So I've had anxiety for two months now. I had acid reflux for the first time and I had chest pain which triggered my anxiety and I had a panic attack. I got over it but the week after I had major panic attacks and I had to go to the ER. I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and GERD. That was last month and two weeks ago I read forums which helped me understand better but now my anxiety is coming back heavy again. I'm suffering from derealization and symptoms that scare me so much. Like chest pain, irregular heartbeat, breathing differently. I haven't had a major anxiety attack but I'm anxious everyday now again. I know this setback shouldn't make me think I'll never get better but I know I will. It's hard sometimes when I don't feel anxious because my mind is so used to it that it makes me think "why am I not having anxiety right now?". I have lost interest in many things. im going to start working soon but I feel like that won't help. My brain automatically thinks anything I do is pointless. I cried yesterday for the first time in months and now I feel numb again. My thoughts control me and make me think badly about the future. "Tomorrow you'll be bored and spend it at home all day again". Will I ever enjoy life again? Will I ever feel like myself again? I don't have money for therapy or insurance: is it possible to rid of this naturally?
Hi. You explained your anxiety as ' if you don't have anxiety , you think why am I not having anxiety right now'. Then you will worry about that. I always say ' I worry if I don't have anything to worry about ' . Very similar. My anxiety starts and my head goes round and round getting anxious because maybe I should be worrying more. No wonder we reach out to see if anybody feels like us, I honestly thought I must be mad. Thank god there are people to reasure us and treat this horrible illness, sorry things feel so hopeless at the moment but as you said it will pass, hope talking here helps. So many with similar symptoms, does get you down , but not alone, that crap feeling of what is the point , I just want a normal life is awful . Keep busy,keep talking , it's awful , but lots of people here relate to your post, and give great support❤️
There is plenty you can do yourself without intervention.
I have had anxiety/fear of panic attacks for years. I am much better now.
Distraction is the key. When you feel it coming on - distract yourself.
Exercise is vital to clear your head of adrenaline that is running riot. A brisk walk will clear it away. Deep breathing daily is really really good and meditation. Loads of hints and videos on Youtube on meditation. Just follow any of them and listen letting your body go limp. It is amazing how you will feel after. I have had all the feelings you feel especially feeling I am not here but sat somewhere just watching.
I paid several hundred pounds for Hypnotherapy which did no good at all. I had talks and sessions with a Councellor via my doc. That did no good. I had anti-deps for several years and they did help - as my anxiety gave me constant dizziness.
I am much better now doing it my way. But you have do these things daily not just now and then. You will find one day you don't feel any anxiety at all but a strange calm feeling. My one thing remaining is the fear of traffic jams. I hate it when hubs and I get stuck in traffic that is not moving for ages. I feel trapped - so I asked my doc for Diazepam and I can take one as and when needed. So I keep some in the car and because I know they are there along with some water, I don't need one to 'rescue' me. It is all in the mind. The pack is still full and I have had it for months now.
You can get way way better - I can honestly tell you from experience. Break the habits and try some of what I have suggested, you won't regret it.
I also have GERD.
Sorry this is for Cgrimaldi - pressed the wrong Reply lol.
G.
Loved your reply, positive and helpful, I also take diazapam , I take it so rarely , just if I feel overly anxious, I just know it's there if I need it . I mostly try to push myself, the head going round and round is maddening and racing heart. I think the longer we live with this we learn to cope better, but still hard. Great people can reasure each other here, I remember how scary it is when you haven't tried to get help❤️
Knew you pressed wrong button but loved your reply too😀 Had to reply❤️
Thanx - Positive Mental Attitude is the key - it just hides its lil ole booty away from us now and again. Needs bringing up to scratch and is perfectly dooable. If I feel myself sinking, I go for a gentle run, then chill with a youtube meditation and then five mins deep belly breathing. It is better than any medication. Good luck to all you guys. You can and will control it by hook or by crook (I thought I would never be well again and lost all sense of humour) but it is back again I am glad to say. Keep at it peeps x