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[ChrissyFraser]

So it's weird for the past two days now I've had no meds at all and I feel normal but I still have those feelings of passing out and dying feelings and I'm scared of feeling like this cuz I'm just not use to it!! I've anxiety disorder for almost 1 year now and every day is different!! Is it me or is it my anxiety playing with me?? Am I going to pass out?? My doctor told me my blood work cane back good and so did every other test I've had just not a brain scan!! I'm worried that something might be wrong cuz my head feels num and my body weak and I really feel like something is wrong!! What do I do?? Should I take a clonzepam to help calm down those thoughts or just not fight it?? Just so u know I'm not big on the whole meds thing but if I need them to help calm me down then I'll take it!! I'm a mother of 3 children and I can't keep feeling like this!! I feel weak and like it's taking over my body!! I really don't like it at all!! Now I'm getting chest pain and my feet and hands r a little sweaty!! What do all think I should do ?? I could really use some positive advice

[Unusualeggg]

It sounds like you are only having an anxiety attack. If you want help calming down, then you should take your medication. If you think you can fight it, you should. It's important for someone with anxiety to learn how to take control of your feelings while having an anxiety or panic attack. You aren't going to pass out, you are just making yourself think you will. Just breathe, take your meds if you really cannot take control of it, and drink a lot of water. For some reason drinking water makes me feel better when something is wrong because it makes me feel like I'm flushing out bad stuff in my body, so I suggest trying it. It'll be ok soon

[ChrissyFraser in reply to Unusualeggg]

Thank u I've just been feeling weird cuz before this week I usually feel really bad like I'm dying and like I'm loosing control of my body!! It was really bad and now I honestly feel fine but still have those thoughts of passing out or falling down and it scares me a lot!! I'm only 30 years old and I've never ever felt like this my whole life till just this year!! And when I told my doctor how I have been feeling he told me I need to lose any stress and it's hard cuz I do have three children and a four cuz of my hubby!! So it started off as very bad depression and now it's gone to anxiety like when I look outside I feel trapped and stuck and when I go outside I feel weak and scared my anxiety gets really bad!! I use to be a very happy and I loved life and now I feel like it's taking over my life and I've really just been trying to control it and I know they say that meds and relaxation helps but I can do the relaxation I just don't like the side effects of the meds !!

[Unusualeggg in reply to ChrissyFraser]

It seems like you might have to compromise. I can't relate to your feeling as I am only 16 years old and anxiety is super common at my age. If you can't relax, you might have to take the medication and just deal with the side effects. And if you do have side effects, try and distract from them or try and find a medicine that has reduced side effects. You could also try seeing a psychotherapist to try and find the underlying cause of your anxiety and depression. Also, if you feel like you have a fourth child because of your husband, it might be time to talk to him and tell him that he needs to start helping more because of what you are going through. He should be helping more ANYWAYS it sounds like. Hope this helps

[kevoreally]

Listen to marconi union WEIGHTLESS it will help you relax it makes your heart follow the beat its so scary bt so soothing and relaxing I love it! Each time i listen to it it has a different effect and so far nothing negative has come from it !! I fall asleep to it INSTANTLY almost

[ChrissyFraser in reply to kevoreally]

Thank u ur guys feed back means slot and I'm sure we'll help

[ChrissyFraser]

Thank u for ur advice ya I think ur both right its just scary to feel the way I'm feeling cuz I'm not use to it and I'm scared that something might but wrong but I've felt this way for a few days now and nothing so I just need to relax and not fight how I feel but welcome it with opened arms like my therapist said when I did have one !! I don't talk or see her anymore but now I see a new person for counciling on Thursday!! And I'm hopeful!! My therapist when I last seen her said what I have needs some counciling and long term care cuz I have a really bad case of depression and anxiety but it's mostly to do cuz of my spouse!! I've been with him for 14 years now and yes I really love him!! But it's been hard cuz I don't get a break for myself and when I do I hate being alone now cuz I've always have someone with me!! My anxiety gets bad when I'm alone or out in public!! I miss just being myself and feeling happy and healthy!! I'm sure I'm healthy but I don't feel happy cuz of all these feelings and thoughts and it sucks!! I'm scared cuz I feel fine but I feel weak and my head is num and I feel like I'm having a nervous break down!! It's hard for me cuz I'm mostly a very strong and positive person but lately I'm scared for myself!! I haven't had any thoughts of hurting my self in the beginning I only had a really really horrible thought of hurting the people close to me!! Which I went right to the hospital and they gave me Ativan!! What kind of meds do u guys use to calm u down ??

[ChrissyFraser]

Unusualegg what is compromise??

[anxiouslady13]

I refuse to take meds so somethings I do to calm down are, put a really cold rag on forehead and back of neck reapply a few times if needed until you calm down, drink a cup of hot water (as hot as you can handle), sit or lay down and get on this forum and type out your feelings, identify your sensation just as they are without giving them a story; example: my body feels weak,instead of, I feel weak I must be fainting or dying.

I hope you can find some relief with this little tricks I use. Feel better!

[Usagold]

I don't take meds for it either. I don't like the side effects and I'm afraid they might just complicate matters, also I'd like to use this [painful, difficult., miserable ..] opportunity to learn and grow. Especially once I realized that anxiety is something we do to ourselves! I didn't realize how negative my thinking was! It's like I'm always expecting something bad to happen. My mind goes to the worst case scenario! ie. if my my daughter has a fever & headache, I assume it's meningitis. I hear a siren and am sure it's one of my kids, when it have panic attacks, I always think I am dying, I've spent my whole life nervous and worried... No wonder I have anxiety symptoms now! My brain somehow got programmed to think the worst. The good news is that it can be changed! I'm working on changing my thinking. You can change yours too. To beat anxiety, you cannot say "what if..." when you feel panicky or hear a siren or whatever. I am catching myself every time I do, because that is worrying and worrying will keep us anxious. Also, just accept whatever your body does, numbness, dizziness, nervous stomach, heart racing... No "what ifs". If you can stay as calm as possible raising your kids, think positive, and not worry one bit about your symptoms, you will get better with or without the help of medication.