overwhelmed

[Fifi_87]

hi, this is the first time I’ve posted.

I am feeling completely overwhelmed at the moment and totally on the edge at all times.

ive always been an anxious person but as of late feel that anxiety is controlling my life.

I feel like my brain isn’t as sharp as it was and sometimes my brain feels silent? Is this normal?

Also feel like the physical symptoms are what I’m most scared of, sometimes I feel like I could just flop down, like legs don’t belong to my body.

I am only 27 and scared I’ll feel like this forever. I have made an appointment with GP and have got an appt with a mental health practitioner this week, does anyone know what I can expect from this appointment?

Thank you

[Flintridge]

Anxiety has a way of making us hyperfocus on everything. It's important to find ways to calm our mind and body, through things like meditation, mindfulness, relaxation etc.. Sounds like you made the right decision by contacting your doctor and make a couple appointments to discuss your mental health. I was a lot like you at your age and while I'm not anxiety free, I don't hyperfocus on body sensations etc... like I used to. One good piece of advice that was given to me was to "float" with your symptoms. In other words, downplay them. Say, "this is no big deal, I'm just going to float with these weird feelings or thoughts". The more we do this, the less power is given to whatever we're feeling and they start to diminish when we give them less attention.

Your first appointment will likely be a chance for your doctor to discuss how you've been feeling, what symptoms you have. From there, they may offer suggestions like cognitive behavioral therapy or medication if you're open. I would suggest starting with therapy and take it from there. If you're still really struggling, then medication might be for you. If you don't want to use medication, there's more natural products you can try. I take stress gummies by Ollie. They seem to help. Probably not as much as medication, but still helpful in high stress situations.

Lastly, if you're not spiritual at all, please disregard this suggestion. The book "From Stress to Stillness" by Gina Lake helped me more than any book I've ever read. It really put my anxiety in perspective and I saw a huge reduction in my social anxiety.

I hope you find something that works. Know that you're not alone. Millions of people suffer from anxiety and there's lots of ways to make yourself feel better.

[Karen3691 in reply to Flintridge]

what a helpful response!! I’m 61 and on another full scale anxiety path so your response to Fifi made me listen too. Thank you Flintridge, for caring and taking the time to try and help. I hope Fifi you find some peace soon. You will. Anxiety is not a permanent emotion however it rears its ugly head from time to time. ❤️❤️

[Flintridge in reply to Karen3691]

I'm so glad my response was helpful to you. If I can help even one person, then maybe 40 years anxiety has been worth it,lol

[Proseccolover]

Your Dr will probably offer medication. Take it it’s there to help . It does take a few weeks I’m on my 5th week of Fluexotine 10mg and in the last two days I feel like myself. Trust the experts they’ll do the best for you. Anxiety is awful but stick with medication and try counselling and you’ll get there. There’s thousands of us have felt like you do right now your not alone and there is help out there. You take care and take all help offered 🥰🥰

[SimpleRings]

Hi,

I am 26 and I have had similar experience, I did go to my GP and they provided me with. It's great that you've reached out and made appointments with your GP and a mental health practitioner. Feeling overwhelmed and experiencing both mental and physical symptoms of anxiety can be very distressing, but you're taking important steps to get the support you need.