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Is it really ANXIETY that is ruining my life?!

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TaylorMason
TaylorMason

Hey guys...after months of suffering...I am JUST NOW finding out that all my agony MIGHT be chalked up to the debilitating menace that is anxiety and his partner in crime D E P R E S S I O N. So, I have a lot of questions. Please share what you can relate to or have understanding about. I deeply thank you!

Before all my REALLY bad symptoms came about...I was feeling fatigued 24/7 and just overall a little glum. Things weren't terrible, but I just didn't have the UMPH! that ya want. I felt worn out constantly all day long. All the while struggling with LOTS of stress...after persistant stress and no answers from doctors even after multiple tests...I began to have even more debilitating symptoms. I was certain I had some sort of rare disease.Becasue this has manifested itself So physically. I never thought the source could be emotional and psychological. Plesae advise.

1. As I've posted before, I am so tired, brain FOGGED, and SUPER spaced out 24/7 with a miserable memory...literally my drive has vanished along with a chunk of my confidence. Can you relate?

2. I have never had a panic attack. THANK GOODNESS. But all this could still be anxiety? I rarely FEEL anxious...this is why I've never suspected anxiety.

3. I often forget what day it is..and other things of that nature. I feel as though the last few months have been a blurr...There is no solid boundary between days or months or seasons...they all just mush together into one glob of nonsensical foggy memories. And I forget things that happen throughout my day WAY more than I ever have before. I make silly mistakes. Can you relate?

4. I don't have bouts...it's ever-present. ALL the time. No relief. sure, when I'm with a friend and we are in a conversation...I'm not entirely focused on the fact that I am in zombie-mode...but it's just always there anyway. can you relate?

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  • TaylorMason
    TaylorMason

    Posted

    I have a pressure in my head...it feels like I'm in a constant state of STRESS. Even when I don't feel like I should be. It just won't leave me alone.
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 TaylorMason

      Posted

      Yes it's anxiety disorder. I'm the same. I also found it hard to believe as I was like I'm not anxious how can it be but with me the illness hit and that was it 24/7 brain fog and spaced out bubble of no reality. U need to see a doctor SSRI meds will lessen it as it does ur brain will calm and ul start to feel anxiety is there just was too blocked off too notice the feeling. This and depression go hand in hand with most people. Don't suffer get help. Get referred to a councillor the will explain your feels to you and make u feel more at ease 
    • jen31560
      jen31560 rachel62244

      Posted

      Rachel, were you diagnosed by a psychologist with anxiety disorder? I'm the same - I didn't think I was anxious but was diagnosed with it. Just wondering if it's something the doctors just say, or if you had an expert opinion. smile
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 jen31560

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      I had it 5years ago and its come back last 3months it feels the same! First time it was caused by post natal depression. Doctor helped me through it. This time its my gp consultant and p doctor who say its anxiety, I except this is its the same as it was years ago. I'm on fluoxetine week 7 better then was but still spaced out, tired, headaches bit disconnected from the world but not as badly. I pray to be me again soon
    • DeeNicole
      DeeNicole TaylorMason

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      Ive had that feeling. The only way I got rid of it was to not think about it. As strange as that sounds... 

      The more you think about it, its always there (as with any anxiety symptoms. I hope you feel better soon!!

  • laura10083
    laura10083 TaylorMason

    Posted

    Hi Taylor,

    This sounds just like me! The brain fog is exactly what I get. You feel like you are going through the motions but nothing really goes in! I try very very hard not to let it affect my day to day life but it's very difficult. My heady feeling is 24/7 - no relief although some days are better than others!! 

    I too never actually feel 'anxious'. I've been through a few rough patches recently but nothing tragic and I have a happy life. I don't really have anything to worry about and I have a lovely supportive family. Anxiety doesn't need to have a reason to rear its ugly head, it's just there and can come on for no reason (for me anyway) 

    xx

    • TaylorMason
      TaylorMason laura10083

      Posted

      Thank you so much for taking the time to reply Laura! It means a lot and offers a lot of comfort.

      How is your memory? How much has it changed since your symptoms came on?

    • laura10083
      laura10083 TaylorMason

      Posted

      My memory seems to be ok. I wonder if it might be more of a concentration thing? My concentration is awful so I don't think I take as much in as I used so therefore I'm not remembering things? If that makes sense!!
    • jen31560
      jen31560 laura10083

      Posted

      Laura were you diagnosed with anxiety by a psychologist? I'm sorry To ask, but I get obsessed with knowing that as many psych doctors as possible say that we're "okay" and it's not something more serious. Please help sad
    • laura10083
      laura10083 jen31560

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      Hi Jen,

      Not as such. I have seen several doctors over the last 3 years (some helpful, some not!) I was convinced I had something medically wrong with me and now I know it's definitely anxiety. I went to them and said I thought I had anxiety. The doctors told me that my symptoms were the way my body was manafesting the nervous energy! 

      I have a family history of mital valve prolapse so I had an echo a couple of weeks ago only to be told my heart was normal (which to be honest I knew already!) it's taken me a while but I now know all my symptoms are caused by anxiety. I am lucky that I have a lovely doctor but not all of them are clued up on anxiety. 

      I am currently exploring self help options but would consider medication. 

      I hope that helps x 

    • TaylorMason
      TaylorMason jen31560

      Posted

      Hey Jen! I haven't officially been diagnosed yet! 

      It's most likely your fear of it being more serious is derived FROM your anxiety...funny how that works, huh? Is funny the right word?

      In your case, what are your symptoms? What testing have you had done?

    • jen31560
      jen31560 TaylorMason

      Posted

      My main symptom was the derealization/spaced out feeling. That really spooked me, which has now triggered more symptoms. Mostly I feel so scared all the time, particularly scared that I will feel derealization haha. So nervous stomach, sweaty, can't eat, non-stop thoughts. Can't get out of my own head haha
    • jen31560
      jen31560 TaylorMason

      Posted

      I've had two CT scans in the last year, EKG, and have had FIVE psychiatrists and TWO psychologists say it's anxiety. But I'm scared they just say that because I've had anxiety in the past. I try to remind myself that they know more than me haha
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 jen31560

      Posted

      This is me too. Spaced out all the time. U can n meds? Sorry I forget x
    • TaylorMason
      TaylorMason rachel62244

      Posted

      are you often tired too? fatigued and drained? just want to sit and lay down?
    • jen31560
      jen31560 rachel62244

      Posted

      I'm on citaliopram. Was on for 12 years successfully. Don't know why this is happening again nowsad
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 jen31560

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      How long this time have u been on it? Are u still spaced out now on the meds? I had 5years on sertraline but when I tried to go back on it again it was awful ! Second times can be hard. Fluoxetine seems a lot slower and greater side effects and still spacey but slowly better x
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