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Posted 6/20/2012 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Im new hear.. I was surfing the internet because I desperately want to feel better.. I constantly think im dying.. I cant enjoy my 3 year old and my husband wants to strangle me (in the getting on his nerves sense) I really feel alone.. I have problems being able to clean the house i bought a blue tooth that way i could talk on the phone with someone while i clean.. I think its the thought that if something happens im all alone and no one will be here to start cpr or get me to the hospital in time.. I tried starting an excersize regimen for myself but that isnt going well because i cant do it alone.. Ive been to the er and was told it was anxiety i went to my regular doctor and had a panic attack while i was there and he flat out said either i calm down or they cant treat me there.. I am so affraid of dying that im not living and its not fair to my family... any suggestions... oh I am a recovering drug addict.. i had panic attacks as a teen but while on drugs i didnt have any and now that im clean i live in a constant panic.. I dont want to relapse.. i just want to get better and live life again
Posted 6/20/2012 1:00 AM (GMT 0)
I have the feelin u do to. I have to condtantly do someyhing like talk to someonr. I text my boyfriend whilr he id tryin to sleep talking to my self. It is takin a toll on us both
Posted 6/20/2012 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
i know.. its deff not fun!! He tells me all the time he wants his sane wife back.. and im trying i really am.. I really wish he understood but he doesnt which i think creates more of a problem with my "attacks" cause its just more stress that we fight while im freaking out thinking im dying... :( Glad to know im not the only one going crazy however im sorry that you are having the same problems i am.. I wouldnt wish this feeling on anyone
Posted 6/20/2012 5:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome!

First off, let me commend you on your recovery from addiction! You should be very proud of yourself and treasure your sobriety...what an amazing accomplishment you have achieved.:)

There is certainly hope from the anxiety and attacks that you are suffering! I was in a similar way, with almost daily attacks and unbearable fear. I found help from going to my doctor and seeking a therapy referral. I found a therapist who took me through CBT therapy. It teaches you to deal with your anxiety with positive/rational thinking processes that fight the negative fearful thoughts that bring on the feelings and symptoms of anxiety.

It turned my life around.:) I still deal with anxiety, but it is managable now. This community has been a huge part of my recovery as well! Keep posting with us. It is great to have others who understand an support you.

Thanks for introducing yourself, and talk to you soon.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 6/20/2012 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum really good to meet you and I am glad you have found us you have come to a place were you wont be judged and get good advice and support from the members here who will be able to relate.

A big will done on giving up your addiction that takes a lot of strength and tells me that you will be able to overcome this anxiety which you are experiencing at the moment. I had a big problem with street drugs and alcohol from the age of 16 through to 28 so can relate on that one. I used drugs to self medicate my symptoms of anxiety but ended up causing myself more problems and I still get very paranoid now.

I would suggest your first stop would be to talk things through with your doctor and see what advice they can give you there are various types of medication which can help with the symptoms but are not a cure all so it is often a good idea to do some therapy such as CBT,CAT.DBT or mindfulness to try and get to the cause of your anxiety.

Once you know the cause you can work at sorting things out which can be a slow progress so I tend to just take each day as it comes and try and live in the moment. Goal setting is a good thing and keeping a daily diary of how you are feeling as this can show your progress when you read over.

Keep posting and let us know how you are doing we are here to listen and support you. You can do this kick that anxiety to the curb.

Take Care

Hibee
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