Hey Newbie & Suffering Extreme Anxiety ATM

[bogankhaleesi_]

Hey,

I'm 28 yrs old and have had anxiety and depression since i was 22. Been on anti-depressants for about 3 years now and i also am an alcoholic. I've been suffering extreme panic attacks and anxiety for about 4-5 days now. Usual symptoms like heart racing and dizziness and shortness of breath are there but some new ones are terrible headaches, vertigo, tremors and mental confusion. I have been trying to quit drinking, and have actually reduced the amount of alcohol i usually consume, but i am really concerned that something is wrong with my brain or my body because i feel like im losing my mind. Nothing that usually calms me down is working and the only time i get any releif is when i finally fall asleep or if i drink alchohol. I havent been to the doctors because i am scared to leave the house and scared to be alone. My mother lives in the UK, i dont speak to my father, and im currently staying with my best friend but he doesnt really understand anxiety and i dont know if he takes me that seriously but he is the only person i feel safe with.

Im reaching out because i really need some advice, or even just someone to tell me they've been through something similar...really anything would be nice. I miss being normal so much and i really dont want to have to go to hospital.

[BlueGrass]

Hi there Bo

Just saying hi, and welcome to BBlue. (just so you know someone saw your post and bothered to answer)

I have never had substance addiction, but when around your age, took me years to break the weekly tatts addiction. I now only ever by quickpicks, (irregularly) as I don't ever want to choose numbers, in case of the fear of not having them in that week. I think that feeling resonates with drinkers, smokers etc.

Would your friend go to the doc with you? I mean, take you there and wait for you, and take you back home? That might help support you to battle the fear. I really think it's worth it.

Have you tried AA? I know GROW is really good, and they are very similar organisations.

Anyway, take care, and I'm sure a fellow sufferer will be along soon

(also, I hope my reply might bounce this post back to the top again )

[demonblaster]

Hey Bogan welcome & good on you coming here.

Sorry you're going through this, well done backing off on the grog, hard thing, good strength doing that.

I'm really sorry but I'm not sure that I can be any help cause some of the anxiety issues I can relate with, have it on occassion with Bipolar BP, but not the new one's you mentioned. I don't know but wondering could they be withdrawal symptoms. Maybe ring an AA place or better do you think as Bluegrass suggested that your friend could go wtih you to Doc, they may have something to calm you. Doc would be the better place to go.

Hope you get this sorted, stay with the good work, kudos seriously

Hope you feel ok to update & let us know how you go

Best

[Lozzy33]

Hi Boghank,

Saw your post and I'm going through something similar. In the last 4 weeks and particularly in the last week I have been getting headaches, heart palpitations, confusion and not feeling myself and have had 2 panic attacks this week! My arm was also numb for 24 hours so I went to the doctor thinking I was having a stroke or that I have a brain tumour or something. It's freaking me out and I am constantly obsessing about it which I think gives me more anxiety symptoms. Apparently the Aus govt offers a free mental health plan where you get 10 free sessions speaking to someone. I'm going to try that maybe you can too?

Good luck!

[demonblaster]

Hey Bogan and all

Just wondering how you're going Bogan and LOZZY hi, how are you going too?