Feel trapped inside

[Lost_inside]

Hi, I am new to this group. I have been suffering anxiety, depression and panic attacks for years. I use to take medicine for it. I would forget to take it and thought I was over the mental health issues. Wrong I was, I was able to manage it for a long time until one day I lost all control of it. I developed a fear of taking medicine as well as some other health issues, I battle everyday between mental and physical health. I have seen many doctors to figure out what is going on physically , some of my issues have been discovered but I can't get over the fear of taking medicine. Anyone else ever have something like this?? How did you overcome it?

[kenster1]

my mum had depression as well as agoraphobia she never took a tablet in her lifetime she became unwell in 2009 and was bedridden turns out she had sepsis and if she had took some medication penicillin I think it was for an infection she might have survived.

[Lost_inside in reply to kenster1]

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I totally get that I need to take the medicine, I have tried and I talk myself into a panic attack. I have tried to find help for it, but wasn't found. I am hoping that the intensive program will help. I can take my medicine when I get there and it's an all day program, so I know that I would be safe, guess I am mostly scared and don't want to have a panic attack while there.

[Daveacr1959]

There are things you can do. Get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. Do breathing exercises throughout the day. I like the Wim Hof guided 3 round breathing exercises free on you tube. I do 2 rounds of the 3 round before breakfast. Get 45 minutes of cardio exercise daily. And do a 1 minute cool rinse after your shower. With the goal of 5 minutes, and the water on your head 1/4 of the time. And the goal of making the water a bit colder each week. Google cold shower therapy for mental health.

[lovetodance2018]

Welcome to HU. I am glad you reached out here. It is a great forum for getting encouragement and support from others who understand your struggles. I have struggled with anxiety and depression on and off for almost 25 years. Many times I thought I beat it, but then would have another episode. Depression is related to both a chemical imbalance, what we think in life, and how we deal with things. Medication helps the chemical imbalance then counseling can help with coping skills in life. My depression seems to happen around my menstrual when my hormones are off. I am learning that it is important to give myself a break when I am not feeling well and change my focus to something peaceful or funny. A funny movie or a uplifting song where I can take my mind off of my thoughts helps me. I will be keeping you in my prayers and feel free to pm me if you need to chat. Hugs and God Bless