I haven’t left the house in a month now due to panic attacks and anxiety. The past little while I don’t even like being awake because I feel uncomfortable in my skin. Like I’m always anxious that I’m sick. I hear my heartbeat a lot, I’m always sweaty. I’m too anxious to even shower. I’ve always had anxiety but I don’t feel safe in my own body. I feel as if somethings gonna go wrong if I don’t stay still.. I just lay in bed all the time. I think I’m going crazy
Why do I feel uncomfortable in my body??
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You are not crazy... Anxiety is awful. I can relate... I can definitely relate. When my anxiety was very high, the only thing I could do was go to work and come home and I could not wait until it was bedtime. I use to go to bed so early. When the sun went down, I went down. I am now retired but years ago when I was working, not sure how I manage to go to work. But I am MUCH better but it took a while. You will get there.. I am a living example. I know its not easy but place in your heart and mind, that you WILL GET BETTER.
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Saoirse, hi..
Do u have a friend or family member who can help u get to a doctor, or exercise with u, keep u company, etc (?)
Some positive company, and/or a trip to the doctor might help initiate your healing..
It's difficult to get motivated under the stressful circumstance of anxiety, but it can pay positive dividends. Good luck, peace.
Did medication help you?
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Medication is part of the overall answer. It might calm the storm a bit. Enough to allow you to maybe see a therapist as well. You combine these things and you begin to see results. Can be a lot of hard work. But it will be well worth it once you see yourself doing things again. Case of never say never.
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When my anxiety was very high years ago, I tried different meds...the only thing helped was Ativan.. I took that for a few years and then switched to Valium. I never took it as prescribed.. kept the dosage very low. I still have it but take it as needed at night. I tried Zoloft 2x but that was not for me because I was not depressed but it help some people with anxiety... it did not help me at all. What help me the most was a good counselor and learning how to manage my anxiety.
My anxiety and panic attacks are lessening due to buspar and doing small tasks outside my home. I am able to leave my house to take my daughter to school and see doctors and therapist. I have fears but consider the benefits outweigh my fears. I am taking very small steps and remember to congratulate myself when I do something for myself. This will get better.