Anxiety

[Thisisme1974]

I have just found this group. I have so many symptoms and it really gets me down every day. Dizziness, heart palpitations, not able to get a deep breath in, nausea, overheating, having to go to the loo desperately, usually when I have to go somewhere on a night out, shopping, out with friends, sometimes even work, literally anywhere. I have a blood test tomorrow to test for cortisol levels. I have had cbt in the past, it didn't work and taken citalopram (no longer take these). I really feel like I'm losing my mind and a hypochondriac.

[Fearoffear]

Thisisme I am right with you I shrugged it off as age to try to give it a different name. Didn't work, it's anxiety and it's ugly and mean. I am '73 so if that's your year at the end we are close in age and have the same issues. I hate having to scout the bathrooms before I sit down or start shopping as when the stomach starts churning I have to go. It's been like that since school my anxiety started as anxious poo before tests, lectures, presentations you know anytime (which seemed like all the time) I felt someone was watching me. Hope this helps I'm just walking through this thing called life and no one said it was going to be scary beautiful. Good luck and gentle hugs!!

[Wizardsmom]

I'm sorry about your anxiety. I have it too, especially on Sundays. I know that doesnt make since but for some reason it's a trigger. I also have increased anxiety at night...I think people are looking in my windows or someone will break into my house. Life can be scary...But...it can also be amazing.

I have been having cognitive behavioral therapy and it has been helping. Is there any way you could have this kind of therapy?

[MegChilly]

Im literally experiencing that now, I feel like I can’t breathe properly and getting a floaty sensation my heart in pounding and I’m feeling so clammy. Last night halfway through the night I woke up having a panic attack, dripping with sweat as well, a few hours ago I had a nap and woke up sweating too. But now my boyfriend is fast asleep next to me and I’m just laying here feeling so alone. I’ve never felt this way before