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exactly like the title says. The pain in my stomach has gotten worse and doctors can't figure out why. Combine that with a crippling daily fear of death, i'm not doing too good. I'm also terrified that i'm going to choke to death so I can't even swallow the tablets that are supposed to help. I'm just so sick and tired of this.
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onejess. zoo12313
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If the doctors can't figure out why, then it's anxiety. Tests wouldve shown if you had a medical emergency. So calm down. You're not dieing. They wouldve told you if you were dieing.
borderriever zoo12313
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You sound young we all get feelings of our end time. it is part of growing up, you have a long life you need to accept the risks we all may have in our lives, that is normal. Those born now will most probably live that much longer than those gone before us. You are very normal so move on.
Take your medications with a glass of water, I use milk as this takes the taste away of my Pills.
BOB
Guest borderriever
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Hi Bob, you seem to have a lot of wisdom and you are always there to support and guide. I am really suffering. I am 62 I am a very strong person and s fighter. I had this horrible anxiety 30 years ago and now it has come back with a vengeance. I am finding that most of this anxiety is really beyond our control. 5 months ago I got vertigo which turned into anxiety and physical symptoms etc. I now know that every thing I am feeling is from anxiety. I am not afraid of the symptoms ANYMORE. I t is so horrible that I can't sleep when I do I am woken up with terrible anxiety or horrible anxiety dreams, night sweats. I wake up with those GOD-DAMNED butterflies to the point of agitation. I never feel sleepy or tired or relaxed and I miss it. I have been out of work for 5 Months. I used to lead a full life. I have been forcing myself to take the subway take the LIRR into Manhattan feeling horrible anxiety and when I get I to work just to visit my colleague I feel such anxiety and every thing looks strange .my body feels heavy and I know it is anxiety I am not afraid of it but there is nothing I can do. I watched my two gorgeous grandchildren who hold my heart yesterday and last Monday and the whole God-damned day I had the horrible anxiety. There seems to be nothing I can do whether I fight it or go with it. I am on 2 mg of Ativan which does nothing anymore and 75 mg of Surmontil for 3 weeks now that I swear is making me worse. I am never relaxed. I force myself to go out even though I have agoraphobia I don't care. Now my Psychiatrist wants to put me on depakote also. And I am scared of it. I wish I could fix this with no medication but it didn't work. I just don't want to suffer ANYMORE. I want to enjoy my life...
borderriever Guest
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I have just picked up on your letter above and I am so sorry you are having so much trouble the your Anxiety.
After reading your contributions in the past, it was sad you had lost your Disabled Daughter, you did not say how old She was. However I do understand your daughter has been blessed with two daughters of Her own and you spent time over thanksgiving with them ?
I also understand the problems you have had from one of your Health Professionals and now you have changed to a different one that seems to be more understanding of your condition
One thing I was wondering is how old your daughter was when She passed over Was She born thirty years ago, also how old your daughters children are ? How often do you have the pleasure of seeing and interacting with them. It must be hard if you are suffering Agoraphobia
You seem to have a a good few medications and these must be hard on you as they may be dumb you down and take away many life enjoyments
If you need to chat Pm me
All the best
BOB
Guest borderriever
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Hi Bob, God bless you for your reply. So kind of you and you are always full of good advice. My beloved daughter Natalie passed away at the age of 33. She would have been 40 this coming June. My daughter Kendra just turned 34 and has the loves of my life Gabriana Natalie who is 4 and Aria Teresa who will be 2 Dec. 29. Bob I am suffering so much with this damned anxiety. It won't go away no matter what I do. I know I need Medication to get well but I don't know if the Surmontil is working. I am so scared to Take anything else. My Psychiatrist wants to add depakote. I went to my daughters for Thanksgiving but I had to fake it. The eryanxiety is horrible. Just this past Monday both granddaughters were sick and I didn't care about the agoraphobia I watched them anyway. The anxiety was just unbearable. I never feel relaxed and I never feel tired though at 62 I must be tired but I don't feel it. I want to feel love and warmth but all I feel is anxiety. Every day I wake up with hope that maybe today will be the day I am better but it never happens and then the anxiet starts I know there is no magic pill. I have absolutely no appetite. But I force myself to eat. I don't want anyone feeling bad for me I am used to being the strong one. I want to laugh and sing and dance but I have trouble walking the anxiety makes me feel drunk and it makes my body feels heavy. My sleep is riddled with anxiety and nightmares and night sweats. I just don't understand what happened to me. I need to go back to work. I just don't know whattodo. I am not comfortable at home either my day is full of anxiety home or out. I force myself to leave the house every day no matter what but damned it is hard but I am used to being busy and the days are so long . I can't watch TV nor listen to music. I am not ENJOYING life at all and it is such a gift...God bless you...
borderriever Guest
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I was looking at your script the other day and I was wondering about your daughter, as a child and worked out a possible age, I thought thirty. Then I also looked at your loss and considered the age for that. Then I considered the two Grandchildren. I, forgave me made a sort of link and I wondered how traumatic your life had been and thr relationship between you, your daughter and you Grandaughters.
Has anything been looked into regarding this ?
BOB
Guest borderriever
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Hi Bob, how sweet and kind of you to reply. My daughter Natalie would have been been 40 this coming June. My well daughter Kendra and 34 and my beautiful granddaughters are Gabriana Natalie age 4 and Aria Teresa age 2. I love all of them with my heart and soul. My granddaughters are my reason for living. Strong women raise strong women who raise strong women. I have had a very traumatic life but I managed to be normal. I don't know what happened this past July. I get a bout of vertigo and it spiraled into ANXIETY. I just can't seem to get out of this. I want my life back. What a night mare.God bless you kind sir.
brown45840 zoo12313
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heather52246 zoo12313
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I had really bad stomach pain that lasted for months which started my really bad anxiety last year it turned out to be inflammation which I only found out from getting camera down but by this time I had worried myself sick that it wouldn't shut off... my doctors all said the same.. nothing wrong and wish I listened.. please try listen as they would pick up on anything sinister fast.. your not gonna die.. anxiety is the worst and can make you feel all these fearful thoughts and symptoms.. if you can stay buzy then do that.. find some things that make you relax and find somethings that make you laugh.. try your best to reassure yourself.. I know it's not easy am a year in and 10 months of that was spent very unwell with anxiety.. it's only now am getting some control.. now when it comes am ready and stronger to have it go quicker.. over ride that brain of yours and just fill it with positive thinking.. hope you feel better soon x
rehanna45921 heather52246
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hi, this message helped me out a lot! im struggling real bad at the moment and reading that im not alone helps out a lot. Also comparing my own symptoms to other peoples symptom gives me a little peace of mind x
mimibrenda zoo12313
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onejess. mimibrenda
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Well said 🤝
lee08370 zoo12313
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lee08370 zoo12313
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david16894 zoo12313
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I am so sorry to hear that. It must be so hard. But do you think that the stomach pain can be caused by psychological reasons? Like anxiety can cause many symptoms including stomach pain. But if you think that is not the case, then just pray and believe.