Struggling today after good day

[Bookgirl]

Yesterday after seeing my dr i felt ok. Didn't feel anxious for the most part after having a really bad day previously. Today even though i woke up at 4am with some symptoms (pins and needles) went to work because i thought at least it would be a distraction. Now feeling bad. When i am stressed i get this pain under my breast which i have gotten for years. This time though after having had a full blown panic attack a few weeks ago i feel heavy across my chest with other assorted symptoms. I know its probably anxiety but i still worry its something else. Haven't felt this bad in years and struggling. Hate the ups and downs of this. Think i should have stayed at home and taken something but thought i should solider on. Does anyone think its better to rest when you feel this bad or do something to distract yourself?

[Quiettall]

Hello Bookgirl

If you have been thoroughly checked out by a doctor (as these symptoms are often indicators of something physical that needs attention), it is worth taking some time to care for yourself. It might mean "soldiering on" by going to work, but seek out some time to do something special foryourself, maybe with someone else or small group of others. That might be a movie, meeting for a coffee, or maybe even indulging in some gentle exercise. I find walking, and simple gardening a great way to distract the mind into creative things away from my own issues and feelings. I alsways end up feeling much more positive when I deliberately seek out a different and often new experience each day, even if it is for only 5-10 minutes...it all helps.

Hope this helps..take care of yourself and dont push yourself too hard, or be hard on yourself

[Bookgirl]

Thanks i have had numerous tests on things. Started with depression when i was 18 but have had it under control for a long time. Its just the new things that i hate. They just seem to come out of nowhere. Yesterday i felt really good. Today i feel rubbish with tightness in my chest etc. Dr says i haven't been on a high enough dose of my ADs for a long time and that's what has led to me getting so run down. I felt reassured after having seen dr but now back to square one. Haven't felt this awful for so long but i guess i have just not been taking care of myself enough.