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Kari85

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Well, I was successful in deleting Google from my phone. Which is nice because I can no longer see headlines or clickbait regarding the virus but I really need the support of this site right now.

I have fallen into a full blown anxiety and depression relapse. I’m not eating or sleeping. I’ve lost 10lbs in 4 days. My blood pressure is much lower than usual (100/62). I feel so sick and weak that I am not able to work even though they desperately need me (grocery store). My throat constantly feels like there is something stuck in it and that I am choking to death (TERRIFYING). I’ve had multiple panic attacks over the past 4 days. My hands a feet are always sweaty. My heart is beating out of my chest and I’m gagging/dry heaving a lot. I’m going to an ENT this afternoon to discuss my throat. Hopefully he’ll have some insights. Any advice for getting through this? Especially eating? How do I build my appetite back up? Just the thought of eating makes me sick to my stomach.
 

FinneousRex

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When I had issues being afraid of eating due to panic attacks when I had a breakdown and stomach issues simultaneously I literally scared myself into eating. I would tell myself “do you want to pass out and go to the hospital for not eating and then be shipped to the mental hospital against your will? No? Then eat even if it makes you feel sick”. Then I would play those scenarios in my head until I made myself eat.

Not saying that this is what you should do. But I need to yell at myself to beat anxiety. Sometimes that can help, but this tactic isn’t for everyone.

Stay strong. Try to at least drink some soup broth or something.
 

Kari85

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Thank you. I made it through half a bowl of soup today. It’s a start!
 

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Well, I was successful in deleting Google from my phone. Which is nice because I can no longer see headlines or clickbait regarding the virus but I really need the support of this site right now.

I have fallen into a full blown anxiety and depression relapse. I’m not eating or sleeping. I’ve lost 10lbs in 4 days. My blood pressure is much lower than usual (100/62). I feel so sick and weak that I am not able to work even though they desperately need me (grocery store). My throat constantly feels like there is something stuck in it and that I am choking to death (TERRIFYING). I’ve had multiple panic attacks over the past 4 days. My hands a feet are always sweaty. My heart is beating out of my chest and I’m gagging/dry heaving a lot. I’m going to an ENT this afternoon to discuss my throat. Hopefully he’ll have some insights. Any advice for getting through this? Especially eating? How do I build my appetite back up? Just the thought of eating makes me sick to my stomach.
Just went through this and I really had to force myself to start eating. I tried to nibble on things more and more throughout the day until I could actually eat enough to have a whole meal. At first eating would make me feel like I was going to throw up but now I'm back to normal. It's been about 3-4 weeks or so...
 

Roxy2012

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My advice on eating, pick something you love even if it’s not the healthiest atleast for now
I may have to stop reading the news about it as well
 
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