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Can hardly stand in my living room

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NoamW
NoamW

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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  • BlueSkies2018
    BlueSkies2018 NoamW

    Posted

    Yeah typical symptoms. I find this when I change brand of sertraline and side effects stay for months I just try to keep standing and exercise is a really good way to try and tackle this. Feel like crap doing it but exercise is the best therapy in the long term for mental health
    • NoamW
      NoamW BlueSkies2018

      Posted

      Yes, I'm starting to exercise today, hopefully it will do me some good. Thank you for replying! x

  • mariano
    mariano NoamW

    Posted

    YES.  I feel the same.sometimes. I think im going to fall off the chair. cant stand up without holding on to something. and tingly feet...I feel like my feet are not on the ground...just want to ly down and not talk to anyone...you are not alone, with these feelings..I have them 24/7. xxx
    • NoamW
      NoamW mariano

      Posted

      Good to know. Hope you feel better soon, it's no fun at all. x

  • sarah43910
    sarah43910 NoamW

    Posted

    Hi Naom! I’m sorry you are feeling this way! It’s a horrible way to live life. I have been dizzy and shaky all day as well and I feel like I’m going to pass out. It’s so frustrating and anxiety truly is mind over matter. It’s so hard when you feel all these physical symptoms and people are telling you that you’re alright. I completely understand. Are you on any medication to help you cope? How about therapy? I also have a benzo tbat I take as needed for feelings of panic when they won’t go away. 
    • NoamW
      NoamW sarah43910

      Posted

      I'm just longer in medication, haven't taken meds in over 2 years now. I once tried Celexa, Lexapro, and Prozac. I eventually just became frustrated with it all and none of the meds were helping so I quit. I used to see a counselor but stopped, wasn't helping much either. I recently saw a psychologist, but it was my first time with her. Her office makes me extremely anxious and she's about an hour away from my house so I'm not sure how I'll be able to see her again if I'm stuck in bed all day. What's this benzo? 

    • NoamW
      NoamW

      Posted

      *I'm no longer on medication. 

      Typo. 

  • onejess.
    onejess. NoamW

    Posted

    Yes I’ve had this before lol. Definitely one of the worst symptoms of anxiety.

    I couldn’t even get up to pee. Was scared to get up & eat, if I had any appetite. Was scared to be left alone because I though my i had a heart problem & would die any minute.

    My suggestions? Obviously to try & cut down your anxiety. I know it’s easier said than done but try your best. I also increased my salt & fluid intake. & Finally, I got up a lot slower, when I would lay down I’d keep my head leveled above my body, & exercised. I’d start with brief walks everyday & breathing techniques. In through the nose, hold it, then exhale through the mouth.

    I know it’s hard but you’ll get better. As long as you believe in yourself anything is possible ??.

    God Bless.

    • NoamW
      NoamW onejess.

      Posted

      Thank you for replying! You've mentioned everything I've felt. I've been trying to exercise, hopefully it will help and I've also been trying to spend some times away form my bed. I've been trying to spend more time in the living room. Even using the restroom is difficult, which is quite terrifying. Never mind taking a shower. Everyday activities just feel like a chore. I appreciate your response. Thanks again. x

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