HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

relief from constant anxiety?

Support Forums
>
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 2/27/2012 4:11 AM (GMT 0)
Is there no hope? about six months ago I thought I was having a heart attack, went by ambulanhce to hospital, was told nothing wrong with me! Ever since then, from the moment I wake up, till I fall asleep, I'm strung out, achey muscles, chest tight, hands numb,, dizzy, feels like I can't breath, all I do is sit, tensed up, thinking there's something wrong with me the doctors missed! My hands are always numb, shoulders tight, jaw hurts! Is constant sweating a side effect of anxiety? I'm at my ropes end! Doctor prescribed prozac, and there lies my problem! When I was 16 I overdosed on meds, have had a phobia of medication! It takes everything in me to choke down a tylonol! Any suggestions on how to relax, how to live, how to come out of this dark hole? If you live with this, you have my utmost sympathy!

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 2/26/2012 9:16:32 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/27/2012 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi maximus and welcome!

I gave your post a title, I hope that it works for you:)

I am sorry to hear of your experiences lately. Once you have had a panic attack, it often leads to more intensified anxiety, due to the mind and body becoming more sensitized to the fear of a repeat episode. The trigger that caused the initial panic is now more easily tripped, and daily symptoms can occur.:)

I know how you are feeling, I went through many of the same things that you described. I too, did not like the idea of medication. I opted to try therapy first, and that was a success for me.

Everyone has different treatment needs. Talk with your doctor about your concerns. He/she will be able to help you find a plan that you are comfortable with. A therapy referral would be a good place to start.

We also have a Resource Guide here that is full of self-help ideas. The breathing and relaxation exercises are especially helpful if practiced daily.  Check it out and give some of them a try!

Keep posting here with us as well. It is very helpful to talk with those who understand what you are going through. We are here to listen and support!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 2/27/2012 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for being helpful, I don't get a lot of understanding, family thinks I should buck up, nothings wrong ect. Can't find the relaxtion or breathing exercises though, am new at this, could barely find my post, or your reply!
Posted 2/27/2012 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
Not sure how all this works, how to give posts a title, or how to find resources, can someone help?
Posted 2/27/2012 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
The Resource Guide is at the top of the main page of this forum, it is the second post down and is titled Anxiety Resources.

To give a new topic post a title, you will see a prompt box above the body of the post. (similar to an e-mail title)

It is a little confusing at first, I know. I remember being confused as to how to navigate the forum! It will get easier with time though:)

I am sorry that you don't feel much support from your family...it is very common and a lot of us have the same situation. That is why we feel so validated here, and depend on eachother! You will find lots of acceptance and caring here, I am sure...so stick around.:)

S.C.
Posted 2/27/2012 11:05 AM (GMT 0)
Believe me, we are all here to understand - and we DO! You are not crazy, you are just like so many of us who are burdened with this terrible anxiety affliction. I too am afraid of meds and have posted here today about taking Celexa because even though I know I need an antidepressant, I'm terrified to take it! Always worried that those side effects will just make me worse than I already am. But I've heard many, many people say how much better they have felt once they gave them a chance. So I'm going to try as I know I hate feeling like this - so something out there has to help. Remember we are all hear to listen to you and understand. Oftentimes family members aren't the most supportive - not because they don't care but because they truly DON'T understand the problem. But we do so keep posting for your support - we're here to give it.
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply