Anxiety running HIGH

[Balloon5]

Hi everyone I’m new to this app, I suffer from anxiety and depression. I haven’t had any triggers but since last Thursday my anxiety has been extremely high. I am having physical symptoms as in chest pains. I get heat waves that seems like they come every 10-15mins I am constantly shaky I can’t get out of bed, I have no appetite, and I can’t sleep. I was recently prescribed Lexapro low dose. I am extremely scared of anything pharmaceutical I feel as if it will only get worse but I am giving it a try it is my 2nd day and I feel extremely depressed and shaky my doctor told me this medication won’t have any affect until 3 weeks in. I’m having a real hard Time I’ve tried everything breathing exercises, exercising, doing chores.. idk what to do at this point

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Hello again

Sorry reading your second post but again can relate

The medication does take several weeks to work and doubtful that just a couple of tablets are affecting you but your anxiety will make you feel they are as I to have the worse med fear ever !

I think you are doing a great job in taking that step in trying meds , I don't take them but now I feel I am getting closer to giving them a go and I know my anxiety will try and fight it if I do but I have tried everything else over the years and it has not worked so maybe this is the answer even though like so many things you feel worse before you feel better

Also our age can give us hot flushes as well as when you are anxious it makes you go all hot and sweaty , sometimes sweat drips of me with a combination of both those things

Take a day at a time , try and give those meds chance to work , and try and I know it is not easy but to ride this bad patch you are going through which I know only to well how that feels because you will come out the other end even though you may not feel like it at the moment but you will

Take Care x

[Wolf2]

Hi,

I’m sorry you are suffering but please stick with it,the tablets will take tine to work.

My daughter was exactly the same with chest pains sweating we had a few trips to a&e as she really thought she was having a heart attack it was the anxiety that was causing it but when you experience those physical pains it’s very scary.

I hope you have someone who understands that these feelings are very real to you and can help you through this hard time.

Keep up with the medication there is light at the end of the tunnel it is a long road to get there but you will.

Do NOT feel guilty if you have to have a few trips to drs or a&e if you feel worried then go these are real pains for you and it’s very scary.

Good luck and keep going you will find the way that is best for you.

[Balloon5 in reply to Wolf2]

Thank you so much for taking the time To give me some sense of comfort. I’m really happy I joined this group, you guys here are amazing and I appreciate you. It’s very comforting to know someone understands in some way ❣️

[Wolf2 in reply to Balloon5]

You’re welcome

It’s a very scary time and very real.

My daughter has started therapy now which seems to be helping we had to go private as it was a long wait via the drs,if this is something you could manage it has helped her,I have noticed a definite change in her still a long way to go but I do wish you well with this fight.

This is a journey you have to take and there will be forks in the road and you won’t know which ones to take just go with your gut instinct if it’s the wrong way then there is always a way back that’s what I always say to my daughter and it gives her a bit of hope that if she makes a wrong turn it doesn’t matter you just go a different way.

It takes time to find the right route for you.

[Balloon5 in reply to Wolf2]

It is very real and very lonely, as I am Only 20 with a 2yr old toddler trying to manage a full time job and keep up with my mental health. It’s very overwhelming. I have no support from my family I feel very alone. My son is what keeps me going. My partner (my sons dad) doesn’t understand and seems to turn it around and make me feel like I am purposely neglecting them when I have a very bad panic attack or I get extremely depressed and can’t get out of bed. My partner has a drinking problem which doesn’t help my anxiety, I never know what to expect from him when he’s drinking. I don’t have much time to give counseling a try but having some sense of support through here is very reassuring.

[Wolf2 in reply to Balloon5]

I feel for you it is a very lonely 😞 time for you at the moment do not give up keep going.

It does help looking on here as you feel not quite so alone,have a look to see if there are any mums groups near you or online it may help a bit if you can find someone to talk to or keep coming here there are so many good people who listen and understand exactly what you are feeling,I will check back later as got to go now chin up x