losing anxiety battle-

[bwithme]

its so bad, i cant function at all -cant eat or work.have not slept more than 45 min at a time within last 13 days, so scared. doc gave me seroquel but it dont help me sleep. no escape from this constant state of fight or flight my body and mind are in. will anything help me, im so far gone.

[Agora1]

bwithme, you are going to be okay. You are in a caring and supportive community where

we all understand each other. I too remember being in that Fight or Flight stance all day

and into the night. I walked around with my neck jutted forward like I was ready to respond

at any time to this fear. Like you, I would go to bed in complete exhaustion, only to wake

up in an hour or two gasping for air. Ironically, I was always able to run down the stairs

to the front door. I'd open it and breathe in the fresh night air. This happened many times

during my most critical struggles with anxiety.

Seroquel may put some to sleep but when the fear is deeply imbedded in our brain, it

doesn't work. We must address the fears itself to free ourselves from the panic.

If you take anything away from my response, know that I did beat this anxiety and even

agoraphobia disorder. I didn't have anyone to support me at the time. But you dear, will

have us walk beside you and help you on your journey to freedom. I'd like to Welcome

you. Someone is always here 24/7 to listen and to care. Talk with you soon. Don't give

up. xx

[Nothing_but_books]

Have you seen a psychiatrist for what's going on? They know more than general doctors about meds to address anxiety and sleep problems.

[GoodGarden]

I’m sure that’s difficult. Wishing peace for you.

[BlueAgave]

Welcome, I wish you nothing but peace and calm right now. You can get through this, trust in your inner strength. We are here 🫂

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Welcome to the community.

I'm sorry you are going through this. But you are among friends here. I, too, was once stuck in the fight-or-flight response as Agora1 stated. It's awful. Constant dread and feeling scared all the time. Can't leave the house. Afraid to eat cause your stomach is tied in a knot. Not sleeping much. Maybe at the most an hour or 2. Then wake up.

It took me a while after I found the right therapist for me. Worked on realizing that my anxiety can't really hurt. Yes, it makes me feel terrible. But once I realized it's just my body releasing adrenaline to help. That my body really wants me to live. It's just that your mind is perceiving everything as a threat. So it keeps you locked in this situation. But when you start to realize that I'm okay. I haven't died from all these stupid panic attacks that tell me Im going to die but I am still here.

Seroquel is an antipsychotic drug. Sure, the side effect is tiredness and or drowsiness. Which maybe why the doctor prescribed it to you along with other reasons.

Main thing with anxiety is that it's trying to help you. It's just that it's gone overboard.

With anxiety it's usually the fear of fear that messes up people. We get so afraid about the next panic attack or anxiety attack that we end up living in the constant state of dread. Only thing to drive anxiety away is to check that fear. I hope you have a good therapist or if not. Look for 1 that specializes in anxiety and mood disorders. 211 is a good number to call in case you don't have 1 and you need help finding mental health resources.

Wishing you peace and healing 🫂 ❤️

[blackcat64013]

Hi and thanks for post.I have been in that space too. It's not the greatest experience I have ever had, ending up exhausted physically and mentally in hospital.

Sometimes just acknowledging what is actually going on instead of thinking on "what should be" and "how to fix it" is all that is needed to change the situation slightly. In other words stop fighting to give your body and mind time to calm down.

In the meantime focus on self care. The simplest thing is to keep yourself hydrated. Making sure you onboard plenty of water enables the toxic hormones to flush out of your body.

Taking a long walk burns off some nervy energy too.

Taking a tepid bath 🛁 or shower is useful too. Focus on the actions of showering and the accompanying sensations.

You might have other things that have worked in the past. Try and recall them.

Work on yourself until you can get back to the doctor.

For additional assistance please contact the US mental health helpline on 988. It's been up and running since 2022.

Peace to you 🐈‍⬛

[bwithme]

thanks for the support, but im still not sleeping its been 21 days since i slept more than 45 min at a time,not sleeping will wreck your health you need sleep to live so knowing that causes anxiety which makes me not sleep,its a vicious circle,my doc gave me seroquel 200 mg at a time and it does nothing to help me ,but others say it makes them sleep really well so whats wrong with me im terrified i wont sleep again,im so so tired but so anxious so cant sleep what can i do ?????