Feel like I’m at rock bottom. Again.

[Megs9685]

The past week has been an absolute anxiety nightmare. I wake up tired and with pain everywhere. Go through my day off kilter and at night it’s the same thing, no sleep vivid dreams, pains everywhere. It’s gotten so bad I don’t leave the hose and I’m glued to the couch. I am 32 yrs old and feel as though I have the physical capabilities of someone much older than me. I am constantly weak and out of breath. To put it frankly I AM TERRIFIED. I know I am badly out of shape. But even going for a walk around the block I mentally freak out then the physical symptoms set in. It’s a never ending cycle. I am scared that I am literally wasting away. I need help to shake this because I don’t want this to effect me like this anymore and run my life.

[SharinC]

I just wanted to say I am so sorry you feel like this. It's a nightmare. I feel the same and have had a relapse this week.

My anxiety and depression manifests in physical symptoms. I am so exhausted, feel sick and dizzy, headaches and other aches. The worse I feel physically, the less I sleep and it's a vicious circle.

I'm having another day on the couch feeling awful... and am very lonely.

But some days are not so bad so I am clinging to that. When I feel up to it, I try mindfulness and yoga. Take care, you are not alone.

[sweetiepye]

Hello Meg, Whatever it is that is bothering you, it won't always be this way. There are things to do and try and some will help and some won't. Do you have a primary care Doctor ? If not that is where to start I have had anxiety in the past and I got over it and depression and also agoraphobia. Depression and anxiety are exhausting and can cause physical symptoms which scare the spit out of you.. I used anti depressants and therapy and it worked for me. It took some time but it was worth it. You will get your life back , and be grateful for all the normal everyday things you miss . Let me know if I'm on the right track I have more tricks up my sleeve . Pam