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Since my little incident, the burning, the constant panic attacks and paranoia it’s now been 7 days since ive been on medication.
I’ve had my ups and my downs, days starting positively and then ending negatively and in reverse. Some nights I’m riddled with anxiety and it lasts over till the next day and I’m useless and not one someone should ask for help.
i don’t know if it’s the medication that’s affecting me physically but I’ve got constant headaches, neck pain and like I’m gonna pass out. My eyes are sensitive to the light and they pulse and don’t even get me started on the lack of sleep I’m dealing with.
I don’t have a very good support network in my family because I’m not sure they know how to soothe me when I’m scared of dying, I’m scared my symptoms are me dying or something sinister like a Tumor... I can’t convince myself otherwise and it’s scaring me.
its exhausting and I’m over it.
i just want to feel normal instead of dissociating or being left in a 4 hour panic attack that I can’t calm down from, I’ve made calls. I’ve got another doctors appointment and I see a counsellor soon.
I don’t know why I’m posting here, I guess because I have no one who understands or who will really talk to me about this or maybe because I just .. need to vent and this is the perfect place.
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Hi Flapmon,
Do you have long to wait for your Drs appointment? Hopefully it is soon and you can ask your Dr all the questions you need to in order to help you sort out what is happening.
Regarding better sleep, in the past I have had some medication that has added to my insomnia. I did find if I continued to practise some routine and strategies, over time I have managed to improve my sleep.
The days when I am more active and have been busy I sleep a lot better than days when I have been restless and stressed.
Hopefully the Dr will be able to assist you with your fears of dying and having a possible tumour. Our minds can start on one negative thought and keep going until we are in quite a state. It will certainly be beneficial to listen to all the Dr has to tell you. Hopefully the Dr can explain what you are experiencing clearly.
Fear of the unknown can make our thoughts worse as well.
Your family might not understand you, that doesn't necessarily mean they don't care for you. There are things my husband experiences that I don't understand, but I still care for him. Maybe try talking to one family member and see what their reaction is.
Please know his is a safe place for you to share your thoughts.
Hope the Drs appointment is soo! Cheers from Dools
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Hello Flapmon
I understand the feeling/symptoms you are experiencing and yes they are horrible to have...I also take meds combined with counseling so I can have some peace and recovery in my life
Can I ask what your symptoms were like before you started the medication? The meds do require a few weeks to have an effect.
Its really good to have you as part of the forum family Flapmon....Your privacy and well being are paramount to us! Its a safe and non judgemental place for you to post too 🙂
You are doing very well by already having a doctor's appointment coming up....Great effort!
I used to have severe anxiety attacks for a while (in recovery now thank goodness)
Any questions or comments are always welcome
my kind thoughts for you
Paul
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