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Posted Yesterday 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
Please help.
I have not been able to sleep at all and this is the 4th night.
I feel that I'll never sleep again. My anxiety level is so high that .75 of Klonopin isn't helping.
I know eventually that I will die from this.
I am extremely worried and feel like going to the ER.
Posted Yesterday 5:38 AM (GMT 0)
Why is this happening?
I am so scared,
Posted Yesterday 10:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there,
I am in a pretty similar situation at the moment anxiety wise. I don't know what your case is but I have been riddled with anxiety, health anxiety, social phobia, OCD for the last 20 years or so. Right now I just can't stop thinking that all this nervousness, everyday of my life, all day long must be having some effect on my health. I have times when I can get though life enve though I'm a nervous wreck but the last couple of weeks I went to see the doctor as I couldn't take it any longer.
He prescribed me Remeron and I am due to see the psychiatrist on the 21st of December so at least I have that to look forward to to help me.
However I am still really really panicky thinking about my health so I am thinking of calling the doctor again as I don't know if I can cope waiting three weeks before seeing the psychiatrist. I imagine if I call the doctor this time he will get me to have an ECG or something but I will still worry even if the tests come back positive so this time I am determined to speak up and get as much info as possible to be sure I am ok. In teh past I just used to nod my head and accept what my doctors said rather than asking for more information to help me. I am dreading having to go through all these tests but I really do need to do this to prove to myself that after all this time with anxiety I really am ok and can go on leading a normal life. I really need to do this more than even now as my son is only 2 and I need to be there to raise him.
Sorry for going on so much about myself here but the point I'm trying to make is that if you are so concerned in the end the best thing to do is to go to the doctor and make sure he gives you the information you need to know to put your mind at rest.

Look after yourself...
Posted Yesterday 12:27 PM (GMT 0)
I just cant sleep and it worries me all night long and the rest of the day. I don't fear anything else. This has been going on now for 4 days. I read on the internet and basically feel as thought what their saying is that I will eventually die from this.

I am going to the doctor today. I saw a psych on Monday and they told me that I may be bipolar and prescribed Zyprexa. I have never in my life experienced mood swings, mania and depression. I am a hypochondriac to some extent and have been for a while. I have had episodes in my life, maybe 5 where I thought I had a serious disease and never did.

I have a great job, married with no kids, 47 years of age, work out consistently, however since I take great care of myself, I realize how important getting sleep is and when I dont get it I really get anxiouos to the point of almost having panic attacks at night. I am in a viscous cycle that I can't seem to break and feel I will never sleep again and eventually my life as I know it (which has been great) will end.

I really don't know what to do or if there is any help.
Posted Yesterday 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Wiley. I am sorry that you are suffering so much right now! First things first, you are not going to die from this. I understand how it can feel that way, but that is just it-a feeling, not a fact. Anxiety can do it's best to make you feel your worst, but it won't kill you.
I am glad that you are seeing your doctor today. Hopefully you can get your medication adjusted and look into a referral for therapy, or a specialist to get a proper dx if indeed you are dealing with B.P.D.
Please post back and let us know how it went. We are here to support and cheer you on! I hope that you get the answers that you need today.
Peace and blessings,
Scaredy Cat
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