I have been progressively getting worse. I had a panic attack type thing that raised my blood sugar past 10 on Wed and I have been feeling crap tired and just broken since then.
Last night, I scratched my face in my sleep and the skin under my eye is red and raw. I struggle falling asleep and when I do fall asleep I just have nightmares or scratch my body raw.
I constantly feel like I am on the verge of an attack and its driving me insane.
I am seeing a psychologist on the 9th. but I'm not 100% convinced talking about or medicating will help. I need things to change in my life.
I just have no idea what to do. how do I go to work with a giant scab on my face tomorrow and look everyone in the eye and say "I'm okay,"
I worry too much and it's affecting my wife too.
I think all I need is a freelance art job that I can do from home and online.
I'm just so tired.
Written by
SashaFox
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Take time off work and constrain on yourself your no good to no 1 when your not feeling100 percent... Honest I was in suck a dark place I couldn't se a end at all... Even got that bad I fort why do I even want to be here any more... Thankful I went to my doctor and got some medication, that helps u think positive instead it negative all the time honest it really helps x
Honest I was the same ... Not going on them il end up not getting off them and that will be another problem etc... But not the case it just takes the edge off where u can think straight with no worries ... Although u have to help yourself in the process x
Hi there! I truly know how you feel. Especially since alongside my anxiety I struggle with excema and in the past have had painful flare ups that have led me to itch and leave visible marks and scars all over my body.
My doctor told me something really amazing once. It was hard to hear, but true and has helped me so much in times of need. Anxiety isn't something you can cure, it is something you just have to deal with and manage. And, while it feels impossible to manage when you have a lot of panic attacks, it really is manageable if you start to take care of it and learn tools to help you.
Talking to a counselor, for me, has been life changing. When you go to the psychologist, give them a real shot. If you don't like that first meeting, maybe meet with them once or twice more. Maybe it's not them that you don't like, but that feeling of vulnerability and exposure that may make you feel uncomfortable.
But if it isn't the right fit, then it's not. You can switch psychologists. You have to find the right person for you that makes you feel comfortable and that can be tricky. For me, it is so worth it to have a person to talk to who won't judge you and just openly listens to the millions of bizarre, panicky thoughts that take over our minds!
Panic attacks are exhausting physically and emotionally. It can get to this point where you feel like it will never get better. But it does! Really. I have always had anxiety but started having panic attacks last January. After going back to the counselor I have made so much more improvement. However, those times of struggle or moments where my anxiety takes over, I feel like it is a setback. But, I just take it in and use the tools I have learned to work through it and know eventually it will pass.
As far as people at work though, co workers will naturally ask how you are, but there is no pressure to dive into what is going on with you. You can be honest and say you are tired or "fine", but you don't have to give them details.
I hope something in this helps! I know it's so frustrating and discouraging at times. Health unlocked has served as a great outlet for me so I hope it is for you as well.
Remember anxiety is all a mind game the more you think about it the more it will get worse keep yourself busy and try not to dwell on it. I know it's easier said than done. I am sorry you're going through this .read about other people having anxiety and it really helps a lot knowing you're not the only one going through this
My anxiety is getting worse too. I've been off work on stress leave for 5 weeks but it's not helping. I take Xanax I have taken so many today, it just won't cut it anymore. It's like I can't calm down. I have a therapist but he doesn't really say anything he just listens.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Menopause Anxiety Anyone?
hello! I'm new here
Severe anxiety about getting blind :(
Getting worse!! 
My health anxiety just gets worse?
