Losing my mind

[CopingwithEx]

Hi all. I’m really struggling. I truly feel as though I’m losing my mind. I suffer health anxiety and panic disorder along with depression. I also suffer fibro/ME,IBS and GERD. I’m constantly in discomfort and it makes my health anxiety sky rocket. I’m anxious 24/7 finding myself digging my finger nails into my palms, pulling my hair. I have body tremors, vomiting, heart palpitations, cold sweats almost constantly.I’m under so much stress of it all my hair is falling out. I have no one to talk to. Last week my symptoms were so bad I asked my mum to call me an ambulance because I was shaking uncontrollably and vomiting, my head felt like it was going to explode and my mum tells me to shut up as she thinks it all comes down to hypercondria. But how can it cause these symptoms?? I’ve had blood tests this year because of symptoms and all came back normal. I’ve tried duloxetine and citalopram, propranolol. Every natural remedy. Nothing seems to help. I feel like I need locked up I don’t know how much more I can take. I’m only 21

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I've suffered from all the same symptoms that you've got..

Call on me anytime 24/7

I'm English too

Catman

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[CopingwithEx in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🙂

[Windsorgardener5087]

Hi, mental and physical health are linked and affect our total wellbeing if either one is not 100%. My best friend has a complicated medical history which only became more manageable after a referral to a specialist physician by her doctor. This specialist looks at all body systems together and reviews the meds for you.

In the meantime this forum is a good place for online support and suggestions to help you cope. A number of organizations are providing online consultations while Covid-19 is happening including the government telephone help line. If you can advise where you live, we can provide local info for you.

Please don't give up. Thing do get better. Hugs to you from Australia

[CopingwithEx in reply to Windsorgardener5087]

Thank you so much it’s reassuring to read. I’m in the UK😊

[FOF9303]

I am so sorry you are feeling so stressed and anxious right now. Do you have someone else you can talk to besides your mother... possibly a close friend.. a mentor... a sibling? Reach out to someone. You should not have to feel like this alone... rely on someone... Focus on your truths.. what you know is true.. facts... Try some great resources here.... bit.ly/2IZbOTn Do not be afraid to reach out.... In the meantime, are you a religious person or involved in any kind of faith? At the most trying times in my life, I have needed my faith to help me, support me, and give me a sense of calm. There is so much information easily to find if you are looking for faith or something new in your life. Hey you could even download the Bible app-- free on your phone and there are all kinds of plans on there that can help you besides just reading the bible. I will also pray for you.. that you have healing whether it be physical or something else... that your anxiety is relieved and that you find peace that is so needed. Blessings to you for a happier and brighter tomorrow.