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[Budsie]

Hello Everyone.

I have been suffering anxiety from GAD for 10 years but it has been under control with no real symptoms until January this year when something tipped me over. I havent been the same since. I thought it was something medical wrong with me as i have a severe dry mouth, Nausea and a not wanting to do anything as i feel so sick and i have lost 5kg. After every test under the sun there is nothing medically wrong with me which is great, so it must be anxiety. I have been toying with changing medication for a while with my GP as have been waiting 2 months to get in to a Psychiatrist. I have changed it this week and i am so scared i will be like this for the rest of my life i dont see any end in sight. I really dont want to be like this and i have tried everything, Energetic Healing, Hypnosis,acupuncture, bioresonace therapy and nothing helps.(I have booked in for Reiki next week) I want a quick fix as i hate feeling like this and i hate knowing there isnt a quick fix. God if i knew what sent me over the edge i would have never let it happen. I am sure there are a lot of you who can relate. It is ruining my life and my relationships with my 2 teenage boys and husband. sometimes i just need to talk it though but my husband isnt one to talk and i fear my friends are getting sick of me. Thanks for listening.

[ro63]

Hi Budsie and welcome,it's good to hear that there is no medical issues ,and I can relate to trying everything under the sun and yes it does get frustrating I have depression and Gad and It seems to come in waves, or cycles I guess is a better description.I have heard that reiki is helpfull and I am going to give that a try soon I am also thinking of doing reiki 1 ,that might be an idea .and losing 5 kg isn't too bad if you have it to lose ,half your luck on that one:) hope it goes well with the specialist ,in the meantime you have come to the right place to talk ,plenty of people here to listen,have a good weekend ,Ross.

[MsPurple]

Hi Budsie and welcome to the BB community and forums. Like you, users are those who have a mental illness or supporting another with a mental illness. Just take that into account as you should always take professional advice over a forum user.

I know exactly what you mean by thinking there was something physically wrong. I was officially diagnosed with GAD 2 years go (I think I have had it from childhood but undiagnosed plus it comes in waves). I was feeling shaky, woke up several times a night, lost my appetite, extreme thirst, feeling like i need to go to the toilet all the time. It was horrible. I thought I could be diabetic but thank god it wasn't diabetes. It can be frustrating knowing there isn't a quick fix but it does get better. I know feel so much better compared to two years ago. I feel like a different woman. Try be patient and trust your doctors because with their support it will get better.

Welcome to the forums

[Budsie]

Hello Ms Purple

Did you have much luck with medication? I have just changed mine and at the moment i feel so ill and shaky, dizzy and blurry in the head. Not sure i should stick with it, it has only been 3 days. not sure if you are allowed to answer this . Thank you for your response.

[Budsie]

R063's thank you for your reply it is good to hear from you. i will let you know how i go with Reiki.

Have a good weekend