Need support...

[Sassy30s]

I am new to this group... I have severe anxiety due to coding on the operating table during open heart surgery. I am literally afraid of everything now. I am in counseling and they prescribed medication. But guess what???? I am afraid to take it. Imagine that. I feel like no matter what the drs say that there is something wrong with me regardless. How do I cope with or even help myself understand that I am ok. My anxiety is so bad that I dont have an appetite. I can have crying spells for hours. The list goes on and on.... Any advice??? Or suggestions????

[1OshunDreamer]

WOW! I feel for you. Have the doctors explained that you have to take your meds? My ex already had 2 stents put in his heart at 42. The belief is that his depression was so bad that he put into stress in his heart.

Try putting the pills in front of you with water. Breathe through it. Count to 10 and back slowly. If you still can't do it try again the next time.

Do the same thing but this time pick up the pills and hold them in your hand, pick up your water with the other and breathe through it again.

Do that for a few days and when it becomes a little less stressful just throw it in your mouth the quickly without thought.

Once you're on the meds every day will get easier until you can take them without thought.

[Sassy30s in reply to 1OshunDreamer]

I get that. Trust me. Its that I think it will interfere with my other meds and that my heart will stop. I didnt use tobe like this. I want someone to check and double check medication safety to make sure that my meds will not interact with each other.

[Agora1]

Sassy30s, I understand what you are going through right now which is very normal

for someone who is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. You need time to accept

this mentally. But you also need to talk with the Cardiologist as well as educate

yourself regarding your medical situation.

One doctor should oversee your medications or at least give approval for anything

added by another physician. You will in time, feel more in control of your body

as you learn what is acceptable and what is not.

That is including over the counter products as well. What use to be okay might not

be now but it's nothing to be frightened of. It's a matter of adjusting to your new life

so that you can worry less.

I wish you well in your recovery. One step at a time will allow you to heal completely

both in mind and body. xx

[1OshunDreamer in reply to Agora1]

Agreed, the cardiologist might be the best bet for overseeing the meds for now.

[newmercies]

Hi Sassy30s, Im sorry you are struggling. It may be helpful to remember that anxiety is a natural, normal feeling to experience. Anxiety in itself is not “bad”. I also recommend looking into mindfulness skills, they are helpful for me. Remember that you are not alone ❤️

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I can't comment on the medical stuff. I can say that I have a lot of trouble with high anxiety and that doing deep breathing helps me along with taking time out during the day to listen to calming music or meditation music that is on YouTube. Sometimes chanting or repeating positive affirmations can be helpful, like I am statements. I am all right, I am at peace, I am loved, I am a beautiful person. I truly hope you start to feel better and overcome your fears.❤️