Looking for support

[awils]

Hello

I am new here and deal with really bad anxiety, depression and nausea.I wanted to reach out and try to connect with others that have these same problems because in my personal life, I only know one other person with this. Thank you :))

[Twilight864]

Hello, I have been battling anxiety for 20+ years and have many different physical symptoms that go along with it, I have nausea at times I get heart flutters, numbness of my face sometimes an arm really lightheaded short of breath. It’s a horrible feeling. I am a constant worrier and sometime it just helps to talk to other people who experience some of these things so you know your not alone because sometimes you feel like your crazy.

[awils in reply to Twilight864]

Honestly I tried to find this app because I thought i was going crazy with throwing up and being anxious almost 24/7 and having on and off panic attacks SUCKS I feel so embarrassed it happens so much. This app is a safe haven for people like us who deal with this. Just seeing someone replies makes me so happy because I know I’m not alone. Thank you.

[Twilight864 in reply to awils]

These anxiety symptoms do make you feel like your crazy but your not. Another thing I’ve learned over many years of dealing with this is that people who have never experienced these weird anxiety symptoms do not understand I have even had a very close childhood friend go sometimes a year at a time and not talk to me because I wouldn’t go some place with her. She always said just suck it up and go and yes I know I need to face my fears instead of letting them run my life but I don’t think people should get mad at you over it.

[Swwahine in reply to Twilight864]

Twilight, I get the same symptoms as you! They are miserable! So miserable and scary that I think I’m going to die. In a little bit of an upswing right now -thankfully- but know it will inevitably come back. The physiological symptoms are so scary- so glad I have healthcare! Lightening stress, work loads and having simple fun and enjoyable activities (have to force myself to do) does help! Fear of when these symptoms will come back really influence how I feel about my future and I am so ashamed of my weakness and mental fragility. The way my family reacts when I go into that dark space by withdrawing from me because I am acting so miserable and unhappy, is very isolating! I was going to talk to my psychiatrist about alternative treatments next time I see her. Trying different meds again. Have you had success with any treatment?

[elaine2447 in reply to Swwahine]

The only thing that has helped me with the horrendous nausea is Mirtazapine. A lot of people do not like it but it does help with nausea and anxiety as it is a known cortisol suppressant . It is given to people suffering with anorexia. I went through a horrible spate of nausea four years ago and was taking it then for a few months and weaned myself off of it. I have a lot of anxiety and things to deal with in the past which I think has crept up on me.

[Twilight864 in reply to Swwahine]

I have went to a few different counselors over the years but I don’t seem to get any real long lasting relief. My doctor tried me on antidepressants many years ago but I have adverse reactions to them so now I’m afraid to try any others. I do have an anti-anxiety med that I take which does take the edge off. It is so scary and your right you feel like your going to die. Scary for sure wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Glad your in an upswing right now, hope it stays, keep thinking positively.

[staggent]

You’re definitely not alone awils. I recently began experiencing this anxiety at the age of 43 and I don’t understand why or how this could happen so late in life.

[awils in reply to staggent]

I’m so sorry. I started when I was a kid but it’s been severe for about 5 years now. Thank you

[Ceaser_Leone]

you are in a space with good people. I have been battling anxiety and this support group has been very helpful for me, I know you will make it, we really stick together here

[awils in reply to Ceaser_Leone]

Thank you! This means the world to me.

[summersimmer]

Hello! I'm also new here. Nice to meet you How's your day been going?

[awils in reply to summersimmer]

It was okay! Missed my classes due to anxiety and didn’t eat much.. how about you??

[summersimmer in reply to awils]

I haven't studied yet (I'm in online university) but I'm about to have lunch. Thanks for asking!

[awils in reply to summersimmer]

I’m in Minnesota in the United States so it’s like 10 pm here! What about you

[summersimmer in reply to awils]

It's 12pm here in the Philippines I'm probably the only Filipino in this community haha

[awils in reply to summersimmer]

That’s awesome though! ❤️ how are you doing now

[summersimmer in reply to awils]

The past weeks were a bit rough but I'm feeling better now, largely thanks to this support group.

[awils in reply to summersimmer]

I just joined today and I feel so much better. I love it

[Swwahine]

I joined tonight! Need the support and am glad I found you all here. Thank you!