Generalized Anxiety Disorder (fear of losing my mind)
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Since the 1st of august 2014 my life has been turned upside down, i was stuck inside the lift at work and had my first panic attack, several weeks afterwards i have had overwhelming fears of having a heart attack with many trips to the hositpal bloods taking and ecg all normal. I overcame the fear because of other problems with anxiety. I cannot shift the thought of losing my mind becoming schizophrenic/psychotic its tearing me apart. I went to A&E because i was having intrusive thoughts about suicide and was met by two psychiatric nurses who told me im not schizophrenic/psychotic and i only have anxiety, this calmed me down for maybe a day or two but again i went quickly backing into the vicious circle of thoughts and thinking, does this ever go away? will i have a normal life again? im currenetly taking propranolol 40mg morning and night and only took fluoxetine 20mg for only 10 days because it made my suicidal thoughts worse.
my worst symptoms are
headaches
tired all the time
feeling detacted (daytime is worse)
and sometimes i feel faint like im going to collapse
currently on the waiting list for cbt nhs
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dizzydoll andrew95752
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andrew95752 dizzydoll
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laura79036 dizzydoll
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Hi dizzydoll, I know it's over a year since this thread has been
going, but can you tell me how the citalopram worked out for
you? Thanks.
amberstar33 andrew95752
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It is hard to accept but the fact you are worrying about going crazy reinforces that you will not lose your mind. Anxiety really plays tricks on us and the more we think, the more we think and it is a vicious cycle.
I have found meditation to be a nice relief. As is getting outside. (I am telling myself this as I need to remember it as I have had a bad week myself)
andrew95752 amberstar33
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mrmeanerz andrew95752
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I am sorry to hear about your situation. It is really tough to deal with any panic attacks for that matter. In fact, your current scenario mimics mine few months back. Currently on Prozac and recovering.
My advice is that you should stay with someone, it could be your parents or best buddy for the time being. At least they can keep a watch on you. Please rest and get plenty of fluids and nutritious food. If you could stop work for a moment and heal, please do it. Prozac takes awhile to work.
Keep the faith and God bless. Keep me updated
Y.
andrew95752 mrmeanerz
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i've recently moved in with my parents and it helps alot but still cannot convince myself i'm not going schizophrenic or losing my mind even though ive been told countless times, i cannot take any time off work right now due to financial reaosns but i only work 3 days per week.
thanks for the support
jalynn0293 andrew95752
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andrew95752 jalynn0293
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anxiety is extremely debilitating and i couldnt agree more GOOGLE is not your friend, i think another trip to the doctors is what i need,
i wish you well :D
gillian26312 andrew95752
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andrew95752 gillian26312
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there is a video on youtube that really helped me with my intrusive thoughts and how to cope with, her user name is Katie d'Ath.
i wish you well x
gillian26312 andrew95752
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richard89308 andrew95752
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Richard
vijay50750 andrew95752
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Before I can answer I would like to tell the following and I want you to relate.
1. If you have a leg wound, what might heal it:-
a. Medications and Leaving it alone.
b. Picking on it with a toothpick?
The best answer there would be a., Similarly, when you get obsessed with Anxiety, it tends to stay on Longer.
The best thing for you to do is:-
Organize your day
Bring in a 20 min period of exercise, Basically stuff like Tennis, Badminton if you arent doing any.
Ensure that towards the end of the day, you have a reward for your self, like a Movie at home or a great meal with family.
Also dont talk repeatedly of your symptoms to persons who may mis interpret the same.
The NHS CBT is excellent and will help you overcome these intrusive thoughts.
Focus on your talents and Job which helps beat these thoughts.
Chin up mate, You can do it.
These symptoms occur in almost everyone's life, but some take to drink and others take to drugs or even avoidance of meeting/going out.
If you have an android phone there is an Awesome program called Stop Panic which has articles, Relaxation sessions on it, Download it, it's pretty useful.
vijay50750 andrew95752
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I do hope you are feeling Better,
Have a Great day, and a Fabulous weekend.
Breathe well.