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[david2424]

I am dealing with major anxiety and dry heaving. This is my 4th time dealing with anxiety. It is recurring, debilitating and I want it to stop. I have very little motivation to do anything. I am joining this community to reach out to others who may be experiencing something similar.

[Agora1]

Welcome david2424 to a safe environment that you can call "home".

Yes, we have all been through our own battles with Anxiety/Depression.

You saying that this is the 4th time you are dealing with Anxiety makes me

wonder if you know what causes these episodes to come on?

What is happening in your life at the moment.

The physical symptoms come from a thought as to what is going on in

your life that you can't control. Anxiety comes when our life becomes

uncontrollable. Unless we find a solution or accept what is happening, the

fear produces physical symptoms. The dry heaving can come from your mind

trying to expel what is bothering you.

The thing is that it's a mental issue and not a physical one and so the dry heaves.

This is a place where you can talk as we listen and try to comfort you by sharing

our own journeys with Anxiety. It's going to be okay. We are here 24/7. You are

safe. You are not alone. xx

[david2424 in reply to Agora1]

Hello Agora thank you very much for replying! I am sorry for my late response. I figured out what might of caused it but not 100 % sure. I will continue to talk with my therapist so we can try to figure it out. This past Friday I took off from work because the anxiety was too much to deal with. It feels very scary and it is very debilitating. It is like I am not in control of my own mind. I am a teacher and I know my students and coworkers know that something is very wrong with me because I am usually joyful and upbeat. I am hoping to have a better start to this week at work. Once again thank you very much for replying, it means a lot to me.

[Agora1 in reply to david2424]

Wishing you a better start to your week. You are never alone.

We are right here to support you. xx

[Kelsey22]

Hi David! Welcome to the community. I have only been on here for about 3 days and have already found significant comfort in knowing I am not alone, hopefully you find the same. I am so sorry that you are going through a tough time right now. I am dealing with a similar situation. All we can do is our best to get through each moment. I have found significant relief in the DARE app and going through some of their guided breathing exercises and affirmation exercises. I'm trying my best not to fight against the anxiety and it is so far working better than all of my attempts to battle against it. Here to chat if you need it.

[david2424 in reply to Kelsey22]

Hello Kelsey. Thank you for replying I really do appreciate it. Having severe anxiety does make you feel very lonely. I am sorry you are experiencing this, I do not want anyone to have to experience severe anxiety and all the symptoms that come with it. I feel only people who have experienced this know what we are going through. It is tough. I will look into the DARE app. Thanks for the recommendation. I am hoping the medication I started last week will start helping. Thanks again Kelsey.

[Hidden]

hi David and welcome. As a lifelong anxiety sufferer, my personal opinion is that anxiety is reminding us that something is wrong. Something in our life is not right with us. Figuring out what that is equals quicker relief. I’m learning how to cope today after much therapy, medication, and life changes. Lack of motivation is very common with anxiety. Try breaking things down into small little to-dos. Trying to accomplish to much at once is impossible when anxious. Dry heeving is likely your body responding to the stress you are experiencing. If it continues though I would call a doctor. Try to drink lots of water to stay hydrated and practice deep breathing. You will find much support and great advice from ppl here who suffer exactly as you. Thx for sharing, and again, welcome!

[david2424 in reply to Hidden]

Hello KellyKay. Thank you for responding. I appreciate it! I am very sorry that you suffer from anxiety so much. I do not know how you do it or how I could do it. Once again I am sorry. This past week, I told myself, I do no know how much longer I can do this for. Severe anxiety hijacks your brain and emotions. I agree with you that something in our life is not right with us. I started the generic form of Zoloft last Friday and I am hoping it helps. I also have been taking the generic form of Atarax and Zofran for the dry heaves. I have been drinking gatorade and water. I have been doing the deep breathing and that does help during the moment. Sometimes I wish I was stronger mentally. Thanks again for responding.