Anxiety Symptoms

[WoodysMummy]

Hi all 😊

I assume this has been talked about before, but I am really struggling with horrible and terrifying anxiety symptoms , and feel alone in dealing with them.

I wake up feeling exhausted and light headed. I know then, that this will get worse throughout the day. I feel so tired I can barely keep my eyes open. I struggle to concentrate and have brain zaps that makes me unsteady on my feet and like I will drop down at any moment. This in turn lead to panic, racing heart, restlessness and head tension. I don’t know how to get this under control, as this is daily to varying extremes. I feel hopeless and this will never end. Any advice from you guys? Hi

[b1b1b1]

Have you seen your doctor? If not you should.

[Traveler06]

Have you ever had a test for sleep apnea? Your doctor can order one you can do at home. Sometimes sleep apnea is related to anxiety.

[Karen321]

Have you tried the Headspace app? It has some good relaxation and meditation exercises on which are really helpful. I use it all the time and it does help as the thoughts do keep the anxiety going round in a circle. If you can break or disrupt that circle things will improve

[littlemart]

I completely understand and sympathize with you. Unfortunately I don't have any answers for you. It's a never ending battle. Hoping you find some relief.

[Agora1]

Hi WoodysMummy, I see there have been only 3 recent posts from you and yet yousigned up in 2020.... What made you sign up on this support forum then? Was it Anxiety

or Depression? Was it Covid related? It looks like for the last year the anxiety or stress you are feeling has been building up leading to how you are feeling now.

Since we aren't doctors, it is always wise to start with a doctor's visit and check up.

If it is diagnosed as overwhelming anxiety, we can help you through this. Just want to

be sure we know what we're dealing with and it's not physically caused.

We care and do understand how frightening and stressing it can be xx

[nkotbjoeymc]

My Fear That My Anxiety Will Never Go Away.

[Hidden in reply to nkotbjoeymc]

I hear ya' loud and clear on that one. The only thing that works is benzos and those are addictive so we're between a rock and a hard place. You can ask your doc for hydroxyzine. It's an anti-histamine but works like a benzo. It's my understanding that you can only take it for three months. In that three months you can get with a therapy group. Throw in a good CBD oil and you should be feeling a lot better soon.

[designguy]

I've dealt with anxiety issues on and off for years and I recommend you check out the videos on youtube and books by Dr. Claire Weekes or the DARE Anxiety book and program. One of the main issues with dealing with anxiety/panic is not understanding what it really is, why reacting the way you do just makes it worse and how to really heal. The other thing is to make sure your hormones, thyroid and adrenals are all functioning properly, they can cause or contribute to anxiety/depression if not. Another is to quit caffeine and make sure you are eating a healthy diet. Best to you.

[Hidden]

You mentioned brain zaps. Have you recently gone off of a med? I'd go to my doc, tell all and get a physical.