severe anxiety

[Aurorasparkle]

Hello everyone

I used to post in this forum when it was called living with anxiety.

I am having really hard time at the moment.

I keep getting panic attacks and feelings of dread all the time.

Every week I seem to get a new worry to obsess over.

it’s been like this since last yr when I thought all my teeth were rotten. Went to the dentist and she said they were fine.

I spent weeks checking in the mirror at my teeth before my appt. I had the feeling I was in the depths of hell. I just get a thought and it won’t go away. I take Citalopram, lorazepam, and chlorpromazine.

I’m waiting for an appt with the mental health team.

I have many health conditions and am in severe chronic pain all the time.

I’m desperate for help. X

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I am sorry to hear you are still suffering so bad and I know the feeling not doing well myself so not sure how much help I will be but having anxiety severe as well as health problems is not a good combination at all

Living well with Anxiety is still on here that is another Community we used to use as well as this one both now of which are very quiet and those were the days both Communities were so busy with lots of support but seems not anymore

Hope your appointments come soon and you get the help you need and deserve x

[Arlene99 in reply to BeKind28-]

Hi Bev

So happy to see you on this site, I know you have been having a difficult time & really hope that you are getting the help that you need. I’m not doing great just now …….just going from one problem to another & trying hard to keep my head above water. I normally would b out enjoying this lovely weather, but sitting indoors feeling sorry for myself. Sending hugs to u & hoping things get btr for us all on this site xx

[Aurorasparkle in reply to BeKind28-]

Thankyou Bev. Sending gentle hugs xx

[BeKind28- in reply to Aurorasparkle]

x

[Arlene99]

Hi Aurorasparkle…..I can totally relate to what you are going through, I am the very same, I get over one problem & before I know it another one is looming. I had a face to face appt with CMHT & only this morning i received a reply to say they were discharging me & offered me details of other agencies that i could go to for support or go back to my GP if I felt it was necessary. These people just don’t understand the problems especially with health anxiety. I try my best to support others on this site although I really struggle with my own issues. I take Mirtazapine & diazepam & have zolpidem for night time (but only take as a last resort ). Please feel free to chat with me anytime & if I can give you some reassurance I would be happy to help. 😘xx

[Aurorasparkle in reply to Arlene99]

Hi Arlene sorry to hear you are suffering too.

I don’t have health anxiety but have more obsessional/ocd symptoms. I have been told I have GAD years ago.

I have Endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, severe back problems (which I have to get injections for every four months) fibromyalgia, dercums disease, lipodema, registered blind, Had a stroke at birth which has given me brain damage.

My life is very limited.

This all feeds into my mental health problems.

Sending gentle hugs. Xx

[Arlene99 in reply to Aurorasparkle]

Hi Autosparkle…..so sorry to hear of all the issues that you are having to deal with. I try to reason with myself when I hear the things that others are dealing with, but unfortunately my mind won’t let me switch off from my problems. I really wish you better days & hope we can share some more chat. Sending hugs to u xx

[PurpleRay60 in reply to Arlene99]

Hi Arlene99, just wanted to let you know about another forum I'm in. I find it gives a higher sense of connection and support with others there. If you google 'Mind side by side' you'll find a way in to join if that's what you decide to do. If not then all the best for the future anyway 🤗PurpleRay60

[Arlene99 in reply to PurpleRay60]

Thank you so much for the information, I will give it a try xx

[Arlene99 in reply to PurpleRay60]

I joined that forum ……thanks again xx

[PurpleRay60]

Hi Aurorasparkle,Sorry to hear how you're feeling and I know its not easy. Just wanted to tell you about another good forum you might want to join. I find that there is a higher sense of connection and support with others there. If you google 'Mind side by side' you'll find the way in to joining. Hope to see you there but if not then wishing you all the best for the future anyway 🤗

PurpleRay60

[designguy]

Hello Aurora, sorry you're still dealing with anxiety. What helped me especially with panic was learning what it really is and how best to deal with it. Panic/anxiety is a paradox, the more you fight it or resist it the more it persists so the solution is to surrender to the feelings and let them flow through you and allow your body to desensitize itself and try to let the anxious thoughts flow through your mind. It takes time and commitment but it works. I suggest you check out the DARE Anxiety book and youtube videos and you might also like the youtube/website of Paige Pradko for good constructive info and help. I found, like a lot of others, that meds alone didn't resolve my anxiety/panic issues it took learning how to think and react differently to them and accept that anxious part of myself.

You might also make sure your hormones, thyroid and adrenals are functioning properly, they can cause or contribute to anxiety/depression if not.