Needing help please.

[Kristin1992]

Hi guys. So I'm not sure if this is anxiety and I don't know what to do. I can't work for many reason and money is very tight. And no I can NOT be pregnant. For the past 2 years I have had alot of problems.

I am nauseous all of the time, I get hot flashes, dizzy, light headed, shakes, very hot feeling, my heart will race, I have an upset stomach alot, I can't be in cars, I can't be in store/feeling trapped, like in the line at a store, my neck and shoulders hurt alot. I also suffer from chronic migraines. Which messes with my stomach even more. I really don't know what is wrong. Its all just happened.

I don't have money to see a doctor right now, but I also dont want "another pill to fix me" I'm just wondering for one, if I could have developed severe anxiety and if anyone has any tips. I live in a very high stress environment and I'm stuck here for now. Or at least some encouraging words. Thank you all in advanced.

I'm just so desperate. I have a 3 year old and I can't take her out or anything because I feel like I will throw up and or pass out. I feel so guilty. I'm always on my toes because of the people I live with. Always judging me and never understanding me.

[Atom12]

I suffer from anxiety but in my opinion it sounds like a combination of a physical and mental conditions showing similar symptoms. So for example your shaking, hot flushes sound physical but at the end you say you cannot take your daughter out as u might pass out? Is this because of the prospect of you may have to buy her something and money is tight or because she might get hurt by the world.. sounds like anxiety either way though. I have a 3yr old son and I constantly worry about him falling of bridges everytime we walk over one.even though the barriers are twice his height. Thats just one example. Im not a pro though so speaking on here is the first step youve taken and you can call that progress, i guess if you wake up telling yourself everyday' today i am going to achieve this' so baby steps and 're-wiring' your brain to think more positive things you might find after a certain amount of time your positive feelings outweigh the negatives. Then build feom there.

Im guessing your from the uk so healthcare or GP is free. So get there asap

[Kristin1992 in reply to Atom12]

Thank you for replaying. And no, its not I'm worried about anything happening to her or buying her things. I can't explain it. I just get the hot flashes and then I start to feel dizzy and nauseous then I feel like I will pass out. Its an endless cycle. Even at home I feel like that. And no I live in the United States. And I do, I tell myself its ok, I'm okay, theres is nothing to worry about, but I still feel that way. And the people I live with wont understand and don't try to, so I makes me even more anxious. I wish health care was free.

[es27]

Yes that really does sound like anxiety but as you know only a doctor can properly diagnose.

There are lots meditation and relaxation videos on utube. I have a cbt app on my phone which I got free from the play or app store.

Stress is a big deal with Anxiety anything you can do to reduce that helps. Deep breathing meditation muscle relaxation all help there are plenty on line.

Read books learn as much as you can Dr. Claire Weekes is an author lots swear by.

Importantly take care of yourself be kind and relax

[Kristin1992 in reply to es27]

Thank you!!! Reducing stress is definitely not an option. I wish it was. I live in a very high stress environment. I try to relax, deep breathing, but it doesn't help. What is the CBT app called? I would be willing to try. I'm up for trying anything. Just can't do doctors yet. I need to be able to be in a car and then sit in a waiting room. Its really hard to do things like that when you always have the people your living with judging you and criticizing you on every move you make. plus I'm worried about my stomach not handling any medication. I have suffered from chronic migraines since I was 8. And taking Excedrin for so long has really messed with my stomach.

[es27 in reply to Kristin1992]

Hi

The cbt app is called cbt I coach . It has breathing exercises meditation and muscle relaxation. Along with sleep tools give it a try you have nothing to lose .

I am ok with doctors but have a fear of medication so I don't take anything for anxiety although I have an appointment for Tuesday ti discuss medication although I can't see me taking it

Take care

[Kristin1992 in reply to es27]

Thank you again for all of the help. I will definitely check it out. I really appreciate it.

[1994smilelove]

Im sorry your going through this.it is a terrible feeling.but it does sound like you have anxiety,i suffer from all the same things you do and i have been diagnosed with anxiety.i cant hardly ride in cars,i cant drive anymore,i dont feel comfortable in stores,i too feel closed in but not only in stores pretty much everywhere i go i feel closed in.my heart will start racing out of no where get dizzy lightheaded and just totally uncomfortable.it sucks feeling like this but just know your not alone.i hope everything starts to get better for you soon!

[Kristin1992 in reply to 1994smilelove]

I'm so sorry your going through this too. No would should. But yes, its mice to know I'm not alone and someone does understand what I'm going through. It definitely sucks!! Have you found anything that helps you?? I just wish I could go back to the way I used to be. I went out all the time. Now I haven't been out out since January if I'm correct.

[1994smilelove]

I was prescribed klonopin and celexa which helped out so much but now im pregnant with my 3rd child so they quit giving them to me.so now im in the same boat as you.i really dont know what to do.i just try to do my best and get through each day which is mostly very hard to do.but i try to keep my mind off my problems its hard but im working on it.if u ever need someone to talk to just message me on here,i could always use someone to talk to.

[Kristin1992]

First, congratulations. I have one, a daughter who is 3. She is my absolute everything. And I feel so guilty. Not being able to go out and take her to the zoo, or park, or even to the store. Its awful. I hate it. This is something that just came out of no where. One day I was in a car and I thought I was going to be sick, and then after that, the symptoms go worse and worse. I honestly thought it would get better or go away. It wasn't until the past week I realized that this could be a case of sever anxiety. I just never understood where it came from. Nothing bad or traumatic happened to me. It puzzles me. I try too. But nothing has worked. And its bringing me down more and more. My daughters birthday is at the beginning of September and at this rate I wont be able to do anything for her and it kills me. I'm here if you need someone as well. Thank you again.