this is my first post on here ive had anxiety problems half my life but like everyone at the moment they are worse than ever i over think everything my partner had pneumonia at the end of january which sent my worrying into over drive she seemed to have got over it execpt the cough which i know can last a long time after anyway then 4 days ago she came down with a cold on top of this she has epilepsy which is also a worry then with the coronavirus looming over everyone im so concerned she is all i have im an only child and dont have my friends anymore due to my problems i also dont have a close relationship with my family i feel so alone and im terrified of been left on my own i was taking 50mg sertraline for the last 2 years after been on citalopram for a very long time but after speaking to my doc last week ive had my dose increased to 75mg but im getting all the nasty side effects on top of everything else feeling sick no appetite head pains the tremors increased anxiety im begining to wonder if the benefits out way the side effects? i also take 5mg diazepam when im really on edge but they dont always work either im at my wits end with all this worrying and feeling bad can anyone help me please i dont know what to do thankyou al
Take some comfort I have been feeling the same my partner worked at a nursery up untill Monday. She’s been coughing at least 8 days but it’s only at night when she lays down. I can’t stop thinking it’s coming for me or her as we have 3 kids I’m so scared they will be left without one of us. Here is what helped me yes people are going to die around 1% if she is already low immune system make sure you are locked down Everytime my Mrs coughs my heart starts to bet faster and my chest hurts this is all anxiety try listening to meditation music 30 mins a day and avoid news limit it to 5 mins a day wish you both well
Mike
thanks for replying mike sorry to hear about your circumstances i havent watched the news for over a week now makes me worse ive decided to knock off the extra 25mg today the side effects are terrible just cant get my thoughts together im worse in a morning feeling sick tremors and tired but cant sleep just hope it evens out soon i havent been out execpt for a walk to the village to get meds gas and electric etc all whats going on is a nightmare for everyone i find a bit of comfort reading or watching some paranormal you tube shows! i hope you and your family are ok mike you takecare regards al