It is bad enough that we have to deal with the constant fear of our own thoughts and rationality of them! Not to mention the physical pain and terror that comes along with it. But trying to explain what you are feeling without being judged is basically impossible. So what follows after this is the isolation and fear of getting help! I am saying this because of an experience that I had last night and have had before many times.
I was on a rotation in the ER last night as a man came in doubled over in pain. He was terrified that the chest pain was a heart attack. I checked immediately to make sure it was not a heart attack or any other major issue before continuing to find the cause. As I tended to my patient the lady that came with him pulled me aside stating the there is nothing wrong with him. He has Anxiety Disorder so he is crazy as she laughed. I looked at her as she then said you know coo coo! Well that just pissed me off!
After stabilizing my patient and calming him it was now my turn! I pulled this lady aside and said what needed to be said as kindly as I could. I told her that her friend does have Anxiety, but in NO WAY does that make him crazy!!! Anxiety is real and she should support her friend not mock him behind his back! She stated that it is all in his head. I said “Do I look crazy to you”? She said no, and you are also a nurse! I told her well last week I was curled up in a ball crying my eyes out! I had hot flashes, couldn’t breathe, stomach pain and I could go on because I suffer from the exact ailment that your friend has. She looked dumbfounded! I told her he is NOT crazy, the physical pains are real and terrifying. You need to stop looking on Dr Google and support your friend who is NOT crazy. I wish people would understand that Anxiety is no joke and sufferers need support and understanding!
Thanks for setting that woman straight. I rarely suffer from anxiety, more a low level panic that is a rational response to my life, but I have suffered from depression for decades that I feel I cannot control. Really sorry to hear that you are suffering this way. Thanks for doing what you do btw. Nurses, doctors and EMTs are so important.
JustExisting, your post brought me to tears. All my life, I've worked in the medical field including the ER and Ambulance. I had always treated a patient with respect and care of their well being
both physically and mentally. And yet, the day I had my first Panic Attack and went to the ER, I remember them grinning and calling out "Oh, she's having just a panic attack" I was
devastated that there seemed to be no empathy for mental health issues.
Some doctors were no better in comforting, there was always that underlying grin.
I was determined from that day on that I would and could beat Anxiety and I did. Never
would I use the word "just anxiety". That is a put down to the patient suffering unbelievable mental pain. This forum proves that there is a need for support and understanding for those suffering with Anxiety/Panic. I'm glad that this forum exists and that I am fortunate to be a part of it.
JustExisting, sending you a gentle hug for all you are doing. Let us be here for you now during your time of need. Breathe xx
Thank you so much for saying that. I have been mistreated by a lot of people in my life. I am trying to move on but can't get past the trauma associated with it. I am working on it and hoping I will improve. Thank you again. I think I have to feel the feelings and then they are supposed to pass. I can only handle a little at a time I guess because there is so much of it to process. I used to go to the hospitals until I had a very very very very bad experience that I feel afraid to talk about still. I realized that they aren't the best idea. I really didn't know that before my experience. I just wanted to live. So I did.
I just want you to know that you aren't alone. You are also amazing.
This was very nice to read. I really appreciate how you stood up to her and I am almost in tears reading this. You are amazing and thank you for being one of the good ones
Thank you for this post👍. So many people like me suffer from anxiety and I am glad that there are people like you who stand up for us.
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Actually I do speak up whenever I can. Sadly most medical personnel care more about the money not the patient. It is a go, go, go mentality to move on to the next case. I’ve been present when doctors don’t even speak to the patient or just ask me wants wrong and say a few words and brush it off as anxiety. It could be more serious or if it is anxiety talk to the damn patient. Because it is extremely serious for them and they are in the ER for a reason!!! Doctors forget that the patient is actually their boss, meaning they are paying for their service so serve them! 😡Sorry I lost it for a minute 😒😁
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attn please: attn please : the five billion of us people on this site....have something to say to this person..whoever it is.................is she listening? no is she fully listenign after saving this mans self worth..............oh..... no not judging ....just wanted to give u a moment as heros...i mean herooines..........desserve**** a moment to hear this......ready??? really all ears...know ur extremely busy......
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next morning she had a nervous breakdown and left her career.....the horses had died.....................the fk ing surgeons i wanted hang....
lucky i wasnt her faather- i would have sued that univesity for 80 trillino dollars ...and then some......what the did to my daughter........and her career and her life............when i wwent into the hosppital iitreid to talk about it and they jumped down my throat.....no bitching...............and toher things....i was right there with her...............ending my career and sanity for 30 years....................some docs i could hang by their privates....................and some nurses .................are the true...................guardians........................evveryone laughs ................what do i know
well..................here it iss again
beaches.........somebody ....mind listeing ?????
youtu.be/VXrHqg6jL2w------the patients putting on a block party for certain herooine nurses................wont mention names .....but of course.................ok what about hero guardians??? one and two and three and four??????????/
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Thank you for standing up to someone that doesn't understand anxiety and im proud you explained to her that you have went thru similar issues. Some people don't stop to think that others have emotional or physical issues when on the outside they look perfectly fine.
I totally agree with you....I have job related PTSD and Anxiety........you described 1 of my very strong peeves with this disease....it's all in your head....can't stand it..the other 1 is just get over it.....
I totally agree with you....I have job related PTSD and Anxiety........you described 1 of my very strong peeves with this disease....it's all in your head....can't stand it..the other 1 is just get over it.....
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