So I’m finally getting back to a little bit of relief after finding out I had severe anxiety and I’m on medication for it but I go through a weird thought cycle where I don’t feel real and that causes me to panic and then I feel like I’m going crazy or that I’m going to be crazy or something or that I’ll never feel normal again and lose my mind and not be able to control myself anymore 
(( there’s not mental health issues in my family but I keep worrying myself about literally everything and then when I do I get warm and scared. No racing heart just chest pain, clenching, and trembling. I just want to feel better already, 4 months of this is way too long. am I going to go crazy? Is there something wrong with me? Then I read something about someone being schizophrenic and that scared me more
Hi Jess,
Those feelings of not feeling real are very common with Anxiety. It’s called depersonalization. It’s the brains way of trying to protect you from stress as weird as it feels. It is not harmful. I have had anxiety for over 30 years and have had numerous symptoms related to anxiety and stress, including depersonalization. I’m fine now but I know how you feel. You are not going crazy, it’s all part of anxiety and how the brain deals with it.
The key is to calm down the brain to diminish depersonalization. Don’t react with anxiety and try not to get to the point of panic when you get this or it will be worse.
GO RIGHT TO THE BREATHING METHOD Listed below.
Depersonalization and other symptoms of anxiety are your body’s way of telling you that there’s too much stress.
What helped me is listening to meditations on you tube for anxiety. I can feel my mind totally relaxing. I really like the one for proper breathing technique called Mindfulness breathing Guided meditation 10 minutes.
If you ever panic, search for Panic Attack or Panic Attack Emergency.
You are going to be fine once you learn to manage your anxiety.
Sometimes speaking to a counselor helps.
You will be just fine. 🌸🌸🌸😁❤️
You not alome in this strugle ,it's been 4 months for me now too
feel beter xoxo
I have been told i have anxiety disorder and instress over the smallest of things. The worst is the nightmares i wke from every day where i have been put in situations i cant cooemwith, ordinary ones for most people but for me not. It could be social event, cinema visit, just meeting friends. I have closed down to seeing my hubby and am scared when my kids bring their friends here i might show myself up. It just wont go. Cbt telling my thoughts to go isnt working. Ssris sent me crazy. I dont know what a panic attack is as i dont get them. I just need to get the worrying down. I go out walking each day for a bit as advised. My digestive systemis not good and i have ibs, all caused im sure because of this extra bad worrying. I was fine till i got worked up about a surgery i had in 2014. For goodness sake at 66 how can i be like this?
i have anxiety, can you tell me what dr has given you to help it and do you think it is working? It is such a problem for many of us and there seems to be little help.
Hi! Yes, he put me on 10mg Celexa. I feel a little bit more relief I had a lot of bad side effects. I can’t really tell, I’ve been on for 5 weeks now. But I feel a little more paranoid? Also worrying now about being schizophrenic because of something I read.... which is causing me more awful thoughts it’s like a weird cycle
Hi Jess, I have been going through the same thing for almost 5 months. Everything you are feeling is coming from anxiety definitely. The physical and mental manifestations of this I'll Ness are horrible. Are you seeing a Psychiatrist? Big So what is he or she saying. I went 2 or 3 months thinking I had something physical and I have to say knowing it is mental and not physical illness doesn't seem to help. It is like living in hell... we Are your medications helping? How long have you been on it? Can you leave your house? Are you functioning? Can you go to work and how is your sleep?
My mind keeps telling me it’s more and that I’m going crazy.
No I haven’t been able to get in to talk to someone but I need to. I can’t live like this.
I’m on 10mg Celexa and I’m noticing small improvements but I’m still struggling and it’s week 5.
I’m having a hard time leaving the house but my moms been taking care of me and sometimes forces me to get out. I haven’t been working for a month because I couldn’t function since I had so much head pressure and was crying all the time as well as throwing up in the morning because of panic attacks
Hi Jess, I am so sorry to hear you are suffering so. You are not alone. Thank God you have your Mom there to help. You poor thing. I had this horrible illness 30 years ago and now it came back with a vengeance. I got better with Medication. I think it is the only way out. I don't know which Medication or combination of medications and you probably need to see a psychiatrist.. so sorry for you.
It’s definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through, I’m only 22 and I’ve never been like this so I’m scared that I’m going crazy. I just want to feel normal again and I’m worried I never will. Will I?
Hi Jess, With the right doctor and medicine you will get better. It's not easy and it takes time. I am praying for you. You are not alone..
Thank you I appreciate that, I just want to know everything I’m feeling and thinking is normal
There is nothing wrong with you. The problem is your thoughts is not in line with that of the universe. You need to use your mind to think well of yourself. The universe expect you to use your mind the way you want. You own the mind, you have the power to reject the thought that is not favouring you.
Hi Jess, feeling any better? Just checking in to see how you are doing...
Hi there, I really appreciate that. I’m doing okay today. Had the motivation to get up and do stuff today worked out feeling a little more grounded today. Still feel off but a better day. How are you doing?
Well I am so happy to hear that you are feeling a little better. I really believe medicine helps. Sorry to say I am feeling the same...
Are you feeling any improvements? It’s just hard when you still feel off no matter how good you feel if that makes sense
You are so right. I am sleeping better. I have bad anxiety dreams and the night sweats are less. But otherwise no, very scared to leave the house scared to go for walks. The anxiety is just to confirm strong. I am hoping the medicine I am on will work...
My sleep unfortunately isn’t much better just lots of falling sensations and heaviness. How long has it been for you the medication? It will get better, small steps everyday. If you need to talk anytime message me!
Yes that heaviness and falling sensation is awful. I just feel that every symptom is from anxiety . Just hoping these pills will be the answer. I pray you continue to get better...