Anxiety through the roof

[Molly79]

Hi all

just after some insight into trying magnesium for my muscle tension and stress.

I have had my 2nd session with a therapist who has provided me with several relaxation cds and a adult colouring book to help with my severe anxiety.

She has suggested I take magnesium powder every day as a aid in helping with my condition. I'm also on the fourth week of my anti depressant medication, low dose being 10mg and nothing has changed. Maybe I need to get the dose upgraded????

I suffer constant chest pain that never lets up. My sleeping pattern is terrible and I worry all the time about my heart. I've tried the relaxation methods and breathing but my body is not taking to these very well.

Im asking if anyone has any other suggestions on other steps I can take in helping my situation as I just want my life back.

[blondguy]

Hi Molly

Apologies for the late response to your post. I have just read and then re-read your posts and the torment you have been going through with this awful anxiety and how confusing it is physiologically and mentally as well.

You have huge courage to post and good on you! There is some great advice above from Zeal...Tim41 and cmf

I am very sorry about your dad Molly....this was only 5 months ago.....it may have been 5 weeks ago....You have been through a very difficult and tragic period. You may be stronger than you think even though you feel otherwise

Anxiety disorder usually hits people the hardest initially as per my experience...The initial stages of anxiety are severe and scary...even though they are still only (bad) feelings.

I had your symptoms when I was 23 and was scared big time......You have been smart enough to start taking the antidepressants and they do take time to work....They are not a 'total fix' as you know...they do provide us with a platform on which we can heal using the various coping techniques.

Some good news just from my background with severe anxiety Molly...

• Anxiety attacks do reduce in severity over time with regular visits to a counselor or even a GP
• The more regular your treatment...(weekly is a good target)....the better you will feel
• (It took me 6 months of weekly visits to find some peace...just fyi)
• Depending on you and your GP, anti anxiety meds can help as a crutch to aid recovery too

The people on the forums are very kind and non judgemental. I hope you can continue to post back with any questions. There is no such thing as a dumb question here 🙂

Please be gentle to yourself

My kindest thoughts for you Molly

Paul

[Molly79]

Hi cmf

I was extremely close to my father and his death was sudden, at home of a heart attack. I was in another country on holiday when this happened so wasn't a good start to some relaxation.

3 months ago my mother passed out with a aneurism on the back of her brain also so my anxiety and stress levels are not good at the moment 😞 we are awaiting surgery for her.

My gp did full blood works 3 weeks ago and all that came back from them was my cholesterol a tad high and my liver test was very high. I do not drink alcohol and have not touched fizzy drinks in 3 months now.

Im going to give the exercise a go. Meditation just isn't for me. Will crank up the treadmill and have a walk.

Im a little out of myself today. Very withdrawn and just want to lay on the couch all day. Missed my anti depressant pill yesterday 😕

I shall look into the vitamin b for myself. I'm willing to give everything a try that people suggest.

[Molly79]

Hey Paul

Thankyou so much for replying to my thread. All my feelings and what I'm going through right now is all new.

I have actually lost myself. I have not yet properly grieved over the loss of my father and it plays a big part.

I know I can fight this but I'm actually reaching out for help, help from everyone and anyone, regardless who they are, to stand by me in the long haul of me fighting this horrible anxiety.

Everyone is so helpful on the forums. Input is great and the communication is wonderful. I'm just happy to be here, here to help myself and if I can, others too 🙂

[CMF]

Dear Molly,

My goodness to have endured so much in a short period of time is so hard.

I'm glad you have found so much support here and we are all here for you. I'm so proud of you for reaching out to everyone you can for help. You will overcome this. Allow yourself to grieve in your own time. There is no time limit. do you have any idea when your mum may have her surgery?

I do hope you find some peace soon. I am wishing the best for you.

cmf x

[Molly79]

Hi cmf

We are not sure on mums surgery yet as they said within 6 months so touch wood we hear very soon.

Last 5 months have taken a toll on me big time. Will have to have another talk with my gp about my medication and maybe something else to help my process.

Every day is a bad day and the pains just get worse. Going to look at vitamins as well as working 5 nights a week is now a struggle for me and my body.

[blondguy]

Hi Molly

You really have a full load right now....especially after what you have been through

I have taken Magnesium before and just started back on them. I still take my AD's everyday since 1996.

Umm...Best B Group complex on the market is Blackmores Executive B. I am not big into supplements but that one does work. Sometimes half price at woolies.

You are more than welcome to post as many times as you wish Molly.

We are all here for you, Paul xo