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Hello I'm new to this,
It's a long story that I'll cut as short as I can. 3 years ago I lost my Mum to cancer, and this week I lost my Grandad to cancer too, I was very close to both of them.
When my mum died I developed anxiety, I'd have panic attacks, my head would feel tight, I couldn't breathe, I even developed health anxiety, I am constantly checking myself to see if there is anything wrong with me. About 2 weeks ago, I was half asleep and I just heard random words, but nobody was there? This woke me up completely and I began to panic and thought I had skitzofrenia. I rang my doctor and he put it down to stress and anxiety. I really want to be rid of anxiety and live a happy life. Can anyone give me any advice or has anyone been in a similar situation?? Just so I know I'm not going crazy lol.
Thank-you.
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joyce46400 abbie10647
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First of all I am so sorry for your loss. Re anxiety I hate it, I developed it for the first time about 3 months ago and it wears me out. I believe its a time thing. I hope you get rid of it and if you do post here and let the rest of us know how you did it pse.
cosmickitty abbie10647
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abbie10647 cosmickitty
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I'm sorry to here about your Mum, it feels like there is no end with anxiety. But hopefully there will be, I don't want it to keep taking over my life. X
Ally-Katie abbie10647
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As a fairly long term sufferer, I've learnt that it never really goes away, you just have to learn to keep on top of it.
As you've already spoke to your GP I suggest going back and asking if they can refer you for some counselling as it sounds like you've had a lot of trauma recently.
Also I think it would be a good idea to find a creative outlet, make yourself a safe space where you can relax and redirect any anger or anxiety.
I completely understand what you're going through, I've been in a similar situation and being able to talk about it really does help.
abbie10647 Ally-Katie
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It really is a horrible illness, I have trouble accepting that I'm "ill". I dont want to believe it, but I want rid of anxiety and to be able to live a happy life. It weighs me down so much on a day to day basis. I was getting back on track then when my Grandad became ill I went down hill again. I have spoken to my doctor and I am going to counselling thank you so much for your response. Keep in touch, and I hope you get better soon.
amanda1827h abbie10647
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abbie10647 amanda1827h
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Thank you for your message. I'm very greatful of your response, there is nothing worse than feeling like your going crazy. Sometimes you need people to tell you that you're fine. I haven't tried these, are they good? It's gone on for too long now I just want to get myself better instead of worse.
I wish you good luck with your anxiety too, let me know how you keep getting on. It will be good to speak to someone x
julia65539 abbie10647
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abbie10647 julia65539
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It really is the worst thing. I currently have no appetite, but I have recently found out that I am pregnant too :-( with everything that is going on at the minute I'm unsure if it is the right thing for me, I feel terrible saying that. But I'm still coping with losing my Mum, now my Grandad and I don't know if i would be able to cope with a baby as I have really bad anxiety.. Could anyone give me some advice? I am still young and have never Reay had ant experience with babies. My head is a mess. I hope you get better soon. Keep in touch please x
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lanabananakins abbie10647
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I am very sorry for your loss. I know it's tough. My story is somewhat similar to yours. I was very close to my aunt and she was diagnosed with lunch cancer when I was 8. She passed away shortly after. That's when my anxiety began. I had many panic attacks and physical symptoms. My chest would feel tight, my stomach would hurt, and I'd get the worst headaches. Any little symptom I got, I'd think I have cancer. If not cancer, then some other major problem and I always thought I was going to die. It just takes time for it to go away. I'm 22 now and my anxiety has came back because my grandpa now has liver cancer. I went to the ER twice these past two days (I wrote a discussion here about it) and I was convinced I had a brain tumor because of the horrible headaches. I got a CT scan and an MRI w/ contrast and they both came back clear. For now, it's time for me to get back on my feet and let myself know that yes, these physical symptoms in feeling are my anxiety. I'd suggest you do the same abi, anxiety is a horrible mental disorder especially when it revolves around your health. Anxiety can make your brain do whatever it wants, even hear voices that aren't really there. It can cause pain and the more you worry about it the worse the symptoms will become. Stay calm, get distracted and it will soon pass, I promise
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