New to this wonderful commuity.

[Cameragirl]

Hi everyone, just reading some of your very brave stories and thought to myself " you guys sound like a great bunch of people who I can relate to" I have Anxiety...I said it. In the past I've been ashamed of it, pulling back to the dark box I keep it locked in. Until recently, I was able to pretend I didn't have it, I must have all the heart,lung, brain tumor and cancer instead of Anxiety. I still think I have heart problems with all the palpitations I get and tightness around the chest, shoulders and jaw. Anyway back to the real reason I have Anxiety, my mum has just been diagnosed with. Pulmonary Fibrosis. My wonderful mum is my world along with my husband and son. I'm not handling her disease very well at all....so sorry to go on. I'm doing my absolute best to look after her and deal with Anxiety as well....Anyway I hope to get to know you all and help with your issues as well.

[white knight]

Hi cameragirl, welcome

You have a solid good attitude.

Life seems easy for some but I can assure you, many have the struggles we have or other issues they don't divulge.

Those heart pulpitations. When I had them at 31yo (60 now) I was falsely diagnosed with heart attack. 3 months later after a physical stress test told is was anxiety.

Try relaxation classes. Muscle tensioning exercises do work. But expect a long time before results.

Google , Maharaji sunset YouTube. Rid your life of toxic taxing people. Assess your lifestyle. Seek financial security if you haven't got it. Relaxing holidays.

Currently half way around our trip around oz. We haven't watched TV for 6 weeks. So good.

Glad you are on board.

Tony WK

[geoff]

dear Cameragirl, thanks for joining the forum.
When one of our parent or parents become sick and we love them dearly it's never a nice feeling, because old age is terrible and I can vouch for that, and what we had never even thought would happen in our later life does actually begin, and because of this our kids start to worry, and with this worry anxiety happens and it can be relayed back to those we love.
Being in denial just makes treatment harder, because when you want to lock it up in that dark box, you stall and reject the idea that you need help, so perhaps you and your mum can seek treatment together. Geoff. x

[blondguy]

Hello Cameragirl

Thankyou for posting and welcome!

I am sorry to hear about your mother being ill. I am going through same and it is as Geoff mentioned that old age can be terrible...for many.

I was diagnosed with severe anxiety in 1983 when I was 23...The palpitations scared the hell out of me too. It takes a while to accept it but adrenaline does not only make our mind race but also the heart..It feels awful but still only a feeling.

Heartfelt thanks for your kind words/thoughts about the people on the forums:-)

My kind thoughts for you, your mother and family

Paulx

[Cameragirl]

Thank you so much Paul.

I'm sure most of us will have to face at some point, our parents getting older. We like to think they are superhuman and will never get older. All the best to you and your family.

[Cameragirl]

Thanks so much for replying Geoff.

Looking back I think I've had anxiety since I was a kid. My mum has had a lot of illness over the years...it's always been just mum and myself growing up. It's a great idea to go to therapy together. Thank you.

[blondguy]

Thankyou Cameragirl for your wishes

It would be great if you can stick around....you have a big heart and a great attitude too!

Paul:-)

[Cameragirl]

I'll be sticking around...popping in a few times a week.😊

[Cameragirl]

Thank you so much Tony.

I'm looking into relaxation classes today. Life has had a few hair raising moments over the years ( who hasn't) every time you could see light at the end of the tunnel, but not this time with my mum and her illness. I still have to be strong for my son as his in his teens and needs his mum to be strong and healthy.😊

[Synapse]

Hi Cameragirl,

Firstly, thank you for joining us. I feel that this community will be most helpful to you.

Secondly, I am very sorry to hear that your mother is ill. Understandably, it is very difficult when a loved one falls ill. However, we can only do the best we can with what life throws as us, and from the sounds of it you are doing a wonderful job caring for your mother.

In regards to your experience of anxiety, I can most certainly empathise. I too have struggled through the clutches of this disorder. I understand just how terribly debilitating it can feel. The utterly awful feeling of nausea, heart palpitations, and sweating.

If you haven't already, might I suggest you book an appointment with your GP. He or she will be able to prescribe anxiolytic medication in addition to creating a mental health care plan. With this mental health care plan you'll be able to access medicare-funded sessions with a Clinical Psychologist. Hopefully your sessions with a clinician may assist you in dealing with your anxiety symptoms.

Please, do not feel ashamed. You are most certainly not alone in your experience of anxiety.

All the best,
Ken.