Anxiety symptoms

[Blue737]

I have been suffering with horrible anxiety symptoms for the last two years. Dizziness, nausea, brain fog. The list goes on and on. I have had all medical tests back and the conclusion it is all down to anxiety. My life has been pretty much home bound for the last two years. I’m trying to fight through the symptoms but I just feel so physically sick pretty much all the time. Does anyone else have these feelings?

[Freesoul66]

Are you on any antidepressants? Often anxiety comes from depression...check w your doc, a psychiatrist preferably, as they are more knowledgeable. Zoloft helped me w my anxiety.... good luck. It will get better. Xo 🌹

[Blue737 in reply to Freesoul66]

Thank you so much! That makes sense. The dilemma is I’m desperate not to take medication, I get so many side effects! It sounds ridiculous but I keep hoping that I’ll wake up one day and be back to normal 🤦‍♀️ I know it’s not going to happen like that but reading on the subject a lot, watching videos, learning about people who have been there and gotten through it as a stronger person..I’m praying all this will help..

[b1b1b1 in reply to Blue737]

The fear of taking medication may be part of. your problem. Talk about this with your doctor or psychiatrist. I have tried two different ones and am thinking about trying a third. The two that I have taken have not caused any physical problems, although it does take about 6 weeks for them to work.

[Freesoul66 in reply to Blue737]

Do you know your family history? I found out years ago that my mom suffered from depression... so my genetics are there.... my sister does not have anything. But sometimes you need meds to help. You will at some point get to the med that does not have any side effects for you and it will give you relief. But you will have to be patient... try it. Talk to your doc. A woman preferably who is understanding. Good luck. Lmk how u r doing. Xo

[Hidden]

You just described my life. I finally got help this past week after I felt like death during a two day panic attack. Apparently there is a light at the end of the tunnel of anxiety, but I needed help to reach it! I hope you find peace! I'm glad you reached out to ppl on this site that care about helping others!

[Blue737 in reply to Hidden]

Isn’t it horrible? I’ve pretty much been in a panic state for the last couple of years. I’m determined to find that light!! I think it’s so so important to have people to talk to..often it’s hard to open up to those closest to you. I for one hate showing weakness, I can’t stand the pity or judgment. So coming on here will hopefully help to just be open about it and encouraged 🙏

[kenster1]

no one will entertain you because you are a low life clown.

[Gentlespirit in reply to kenster1]

Thats pretty harsh. Are you under a lot of stress and displacing your anger? Be kind and patient to yourself.

[Gentlespirit]

I have different kinds of anxiety but yeah I have sickness too.

[Gentlespirit]

It could be more than just anxiety. Depression too or alot of traumas and the body remembers.

[Califriend]

I feel you! Try to go for a walk, even if you don’t want it. Look the things around you when you walk (sun, sky, trees,birds,etc) it’s hard I know! Call your friends or someone from your family and talk!Today I stayed all day with my heart rate very high I went for a walk and called my sister and my friend and talk whatever and when I finished talked with them my anxiety disappeared!everyday it’s a struggle but try to focus in other stuff (good stuff) and you will forget everything and be happy

[blacklabs]

Mine come and go have done all my life. Some jobs I left because at the time my anxiety was so high. I think only now I am starting understand myself and I think once I recognized this I could then take a better look at the situation. It helps you to understand why you are doing this it slows the thinking time down giving better thought time once you have been diagnosed and recognize that your brain is thinking ahead with a rushed thought of a what if scenario. Cogenetic behavior therapy is great it gives you tools to stop and think.

[JkBauer]

Good afternoon,I am sorry that you are feeling so down. How much time do you take to get outside and get some fresh air on a daily basis? Everyone should get outside at least for one hour a day to get some fresh air. Do you know that getting outside helps take away your dizzy spells, brain fog? It helps get your brain a fresh new perspective on the day and relieves anxiety... You can go for a walk, bike ride. You can get out and volunteer...maybe a shelter, school, an animal shelter, maybe a peewee coach, join a gym, take a college class...