Rough Days

[kkat37]

I have been having extremely rough days and my anxiety has been so high and I think every ache pain or anything is something bad and that I will die. Ugh its so frustrating and hard for me to watch tv, eat or do anything. Also I feel in my head if I think certain things and do it then I will die its so crazy because I feel like I am suffering and going crazy panic attacks in the middle of the night. Not wanting to leave my house, having to do things in scheduled order or it will mess up the world and something bad will happen to me. The brain is so powerful and I just want these thoughts to stop. I just want to be happy and enjoy things again. I was on Paxil for about 13-14 years stopped it and that was a huge mistake now I am on back on it, it has only been 3 weeks. I hope this will pass I feel trapped and when I do get moments where it seems ok I then think oh no why am I not feeling on edge it must be really something wrong. *sighs*

[AZ1970]

Hopefully the medication will start to work soon. It sounds like your anxiety is out of control. It sounds very tough to even function.

[kkat37 in reply to AZ1970]

Thank you! Yes it is very much so it has been so hard. Thank you again so much for replying and being here.

[Jen456]

I’m sorry you are feeling like this. I can totally empathize. However, what is important is that you have felt this before and you have always been healthy. Your brain is trying to control you. Use it in a productive way by rationalizing that nothing bad has happened when you felt these same symptoms in the past. Your medicine seemed to work well which shows that you do have anxiety and need it. That’s great to know. Now you have to be patient as it kicks in. For now, every time you think some anxious thoughts, just recognize it and say, “sorry not going to get me down today. Thanks for this thought, but I’m putting you in the cloud and watching it go away”. You are going to be just fine. Give yourself a break! Be well!

[kkat37 in reply to Jen456]

Thanks so much for that tip! I will start using that. I appreciate you replying to me

[Jen456 in reply to kkat37]

Look up jeff1943 profile and read his “anxiety I laugh in your face” post. It’s perfect.

[kkat37 in reply to Jen456]

Ok thanks

[Ann10]

I'm sorry that you are having some rough days. Anxiety uses a lot of energy. I find that getting my mind on something else helps me. I listen to music or start doing a craft project. I hope that you can find a hobby that relaxes you and that you enjoy.

[kkat37 in reply to Ann10]

Thank you for the suggestions I will try those tips