SEVERE CHRONIC EVERYDAY ANXIETY-help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear HT I guess its time someone told you the hard truth about PAD, you don't just get well, you have to
be willing to take your life back one piece at a time until you have recovered, it's a combination of medicine
and therapy, there are many different kinds of therapy to choose from and some meds work better than others, but the bottom line and the ultimate answer is You. You can do this just start slow (baby steps)
when you feel comfortable add some more resources. One last thing, I have never seen anyone not get
better and have a decent life and happiness. I am Praying for You!

Larry ***

HT,

You missed Kitt's point completely. She does have cancer, yet she does not complain. Rather, she keeps looking for a solution to her illness and fights her anxiety at what must be a terrifying place to be at times.

If I were in her situation and read your response, I would most likely be really angry.

However, she is a gracious person, so I suspect that she will be understanding in regards to the incredibly insensitive thing that you have just written.

If you are not willing to help yourself, and at least try the suggestions that have been offered to you here...but rather keep deflecting with complaints and excuses, then I am afraid that we can't be of much help to you anymore.

Best of luck,

Scaredy Cat

Hardtime,

It feels to me like making a  commitment to yourself to spend time as well as make use of your mind to think and come up with creative ways to solve your problems will go a long way in decreasing your anxiety.  I am going to give this one more try in helping you by posting the link to NAMI:

http://www.nami.org/

You will find excellent information from this site if you are looking for ways to help you control you anxiety.

I have been dx with Cancer and my anxiety is sky high as I have had surgery, chemo and my cancer has recurred so my battle is not only with anxiety but with cancer. I would never wish this combo on anyone.

FYI, using all capital letters online is not something to do according to the rules of etiquette. People fluent in online forums and chat may associate all caps with anger, and may assume the person writing in all caps is enraged. Out of respect for the person you're posting to, including myself, I will ask that you refrain from using all caps.

I will sign off now and hope you find the help you are looking for by taking to heart the info shared here or looking elsewhere like your Drs. office.

Blessings,
Kitt

Hard time, I am just an average woman, not a Dr or counselor, but I think if you got some help for your dizziness you'd feel better, and I have dizziness too, so I know it's awful. Yours sounds like vertigo to me, and there is a medicine for that over the counter that that might help you. there are specialists to help with ear problems, and you said you have a problem with your left ear, so start there. Get it fixed. If it's calcium deposits drs can treat it. If it's something else get it treated. My friend has a hole in her eardrum that lets fluid in, she takes antihistamines to treat it. Ear problems can cause dizziness. I have it all the time. Are you having hypoglycemia? Are you eating regular meals with protein and taking b vitamins? Have you had blood work done to see if you're deficient in iron? Your Dr has to rule out physical causes for your condition and if none are found you could be referred to counseling if you want it, sometimes it helps. I think you need a hug. Love does wonderful things to your heart. God bless you and I'll be praying for you. There are people who care. Please breath like SC said. I know you're hurting.

Have you considered a naturopath? I'm sorry HT, this seems impossible. nerve problem in the ear? Man. I guess I didn't help much, just wanted to let you know you aren't alone.

I think it's using natural medicines, but probably not your thing. I
Googled nerve problem inner ear, and there is supposed to be therapy for balance, and medicine to treat. I hope you can get the right Dr.

And you need b vitamins! If all you eat is protein you're not getting b vitamins from grains! That causes anxiety. I was told to take b vits and it helps.

And a pet would be a friend. Do you have a cat?

Post Edited (Carol57) : 5/23/2013 5:58:05 PM (GMT-6)

Oh, I thought you said all you could eat was protein. Well you sound like you're getting good vitamins, that's good. Well I guess I'm not much help but I just wanted to try. Life isn't easy. We're all fighting some kind of battle.

Larry !! My neck hurts. I was supposed to take a break, glad to see you again...always helpful, ever supportive and kind.

I think that is why I'm better. You have prayed, and I believe in the power of prayer. I hope it helps HT like it is helping me. I sincerely want to get better, and prayers are welcome. Thank you Larry, and God bless..AND IF I GET A STIFF NECK FROM MY KINDLE OH WELL...oops on caps again. Thanks for your friendship and kindness I truly value it along with everyone on this forum ....it's a very helpful thing. I just feel bad for HT she's dizzy and so stressed.