Having a rough night :(

[Pink1181]

So tired of constantly worrying about my anxiety and when the next attack will come. I'm always so scared something terrible is going to happen to me and all I can think is it can't I have to be ok for my lil girl. Please someone help

[bnhefflin]

What kind of medicine are you on and have tried? What kind of distraction and support do you have?

[Pink1181]

Well I have a wonderful support system. Since my first attack my lil girl and I have been staying with my parents as I'm terrified to be alone.

My dr has tried me cymbalta I had a severe reaction to ended up at the hospital. She then tried me on citalopram it seemed to work the first few days then made my symptoms worse so she then prescribed Efforex and lazopram which I haven't started yet.

I've been working on program called Attacking and depression. This is week 2 of the 15 week program

[shadow45]

Hi.... Unless your anxiety attracts other symptoms.... which it can do... You'll go through times of total crap .... you'll bounce back... stabilize and maintain.. That's how I see my anxiety over the years. I am guessing this is not the first time for you..... Anxiety brings all the hidden worries from everyday life into the light ... Like your child ..... I was lucky this time.. because my daughter is a young woman now... so I didn't have in my guilt trip I play on myself.... when I crashed this time... Its taken about 5 months now to pull myself together from the last panic attack that lead to massive anxiety and confusion. Eventually your focus will go back to more normal daily thoughts...I should say I am taking medication to help me cope ....I would say now they are about 25% of my recovery process.... I also go to therapy once a month... (Psychologist)........ Stay strong .... it can get better.... steve

[Pink1181 in reply to shadow45]

Hello and thank you for the reply. Glad to hear your kinda coping with your anxiety it's not easy I know.

If I wasn't so scared of taking meds then I would deff give the Efforex a try. Who knows it may be the med that helps me.

Question when you with anxiety and you dont get enough sleep do you feel I don't even know how to describe it just so out of it a heaviness on your head and sick I guess???

[Compo69 in reply to Pink1181]

Yes I get that when I get no sleep, it's horrible but don't sleep in the day try and sleep at night so you can get to sleep

[Pink1181 in reply to Compo69]

Thank you for the reply and nice to see I'm not alone. What causes this?

I don't sleep in the day as I'm afraid of an attack. Gah this is horrible and didn't sleep well at all last night. Was so anxious my heart was beating fast

[pen727 in reply to Pink1181]

Hi Pink, jen again.

Read back thru your posts. I'm being treated for anxiety and I'm not having the symptom of crushing chest pain much anymore. (Didn't want to mention that awful symptom if you weren't having it. Also went through a cognitive --- like a bunch of tapes to help one deal with anxiety and depression issues.

Lorazepam has been very helpful for me. I wonder if that is one of the meds you're doctor prescribed?

[Pink1181 in reply to pen727]

Hi again

Lol no worries and I haven't had that symptom. I've had chest pain and tightness in my chest along with many more symptoms.

What symptoms do you have and were they affecting your daily life?

Yes she prescribed me efforex along with lorazepam and I haven't tried either as I'm afraid to

[Hidden in reply to shadow45]

Hi Steve,

How are you doing lately??

Your not on as often are you?

Hope that's a good sign you are doing better

Hugs

Yaz

[Hawaii2012]

Hello, sorry you feel that way, it happens to me also, I worry all the time and it triggers an attack you will be fine. Try not to worry and not think about.

[Pink1181 in reply to Hawaii2012]

Thank you for the reply. It's nice to see that I'm not alone but it's still all very hard to deal with. I feel like I'm dying

[pen727 in reply to Pink1181]

Hi-- it can be terrible...sometimes it does feel that way. Did you say your doctor prescribed lorazepam?

jen. xxx

[Pink1181 in reply to pen727]

Hi Jen

Thanks for the reply nice to see I'm not alone even tho I feel I am

Yes she prescribed me lorazepam which I have not yet tried. Afraid to

[pen727 in reply to Pink1181]

Hi pink, you're definitely not alone.

It must be wonderful to have a little girl! It sounds like you're parents are a blessing too.

Definitely don't want to push you to take something you're afraid of. I don't think the doc. would have prescribed it without thinking it will help.

I wonder if you might try 1/2 of one-- just to see how (and of course if) it calms the anxiety attack. How many mgs does the script say to take, and how often -- if you don't mind me asking.

Are you afraid of anything particular-- or is it part of the anxiety?

I wish I could remember those Depression and Anxiety tapes I listened to---there was some really good advice in them.

Listening to the tapes was helpful for me.

Anyway, hoping you get a break in it soon. It is an awful

feeling--beyond terrible--you're right, and constant--I hope to hear to get a break from

It soon.

jen x

[Pink1181 in reply to pen727]

Oh it's more than terrible

It's all I think about everyday all day and it's making me feel so sick.

Yes she prescribed me lorazepam but I haven't taken one yet as im afraid to

[Evey37]

Hi pink oh dear you still having a major bad time? It's been a week or so since my last attack (feels like I'm in confession booth...it's been ..since my last confession ha ha ) and it's here again. So I totally relate to you. How are your parents with you when you have an attack?

[Pink1181 in reply to Evey37]

Hi Evey thank you for your reply and yes I'm still having a rough time I just want to feel better. So tired of feeling so sick with this anxiety. Any tips to help me relax? I'm always so concerned with how I feel all the time so it's a wonder it making me feel so awful.

My parents are amazing and so supportive. They stay awake with me till my attack is over. Hope your doing good

[Evey37 in reply to Pink1181]

Hi pink it's good your parents are with you when you have an attack. How to relax? I have no idea I just play mindless games on my phone or go on my chat app and talk none sense to people that takes my mind off it. I don't relax very well at all ... Hope you feel better today

[Pink1181 in reply to Evey37]

Yes I don't know what I would do without them and you sound like me. I don't know how to relax. I try but it's not easy. I find coming on here helps some.

Thanks I'm trying I feel ok right now but not great

[jess8881]

Hi there! So sorry to hear about what you're going through. Have you seen a doctor to rule out anything health related as being the cause?? If so, and it turns out it's all anxiety, consider trying different anti-anxiety meds that may help, whether short term stuff like Valium, or longer term meds like anti depressant/anti-anxiety meds. Also, consider talking with a counselor or psychologist, and trying some relaxation techniques, or whatever else they recommend. There are many methods that have proven effective, but ever will have different things that work for them. Don't worry...you're not alone and there IS hope!!!

[Pink1181 in reply to jess8881]

Hello thank you for the reply. I've had 3 EKGs and 3 complete blood work and they came back normal.

My dr tried me on cymbalta I had a severe reaction to then she prescribed citalopram it seemed of for the first few days then it just made my symptoms worse so now she has prescribed me efforex and lorazepam but I have not yet taken either because I'm afraid to.

I do need to talk to someone but not sure even where to start

[Hidden]

Hi pink. I know where your coming from, I suffer from anxiety and it seems depression for ever, since I was about 20 I am 60 now I had a really major panic attack about a month ago, and I am worried in case it happens again, it's at the back of my mind , I don't take medication as I have so much in the past I am scared of side effects and wether I can cope with them as part of my illness is lack of confidence and self esteem, which after years of this illness I am not surprised at, as I never know when it's going to strike again if you know what I mean anyway I have all of claire weekes books and audio tapes, to listen to when I feel very low they give me some comfort, , I could go on and tell you everything I have learnt in the last 40 years to try and help you, sometimes I think these panic attacks and all the other stuff we go through, will not hurt USA, although you think your going tro pass out etc, they are dreadful feelings . I have tried rescue remedy by doctor bach. And I always make sure I have a drink or biscuit handy in case I wake up feeling panicky in the nigh. I wish you well. Try a audio tape by doctor claire weekes she does a nighttime tape and a good morning tape. I find it sometimes helps. Best wishes x

[Pink1181 in reply to Hidden]

Hello Lavender thanks you for the reply.

Sounds like your having a rough go also

What are your symptoms during an attack? What sets it off or are you like me and can have them for no reason.

Thank you for the tip about keeping a snack and water by the bed in case I wake up in an attack but does that really help?

Have you heard of Lucinda Bassett I'm doing her self help program I'm only on week 2 it's a 15 week program.

Hope your doing good today

[saresrunning]

Ask yourself what is the worst thing that could happen to you then weigh it up with the truth. If it is i"i am going to have a heart attack and die", ask yourself if you have any evidence for this? heart disease or is your heart healthy? If you don't know, go and find out so you can discount the thoughts that fuel your anxiety. Anxiety is always the same. It cannot do anything to you that it did not do last time in and of itself. It is a big bully that just likes to keep you scared. In and of itself though it is just frightening that is all. Its OK to be scared it will pass, unless you get stuck in thoughts that feed it. So if it is "im going to die of a heart attack tomorrow" ask yourself if there is really any good evidence for this. If there is not tell your anxiety to piss off and go relax in a bath eat something or get some sleep. It's wasting your time with your daughter.

[Binkynoo]

Hi pink1181 , how are you doing , in having tough nights had to get some sleep aid from gp but have to makesure my partner is not working next day or stay with family , with our lil boy , will see how I go my family think I need antidepressants I'm not sure yet , my sleep & being alone is my worst thing at the moment along with health issues/anxiety . Binky noo

[Pink1181 in reply to Binkynoo]

Awe binkynoo what's going on? Want to talk about it?

[Binkynoo]

Hi pink, how are you doing these days it's Binkynoo

[Binkynoo]

Hi pink1181, hope you are good it's Binkynoo

[Terrib55]

Hi

I see this is an old post but you are describing exactly how I'm feeling now

How r things now ?

I get lots of physical symptoms and am worried constantly something awful will happen to me I'm so scared that my two little boys won't have a mum !

I think having kids is what started my anxiety I love them so much I never want to leave if that makes sense x