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Posted 1/21/2011 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

 

I'm Monica,

 

I'm not over here too much, I lurk every now and then, but I'm mostly either in Fibro, Chronic Pain or Lyme.

I have anxiety off and on for the last few years. I take prestiq and ativan when it gets bad

 

It's bad...I'm mad tired right now, I'm not sleeping good, so my fibro symptoms are out of control. I am struggling to keep it together, keep my job and  just everything.

 

I started having a lot of palpitations again recently, I've been trying to ignore them. But today is just bad I'm shaky, I don't feel like myself, I feel altered. I think I am having an anxiety attack as I type. But I came in work late, I have to pick my son up at 3 and then I'm going to try to come back and finish up my day.

 

I just feel so bad, and on top of it all I'm depressed too. Jeeze....anybody been where I am right now????

 

Posted 1/21/2011 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there, I have anxiety and depression so I know right where you are.  On a bad day I would feel like I just wanted to explode and I would wish everyone would leave me be.  I would feel overwhelmed with all I had on my plate.

Breathing exercises are a wonderful way to learn how to control anxiety, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Studies have shown that anxiety sufferers tend to breath shallowly and from their chest. Learning to breathe deeply and from the belly can bring great relief and control to anxious individuals. This type of breathing helps me especially when I am away from home and feel the anxiety rising.  I can do this exercise in the car while driving while I tell myself "I am OK"

I suspect your other conditions, Fibro, Chronic Pain and  Lymes play a role in your increased anxiety. 

Palpitations can  also be a vicious cycle, the more you worry about it, the worse it gets.

Please do consider seeing your Dr. if your symptoms continue to disrupt your life as well as keep talking with us.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

Posted 1/21/2011 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi hopegirl! Kitt gave you great advice, so I don't have anything to add, but I did want to say that I know how you are feeling and you have my sympathies.

I hope that you can get the rest you need, and start to feel better in body, mind and spirit!

Please post anytime you need support with anxiety feelings...and btw I love your screen name:)

Take care,
Scaredy Cat
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