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Everyday is a struggle with Anxiety i cant live like this

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joannabiggs
joannabiggs

Hi All,

I never thought i'd post a forum, i'm normally the one reading them.

I'm after some help here i have had aniety for the last 5 years on and off, started getting panic attacks suddenly and couldnt breathe and became afraid of the outdoors. ( 17-20) i was on anti depressence which didnt really work and so i took myself off them.

I got a lot better for a while and it all went away! it was like i was healed i hads never been so happy!! no panic attacks no bad thoughts just enjoying my life.

Then suddenly i got struck with it again i wont go to public places because i feel spaced out and feel sick. I cant even sit at the table and eat as i go dizzy and feel sick, the worst thing is bed time.. i wake up EVERY night at 1,2 or 3 with a jolt of panic and feel so so sicky.. i sit up in bed and panic and wonder why do i feel like this. Its HELL!! why me! sad  going out the house is so so so hard and at work is hard but i try hard at work for it not to effect me. Feels like my life is over and im scared and lonley and wonder why i'm here sometimes - will it ever go away! i take propanlol too that helps like 1% sad

Someone please help i want to sleep and  be ok please sad sad

Jo x

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  • karen457
    karen457 joannabiggs

    Posted

    Hi

    I suffer similar to you, sometimes I feel fine so happy and normal, then anxiety hits and I can't function normally. When this happens I feel I just can't go on like it.

    I read a lot of research on 5HTP  there has been a lot of research done on this supplement, and my doctor even recommended it for me. After only a few days on minimum dose, I feel normal again. Either my anxiety was subsiding anyway or this works!  I am not about to stop it yet just in case. I also sleep better. Obviously if you are taking any medication or have any medical conditions speak to your doctor before trying it.

  • Didvidyn
    Didvidyn joannabiggs

    Posted

    I have same thing plus I faint sometimes (vasovagal syncope) from my panic or anxiety Attucks. Mine started about 15 years ago and getting worse and worse. Mets help me a little but just a little.

    got no job, no money, no health. 

    • Didvidyn
      Didvidyn

      Posted

      I meant meds not mets. 

      also what's sad that doctors don't think it's a serious condition or even an illness at all. How cruel is this world.

  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 joannabiggs

    Posted

    Hi Joanna

    Anxiety sucks but you cant let it take over your life.

    Consider therapy to teach you how to cope with anxiety.

    It is a switch in your brain that is broken it is telling you your in danger when your not.

    You are still working so that is good

    Stay Strongcool

     

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