I have no meds as yet but I'm kinda hoping I do get some. I know that's probably bad but thinking "I need a doctor, I need to go to hospital" all the time is worse. It's been all day today to the point of me having a massive palpitation, probably only lasted about 3 seconds, as I drove home. Just managed to resist calling 111 or 999 when I got home. Starting to calm a little now. So yes, I would definitely take them
So fed up!!
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I have same feelings. I need to go to ER. My last visit was just 10 days ago. They told me they thought I was having a panic attack as all test came back negative. They told me to take some meds but I took one the next day when I felt it coming on again and I felt so out of it. So I didnt take anymore. I have not taken meds for 9 days now. Went to my primary doctor and he gave me more meds to take but said only take them if I want to. I haven't touched them and put them away but now i think it's for the best to try to feel normal. I had strong urge to go back to ER again yesterday but resisted until bedtime. When I go to sleep I dont wake up or worry or feel any discomfort. So I guess that indicates its anxiety because I only feel it when I am awake. Thank you yes taking them might be the better choice right now.I have no meds as yet but I'm kinda hoping I do get some. I know that's probably bad but thinking "I need a doctor, I need to go to hospital" all the time is worse. It's been all day today to the point of me having a massive palpitation, probably only lasted about 3 seconds, as I drove home. Just managed to resist calling 111 or 999 when I got home. Starting to calm a little now. So yes, I would definitely take them
It's a hard one, it really is. You'd think that knowing what it is would make it easier to deal with but it really doesn't. Stood in my kitchen tonight, drinking a cuppa, tears rolling down my face. Bawled for about 20 minutes. Felt much better, but don't want to be going through that every time
Yeah dont start smoking. It will not help but might make it worse. Maybe try getting some medication to help you through this difficult time. I don't know if they help as I do not have much experience taking medication but it's worth a try. Can you see a doctor to prescribe you something?I'm even thinking of starting smoking again!! How stupid is that for someone who's anxious about their health!!
Your right, stupid idea! I will call docs this morning and see what they say. I don't know anything about medication for this kind of thing but will see what they say. Thanks for your support, it's kept the wheels from falling off completely!
Good luck keep us updated. Of course that is what we do is support each other. Hope you can get doctor to be supportive and help as soon as possible.Your right, stupid idea! I will call docs this morning and see what they say. I don't know anything about medication for this kind of thing but will see what they say. Thanks for your support, it's kept the wheels from falling off completely!
Cheers Akenn, spoke to doc today and I'm much more in control at the mo. He just reassured me that all my results confirmed no issues and he was happy to listen. He wants me to try and make it to the cbt meeting in 2 weeks time but if I can't I must call the surgery. He thinks a lot of this stems from losing my dog just before Christmas. He was 14 and came to work with me everyday. He had a massive op in 2017 which he came through but it was very tough. He had another good 14 months after that. Might sound daft but there it is
I am glad you are feeling better. I actually decided to wait on trying medications and today I started feeling somewhat better too. I am walking more outdoors if I can as it tires me easily. Maybe the fact I was losing so much weight too fast and losing muscle might have led to this very anxious feeling as something was wrong. My strength is coming back a little more. I was not completely immobile or anything but my activity decreased a lot these past few weeks. Everyone kept saying take it easy and rest but I think it made me worse as I felt I lost a lot of my strength and endurance. My husband told me to give it a few more days and if it doesnt improve then we can talk about medication. I dont want anymore side effects as the medication they have me on already gives them to me. All we can do is take it day by day and hope things get better for us. Thank you for sharing. Keep me posted on your progress.Cheers Akenn, spoke to doc today and I'm much more in control at the mo. He just reassured me that all my results confirmed no issues and he was happy to listen. He wants me to try and make it to the cbt meeting in 2 weeks time but if I can't I must call the surgery. He thinks a lot of this stems from losing my dog just before Christmas. He was 14 and came to work with me everyday. He had a massive op in 2017 which he came through but it was very tough. He had another good 14 months after that. Might sound daft but there it is
Btw sorry to hear about your dog.. Grief is a terrible thing and can send people into bad depression. I suffered from it 10 yrs ago when I lost my sister suddenly. I didn't suffer from the anxiety but depression was definitely there. Took a long time to get myself out of it. I can tell you Anxiety has been much worse for me. Possibly because my sister gone was final result and had to deal no matter what. Not sure but had no anxiety from it. Now since I feel things are out of my control and the unknown is what I am thinking are causing me this awful anxiety. I am used to being in control all the time. Not a good trait I guess once you lose contol over yourself is the worst feeling which is probably what had caused this. Hoping with time it will get better.Cheers Akenn, spoke to doc today and I'm much more in control at the mo. He just reassured me that all my results confirmed no issues and he was happy to listen. He wants me to try and make it to the cbt meeting in 2 weeks time but if I can't I must call the surgery. He thinks a lot of this stems from losing my dog just before Christmas. He was 14 and came to work with me everyday. He had a massive op in 2017 which he came through but it was very tough. He had another good 14 months after that. Might sound daft but there it is
I think your dead right about control! Once you feel you've lost it then who IS in control! That makes sense. I'm so glad your feeling a little better, small steps in the right direction are all little victories. Keep at it, we CAN crack this, I'm sure. You've been immensely helpful, thankyou. It makes no sense but while I'm talking about anxiety, I'm not actually experiencing anything all the time I'm talking about it!! Just need to get the "inner chimp" back in his cage, for good!
I was given one Ativan at hospital and it made me feel awful. So never touched it again. Lexapro which is antidepressant but used to treat anxiety it has good reviews but says 1st few days are the worst with side effects which include nausea, headache, increased nervousness. Of course not wanting any added issues right now so also declined to take it. Xanax is another benzodiazepine which I have not touched so not sure how it is. They gave me Tramadol to take for the pain which they believe is muscular joint pain. It helped a lot even puts you in a great mood. I only took half a pill and problem is once you dont take it again it makes you very irritable and moody so I just didn't take it anymore. I dont know if there is any good options out there. I am going to stick to Tylenol and excercise for now. Thank you. You also have been of great help to me.BTW, what medication do they prescribed for anxiety? I have no idea about that side of things. Are the side effects really bad?
The medication i am on is to treat blood pressure which doctor says he doesn't understand why I am having bad side effects since it's the smallest dose you can give someone. I told him I dont know it just makes me feel awful. My bp is not even very high and just have spikes certain times. He is wanting to regulate it but its causing me other issues taking the medication. Maybe my body will get used to it it has only been 2.5 weeks since he switched me to this one as the other was making me severely sick and depressed. Btw one of the side effects is depression from the blood pressure medication. They fix one issue and cause you multiple others. Yes all we can do is take it one day at a time.BTW, what medication do they prescribed for anxiety? I have no idea about that side of things. Are the side effects really bad?
Ive never heard of any of those! A friend of mine takes tramadol for his back, he says they are great but he only takes one per day. I think your right about exercise. When I think I'm having some health issue, I quite often pick up my rucksack and march to the top of a local hill. Kind of sticking two fingers up at my anxiety, makes me think "I couldn't have done that if I'd really been ill" I find it works quite well for a while. Only problem is you can't always just march 5 miles up a hill!!
When I can’t get myself together and I feel the world closing in, I have a freezing cold shower for 2mins. Not ideal if ur out but at home the feeling of wrapping up warm afterwards is so relaxing! It brings me back to earth. Maybe splash cold water on ur face if our and about?Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with panic anxiety and it's driving me to distraction. Any little pain is the end. I've been to hospital twice in the past 2 months, I've had echoes done on my heart, chest xrays ecgs countless blood tests and all come back fine. Start cbt on the 14th of August but I'm really struggling. Could cry at the drop of a hat. I'm sat opposite my partner with a massive lump in my throat. Have to keep nipping to the loo to get my head together. Any ideas how I can get a grip on this?
Thankyou, i will definitely try that. Me and my dog just hiked 6 miles up a local hill. Standing on the top with the wind blowing in my face was amazing, I think I finally understand "mindfulness". If I could do that every day I think I could beat this altogether. Thanks for the advice
That sounds amazing! Apparently a cold shower every morning can help refocus your mind entirely. Glad you are feeling good right now! No worries! Hope it helps!Thankyou, i will definitely try that. Me and my dog just hiked 6 miles up a local hill. Standing on the top with the wind blowing in my face was amazing, I think I finally understand "mindfulness". If I could do that every day I think I could beat this altogether. Thanks for the advice
I’ve just come out of an attack and I feel so silly that I was practically in tears, pacing the room, talking to myself! If only you could bottle this feeling to use when u most need it!! Yes exactly that, but you don’t see that at the time so don’t feel bad.Yes, still feel pretty good. It makes all the worrying seem really stupid. If I had serious health conditions, I wouldn't be able to do a 6 mile hike up a bloody big hill!!!