Hi everyone. I have 24/7 anxiety. Diagnosed with gad and somatic symptom disorder (hypochondriac). Been battling for a year now. Have tried zoloft which gave me bad thoughts, trazadone which made me irritable, and Ativan which I wasn't informed of and resulted in having a 17 week hellish taper that I am still recovering from. I don't want to try anymore meds. I live in the US. I do talk to a therapist, but only about every 6 weeks.
I AM READY TO TAKE BACK MY LIFE!
I am tired of the pain and ringing ears, tired of the weight I have put on, tired of crying. Tired of being scared. Just tired. I feel like it's now or never. I have to do something besides going to doctors and specialists. My family is financial peril because of this. I can't be a good wife or mom because of this. I am sick of being sick!
I need help, but have no clue where to begin. I am looking for online friends to do this together, as there are no local support groups to reach out to.
Thank you in advance for it!
Happy to share your journey maybe it will help my own recovery fron six years of chronic anxiety...
Not sure if i can be involved here to try to solve unremitting anxiety. Its ruining my life. Tried all the usual meds, same as you, weight gain and now trying to drop down valium. My stomach has been in turmoil with all this, never know if d or c next. nausea too.
You sound just like me! I am 23 years old a mother and a wife and have had anxiety for 3 years butvjust recently been diagnosed with major depression OCD (health related) and panic disorder! I also recently had a bad reaction to celexa and I spiriked out of control I wasn't eating sleeping I was crying all the time I was breaking down I went to the ER and they gave me klonopin to help me sleep but it's addicting so my psychictrist started me on small doses of Effexor! I don't k ow what to say to make it better because I know exactly how it feels but I think going to psychiatrist will help and she can put you on the meds she thinks is best based on what you tell her! I also get weird physical symptoms that I have to ignore or I willing look them up on google and cause myself panic. I live in the us as well! I'm here to listen anytime you need to talk! It's a daily struggle just take it one day at a time
I hope some replies with good feedback because I have been avoiding taking meds too. I want to learn how to heal not just depend on meds
Pumpkin,
I would be very happy to share in this journey with you and any others who are so compelled. I have suffered for years with anxiety and it's time to take control back.
Always here, we all seem so similar and all want help. Helping ourselves and others at same time. Great❤️
Am on same boat as you.. tried Zoloft and it made me worse and the side effects where awful it's put me off meds... I've been going to councilling and taking up excersise and healthy eating... taking one day at time...
Hi; I would really love to be your friend, on this journey...I too am tired of it all. I have every one of your symptoms..and I cant take A/Ds either...I cry a lot, cause I want my life back....I am ready too..please get in touch. xxx.