servere anxiety

[Luke1995]

hi there just looking for some help off everyone tbh, I have recently started having servere anxiety, to the point were I'm having multiple panic attacks a day. I have spoken to my gp and he prescribed me fluoxetine, I have been taking this for about 3 weeks now and can't see any change,

Today has been such a bad day trying to get help with it because iv been dizzy and panicking all day but no 1 seems to understand, I was priscribed diazepam about 3 weeks ago to but have only took it once because it makes me feel all weird i got told to take it today but so nervous to take it now.

My panic attacks are spontaneous and randomly come on whenever they feel like it, and the symptoms from the panic attacks makes me panic more, I know I need to battle it head on and I'm doing my best to do so but with my mind going at 10,000 miles an hour I'm really struggling.

My panic attacks are more heart than anything else, I constantly feel like there's is something g wrong with me. I have been to the hospital about 5 times in the past month due to this.

Has anyone got any ideas how I can calm my servere anxiety down because its affecting my everyday life now,

[Agora1]

Hi Luke, I suggest you go to YouTube and type in "How to Stop Panic Attacks Quickly"

There are several good videos on there. See which one works best for you.

It will give you some guidance in reducing the number you are getting.

Understanding what they are, how they come about is essential before working

on ridding yourself of the symptoms. Good Luck Let me know if you need any help xx

[Luke1995 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you will definitely check some of these out, any recommendations??

[Agora1 in reply to Luke1995]

Usually I recommend but since there are only a few that address "quickly"

I felt it might be better for you to try which one works for you. xx

[Bookworm1991C]

Hi Luke,

Sounds “simple” but I like to remind myself that this too shall pass. Sometimes I tell myself over and over again. And later on when I do feel better or more normal I take a deep breathe and feel thankful. I hope your panic attacks come less and less often and are less severe. Sending you good energies!

M

[spiral25]

Do you mean it feels like your heart hurts? That's one of my anxiety symptoms. I've often wondered if that will actually lead to a heart issue.

I'm sorry you're suffering, I wish I had advice for you. I've been scouring youtube for anything that will help.

Check on youtube for Dr Claire Weekes. Several people have her audio recordings uploaded. I've just started listening to her. There is something about her voice that soothes me. By the time I'm done listening, I almost always feel more calm and my heart stops hurting. Maybe it will help you, too.

[QuiltLady]

Hi Luke1995, sorry to hear you are feeling this way. I have felt this way before (and lately), mostly due to my health anxiety issues. I was fine until my daughter and her husband got Covid, and even though they have recovered I'm still real nervous about it all, struggling with anxiety, sadness, irritability, and sometimes even anger. One thing you said that really rang true is "my mind going 10,000 miles an hour". This is what makes things worse for me. I have to get firm with myself and just say "STOP IT" if my mind won't slow down. Sometimes I have to tell myself to just take one day at a time, or... that it's okay to be happy, that this too shall pass, that everything is going to be okay, or to remind myself that I only have to get through today and to try to not think about the future (because that is usually where most of my anxiety comes from), and to remind myself that most of the things I worry about won't even come to pass, and start looking at things I am thankful for. I know this is really, really hard to do and sometimes it doesn't work. Sometimes if I take a little nap I wake up feeling less anxious. Sometimes I read Bible verses that deal with anxiety. (If you want those let me know.) I know that when going through these attacks it feels like this is how it's going to be for the rest of your life, but it won't be like this forever. Another thing that helps me is to stay really busy, moving around, cleaning, taking a walk, getting out of the house. It's contrary to what I feel like doing but sometimes I have to make myself do it! Distract yourself with funny YouTube videos or games. Write down your feelings in a journal. Think about something you could do to help cheer up a family member or friend. Thinking about others often helps me get my focus off of myself. I hope some of these ideas will help you. Stay in the moment, don't dwell on the past or the future. Try to find the positives of today and write them in your journal. Best wishes to you!!

[Luke1995]

I think I have found my trigger 😁😁 I'm feeling so much better after watching this video, I hope this helps someone else find there trigger and a step to over comming there anxiety.

Today I went to the hospital again because of a different symptom in my throat but everything came back normal again. So I was like this cant be right there's something g there missing.

Today I also registered for my first therapy session and I cant wait to get at it and get on the mend.

Heres the video everyone: m.youtube.com/watch?feature...

[ciley]

SOUNDS SEVERE BUT YOU ARE not alone MANY BATTLE SIMILAR~~DIAZEBPAM IS GOOD BUT ASK FOR SOMETHING STRONGER

[MoonDreaming]

Hey Luke hope you are doing good today.

I am the same, I get panic attacks multiple times a day sometimes even at work. I'm the type of person that does not like taking medication, but sometimes my anxiety is so bad that nothing helps, no meditation, no reading or watching t.v. or listening to anything (because I just can't focus) so, I take the medication.

When it becomes unbearable I think it's best to just follow doctor's orders and just take the meds. If it makes you feel so weird/bad then talk to your doctor about your worries/concerns and then they can look into prescribing something else.