Anxiety 24/7 and agoraphobia

I can relate to what you're going through, my anxiety started mildly and not every day. Unfortunately it progressed to the point it was with me 24/7.. I literally had to force

Myself to go to work but that worsened also to the point I could no longer go. Long story short.. I lived with that constant anxiety, never sleeping more than 2 consecutive hours and not leaving home for 4 1/2 yrs !

When I finally got help I was put on several meds but the only thing that worked for me was Paxil.. it took a few weeks but it worked great for me. I was finally able to take a deep breathe and relax ! Within 3 weeks I was sleeping again.

I know not all meds work for everyone but this has been my experience.  It's been 7 years and I very rarely feel even a little anxiety and when I do it goes away within minutes. I also see a therapist twice a month which has been beneficial for me.

I wish you the best.. just remember there IS

Light at the end of the tunnel 

Yes, yes.  I cannot get rid of this anxiety either.  I agree with all you say. I feel it all, i live it daily. The nights, the dreams, waking up etc.  I would love to go to yoga and meditate but my anxiety is too hgh.

why is it impossible to relax?  I dont know my body just wont.

other medical problems dont help me. I take valium but not much help.  

I hope surmontil will help you. I cant find anything to help me yet.

i want my old life back.

do let me know if you get any respite. You are doing well still pushing through.   People dont understand what we go through.  You are doing better than me, i can get to the shops but housework defeats me, i dont know why.  Feel seedy so,cooking done now by hubby.  Dont want this.  GP just says ‘anxiety’ but how to defeat it?  If Surmontil works i will ask for it.

good luck

Hello Babss

My anxiety is caused by something different that you may never really understand, Mine is caused by a diagnosed Chronic Health condition and Yes I do get CBT  because I also had a proven diagnosis for a Chronic Short Term memory disorder. In my case a new day is that, previous days are very much a dream state where I forget what I had done, and generally cannot remember what I have discussed with those around me at that time.

Yes I remember you, not many replies I did on site, generally people are a fresh meeting, everything is new.

What I am trying to explain is when I was diagnosed with my Disability I was told to accept my disability and deal with it, become responsible for my own health concerns and control my pain. I was given the tools and that was it.

Yes I still have medications, I am also at this time have a Primary Health Professional who helps me put my life in some rational perspective. This can be hard especially any Anxiety I may suffer from. However that is window dressing, only part of my health concerns, I have to handle it and continue on with my life concerns and fear.

My health problem have now lasted for over thirty years, there is very little sympathy just practical assistance, this is hard because life is very hard, I have to accept I have problems and live my life. In a way I am lucky, I do not really remember my past although I remember now and I am positive enough to look forward to the future.

I do understand however many may feel I am unsympathetic to Anxiety, this is not the case I understand the self destruction it may cause some suffers. However what I have understood over the years of retirement, thirty years is we live our lives as full as we can. Generally with Anxiety, this becomes a negative problem. So we need to accept what it is and understand we have to do something about it, we defeat it by looking for ways  of denying this persistent problems, only one person can do that with help from the medical professionals. We have to also accept what is going on in our bodies and move on. 

Yes I do suffer pains, I have to understand them and treat, many problems we have can be treated by a chemist shop before we run to a Doctor. Most problems we suffer from are normal, Chronic conditions like cancer when young and middle aged are rare, we treat and move on, the GP is always there to help. The real gift is to know when we need a chat

Babss, Talk to your GP and if possible take responsibility for your own body, it is very liberating

BOB

I have the same feeling everyday when i wake up its not really butterflies its more like nausea. I think because i am anticipating it coming it makes it worse. I wish i had the answer for you but i do not because i am experiencing this as well plus other scary/annoying symptoms. Try to make your life as normal as possible, continue working and keep occupied. You are not alone. 

Try going to a herbal store they have these capsules for stress and anxiety that are really good and they have a lot to choose from.. 

Hey

I’m in the same situation as you, my anxiety has rocked back up in the past few weeks. I’ve been off work for 6 months as I relapsed bad and now I can’t shift this anxiety out of my head, the constant symptoms and feeling like crying. Everyone around me is happy and can’t wait for Christmas and I’m not. I just want my life back. Been on 150mg Venlafaxine for 4 weeks had a good couple of weeks at the start but it’s all come crashing back down. Just don’t no what to do anymore.

Hi Babbs,

another day to be got through with this anxiety snapping at my heels from the moment i wake up.  I am also feeling down and this has been going on for far too long.  I cannot shift it.  The anti deps given to me have either made me ill,or not worked.  My life as it was is gone and what I have left is a pale,shadow of it.  I am feeling it worse because its xmas probably.  My sons and little,ones coming and i am dreading it as i am not right.  I was hoping I would fel,better by now.

do you think you have had any help,from your medication?  If not maybe they will try something else. Dr keeps saying there are many out there.  My problem is that the only one that suited me and fixed me years ago this time has not.  So they will take me off it and i am scared of what we do then.

this episode has gone on too long. I wish i knew how other people are unwell, take a med and can function without feeling so bad.  Dr has given diazepam for the anxiety but it just takes the edge off and depression stays.

how long will you stay on surmontil, maybendr will double your dose? Does it give you nightmares and tiredness in daytime?  I think you push through well from your posts.