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My anxiety has been so extreme that I can't even sit at my dining room table to eat or sit in my living room. I get dizzy and anxious and I feel a panic attack coming on so I immediately run back upstairs and lay in bed. Anyone else having a hard time leaving their bed/bedroom? Anyone feel anxious all of the time, even at home? I need reassurance.
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k45249 NoamW
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I felt this way today. I had my first therapy session ever and I came home and just wanted to lay in bed (I couldn't because I have a young child) Every time I got up I would just wander from room to room and feel a rush of anxiety when I couldn't find something to occupy myself with. I felt "foggy" and dizzy/lightheaded all day too. I just keep hoping tomorrow will be better.
kerry83144 k45249
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NoamW k45249
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Exactly how I feel! I don't know how you people deal with all of this and have children. I applaud you.
NoamW kerry83144
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Me too! It's exhausting.
k45249 NoamW
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I honestly feel like I'm failing as a parent a lot so I don't know how either but I think sometimes it helps knowing that I can't give up when I want to even when it heightens the anxiety that I can't give up. If that makes sense? I think this is why a companion pet can be highly beneficial to some. Sometimes you just need someone to need you to get through the really tough times.
NoamW k45249
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You're no failure, raising children with an anxiety disorder can be near to impossible, but you're doing it. You give me hope. Also, yes, I have a dog and he definitely calms me down sometimes. I love caring for him.
k45249 NoamW
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Thank you so much for saying that. It truely touches my heart being encouraged by someone who understands. I've been having a really rough week so far and needed to hear it. Before my child was born my cat helped me tremendously.
NoamW k45249
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I'm glad I could encourage you. Just know that what you do is enough for your kids, they just want to spend time with you. I've been feeling awful. I can't stop crying. I'm glued to the bed. I'm afraid this will never be better. I guess everyone feels hopeless sometimes.
k45249 NoamW
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Yes, we all go through it. It helps me to continually remind myself that these feelings cannot last forever when I start to feel like I'm stuck in the pits of anxiety. At some point, I'm not sure how, I just kind of turn my whole brain off and get up, head to any other room in the house and do the first thing that comes to mind (usually cleaning or housework) like laundry, wash a few dishes, scrub the grout in shower. Whatever it is I do it in speedy mode at first almost like I'm trying to beat the depression before it catches up and makes me want to sit back down where I know I'll start thinking and become anxious again. If I find myself just wandering and not able to find something to do, I'll dance around like a fool (my son thinks it's hilarious) and I get a little exercise. Hope maybe this can help.
kerry83144 NoamW
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Hi, anxiety can make me dizzy, have you been to your doctors to discuss It? It's horrible but there is help for you.
NoamW kerry83144
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I have, it doesn't happen to often really, just when I feel a panic attack coming on.
jeannisha97114 NoamW
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Omg yes I know exactly how u feel I'm currently in my bed typing you my response and I have been in my bed for a few months. now I also need help it's so bad that I don't even like to shower. I panic with everything I don't eat I lost sooo much weight it's like I fear eating I can't really pin point it all I feel like I'm just doomed for the rest of my life and I can't get my life back.
kerry83144 jeannisha97114
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jeannisha97114 kerry83144
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Actually my gp kind of sucks he's a little nonchalant doesn't really want to run any test just throws me medication and sends me on my way
jeannisha97114 kerry83144
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I want to know that I'm ok him suggesting it isn't good enough for me so now when I panic or get scared I don't know what to do cuz I don't want to go to the hospital or my gp I'm constantly scared because my body and stomach both does these weird things o where I don't want to eat I would go days without eating then of course I'll be in pain because I'm not eating it's just a constant bad circle with my body and brain
kerry83144 jeannisha97114
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I had post natal anxiety a few years ago. I remember going to my gp saying hi thought I has ms or me, I actually thought I had It, or a brain tumour and I was terrified of death. I have 2 young kids so I had to get up and try to live normal but it was hard I eventually started sertraline, it was horrendous to start and the side effects were horrible, I have been looking at photos from a holiday that was taken only 5 weeks later and I look so happy on them and I onky have happy memories so I'm assuming they was working then.
NoamW jeannisha97114
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I feel the same way. It's torture, I know. I've decided to try and leave my bed and at least exercise and do things around the house. Wish me luck. Also, how does your family respond to this?
kerry83144 NoamW
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Good luck. My family have been really supportive, however I'm still getting out at times and doing things, I've been outfit the shops with my 3 year old today. I started sertraline a few weeks ago and think I'm just getting over the side effects so hopefully they would be kicking in soon
NoamW kerry83144
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Glad you're getting out. Leaving the house makes me feel 100% better.
jeannisha97114 NoamW
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My family is supportive but not really they don't fully understand what anxiety feels like ..
k45249 jeannisha97114
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I was having a problem getting my significant other to "understand". I know that he'll never be able to fully grasp what it feels like. During an attack last night I decided to write out exactly what I was thinking through it. I wrote every single embarrassing, raw feeling and thought down and left it with a little note about how his frustration with me only amplifies my feelings. The morning wasn't the best but he did seem a little nicer. I'm trying to be more open about my thoughts and feelings so that maybe he can understand a little better.