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day 8 and counting

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david_25160
david_25160

hi everybody, yeah day 8 with me so far so good today. yesterday was a pure nightmare, panic/anxiety stricken all day. almost took myself to the a+e @ local hospital but as that's almost an hours drive away decided against it. popped a 5mg diazepam which did help eventually. too much time on my hands and my brain goes into hyper mode, which is scarey at times. trying to get my head into sudoku puzzles n crosswords to occupy myself, but have go no interest in the telly whatsoever, do'nt mind the radio on at times. tried talking to my sister but waste of time she's not interested, which saddened me a wee bit but that's life smile hope everybody I've met on here is doing well and still managing a smile

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  • carl58303
    carl58303 david_25160

    Posted

    Hi David

    The early days are tough, no doubt about that! Here's hoping you are like me and it tails off toward the end of week two and into week three - I have three weeks in today. Some people suffer for a lot longer so hope it ends soon for you.

    The panic attacks are the pits, eh! All that adrenaline pumping round! I still have a mild stomach 'knot' from it - but mainly I don't notice it anymore.

    Is it OK to mix your drugs? I'm on a bunch of stuff but not mind altering drugs apart from Flu. Just that. I'm not sure I could cope with other drugs as well - does it not confuse you as to what is doing what in your head?

    Finding a good distraction to keep your mind occupied with whatever other than you and your story has to be key - it is for me, anyway. Fortunately for me, I like movies and can transport myself for an hour or two - which is brilliant. Respite! Calm!

    Is there anyone other than your sister to talk to? If she doesn't know depression/anxiety, she can't possibly understand you. Seems you have to have been here to understand.

    Good luck anyway, I hope things calm down for you quickly.

  • emma24388
    emma24388 david_25160

    Posted

    Hello david. Im on day 5 and only taking 10mg. Feeling bad today.  Chills. Spacey. Can't concentrate.  Tired. Sickly feeling in my stomach.  Lack of appetite. Dont know if im coming or going.  Just feeling blah.  Really bad burping and yawning.  But the day before I felt great heaps of energy. No feelings about death. Happy. Went for a run to the park. 
    • david_25160
      david_25160 emma24388

      Posted

      hiya emma, wow 10mg is quite low dose, I did'nt know they made them in 10's, but saying that I've had your side effects, apart from the burping! so glad you had no feelings of death, they are totally scarey, had some a few days ago but it was almost like somebody else was in my head talking, not me. I do'nt understand that. great you had a run to the park as well, surely the fresh air and exercise must benefit?day 21 for me emma so just what tomorrow brings god knows, today was best for ages. do hope that you feel better soon........
    • emma24388
      emma24388 david_25160

      Posted

      Hey I have to cut the 20s in half for 8 days. I am anxious about increasing the dosage though just cos im anxious about lots of things ha ha. As for the death feelings. Ive had heaps. ........ thats why I get panic attacks from constantly being affraid of dying............. anyway. Ill get thru it. Im trying to stay positive.  Which is very hard when everything consumes you on the bad days
    • david_25160
      david_25160 emma24388

      Posted

      hey I'm glad you can laugh about it emma, because honestly by having a sense of humour does help lots. it's such a vicious circle having panic attacks about dying, which then cause anxiety feelings which turn into another panic attack. I use a brown paper bag for panic attacks, not to puke in!! but to breath in and out of, breathing in the air thats been in your lungs calms you down, cant remember if its carbon dioxide or something else! but it works, also a deep breath in through the nose and slowly out the mouth can help........also I go to bed and pull the duvet over my head if its daylighjt, I get comfort in the dark. its great you having a positive attitude about getting through it emma, you have to keep that no matter what...... take care yeah
    • emma24388
      emma24388 david_25160

      Posted

      Lets keep posting to each other on how we are getting on cos im on day 5 and it gives me hope to hear about how your doing being 3 days ahead. ... even though its only three days.  But we do have similar symptoms
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