New found love- Anxiety😭

[Married2015]

Hi! Im a 22 and super outgoing and happy and happy and recently found out i have this wonderful thing callrd anxiety. I feel like my throat is closing and shortness of breath. I feel lile sometimes this either something tied around my neck (super tight) or like theres something stuck in my throat. Its the worst feeling and im actually experiencing it now. My husband has had a hard time dealing with it. Its putting a strain on our marriage. But anyways this anxiety has taken over, i cant even go back to work because of this feeling.

[Agora1]

Hi Married2015, do you happen to know what caused Anxiety to surface causing

all these physical symptoms? Before it goes any further, it's always best to seek

some talk therapy. Getting down to the root of the cause as well as learning how

to accept and handle the symptoms will help you rid yourself of them sooner than

later. Anxiety can interfere with relationships. It's a difficult issue for both the person

suffering with it and the people around them. I hope you get some help soon. We are

also here to support you through this journey. xx

[Married2015 in reply to Agora1]

Hi Agora1! I honestly dont know what triggered it. Its horrible, i feel terrible and i just want to be normal again. Its scary. Sometimes i feel fine and sometimes i feel like im restricted when it comes to air. My throat gets extremely dry and werid.

[Married2015 in reply to Agora1]

And your right as i began to except it. I began to feel better and manage it easier. Thank you i appreciate it!

[Veelala]

Your are not alone i’ve been suffering for over 20years I am 49yrs old it really saddens me to knw you are going through the same thing as Myself at the same age I was married as well..Have you ever tried any meditation or things like that?

[Married2015 in reply to Veelala]

Meditation? Please explain more, and im sorry to hear you have been suffering for so long. Did you have any breaks from it? Or was it consisent? Im starting therapy soon.. Do you think this will help? How about medications... They have me on lorazepam , which i stop taking because 1.it didnt help, 2.just made me feel like i was on cloud nine, just horrible.

They also prescribed me citalopram? Not sure if i spelled it right but i havent placed the prescription at the pharmacy yet due to all the side effects I saw online.

[joeb430 in reply to Married2015]

Hi m2015, I am 60 yrs old and have suffered from anxiety since I was about your age. Terrible stuff, but manageable with therapy and maybe meds. My suggestion is to wait on taking the meds, if you can, until you go to therapy. Hopefully your therapist can help you identify the root cause of your anxiety. I took the med route first and like you I didn’t like the effects. My regime today is fish oil and melatonin, I also take a small dose of Buspar, (prescription)which is an anxiety med. Fish oil, especially krill, has a calming effect, non addictive and the melatonin is for sleep. I take as needed about an hour before bedtime. I also suggest you regiment yourself to go to bed at the same time. Consistent sleep cycle is important. Meditation is good for the soul, google “mindful meditation for beginners “ to get started. There is a solution for your condition but it takes action on your part to overcome this little demon. My life is good if I follow a few simple rules. As to your marriage, ask your therapist for direction on how to help you and your spouse deal with your condition. Let your spouse know you will do what it takes to get through this and ask for his/her support. Life will get better for you. I put my condition off until it got so bad it nearly killed me and I lost jobs and marriages because of it. You are young and catching it early. Your chances of overcoming this are in your favor. The insight you gain from will give you the experience and strength to help others and that is the biggest reward. I wish you the best. Keep in touch, I am interested to hear about your journey, you are not alone in this fight! Godspeed!

[Xena13 in reply to joeb430]

What are the simple rules you follow?

[joeb430 in reply to Xena13]

The rules, I make myself available to be of service to others, mainly through volunteering at The Salvation Army at least once a month, more if needed. I have a spiritual mentor that I meet with once a week. I meditate at least twice a day. In the morning I read something from a daily meditation book, at night i review my day, asking myself if was kind, helpful and did I do anything I regret? If so, do I owe an apology? For me, anger causing me anxiety. What was the best part of the day, what was the worst part and what am I grateful for?

So in a nutshell, be of service, reach out, meditate, and be thankful for the things I do have. This process has done wonders for my mental and physical health (I also exercise regularly)

“If it is to be, it is up to me!”

[Married2015 in reply to joeb430]

Wow this was all so beauitful and encouraging! Thank you so much!

[Veelala in reply to Married2015]

Good morning meditation with guided imagery with teach you breathing and relaxation techniques which is very helpful you can Google or go on YouTube.. you say you are afraid of the side effects side effects are different for different people it’s a possibility that you may not even experience any side effects but it’s worth a try

Yes I have had a break for a very long time from my anxiety and depression it’s just re-sent it started giving trouble again and I know it’s something that I’m going through in my life The symptoms are very different this time it’s new to me

I’m seeking help for them it’s it’s very uncomfortable I am hopeful that I’ll be feeling better soon though..

You have a good day🙂

[Married2015 in reply to Veelala]

Aww, i hope that you recover soon! And thanks for the advice. I have an appt in 2 days but it feels like 2 years. Cant wait for this to all pass. Have a beautiful day!

[Starrlight in reply to Married2015]

Best to you at your appointment Married.. let us know how it goes? ❤️

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Anxiety is horrible.