Physical symptoms that make me anxious

[Lovekh]

I have been depressed in the past. Anxiety has just been something I've dealt with over the past couple of years. For me, it seems that physical issues set off my anxiety as I believe I'm doomed and going to die. Lately I have had some pains in my head in different places that come and go. I'm trying to convince myself that this is being brought on by my anxiety because in the past every time I have had physical symptoms it seems it is anxiety. I was taking no drugs at the time and have been put on buspirone and lamictal. Tomorrow will be one week on the drugs. My problem is that I am becoming non-functional. Does anyone else experienced this type of problem? I feel desperate.

[Icanbeathis2016]

I definitely understand your phase of anxiety that you are going through and for me it brought on depression and I can remember times of feeling melancholy. I didn't want to do anything. Had no drive, ambition, or energy. I only did the things I really had to do for my daughters. Which I would feel even worse and cry alot because I knew I wasnt being who I naturally am use to being for my girls. Buspirone was one of the medications I was prescribed when I first started going through this a few years ago. I did give it a try for 45 days and quit. And I am still trying to get through this journey without meds. But alot of times I feel like I may be making my journey long and hard by not taking medication. But yes when ever I'd feel these symptoms, exactly what you mentioned, it would bring on the anxiety more because it made me fear for my health like something else is wrong. You are not alone. I'd like to share my broadcast on YouTube with you. I am discussing anxiety and worries that anxiety brings on. I also have topic questions and I discuss the fear of fate. It's my way to finally gain my courage back and share my journey with others who go through this as well. Check it out if you can. 😊 I wish you the best

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[Lovekh in reply to Icanbeathis2016]

Thank you so much for your response. I feel very alone although I have many people who care about me. I hate to bother people and bring them down with me. I'm going to watch your podcast now and I really appreciate that you took the time to send it to me.

[Icanbeathis2016 in reply to Lovekh]

You are very welcome. I just felt that the least I could do to conquer this one day at a time is to help others by sharing what I go through and I too didnt want to be a burden to people. I hope it helps.

[socratesanne]

Have not seen you on here for awhile and you response to me was quite helpful and sorry you have not been back. I hope the meds are helping. Have you gone to see a therapist as they can be very helpful to help you speak of your fears and anxiety. Might give that a chance and find one you mesh with for sure. Just a suggestion as I understand you do not want to talk to your family, but they are also there for you. A therapist is really there to just focus on your needs.