Can’t do this today :’(

[Marebear913]

I am struggling so badly today.. I woke up and right away I had a nervous/tense feeling throughout my whole body, i’m nauseous, dizzy, shortness of breath.. I’ve been doing nothing but crying today because I’m so tired of fighting these battles every day and feeling like I’m losing. The anxiety is taking over me and I don’t know how to make it go away.. I feel like I’ve tried everything and I don’t want to take medication anymore bc I’ve tried so many and nothing has worked. My anxiety and physical symptoms are getting worse every day and I’m tired of being scared. :’( I feel helpless.

[Rilo7268]

i feel like this right now too and it sucks. i just try to remember ive felt like this before and its passed. mornings are the worst for me. sometimes sitting outside helps. and cleaning, there's lots of that to do around here. i wish i could sleep all day but i have small kids. I'll be thinking of you and hoping you feel better.

[Marebear913 in reply to Rilo7268]

I’ve been cleaning all morning trying to keep my mind distracted but that isn’t doing anything for me. I get so dizzy that I’m nauseous and I have to sit every few minutes, my legs feel like jello. I’m freaking out thinking something bad is gonna happen to me any minute even though I’ve been this way for a while. I wish I could sleep too but I too have little ones to take care of.

[Rilo7268 in reply to Marebear913]

my little ones are watching tablets right now which i hate but it gives me a break. at least one goes for a nap shortly. sometimes i get nausea when im hungry. would eating help?

[Marebear913 in reply to Rilo7268]

I ate a bowl of oatmeal an hour ago and it didn’t really seem to do anything.. one of my kids are taking a nap now and the other is in preschool for another half an hour so maybe I’ll try to lay down for a bit. I’m just so tired of being scared and having all of these physical symptoms.

[Rilo7268 in reply to Marebear913]

i get a lot of physical symptoms. have you tried not being scared of them? depending if youre sure your health is okay of course. i tell myself its just anxiety. i thought i felt a pain in my chest before and immediately my arms felt weird. i know thats anxiety and i told myself that and it went away. a lot of what ive been reading about anxiety says to accept the feelings and don't react to them. easier said than done i know. ive had a stress test thats come back clear and i still worry all these pains and weird symptoms are my heart.

[Marebear913 in reply to Rilo7268]

I have tried for months to accept the fact that this is anxiety and I’m going to be okay. Some days I do pretty decent and don’t let it get the best of me, then days like today and yesterday have been complete hell and I feel like I’m gonna die some days I feel like I probably have health anxiety and that’s a big part of why I feel so many of these different feelings. I just wanna feel normal again! This is so exhausting.

[GardenGramma in reply to Marebear913]

You are not alone. I feel the same way you do. Know there are many here for you and we care. You are helping others by sharing. Hugs....

[Marebear913 in reply to GardenGramma]

Thank you ♥️

[MariaLove123]

Hi Marebear913 I’m sorry you’re so anxious today. When I read that you’re nauseous and dizzy, I felt the need to write you. When we’re feeling sick, we typically blame it on our mental illness, which yes, a lot of the time it is because of it; however, we forget that we could actually be sick “sick.” I was nauseous and dizzy for months and I kept saying it’s because I’m depressed, anxious, unhealthy and blah. My fiancé came up with something. He brought me to an ears, nose and throat doctor. They did a test in my inner ears and I have Vestibular Inner Ear Imbalance which causes major dizziness and fatigue. It feels almost like mono. So maybe get some tests done with your doctor to rule stuff out. I’m not better but I tend to think “okay I’m sick and it’s not just depression and anxiety. So I’m allowed to feel this way.” I hope this advice helps a little! Best of luck! Talk anytime!!

[Marebear913 in reply to MariaLove123]

It’s funny you say that because my family doctor wants me to see an ENT to rule anything out. So I will keep everyone updated on that. It’s driving me crazy

[bridder01]

Howdy Marebear! I'm really sorry you're having a rough day. It's days like these that you've got to fight a little extra. You are a special person Marebear! You've got a lot to give and you deserve happiness! Take a step back, breathe, and relax. You got this! And if you need support, we're all here for you! If there's something that makes you laugh or smile, time to play it. Tell that gremlin to take a hike!😀

Your friend,

Brian ☺

[Marebear913 in reply to bridder01]

Thank you, Brian ♥️

[bridder01 in reply to Marebear913]

Anytime! 😀

[SGV66]

Hi Marebear913,

I’m so sorry about your pain, your feelings, my son today is really bad as well, talking about how tired he is of his situation, he doesn’t want to do it anymore but I believe life is about moments of sadness, happiness, hope, etc, so please just try to calm down and think that this will be away and you will fell better, there is light at the end, not easy maybe but you deserve to reach it, please relax, I totally understand you. I send you a big hug 🤗

[Marebear913 in reply to SGV66]

Thank you. Means a lot. I feel like these feeling weigh on me so much and I can’t shake it off. It’s torture and exhausting