debilitating anxiety. trying to survive

[stoy0625]

currently having my anxiety relapse due to a recurrence of h pylori (most likely). every day feels like a drag, hours and days are blending together and i'm just so upset in general. cried for a whole hour earlier. i can barely get my meals down because of the nausea, and my appetite is just not there. i'll have to hold out for 5 more days before i have time to get treatment.

[IamAli_R]

Hello Stoy0625,

I am sorry to hear you have had a relapse and are struggling with anxiety. I too had a relapse recently and I can imagine what you must be going through.

Over the years I have built up a took kit of resources that helped me with my anxiety and that I refer back to when I have a relapse.

The video in the link below put on my on road getting to grips with my anxiety. The video is by DR Steven Hayes and he is the pioneer of Acceptance and Commencement Therapy (ACT).

Not working as expected?

After listening to the talk in the above video I was led to the book in the link below. Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life is an excellent book. working through this book really helped my understand my anxiety and put on the road to recovery.

amazon.co.uk/Get-Your-Mind-...

Another good book based on ACT is The Happiness Trap. This book is a little more user friendly I think.

amazon.co.uk/Happiness-Trap...

I would recommend working through the books above if you have not already do so. I know we are different and we react different to different types of therapy, but o think its well worth trying one of the above books.

Over the years I have also found Dare, The New Way to End Anxiety and Panic Attacks. this book come with a handy app too.

amazon.co.uk/Dare-Anxiety-S...

I hope you find the above information and useful and it helps you with your anxiety. I am sure other members will also prove plenty of excellent advice.

Good luck and please do not hesitate to ask any question that might have

[paddie2 in reply to IamAli_R]

My grandauggter use to suffer with anxiety .she was told too often this was a mental condition but it wasnt. Its a physical problem , this caused issues with unidentified stomach problems..but when she learnt to realise it was a rush of adrenalin and she had to keep it on simmer rather than let it boil over. She had no meds prescribed , i ubderstand that now. Just occasional phenergan helped tp sleep ...

[TangledUpIn]

I'm not familiar with what you're talking about, but I'm here if you want to talk it out.

[Lizzo30]

Bicarbonate of soda is supposed to be good for that Also turmeric