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Okay, Im new to all this, but hoping it will make me feel better. Id like to start by saying, all of this happened out of nowhere, i am 26, own my own business and have always been really happy and confident. Then it was almost like someone flicked a switch and literally stole my life from me. I suffer with sever anxitey, panic disorder and depersonalization disorder. Ive been struggling with this for about 3 years now, with constsant trips back and forth to my GP, where they originally thought i may have MS or temporal lobe epilepsy. Thankfully, my tests came back clear on those accounts. My GP then thought it may be severe anxiety etc (after 3 whole years of trying to find out) so she prescribed me some sertraline, and set me up with some councilling sessions. Firstly, the pills made me really sick, and made me feel like i was totally losing my mind, so i stopped taking them. She tried to put me on others, the same thing happend, so i then started to create a fear of taking medication in general in fear of them making me worse. The councilling sessions were horrendous, the woman made me feel like i was a total nutcase, and i felt like it was my last hope. I came out of the councilling session and burst into tears, i was at breaking point. 3 days later, i had a nervous breakdown. Couldnt leave the house, couldnt drive my car, couldnt do my job. 4 months later im still the same and contemplating suicide on a daily basis, not that i would, its just nice thinking about a release. i have no idea how the hell to beat this, nor do i feel ive got any fight left in me. Ive even paid for private therapy, but at £45 an hour, i cant afford to continue. I hate this, ive shut myself away from everyone, and feel like no one understands what im going through. I feel like all this isnt real and im in a dream, if only i was, it would be nice to wake up right now. Sorry for rabbling on, but it actually does feel abit better to have written how i feel. If anyone has any advice, it would be sincerly welcome. Thank you.
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silviab3891 jenjen451
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lisalisa67 jenjen451
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Read up. There is a ton of self help books and workbooks available..i cant list them we arent allowed.
consider alternative doctor. Complimentary or holistic.not everyone lives and breathes wetern traditional medicine. Learn meditation. Not a cliche. At least learn yoga.
no one really know why our systems do not reset but it seems theres issues with all that. It stinks.
you are not alone! Believe me you are not close to being alone in all this. 25% of the entire world. The us and uk and canada lead in anxiety disorders. Probably because they recognize it and label it but it seems like a first world big problem.im sure it is everywhere and anywhere.
others will answer as well. Good luck.
Julie7070 jenjen451
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Hi Jen, like the other lovely ladies have said you are certainly not alone in this! I mirror you and everything you are going through. I just want to feel like myself again and not have the impending doom hovering over me all of the time. I have lost my job becausee of the hightend anxiety. The last year has been a living hell for me. I am paying to have therapy also. Talking to other people who understand what you are going through helps to know that you are not going mad! I am to sensitive to to the medication it just doesn't agree with me and made me feel so ill. I'm begining to think that the hightend anxiety could be down to me having an early menopause but whatever the reason it is a scary dibilitating illness. Take care and I am happy to talk when and if you want to.
stacy86236 jenjen451
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Ok where do I start I have the same thing wanting it to stop nd wishing it was all a dream I don't feel suicidal you nut have anxiety and depression I'm on meds for myn and sometimes I feel like I can't get involved my activieties and I never used b able to go out but it has eased a bit but I wonder if this will be everlasting or will it ever stop and I also have shortness of breath with this be everlasting as it feels like it never goes away I'm so scared incase I die that's how it makes me feel
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stephanie41360 jenjen451
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I Jen don't give up, it will get better soon. I have had this problem since I was 5/6. I've learned to cope with it and I don't really take medication. But I know how bad it can get. I took klonopin once before and it sort of calmed me down. But nothing since. I doing good right now and if I'm ok, you will be fine too. We are both the same age. I think it's great you have your own business. I definitely agree that it can feel like your life is over. I have had a hard time pursuing my dreams because of this problem. I believe you can get pass this. Continue to take a break and breath. Put a warm towel on your head and lay down. Take medicine only if it helps. Don't waste your time or money on things that are not making it better. Talking to someone that you trust also helps. Sometimes we just need a hug.
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