Is this Anxiety!!!?? Please help

I feel weak achy and numb. My body twitches. I'm so worried. I have 3 little girls I just want to feel normal. Someone please help can anxiety do this all

[Lyns1411]

Anxiety can cause a lot of physical symptoms. It's not a nice feeling but try your best to stay calm and take deep breaths slowly. It should pass try not to worry too much.

[Kobojunkie]

The only person that can indeed help you there is a doctor. We are not experts in anxiety here, and we cannot provide you with a real diagnosis.

When something happens to me, I don't come in here to ask people what it is first. No, I pick up my phone and call my doctor immediately, so that I can know for a fact what it is that I am dealing with.

These symptoms have supposedly been terrifying you for about 2 months now. At what point do you decide it is time to run to the doctor for help? When do you intend to start thinking of your 3 girls and what is best for them?

[Hidden in reply to Kobojunkie]

Hi.. I've been to doctors many times. They've put this all down to anxiety. It's just hard to believe that is what it is.

[Hidden in reply to Kobojunkie]

Hello Kobojunkie

I see the member that had come on here to get support has deleted their account

Where as what you say in your replies maybe true I do question if the tone in which you do so is always necessary

People with severe anxiety can be very vulnerable indeed

I presume as you are a member of this Community you to have suffered with anxiety at some stage , I wonder if when you were in the depths of anxiety if your direct approach was what you received from others and maybe it worked for you but for so many that join this Community they do not need to feel any worse about been struck down with anxiety than they already do , they do not need to be reminded to put their Children first as they will already be feeling the guilt that they are so unwell they are struggling to do so and we don't have to be experts to know that when we have been there and suffered ourselves !

What a lot of people need is a listening ear , understanding and gentle coaxing in the right direction , I hope this member will come back again and receive all these things from the Community as so many have benefited this way before !

Take Care

[2670 in reply to Hidden]

I replied before I read your reply. I laughed. Because we both were thinking the same thing. Wen you are going through this. Every single kind word helps. There is no room for tough love wen the person isn't doing this to themselves. There are situations wen people are doing things wrong knowingly. And tough love could be needed there. But depression and panic. Anxiety. These are things that attack without warning. And the attack that we need to use to combat this in ourselves and in others is love. Unconditional as long as it needs to be applied. It's not for the weak of heart. Or for the quitters. It's a job for the strong. For the lovers of people's souls. Thank you. For your patience. And your bravery. You made me feel less alone. ❤️

[Hidden in reply to 2670]

Your are not alone x

[Kobojunkie in reply to Hidden]

If you re-read what I typed, you will understand that no one here can help her except a doctor and that is why I urged her to go see one before it is too late.

A good psychiatrist is the best listening ear anyone of us here can have. We don't have the know how to diagnose any case in here.

Do you realise that that the symptoms of anxiety are very near that of a heart attack?

She had been complaining of these same symptoms for about two months straight and most every response to her had been for her to hang in there and it would eventually get better. I believe this was her 5th or 6th post complaining of the same exact thing and you think my telling her that she ought to consider her daughters and get to the doctors is harsh?

I am sorry, but I don't believe in mincing words, particularly when it could save a life. I don't tell people it is all going to be ok when I know they are probably going through something more severe than many in here have experienced.

She has 3 kids, the more reason why she should hear the truth. She is an adult, not a retard. Her deleting her profile was her choice, so leave it at that.

She was here for two months and none of your consoling words helped her make the problem go away. No one asked her to see a psychiatrist or persuaded her to at least try the treatment she was provided by the doctors she may have seen. None! So I don't understand why you are so quick to try to throw me under the bus because an adult decided to delete her profile?

[Hidden in reply to Kobojunkie]

I merely gave my opinion which I am entitled to , just like you are to , by your response however it seems to have disgruntled you somewhat but that is your problem if that is the case and not mine , so will leave you with it , you believe in what you believe and I will continue to do the same by believing in my own believes in dealing with anxiety

I hope you have a lovely day !

[Kobojunkie in reply to Hidden]

Are you a mind reader now?

I am not disgruntled at all. Sure you are entitled to your own opinion, but I am simply trying to tell you to try to examine cases from all angles before jumping to conclusions.

Casting blame on others without evidence is what small-minded individuals do. I would want to believe you are not one of those.

You are right, I believe as I believe and you believe as you do and I am ok with it. Only that you directed that post of yours at me, and so I felt to respond to you is all.

[Hidden in reply to Kobojunkie]

No not a mind reader at all but very observant

So much so that I can clearly see your way does not quite work as well as you think it does as on several Anxiety/Depression Communities on HU I know for a fact either members have left because of your approach or you have upset them in a similar way like you are doing now by starting a debate with them if they disagree with you and that can clearly be seen by looking into your replies and reactions you have been getting !

Now I could go on but what use would that be ?

Would it make my day any better ...no

Would it make the Community look a more supportive place to be a member of .....no

So I shall be the bigger person , wish you a good day and no matter what your response if any shall not lower myself by giving you any more attention that you maybe looking for , as others need and deserve it so much more !

[2670 in reply to Kobojunkie]

never forget that you catch more flies w honey. Even when you're frustrated. And you want to help someone that seems to ignore your good advice. And it is. Remember the struggle. I suffered three years. And kindness and a gentle word was sometimes my only life line. Your Pure heart and desire to help are so obvious. Tact and patience . All the time. Everytime. Is essential.

[_sincerelynina]

Your not the only one ☹️

[Sandywell]

Has you seem to be something of an authority on the subject of anxiety i think you should have pointed out the fact that theres a fine line between anxiety and depression often the two conditions co exist and doctors often confuse the two conditions.