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Hi all,
I recently was broken up with by my boyfriend as he couldn’t handle my mental health anymore. This has caused a big spike in my anxiety especially since it also meant I needed to pack up my stuff and move from his house in under 24hrs. I find I keep being on the edge of panic and am unable to eat even though I’m starving. I just feel so nauseous and feel like I have a lump in my throat. Clearly I’m going through a lot but it makes me feel like this cycle of anxiety will just never end and I don’t know how much longer I can deal with it.
I was prescribed antidepressants and was unable to continue taking them as I had a bad reaction and am also terrified of taking any types of medications as well as pain killers. I’m lost on what to do and am just so exhausted
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We are sorry to hear that you are going through so much at the moment, with a breakup and anxiety. We understand that this must be very overwhelming time for you. Please know that you never have to go through this alone, and support is always here for you.
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Dear Lucyyy~
It is a horrible thing to happen to you and I can only imagine that not only do you have the hassles of going to a new place, but are wondering if your mental health problems will always be a bar to a close relationship.
Your conditions don't have to be permanent as others have said. You have mentioned having health anxiety, and that had manifest itself in terms of being threatened by eating, medications and other problems. You also have had that extreme reaction to weed and that has left you thinking it might never go away.
Well, your post on 1 July was a most hopeful one. You had realized that things do not suddenly disappear overnight and that by talking sensible precautions and having an expectation things can improve immensely over time that you were starting to cope well.
It is sad that just as you were starting to get on top of things your boyfriend has thrown in the towel. Yes, it is true for anyone to live with a person with such strong anxieties it can be hard, but by no means impossible. One can bear a genuine concern for the other person and can even take pride in being a positive help.
I can remember my girlfriend, who became my wife, had very bad asthma and I'd have to take her down to the hosiptal when all the normal medications and procedures at home were not working.
I guess I could have looked at it as a hassle, but instead wanted to comfort my gf and help her to get to the place where relief was possible. Surprisingly it helped us form a closer bond
So take heart that even if you do, from time to time in the future, have bad episodes there can be a person who understands, is steadfast and cares.
With medications, maybe in time you can consider a cautious approach rather than a blanket ban -what do you think?
Croix
Do you have anywhere to go to? A parent or friend's place?
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Hi Lucy,
I am so sorry to hear that. What you are dealing with is normal and okay! Your boyfriend was not meant for you and I'm sure you'll find someone who will love you for who you are.
Deep breathing exercises, writing down how you feel, watching videos that make you laugh and socialising with close friends you trust are some strategies that may help.
Going to a psychologist will be the next step if strategies do not work. Just remember they are qualified to help you with what you are going through.
Hope this helps!