress center. I havent been on it i a few years but it was great. people just exchanging what they were going through really helped everyone.

i almost felt like a counciler on it.

[Cntbreal]

Hello edgyboy. But my fears are clearly im goin to die and no one will be here to help me or my son. I fear being alone and i also fear the thought of losing controll ect.... I am so at wits end with this already. I panic all the time and you said you were a thinker. I know what that feels like all to well. I am also a thinker i thought i was the only one. I think ALL THE TIME NON STOP. I have so many things going thru my mind its hard sometimes to get a clear thought. I am trying to find a way now to stop thinking so much and just let things clear out. Atleast thats what my Dr. wants me to do but hunny when i tell you its sooooo hard it really is as im sure you know. You know my fiance is so sweet and caring and right by me when im going thru this but i think its hard for him also because he dont know what anxiety is and everytime i try to explain it to him i think i make it worst because i find myself telling him its in my head that makes my body react and he looks at me with a confussed look. So im glad he is coming to the dr with me. So they can explain it to him. Im so glad we talk like this and you understand what im going thru. I can now try to stop dwelling on how no one gets it and im all alone. And talking to you helps me get out of bed and play with my son. Wish i had a great family like you only ones i have are my son 4 years old my fiance and a close friend i have drifted off from everybody else because they all had to much drama if you will , going on and it do not help. I do have a great job. and a nice home and thats all good. But for me i need to get over this to beable to enjoy it. Thanks so much edgyboy for responding and listening. Until we chat again hope you and i can get thru this. Along with everyone else going thru this again this is very crazy..

[noahlcoahran]

Having it right now! it sounds like a high pitched transiever

[edgyboy]

Geez, that is a lot to deal with. Your comment about feeling like there is no way out is a big symptom of anxiety.

I'll tell you, I have had some espisodes that I never thought I'd escape with a sane mind. It is amazing how much he can put up with.

I have a great job, great wife and family, nice home and extended family and I still get anxiety. I am a worrier though. Things eventually catch up to me and I get stressed.

I am presently going through anxiety. I have that trapped feeling, all the terrible thoughts and fears. Each episode is the same. sometimes the severity is a different. But you have to hunker down and allow it to pass.

What are your fears when going through this? There are times I dont even want to get out of bed but I do anyway. Its really a crazy thing.

Edgy

[edgyboy]

I appreciate your comments.I read many times how strong we are for dealing with this condition. I was anxiety free for about 6 years. I would have little bouts here and there but nothing big.

However, the past few espisodes that i had were difficult. I had a bad injury back in 2009 that requuired surgery. After I went through that I went into an anxiety state for about a month. It was difficult but I coped. The following year around the same time, I went through the same thing. Just woke up one morning and had anxiety.

Last year I lost my father in March. I was dealing with it fine but then this past fall, I got slammed with another anxiety period for about three weeks to a month. I was doing fine after that episode until two or three weeks ago. I got up in the middle of the night from an attack. I've been struggling on and off ever since.

These attacks are a sign of something and i think I know what it is. Big changes in my life. I was telling someone about a month ago that I really don't like this stage in my life. Parents are getting older along with the kids. I am the older guy in work and so on. These are difficult things to deal with emotionally. Some people just find it difficult to adjust to change I guess.

I have been on paxil at a low dose for about 16 years. I increase the dose when the anxiety goes haywire. When the anxiety is at its highest level in me, I find it difficult to do anything, but I still motivate myself to get up and do what needs to be done.

You mentioned your recent episode around Christmas. The holidays can be very stressfull. That is probably what triggered your anxiety. Glad you like reading my posts. Please send a message to me whenever you need me to answer a question or just to  chat.

Take care - Edgyboy

[Cntbreal]

I do. My anxiety just came on it started with my hands shaking about a week before christmas. Then christmas eve in the store I felt this rush of something over my body and to make a long story short I found myself in the er on christmas day. This feeling you speak of had not stopped til a day so. I thought I was gonna feel detached and out of it for ever. I just got diagnosed about a couple weeks ago. Now with the meds on hand and being to a host of drs I'm now trying to keep this under raps because I don't or can't feel like that. It already this fat has ruined my life I think. I do think a lot and I have ocd panic attacks depression and anxiety some say they are one in the same. But for me I can feel the difference between them all. I didn't know what anxiety was til ask this happened to me and I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. This thing us the worst of the pack. The going thru the motions of ok I'm here lets get it done and trying not to give up the feelings of constant fear and the pain and thoughts you go thru is very intense. I never thought this would be my life but I'm gonna try to figure this out because my 4 year old and my fiance is what I love for and I need to be at my best for them. I love your post when you respond to others questions. You just don't know how you have helped me of my couch just from reading your comments. I hope you get better and continue to find your way of beating this.

[ODOG28]

I doooooo

[I_need_help23]

Anxiety can cause all types of symptoms and they are never good.  I have struggled for a while now with still no cure or even long term effects. Giving up is not a possibility we need to keep fighting and find what works for us. I hope you can get it worked out.