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Anxiety beyond my control when I’m alone. Is this normal?

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danielle21159
danielle21159

ive had GAD/hypochondriacism since as long as I can remember. I used to have a pretty good handle on things minus a bad flare up that happened in 2017 that lasted for months. I thought I put those days behind me but now Im back at square one.

I had a health scare back in December. I passed a rather large kidney stone and discovered that I had two rather large cysts on my ovary. Since then, I have had a slew of stressful things happen. Nearly losing my job, my grandmother passing away, having to put my cat down, now my elderly dog is not doing well and my place of work is facing uncertainty again due to severe lack of sales.

Despite all of these stresses, my anxiety does not seem to be focusing on them. Instead, I'm just terrified of losing my mind and have an overall feeling of dread that just will not go away. I feel like things won't get better. That I won't get better. I feel like I'm not in control of my mind and that I'll eventually lose it. The only times I have slight control is if I'm in the company of others so night time is especially difficult.

My current symptoms are:

Heavy head

Nausea

Trouble concentrating

Muscle tension

Blurry vision

Weird tingly, tight sensations on the left side of my head

Are these normal? How do I make this stop? I feel like I cant take much more of this.

For further context about my case:

I am 28 years old and have ben on 10mg of citalopram since 2017. I used to be on 30mg but I stopped for a year in 2015 (stupid I know)

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 danielle21159

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    yes all of your symptoms can be caused by anxiety and stress. You’ve been through a lot and all of those things can contribute to how you’re feeling now. None of the sensations caused by anxiety can hurt you. I’ve had every single one of those that you mentioned due to long-term anxiety and stress.

    i’ve had anxiety for over 30 years and for me the only way I could reduce the sensations would be by finding ways to relax my mind as much as possible. Such is a relaxing warm bath with meditation music, listening to an actual meditation for anxiety, etc.There really is no magic pill for anxiety. There’s medication but that’s not a cure. Although it’s helpful. I also know that the more I think about anxiety and the sensations, the more I will have them. such is a relaxing warm bath with meditation music, listening to an actual meditation for anxiety, etc.

    You’re not going to lose your mind, that’s not what happens. Try to have a matter-of-fact attitude about anxiety and it’s sensations. Don’t get overly emotional about them. just take one day at a time. A little exercise daily is helpful and relaxing the body which will intern relax your mind. Try to stay away from a lot of caffeine and drink plenty of water. Hope you feel better soon. Private message me anytime

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