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Posted 8/16/2015 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Im 18 years old and Its been 8 months since i was diagnosed with anxiety. Recently my phobia of choking on my food when i eat has gotten so bad to the point where even liquids scare me when swallowing. Ive also spent the past 11 days without eating any solid foods and i finally feel it taking a toll on me. No one in my family absolutely understands me they think i do this kind of stuff for attention. Ive never been so hopeless, i seriously cry everytime i force myself to eat mashed potatoes. I also was given Ativan for my anxiety but its been giving me weird and disturbing thoughts about harming myself. I have the urge to want to burn myself and cut but im fighting it. I seriously dont know what to do, a therapist wont see me for another 2 weeks and i feel like i need help ASAP. Any advice? I could use all the help i can get at the moment, considering all my friends gave up on me. shakehead
Posted 8/16/2015 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Emelly and welcome.

I am so sorry to hear of your current struggles with anxiety and eating/swallowing. Please know that you are not alone, and you've found a great place for support.

First and foremost, if you can connect the thoughts of self harming to the Ativan you should stop talking it and call your prescribing doctor.

Also, does your therapist know of these thoughts? You should be fit in as an urgent appointment. ..so please call back and let them know of your situation.

For now, can you get some Ensure or Boost nutritional drinks so you are getting your needed calorie intake? These are easy to sip, and will provide you with the nutrients you need.

For some self help ideas you can start on immediately for stress reduction, please see our Resources at the top of the main page here. Practice whatever looks helpful to you, and you.should feel relief.

Keep posting with us if you fins it helpful. We care, understand and support is key.

Talk soon,

S.C.
Posted 8/16/2015 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
I got the Ativan in the ER, but for now i stopped taking them. The sad news is I just recently called this week to schedule an appointment with a therapist. Ive never gone to any counseling for my anxiety but it's gotten to the point where its so uncontrollable i have no other choice but to seek professional help. Ill try calling first thing Monday morning since theyre closed for the weekend 😞
Posted 8/16/2015 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
It's okay...as long as you have previously contacted this office/therapist. ..you are their patient..and I am sure they'll do their best to get you seen a.s.a.p.

Until then, check out those coping skills in our Resources. ..and keep talking with us okay?

S.C.
Posted 8/16/2015 8:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear you are dealing with anxiety we know how tough it is to live with.

I agree with SC re calling your therapist and mentioning that you are getting self harm thoughts and I am sure they will make you a sooner appointment.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
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