Anxiety is killing me.

[Blondie1992]

Hi, my name is Melissa I'm 25 years old and I suffer from anxiety, I have been dignosed in 2013 with anxiety . I just want to tell you how I feel and my story .

when I first got dignosed with anxiety I was so sick. I was living with my family at this time, I started crying for no apprent reason and then the anxiety just got to me, every morning at 7am I would wake up with a racing heart and I was panicking it was like my 7am was an alarm for me . When I would go in for a shower it felt like I was falling down so my mum came to the bathroom while I was having a shower , I was even scared to walk to the letter box because I was thinking the worst if I were to walk to the latter box, anyways I was on meds for it and I was feeling better with myself as soon as I felt better stupid me got of them. Now it's 2017 it's all getting to me but different symptoms, I have racing thoughts in my head, unwanted thoughts in my head like it will come and go I feel like I'm going crazy .... I just don't know what to do!

[Croix]

Dear Melissa~

Anxiety is a horrible thing, it takes over your life, stops you doing things, makes you feel very ill and is both confusing and frightening. Getting rid of it takes experience and thought, both of which you now have. Posting here where others are or have been the same is an excellent start on taking your life back.

You ended your message saying you don't know what to do. I think anyone reading that post will think the same thing - you need medical help again. In 2013 you sought medical help and things got better. Later you stopped your meds and now, 4 years later on they are bad again.

You've given a pretty clear picture of your symptoms, both now and then, but have not really said much about you and your life. If you live alone, if you have family or friends.

Probably most important at the moment is if you now are under any form of treatment for anxiety? I know you said you stopped your meds. Also if there is any reason for not getting to your GP and seeking help, possibly with a Health Plan, psychologist, meds and therapy?

Do you have anyone to give you support in your life, someone to talk to who cares and wants to understand?

Sorry for all these questions, they make it easier to give advice, or at least say what we found effective.

I found in my life that anxiety needs to be dealt with on several levels, with meds only being one. A lifestyle that reduces stress, recognizing triggers, having coping mechanisms for thoughts, attacks, sleep and so on, plus distractions. All this plus therapy and personal support.

I'd suggest having a read of The Facts menu above for information on anxiety and also looking around this Forum to see how others have got on, perhaps starting at:

Forums/ Anxiety/ SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING ANXIETY

it is long but even so pretty good.

Please come back and talk more, you can be assured of care and understanding

Croix

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi Blondie1992,

Thanks for your post.

It sounds like it's been really hard for you and I'm sorry that you're struggling with this. You talked in your post about being scared to walk to the mailbox and being on medication; how long ago was this?

Did you see a psychologist at any point or get some help for it (other than the medication)?

Wholeheartedly agree with Croix in that it would the next best step. Reach out to your supports; whether that be friends, family or someone you trust. I would really encourage you to look into seeing a psychologist too.