Severe anxiety and fear

[Priya6]

So, I had a very severe case of anxiety and fear this weekend. I practically broke down and cried my heart out. Basically, I moved to a new country and a new job three months ago. Since I stepped in to work, I feel consistently anxious with great highs and lows throughout the day. Small things like going to the grocery store freak me out and I am extremely low on energy. I am so scared that I will splinter into pieces and collapse at work. It takes all I have to keep it together. Is there anyone out there who has or is going through the same thing?

[fauxartist]

I think for anyone moving to another country, and starting a new job would be very stressful, so for someone with anxiety...it's very understandable.....what have you done in the past to manage your anxiety?

[Priya6 in reply to fauxartist]

I never really felt this way. Its the first time ever for me. Its just so hard to bear

[fauxartist in reply to Priya6]

I'm sorry your going through this....but remember it's not your fault...it's a chemical thing...and you can't cure it...but you don't have to let it define you either. You can manage it and learn coping skills for those blue days. I take SSRI's now, and they help. I also had many years of therapy that helped. You may want to read how others with depression have managed it and learned to live with it.

[Priya6 in reply to fauxartist]

Thanks so much. I am going to take a short leave of absence from work mid August and planning to see a doctor for some mild medication which I hope will help. Am so sorry that people have to go through this. Its very hard, especially when away from all support structures

[fauxartist in reply to Priya6]

best wishes to you , and don't despair...your doing your best which is a good start by seeing your doctor for help.

[Priya6 in reply to fauxartist]

Thank you so so much. It feels good to talk to you

[Coward123]

I know the feeling , it feels like suffocation . First got mine at Wal-Mart .every day anxiety , doctors , pills , I'm very excitable whether nervous about health or being a child excited about Christmas. One thing helps sometimes is a walkman listen to the music of my teens . It's the Damn weakness of our minds .my doctor says I'm fiscally healthy . It's the Damn mind .

[Priya6 in reply to Coward123]

I understand. Am thinking of taking mild medication as well.