I am on holiday at the moment and I've managed to get myself into a terrible state every day so far.
I've suffered with anxiety previously and had coucelling etc and it's been pretty under control the past few years but about a week ago I started feeling really anxious about the flight here.
Now I've had panic attacks pretty much everyday since I've been on holiday and I'm freaking out. I've had terrible dirreah and I'm worried something serious is causing it although deep down i know it's probably anxiety. I'm just in such a panic and need someone to talk too i also Google ait of symptoms which makes me feel worse. Help!
Sounds like anxiety making you anxious about holiday , the flight, loads of symptoms like overthinking, worrying instead of looking forward to doing stuff and of course diaorea ( spelling?) is part of symptoms. I can still obsess about things and my anxiety kicks in, I can convince myself it's better to avoid things because my anxiety will kick off, I lknow now that's no life sobpush myself even if it's uncomfortable at the time I can usually get through and it's not as bad as I've been projecting in my mind. Anxiety does this. Can manage better. Have you talked to your doc about anxiety, mines great, also tell people you get a little anxious, I hid away for a long time and didn't want anyone to think I should just pull myself together but now realise wasted lots of time and energy, it's such a common illness. Glad you talked here , lots of helpful people glad to share how they cope with anxiety, talk anytime, as we say 'you're not alone' , other sufferers really understand, I confide in mum a lot and she's great but admits she has never felt this can only imagine how bad it makes us feel, can get better,😊❤️
Hi.brenda, lived in Spain for years, sure you can't get diazapam in chemist nowadays. 10yrs ago , yes. Diazapam is what I use when my anxiety is really bad, but would ring doctor for advice first, I've tried lots of meds over years, just use when really need to. Would defo ring for docs advice, is awful when you just can't calm anxiiius feeling❤️
Hi Edwina Diazapam is a life saver short term but docs are very cautious about prescribing my doc gave me a small dose as I was overwhelmed with anxiety about going away from home for 2 weeks hope she can get sorted unless you have suffered no one knows how it affects every aspect of your life x
Totally agree Brenda, glad people are reaching out here, I was terrified to tell people years ago, thought I was the only one that felt like this. My doc here is great , gives me just enough so I don't depend on it, but has really jhelpede to push through a tough day. My doc in Spain was great, and very up on self help, etc, I have been lucky in that respect. Hope people do find reasurance from being able to talk here , knowing people understand how this feels is a comfort even though I am so sad so many people have to cope with this❤️
I agree with everything you said, worrying, over thinking making everything so much worse. I am here with my boyfriend and two friends. My boyfriend helps me when I'm anxious by reminding me how silly I am being lol.
I am here with 2 friends also that are aware I get anxious and they ask me if I'm okay etc so very supportive.
I think I might go to the doctors when I'm back, I used to take propranalol for my panic which really helped with the physical symptoms, maybe I should try that again? I also take citalopram and have done for about 2+ years now.
I agree, it's so nice to know that people are out there to offer support and advice, know that you are not alone x
Great you don't have to hide your anxiety from friends, it's great to be able to say , I get a little anxious and not feel rediculous, great they understand. Great your boyfriend is supportive. I used to hide it from my hubby and pretend I felt ok when I felt crappy inside, now he knows how awful this can be and says if I feel bad to tell him and we can work on things together, 'what a relief' . Hope you get through holiday, talk and try to keep your mind off negative stuff, when you get back explain to doc How your anxiety seemed worse and get his opinion. Talk anytime, hope you feel better❤️
i also Google ait of symptoms which makes me feel worse. Help!