What's wrong?

[Lucye88]

Iv had a very though 18 months so many bad blows and I feel like I can't take anymore,. My head is filled with worry that I can't even read a book something that I use to do regularly, feeling that I'm useless and can't do anything right I do have friends but feel like noone else likes me. I get nervous talking to people incase I say something silly. I'm constantly exhausted but can't sleep, feel like iv been winded I'm getting dizzy spells and headaches, I have lost 2 stone in 2 months since I just can't eat..is this anxiety? I feel really embarrassed to go to gp

[persononplanet]

Hello,

I’m sorry about what you’ve been going through. I’m not a doctor so I am not sure specifically what you are going through but whatever it may be is valid and real. I remember having some of these feelings a lot back in December of 2020. It was almost the end of fall semester and I just couldn’t handle things anymore. I didn’t have the motivation to do my work or anything productive and I just wanted to sleep. I thought that maybe it was laziness and that if I just pushed myself harder that things would get back to normal.

It got to the point where I need to see a psychiatrist because I needed some help and answers. Things aren’t perfect now and sometimes life is really hard but I feel better that I got answers.

[TangledUpIn]

I, too, have had one major thing after the next since 2013 so I can relate. How can I help you🙂

[Lucye88 in reply to TangledUpIn]

Do you have a crystal ball lol

[TangledUpIn in reply to Lucye88]

It's funny you should say that because a lot of my anxiety comes from knowing what's coming. I'm hyper tuned in to nunances and vibrations. Do you listen to your gut/hunches?

[Lucye88 in reply to TangledUpIn]

Oh wow really, I'm the opposite if I know what's coming I can prepare not knowing kills me just think of the worst possible outcome and fixate on it. I do listen to my gut and am usually right! How about you?

[TangledUpIn in reply to Lucye88]

Yes! I usually listen my hunches and I'm usually right😉

[guynfl2chat]

Anxiety lives well in our negative thinking. I want you to find something positive today and focus on it just for a moment. Then try and find relaxation exercises or apps to work through the sensations. As someone that deals with anxiety, I can tell when I think bad thoughts I feel bad. When I feel energized and positive. I feel better. Medication and therapy help but you have to find your ways of managing your own thoughts. You are not alone and it's important to realize that this is more common that you would believe. We need more support and acceptance to work through our situation.

[libragirl73 in reply to guynfl2chat]

I could not have said this better. You have to get out of your head with negative thoughts and focus on positive. I too suffer from Anxiety for 20 years now. I also dwell way too much on what is going on in my life in a negative way. You were exactly on point. Thank you!

[Lucye88]

Thank you for your reply relaxation exercises is something I'll definitely try also would like to start going to the gym if I can get over the fact I think I'm doing everything wrong and everyone's staring ( doesn't that sound ridiculous when said aloud/written down) the thoughts Iv put down here I know are not true so can deal with those with positives but it's the hard blows which are serious and warrant the worries is what's leaving me in physical pain, they will be a bit more difficult.. how long can it take want to feel 'normal' again xx

[Hidden]

I can relate to your post. The last 2 years have been an absolute nightmare for me. I also have difficulty focusing and trying to read or anything like that. It's really hard to just function day to day. I also, question the people around me and their intentions. It's really hard to exist when you are just going through the motions. It is exhausting and takes a heavy toll on us. I would encourage you if you are not already to seek therapy. That is always beneficial. But take some time to take care of yourself. Make sure you try to eat something, and do things that you enjoy. This doesn't mean all the time but find something, even if it's just taking a deep breathe outside for 5 minutes, and let yourself enjoy it. Journaling is a great way to get our thoughts and emotions out if we cannot tell others. It allows us to be completely honest and just say what is on our minds so that might help you sleep if you do that before bed as a way to unwind. I am sorry you are struggling right now. I am always available to chat if you need.

[Shnookie]

Hi this is Shnookie from Los Angeles, CA Please don't be nervous about going to your GP U R reaching out to us for emotional support and we're here 4 U. However, U also need selfcare for your physical being. Do U have a therapist in the UK ? U have been thru a lot. I'm here 4 U hugs

🤗U

[Hidden]

I’m new here but I could written your post myself. I’ve been in a living hell since 2006 with literally one thing after another so I promise you you’re not alone. I’m in the U.K. and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2002 so I guess I’m “lucky” as I’ve constantly been under the care of a psychiatrist and mental health team. I’m on a ridiculous amount of meds but still feel like you do. I didn’t mean to write a depressing post I just wanted you to know you’re not alone in feeling like this and your gp can be a good source of help. I hope you and the rest of us get through this. This forum is just amazing, I always thought I was alone and weird in my thoughts

[JkBauer]

Good morning, I am sorry to hear how the anxiety, is really taking a toll on you. Have you ever considered praying? I have found myself in some situations back in the past where I was stuck and felt like I was stuck in a cage where I could do nothing. All I could do was holler out, "Help Me, Jesus!" - I felt a sense of peace like there was hope. I did not know what to do or how to address the problem, but I did know that the Lord was going to help me through step by step. The first step was to pray to God and ask Him for advice and help. He took my hand and helped me walk through the firey storm. - Oh Heavenly Father, take this lovely person who is struggling right now and help them through this storm of anxiety and stress. Give them a sense of peace and take their hand and guide them through these rough waters over to the other side that they may find faith, hope, love, and joy. God bless this person and bring someone beside them to encourage and support them. In Jesus Name, Amen

[JkBauer]

Good morning rickyrickk, May this prayer be for you also. God bless you!