I do not know what to do anymore

[ChoosePeaceAlways]

I got diagnosed with anxiety and depression after my car accidents. I have been trying to keep myself afloat and I am just not seeing it anymore. Something had happened to me 2 weeks ago and then I had gone through something truly heartbreaking this past weekend. I have been sick, nauseous, having extreme anxiety, I’m not sleeping, I’m not eating I haven’t ate a full meal in 2 days, I’m waking up and going to sleep with anxiety, it’s affecting my personal relationships, I’m crying every single night. I just would like to know, when does it end? When does the pain end? How do I go about getting this treated? I’m never one to ask for help but this is the only way I feel like to maybe getting some answers. I can’t keep feeling like this anymore.

[Dolphin14]

ChoosePeaceAlways

I'm so sorry you are going through all this.

Have you contacted your psychiatrist? Therapist? What are their thoughts?

It sounds like you need more support from a professional right now.

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[Mistawhiskas]

I felt like that this morning, had a panic attack that was through the roof. I felt my life was over. I have no idea how I managed to overcome that. It sucks, I know. You can start by seeking professional help, even it it's online, or going to an emergency room and requesting to speak to a doctor. Keep the faith.🙏

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Sounds much more than just anxiety. My sister went through similar after having survived a head on collision that broke her leg. She had a bit of PTSD. Of course I'm not a professional and I can't diagnose you for certain. Only a psychiatrist can do that.

But to answer your question about anxiety. Can it go away? Yes it can. But the way to do that is to treat the trauma. To treat the trauma there's actually a magic number. 30 days. If you suffer this car accident, you got 30 days before it really sets in. After that it gets a little harder to overcome. It's not impossible just harder because now you have anxiety, agoraphobia and depression set in because of the trauma you been through.

One thing you must know about anxiety is that you can't die from it. That's really important. Yes, it may "feel" like it. Be cause you get these panic attacks where you sweat, vomit, shake etc. And you feel like you're losing your mind. But you are not. Just anxiety expressing itself.

Also I recommend seeking a therapist who specializes in trauma from accidents.

And a app/book that has really helped me. It's called Dare: A new way to end anxiety and stop panic attacks by Barry McDonagh. App is free but if you want to unlock more stuff it's about $60 a year. But it gives you access to a private group on Facebook and webinars. But the free version still works the best.

Wishing you healing and peace 🫂 ❤️