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I'm still panicing.

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lauren63237
lauren63237

I posted on here two days ago about how I can't calm myself down and that I can't handle it.  Two days later and I am still the same.  I've been to the doctors and been given diazapam, but I still feel the same.  I can't cope much longer.  I am literally at the end of the road.  I can't stand feeling like this and it just doesn't seem to go away.  I can't sleep more than two/three hours, I'm cold but I'm sweating, my heart is racing, I feel sick, I'm shaking, I can't even go down the stairs or eat.  I've tried everything to try calm down.  I've just been in a bath for an hour and a half to see if that would help but still, nothing.  I literally don't have any idea what to do, i CAN'T stand feeling like this.  I've had to tell my boyfriend not to come down because I'm scared.. I don't know why.  Sorry for the long post, I just don't know what to do. 

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  • lena2015
    lena2015 lauren63237

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    something i never thought of: go to hospital and demand they keep you until you feel better and safe in your own skin. not frightened. i suppose you could demand that. if you really cannot govon, maybe that is not a bad idea. all the stress in your system (cortisone) is not doing your body any good. if it feels too overwhelming, maybe a drastic step, letting you try to grab some control back, would be very helpful! hospitals need to help those of us who feel anxiety as physical symptoms too. a night in a calm hospital room with nurses popping round to check on you could be a great break from your current cycle and environment. good luck, whatever you do.
    • lauren63237
      lauren63237 lena2015

      Posted

      The thought of going to the hospital or phoning NHS 24 has crossed my mind, but I'm scared, they will probably laugh at me or think I am silly for going in for something like this.  It would be helpful, but I don't know if they would do anything.  Not even my doctors do anything, they just shove tablets at me and tell me to go.  X
    • lena2015
      lena2015 lauren63237

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      if the worst that happens is that they laugh at you, so be it. please don't let that worry stop you taking care of yourself! if they laugh at you, i dare say they should not be health care professionals. it's not for them to judge when you need help. the anxiety attack is real. i understand the fear of feeling silly, but please leave that behind you. it is stopping you finding relief potentially. you can take charge. anxiety and these assumptions that they will think you are silly are keeping you unwell. take back the upper hand and make them listen to you. it's your right to get help! if you need to, through in some buzz words that will force them to consider monitoring you in situ; dark thoughts, disinterest in life, obsessive thoughts of illness, etc. i know it's slightly sneaky, but it could get you help quicker. they aren't hearing your pain now. hugs
  • jenny560
    jenny560 lauren63237

    Posted

    Lauren you are in an acute state of anxiety, you have anxiety disorder not just a panic attack. All the things you should do to do/are advised to do won't work right now so for one time do the things we are told we shouldn't. Take a sleeping tablet or have s drink whatever makes you feel better. Then tomorrow ring the Dr and tell them you need an emergency appointment, tell them you have thoughts of harming yourself (even if you don't) they will see you straight away. Ask them to up your medication temporarily and see if you can get a refersal to a psychistrist. You won't feel this way forever according to psychistrist I saw it is physically impossible for your body to sustain this feeling long term. You will get better.
    • lauren63237
      lauren63237 jenny560

      Posted

      I was at the doctors yesterday, they put up my tablets and gave me diazapam.  It isn't helping.  I'm still panicking.  I was referred a month ago to see a psychistrist but they think it could take another month until i see someone.  I just feel awful.  Thank you 
    • jenny560
      jenny560 lauren63237

      Posted

      Sounds like your Dr is not being very helpful. Go to A and E if you need to they should have psychiatric Dr or nurse who will see you straight away. If you can last the night without that then see if your boyfriend can take the day off work tomorrow and do something different go for a drive out a run, swim anything to keep you busy. Eat and drink water, no caffeine. Look up CBT therapists in your area if you can afford it privately it will be about £50 a session I think. Book in to see one ASAP. CBT is good.
    • lauren63237
      lauren63237 jenny560

      Posted

      Definitely not they they are absolutely useless.  I can't go out in the car. I literally can't go anywhere without panicking as when i take a panic attack it makes me feel like i need to pee, which makes me panic even more and when i can't get to a toilet it reaches an all time high.  It's strange, I don't know why it does it but... it does.  I've been to CBT therapy twice, and it only seemed to work for a couple months.  Thank you for your advice though, means alot that you took the time to helpxx
  • jenny560
    jenny560 lauren63237

    Posted

    Also try ringing NHS 111 they are very helpful and will advise you what to do.
  • jenny560
    jenny560 lauren63237

    Posted

    I would ring nhs 111. I was told that I had neurosis not psychosis i.e not going mad and that it is Impossible to have both at once, which kind of helped. The cbt didn't cure me but when I was as bad as you are it helped me get through each week knowing I was going to see a professional who could help me. Had to go private though as the nhs waiting list was too big.
  • Gemtail
    Gemtail lauren63237

    Posted

    I'd say calm down but that's definitely not going to help in this one. Sometimes the meds will take a few weeks to kick in unless you've been on them for awhile longer. Just try to focus on your breathing and think of things you love. Don't focus on your symptoms. I was given half doses of ativan but I only take them when I can't calm down. I've talked to my dad at my worst times and he helped me by using guided imaging. However, something tells me you're panicking because you think you're panicking and then it builds and makes things worse. I've done that before.
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