I need to know this will pass

[Carc612]

I'm 51 and 2 weeks ago I ended up in the ER with tingling hands, hyperventilating and chest tightness. I was terrified and due to chronic back pain I've been scared for a year that I'm sick. Blood works comes back fine and I'm scheduled for MRI tomorrow. Let me also state that I'm a hairdresser and for 30 years I've stood for 6-8 hours a day. Phone constantly ringing or alerting me with texts. I became overwhelmed and menatally crashed. I've been crying for 2 weeks and scared I will never get past this horrible depression. I've been on 10mg lexapro for many years for mild anxiety. Recently my Dr increased it due to my overwhelming fears and anxiety. and recently started klonipin for the anxiety. It's affecting my job and has my family very worried. Some days are tolerable while others are torture. I'm seeing a therapist and journaling but I feel like I'm the only person around here with this debilitating depression. Any advice welcome

Thank you

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

For one you are not the only one! I suffer from crippling anxiety and severe chronic pain. I have for years! A wreck when I was 16 is the root of my pain. I’m on disability as a result. I recently got a job one night a week at a store. I didn’t want to use my brain too much. Well the first night I had to get help just to get to my car. I had a procedure on my back Tuesday. One thing that helped me tremendously was getting a pair of memory foam Sketchers tennis shoes. They are almost all black so they really could be worn with everything. Am MRI could be very beneficial. Meds will lose their power after an extended time as well. I take Klonopin. I only take it at night. Journaling, reading (when concentrating is able, tv etc are things that distract me from life. If you feel it coming, go outside, take a walk, breath fresh air. Some people try visualizing happy places. I use prayer. If I catch it fast enough. It can come on so quick though. If you feel it though try to change your situation, where you are, what you are doing, what you are etc... Music can help. Sometimes for me it can make it worse. It just depends. Having a good support system helps. Like when alcoholics call their sponsor to talk them out of drinking. You definitely need therapy to help you identify your triggers and find coping mechanisms. Meds are only one tool out of many we can use. Diet and exercise to your ability etc. It’s good you’re here. I think getting it out helps. Hope you find your peace. I also had to create a safe zone in my house. Since energy is contagious. If you are not putting out positive energy you are not allowed in my safe space or happy place. Only good thoughts etc. if I lose control I have to leave that space. I don’t want to contaminate my happy place with negative energy. I’ve kicked people out who appear upset or anxious to keep it clean and I visualize my happy place with unicorns and love. I know if I go there nothing can get me. It’s a pretty place. Essential oils, bubble baths etc can also help. I have a favorite happy color I visualize. All treatments are hit or miss depending on the situation. Best of luck.

[Sprinkle1]

Hello, Sorry you are suffering, one thing that came into my mind are you menopausal? When I went into the peri and the full thing. I went thru hell. You might benefit from a low dose of hormones. I would also have the Dr. go thru your meds with a fine tooth comb. Make sure you are on the correct ones and the correct dose. I wish you well it is not nice to suffer and so many of us do. Come back and talk to us, we will be here for you. I send you feeling well, love and peace. Sprinkle 1

p.s. Do not let them give you premerin and provera, it is made from pregnant mares urine which is cruel, and don't want that in your body. Sprinkle.