Anxiety: yes for sure but not sure how to go through it this time.

mtessa · ‎21-09-2014

Good morning,

I always suffered of anxiety, almost for 25 years. I am a mum of two young children. I had a very bad episode in June. I put everything in place: meds, psychologist, GPs, sport coach, naturopath.

I thought I was pretty good until three weeks ago. I started to feel pin and needles on my face and I started to freak out. The following day I went to see my GP (not mine but her colleague), a really nice and understanding one. He told me not to worry that it can be allergies. But for people like me experiencing high anxiety, I did not believe it. And the vicious circle started: I googled and I started to experience pin and needles in my hands and feet. Of course, I came back to see him and he told me it was anxiety. I tried to believe him but it is like reassuring me one minute and to need to get your "dose" like a junkie. I am pretty sure you know the feeling. I have seen of course my psych in between. I continue to run and to function the best that I can. I am now experiencing headaches. I am feeling very hopeless and I don't understand where this anxiety is coming from.

I just hoped I can go through this "wave" but not sure how to. I am always asking for help but the only help can only come from me. Thanks you for reading my comment.

purelight · ‎21-09-2014

Hi mtessa, I have recently come out the other end after enduring over 3 months of depression and anxiety. For the first time in my working life I needed to take over 3 weeks off work as I just wasn't coping.I had changed medications and was feeling that the new meds weren't doing anything. My psych said that more often than not, antidepressants take more like 10 or more weeks to really take effect. I have also been taking a range of minerals that a blood test ordered by a nutritionist showed I was deficient in. Don't be scared to seek out the help of a reputable naturopath or nutritionist as they look at the body more holistically. Hang in there and be rest assured that things will get better. Anxiety can cause people to have a vast array of physical and psychological symptoms.I'll be thinking of you. x

Croix · ‎21-09-2014

Dear Mtessa,

I don't have complete answers but I have suffered chronic anxiety with resultant very strong physical systems for many years and am still here and finding at least parts of life enjoyable (more now than when I was younger for some reason).

I have regular therapy and medications but at times periods of anxiety take over. Over the years I've found a couple of things really help me. Firstly I exercise, normally I go for a walk. The change of surroundings together with the effort involved tend to distract me from my state. I also seek distraction and escape in reading - novels as anything heavier takes too much concentration when I'm occupied with my mind going round in a repetitive circle of worries.

After things have settled down I often find my judgment has been impaired and things that looked highly likely to happen when I'm in a 'state' assume a more reasonable probability.

While help does indeed have to come from yourself that is not the only place, others can sometimes help too. Your are not alone.

Take care
Croix

geoff · ‎22-09-2014

dear Mtessa, thanks for coming to this site.

Please no one who has anxiety or depression is never deemed to be any 'junkie', because it's a serious illness that takes away our life, so we need help with medication as well as counselling.

Did your GP offer you the medicare plan, which entitles you to 10 free visits to see a psychologist which you should ask them.

I have just down part of a survey on anxiety, but what I would like you to do is to google 'holistic approach anxiety disorders', and see if this helps, but please get back to us. Geoff.

Holistic approach

mtessa · ‎22-09-2014

Dear all,

I really appreciate your support. It makes me cry. I have been seeing a psychologist for the last twelve weeks (every week at the moment) but it is not an easy path. I am also under meds prescribed by my GP (who is on holidays at the moment).

The last four weeks have been pretty hard. My black dog is testing me everyday. It is a wave like you might have known (I hope not). I do not wish that to my worst enemy.

I will keep you posted a bit everyday if it is ok with you. I think this online forum is so helpful. Sorry for my spelling mistakes. English is my second language.

Take care….