Having a bad anxiety attack, anyone available to talk.?

[Timmypliskin]

Everything is just building up,

I'm scared with my health and ju st need to talk... about anything

Thank you

[Sunflowersandlight]

What is currently going on that’s making you anxious ?

[Timmypliskin in reply to Sunflowersandlight]

First, thank you for responding.

I've had ongoing physical symptoms for the last 1.5 years. And just wearing down. Mostly dizziness, but now shaky, stomach hurts... it just keeps going round and round.

[artistinresidence in reply to Timmypliskin]

Prayers right now for you. Rest in the words of God. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart , and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

I too get physically affected by so many outside things...what if...did I do ok...what will so and so say if I say no...just the people pleasing things in my life that get me anxious. Anxiety makes us sick. It's only thru scripture and meditating on what it says that calm comes in. Its practice...and switching out the negative thoughts that helps us settle down with positive encouraging words.

I will keep you in prayer.

A

[EleanorRose]

Hey!

What’s happening with you today?

[Timmypliskin in reply to EleanorRose]

This has just been going on for so long, and cant get a break, the dinamo affect of physical symptoms and anxiety.

Thank you for responding.

[EleanorRose in reply to Timmypliskin]

What symptoms have you been having?

Do you think they are caused by your anxiety?

[Timmypliskin in reply to EleanorRose]

I have dizziness, weird eye issues, facial flushing, body soreness, stomach issues, and more...

I know some has to do with anxiety.

Have been to many doctors, ers, specialists, have found nothing so far. I have huge health anxiety, fear doctors. Worry that something is wrong. Am dizzy all the time

[EleanorRose in reply to Timmypliskin]

I also have health anxiety so I do understand how that fear feels. It’s horrendous.

Sometimes it helps me to think about logical reasons for my symptoms. Even if I can’t find the definitive answer, it can help me to realise it’s not necessarily something awful.

I struggle with dizziness too. Have you found anything that helps to relieve the symptoms?

[Timmypliskin in reply to EleanorRose]

So far I have had very little luck with the dizziness, its gotten to the point were I can not go out to stores, watch TV, or look at my phone to much, as it makes the dizziness worse. And throws me into a full blown attack. I'm a train wreck right now, have an appointment in 2 weeks with a psychiatrist. But not to hopefull, and seems like forever

[EleanorRose in reply to Timmypliskin]

Maybe a bit of a shot in the dark but have you had an eye test recently? It seems like a lot of what exacerbates your dizziness relates to looking at things - do you think you might need glasses (or if you already wear them, a different prescription)?

When my anxiety is bad, I find going out to places that are busy difficult - I get a sort of dizzy/spacey feeling. It’s not pleasant, kind of feels like everything is happening around me and I’m not really part of it. The most difficult thing for me but also the most helpful, is trying to accept that sometimes there are some things I can’t do and just finding something else to do instead. How about a walk? Making a meal? Having a bath? Is there something that helps you relax? It’s tough and not as simple as that - sometimes anxiety takes such a hold that it seems impossible but these feelings won’t last forever.

The appointment with the psychiatrist sounds like a real positive. Two weeks will go by quite quickly but does feel like an eternity when you’re struggling so badly.

[Timmypliskin in reply to EleanorRose]

Thanks. I did have a eye specialist exam about a year ago, shortly after all this started, nothing significant, did get new glasses at that time.

I do try to do things. But its very difficult.

As I'm sure you understand.

The health anxiety is horrible

[EleanorRose in reply to Timmypliskin]

It is very difficult to do things sometimes. It’s far from easy or simple - if it was we’d have all ‘fixed’ ourselves by now!

Trying to push myself to do some of the things that make me ‘better’ does help me though.

Some days, it is an absolute “no” but on the days when it’s not so bad, I do try to do things to help myself. Even if it’s only a really minor thing.

I had therapy that by no means got rid of the health anxiety but has definitely lessened it’s effect on me. I hope the psychiatrist is of similar help to you - keep an open mind and remember it may take a few sessions to start to notice any difference so don’t feel disheartened if the first appointment isn’t ‘amazing’.

[Timmypliskin in reply to EleanorRose]

After fighting it for a long time , I now believe I need to be on medication, at least. To get stabilized, to move forward.

Thank you again

[EleanorRose in reply to Timmypliskin]

I’m glad you have a plan in mind for what you need. Sending you all good wishes, I hope things work out for you.

[Timmypliskin in reply to EleanorRose]

Thank you, and same to you. I'm always available to talk if needed.

[Timmypliskin in reply to Timmypliskin]

Having another really bad day. I saw my therapist today, but sometimes stirring things up just make it worse.

[SHCM]

What you usually do to calm your anxiety attack? I go for a walk and have fresh air.

[Timmypliskin in reply to SHCM]

Its gotten so bad nothing helps anymore.

I have a long list of things to get my mind off things..

Thank you for responding, I appreciate it

[SHCM in reply to Timmypliskin]

Do you live alone?. Talking with someone even if is not about the anxiety helps too. If you take medication have you checked if is a side effect?

[Timmypliskin in reply to SHCM]

I'm hanging out at my daughter's house right now, I just feel like I'm intruding, but being alone is not an option right now.

[SHCM in reply to Timmypliskin]

I understand you completely, I live with my youngest daughter but she is at work when I get home from work and she has her boyfriend so most of the time I am by myself and sometimes I want to ask her to come home and stay with me but I feel like I am coming between her and her boyfriend and I feel like an intruder too. Is really hard to be alone with an anxiety attack, I've been in that situation. I hope things get better, you can always send a message if you feel to.

[XoxoFaith in reply to Timmypliskin]

For me when I feel an anxiety attack coming I go for a walk or call a friend that usually helps a little but I still struggle with anxiety every single day hope you feel better just remember you are not alone we all have these terrible symptoms of anxiety

[Timmypliskin in reply to XoxoFaith]

Thank you very much.

Hope you do better too

[Robintiwari]

Our mind is problem solving machine and sometimes it get stuck with some issues that we cant slove or understand then we feel anaxious about them. It is best to step back and find out issues that you can solve. Leave the issue that you can't solve for a while. I know this is not an easy task but reward yourself when you solve some small issue and keep going with with such system. For example if you feel your health is not ok. Find out small tasks that you suppose to do if you are a fit person. Complete it with your full potential and reward yourself. This will help you develop a positive belief.

[Hidden]

I’m here, what about your health?

[Timmypliskin in reply to Hidden]

I have undiagnosed dizziness.

Eye issues, stomach issues, neck and shoulder pain, to name a few

[febguy]

I totally understand what you are going through. I am also having an awful bout with health anxiety currently. I have struggled with anxiety since I was 17. It comes and goes. Some times it’s gone for years and just resurfaces. Normally it returns when I feel disconnected/lonely and isolated. Recently my social connections have dwindled and I lost both of my parents. Even though I am thin/ active and in good health overall this cause my blood pressure readings to go up again(I had those issues since my 30s it’s hereditary in my family- in my 50s now). I had been off meds for a few years due to weight loss so I was very frazzled having to return to bp med 6 months ago. Other than that my check up and blood work are normal. Since then I have been obsessing about taking my blood pressure multiple times. For a few months it was good but after Christmas I noticed higher readings (they usually go down after I calm down). This has nice fueled panic attacks and serve health anxiety. Both my doctor and therapist have told me to stop obsessing about it and not use taking it for reassurance. They suggested I limit taking bp once every 3 weeks. However this worry has cause anxiety to return for first time in almost 6 years. I now am having panic attacks/ feeling anxiety throughout the day and consistently checking in to my body to make sure I m okay. All this fuels the anxiety. I also am staying with my sister as it’s hard to be by myself feeling this way. Funny thing is I’ve lived alone 25 years. I know it’s anxiety as it goes away as fast as it comes but it’s hard when it’s so consistent. I am reading a book called DARE and have discussed this method with my therapist. This focuses on how the fear of anxiety and the panic attacks keeps the sensations around longer and fuels them. Instead of fighting them ( which keeps them around longer) it best to accept them allow them to do their thing and they will subside more quickly when you don’t resist. In short you are welcome the feeling accepting them as they are and they will pass. With this method you then engage in something to focus yourself back. It could be cooking/cleaning the house/ reading or a walk. It’s hard at first but with practice I find it helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need. I am going a similar time now and empathize with what you are experiencing. I had one of my worst days and nights yesterday but am feeling better and stronger today. You can get through this. We just have to be patient with time and work on accepting it as anxiety and now that by taking out our fearful reaction we will lessen the fire that fuels it

[Timmypliskin in reply to febguy]

Thank you very much, for all your advice, yes its very difficult. I'm trying very hard to move forward.

[Reallife72]

Hi Timmy. How are you feeling today?

[Timmypliskin]

About the same, thank you, but trying to move forward. Saw my therapist, but doesn't seem to help , I feel like the things she offers dont even touch what I'm feeling. But it helps to talk.

[Tonyhope]

Your fine. But you can call me. 7736001987 im Tony