Anxiety taking over my life

Mental health
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 I’ve been suffering from panic attacks and anxiety since 2005. I had it under control with medication, with only a few relapses. I recently decided to stop using my meds and try natural remedies. Unfortunately that did not work out so well. I’m back on my meds since last week Friday. I know it takes a while to kick in. I’ve been battling with terrible anxiety and horrible panic attacks the last couple of weeks. I feel totally lost and alone. I’m mostly scared of dying. It is worse at night when I go to bed. It feels as if I can't breathe and I won't wake up again. Or I'll wake up having a panic attack. Anyone else feels this way? 

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You're not alone I feel this way too. I've had a particularly bad couple of months, not sleeping at all, waking up in the night with panic attacks, feeling dizzy and shaley and exhausted constantly worrying I'm going to die, it's so had to believe it's anxiety and not something worse. Hang in there, I hope you're ok x

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Hi Tess,

I feel your pain. I had it under control for over 10 years but feel as if it has taken over my life again since last year.

Can I ask what medication it is you’re taking?

 

Regards

Chris 

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Apologies, not sure where I got Tess from. Think that must be another post.

I keep telling myself that I have managed before and there’s always light at the end of the tunnel but it is difficult to see that when you feel so bad. 

Hope the medication starts to work and you feel better soon 

Regards 

Chris 

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Hi

I'm currently on fluoxitine 20mg and I take Azor when I feel I'm going to have a panic attack. I'm hoping that by next week I'll be in a better frame of mind, but at the moment it feels like all I can focus on is my anxiety and fear. Feel totally cut off from reality. 

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Hi

Thank you for replying. It helps to know that I'm not the only one struggling with this. Xxx

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Thank you

Appreciate your reply, and hope you also feel better soon. 

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I know what you mean. 

You have to take things slowly and try and relax (not easy sometimes).

Not come across either of those but I’m sure they will start to give you a lift soon and things will get back to normal.

All the best