Worst anxiety symptoms ever!

Okay so ive been struggling with anxiety now for 11 months and ive had all the symptoms you can think of. Heart palpitations, light headedness, feeling like im going to pass out. Derealization is probably a really bad one, my muscles spasm and well everything else you can thing of lol
By far the worst one is what im experiencing rn. I feel like someone is smothering me and i have to gasp for air. And what i hate the most is that i try distracting myself and doing breathing excercises but i still feel the smothering feeling. I tried running around my house or doing jumping jacks but i feel the same. Ugh this is so aweful it completely prevents me from doing day to day things! Ive also been struggling with my choking phobia so since my mom passed away 3 weeks ago i havent been able to eat anything! Not even liquids i hate it because my hair is falling off and im so sick and pale. If anyone has felt this way please help me out with anything. I also am iffy to take my ativan .5mg because idk if its gonna make my symptoms worser! Much love Emelly 💕

Em,

I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing! You are of course going to be feeling increased anxiety at this time! You are surely going through so many feelings, emotions...as you start the mourning process.

Be patient with yourself and the process of this difficult season of your life. Consider working through a program for loss with your therapist (or self help) or even joining a group such as Grief Share.

We have a great collection of material in our Resources, including help for derealization if you are interested in checking those out.

I am sending my healing thoughts and prayers your way. Know we are here for you anytime you need encouragement.

Talk soon,

S.C.

I'm sorry to hear about your mother and my prayers to you and your family. As for the antidepressants it just depends on the person. Zoloft helped me but quit taking it and now I'm on Nefazodone which is doing nothing for my anxiety issues. It's funny because it got great reviews online and such but doesn't work for me. Talk to your Doc and listen to them. I requested Nefazodone and look at where that got me lol.

Em,

We are here for you!

Try not to get ahead of things in terms of worrying. First talk to your doctor and get information regarding your Rx options.

Once you know know more, you can make an informed decision.

Some people have little to no s/e's from their meds...

...and those that do experience them, find they are temporary.

Wishing you the best in your next step...and know we support you in any decision.:)

S.C.