I have dealt with anxiety ever since I can remember. It has always kept me in my safe zones. I don't go to my child's school stuff. I don't travel to far from home. I avoid anything that makes me feel trapped. I learned to live like this and I was doing pretty good living this way. Recently my 6 year old daughter became sick. After several ER visits and a lot of worrying she is on her way to recovering. However I came home and fell apart. That night my body was shakeing uncountroulaby. I made it threw the night by taking a anti anxiety med from a family member. Next day I see my doctor and get a low dose of xanex for a few days. The xanex helps it stops the shakeing and puts me at ease. But soon that's going to run out and I'm afraid I won't be able to cope. My anxiety seems like it has changed a lot. This time I have no interest in things that use to bring me joy. I can't watch tv and take a night interest to get my mind interested in the show. I stopped cooking dinners for my family. I do the bare minimal cleaning. I'm just ready to go back to the way I felt before my daughter got sick. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced something like this. It's almost like I stayed strong and for my daughter and let all the stress build up. Then once my body knew it didn't have to be strong my mind broke. I can use some friends with similar problems maybe so I know I'm not alone. And anyone else that could use someone that is also going through something similar and wants to talk I'm here.
Hi.. I used to be like you. Only my problem was my job. I work for 2 years with barely day off. I was so stressed out because the salary was not worth of my sacrifice. When i finally resigned, i got full blown of anxiety. It was so severe i went in and out hospital so many time. Backaches, urinary infection, tailbone pain, even got ultrasound for my breast because it hurts. Dr said all came down from my stressed. I didn't take meds tho. I just taking everything slowly and managed my mind. Family support are also important. It takes time, but even tho it's not as bad as it used to, i'm able to manage my stress better.
There are many people going through the same thing. Anxiety is the number one reason that people seek counseling. A lot of people don’t know that anxiety very often goes hand-in-hand with depression. The fact that you have lost interest in doing things is one sign of depression .
Is there anyway that you can get some counseling for this because it’s difficult to manage alone. They see this every day in their office and know how to help.
Also, avoiding things such as your daughters school events may make you feel secure for that moment, but it’s robbing you from REAL LIVING filled with joy, happiness , And great memories that your daughter will always have.
That’s why I suggested counseling.
You don’t have to live like that. Reach out for some support. I have had anxiety since grade school but I refuse to let that control my life.
you are definitely not alone! Millions of people suffer with this. You can do it. For relaxation, listen to some great meditations for anxiety, depression, sleep, etc. find them on YouTube . I do this every day and it completely relaxes my mind and body.
I didnt experienced my kid needing ER. 11 yrs son school is a min walk. I don't go school events just parent teacher interview only. Safely zone pretty much limited my movement..few blocks all around my house. Just local shops and garage. I just delivered offers ads flyers..cleaning and dog walking. At least that set me useful purpose as well confidence building! It something to do! Last 3 half years after first proper attacks. When it Christmas..I really got into it so enjoyed Christmas past two years but this Christmas nothing. I didn't realise..health anxiety come about from sep roughly then vanished end of Jan..along with vertigo and ibs.
After ambulance everything checked fine..I was more calmer Walking out of hospital..sudden realised I had been hit with depression past autumn/winter. Anxiety best friend!! During that time few weeks I was plaqued with fear of suicide ever I knew highly unlikely. Last Jan..feeling become hopeful milder lighter overall not quite there but some total good moments snowballs with my son. Remind yourself..feelings are so up down..will soon be stable again. Quicker then you think. During depression when I'm sure it a cold..convinced myself stay in bed.. Uneasy at dealing hassle of vertigo with death anxiety anyway. Thought came tried convinced me it scary outside, ever that it scary to go downstair. I was surprised 'You re kidding!'I went out instead. Got kid to look after!
Hey cwb79. My name is Renee. I am pretty much in same boat. My symptoms started two weeks ago. My husband had court and we have been dealing with some really stressful issues. The morning of court I started using bathroom to the point of almost pooping myself. We get home from court all is good. Next day the dizziness starts I was like that for three days went to hospital they checked me out even did an EKG and said everything was perfect and I had an ear infection. I had a bad panic attake from arguing a few years ago and had tachycardia had an echo done last year the results were excellent and everything was normal. No meds given was told no caffeine so I quit drinking coffee. Now for the last week my heart seems to be racing and I think something is wrong I keep checking my pulse and my heart rate just sitting is in the 90 however I do feel anxious all day. I also have a three year old who is my heart and soul but can't seem to chase him I'm so afraid my heart rate will go up. My house which was always clean because I cleaned everyday us not I have stopped cooking meals also. I feel stuck to my sofa. So yes I do understand I made doc appointment so I have one on Monday with gp and on Thursday with cardio I have no idea what's going on but hopefully get it figured out. Do you have racing heart? I'm here if you want to chat because it seems we are twins and in same boat
I am in the same situation! My husband left in January for school, I caught the flu *so did the kids* then I got bronchitis in February along with a yeast infection. My stress was so bad that my mother had to come, she stayed for two weeks and during that time my one year old had a seizure. She left and I started to stress again. Fast forward to now ... March 2 when my husband was coming home I had a full blown panic anxiety attack and called 911. *id never experienced that so I thought I was dying * All tests came back normal. Once hubby was here I thought I’d be okay but I am still having these hot flashes and chills then start thinking the worst. I don’t want to do anything or get out of bed. It’s like you said, once my body and mind knew it didn’t have to be strong anymore it just broke. I just want everything to go back to normal. I’m making my first appointment tomorrow. Stay strong momma !