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Intense Sinking Feeling

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jess321
jess321

Desperate for some advice or reassurance - I have been dealing with anxiety for about 4 months now and the last few weeks I have much improved. The only thing I seem to be struggling with still is this sinking feeling I get. I can be feeling totally fine and happy and then I will get this very short very intense wave of a sinking feeling, like feeling very upset for about 1 second. It’s comparible to experiencing a tragedy like a relative dying and finally getting some relief from it by forgetting about it for a split moment and then remembering it. Like a stomach flip. It is very unsettling and I get this several times a day. Does anyone else experience this? 

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  • Rox1992
    Rox1992 jess321

    Posted

    Hi Jess. I have this too most days. I can be happy and smiling and then like you I feel this wave of sadness I would call it. Are you on meds at the moment? 

    I am on my 6th week of citalopram xx

    • jess321
      jess321 Rox1992

      Posted

      Yes exactly it’s like a split second of dread and feeling like I’m going to burst into tears! It has become less intense but still bothersome. I was on citalapram for two weeks but didn’t get on with it well and came off. No other prescribed medication just lots of supplements. Have you seen any improvement with this feeling while on medication? 
    • Rox1992
      Rox1992 jess321

      Posted

      What supplements do you take Jess? And have they been helping you? Xx
    • Rox1992
      Rox1992

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      And yes there has been a bit of an improvement xx
    • jess321
      jess321 Rox1992

      Posted

      I take a supplement called mind care that is two tablets with fish oil and theanine along with other ingredients. I also take magnesium and probiotics. I should Be taking 5htp too but I haven’t been recently. Do you take any?
    • Rox1992
      Rox1992 jess321

      Posted

      I take cod liver oil and I do have multivitamins with iron but I haven't been taking those regularly. I wanted to take magnesium as I heard it's good for anxiety but I didn't know how much is safe to take and the right one to take or if it was safe to take with citalopram? 

      What probiotics do you take? Xx

    • jess321
      jess321 Rox1992

      Posted

      I actually have a magnesium drink. I would suggest talking to your doc to check but I think any supplements can be taken with citalapram? I’m not sure what probiotics they are sorry, I got them from my local health food shop 
  • mimibrenda
    mimibrenda jess321

    Posted

    Hi Jess, Sometimes I get an intense feeling of dread like something horrible is about to happen. Sometimes it's just for a few minutes and sometimes, it lasts all day. It is terrible.

    • jess321
      jess321 mimibrenda

      Posted

      Mine only lasts for a split second but takes me by surprise. If you are experiencing this horrible feeling all day I really feel for you, are you taking any medication?
  • borderriever
    borderriever jess321

    Posted

    Jess

    These sorts of sensations can be part of Anxiety or Depression, one feeling, dread is very unpleasent.

    Do you know why this is happening, are you still at school ??

    If it persists talk to your GP, it may be you are slightly aenemic

    BOB

    • jess321
      jess321 borderriever

      Posted

      I have no idea why it happens, my anxiety came out of no where other than what I can presume is mild health anxiety all my life which has recently come to a head. No I’m 24 and very happy and settled in life, I wouldn’t class myself as depressed because aside from these intense moments of dread I have, I am always in a good mood. Thank you for your advice. I have had several blood tests which have come up fine 
  • borderriever
    borderriever jess321

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    Jess 

    These feelings I used to have when I was in teens to end twenties, they soon left me then and all I can suggest is that you show appreciation for the time you have with those who you love.

    My family life was a little disjointed and I had to grow up very quickly as I got older. families can be very fickle as can relationships so we need to get the most out of them over any time allocated

    BOB

  • Alice7092
    Alice7092 jess321

    Posted

    Yes, I get this, especially when I'm just falling to sleep, it happens then I'm wide awake again, it's extremely frustrating.

  • bryan45344
    bryan45344 jess321

    Posted

    Yes i do I have had this before but the last week it been never-ending.
    • jess321
      jess321 bryan45344

      Posted

      Hi Bryan when I posted this, it was happening every few seconds, day in day out, I couldn’t work because I kept bursting into tears, I couldn’t even leave the house. After a few calms days it got better and better and eventually almost disappeared. I still get it but much less often and I have realised I just need to wait it out. Probably not what you want to hear but it will pass with time 
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