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Posted 1/30/2015 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

It had been a long while since I last posted here but actually the last couple of months felt like living in hell.

I'm still dealing with my one and only major feat which is fear of going crazy or developing a serious mental ill. What was harder this time is that I felt helpless most of the time to an extent that was preventing me from seeking assistance neither from any specialist nor by posting here.

Moreover my fears are too severe this time that I'm already finding it hard to believe that all of this is traced to anxiety as the thoughts that I have already lost my sanity or developed psychosis is too severe and overwhelming this time.

Since I managed finally to post here I'll deeply appreciate your feedback over this matter and what can I do to get my life back on track
Posted 1/31/2015 4:45 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry I have no answer for you, I too feel like I have some disorder and I have yet to call a specialist either. I am so afraid of what the diagnosis might be. On top of that I know that meds are prescribed for everything and there is no getting around that. I am deathly afraid of meds and have extreme anxiety whenever I take anything new. I had a reaction once to a muscle relaxant and a bout with vertigo and since these 2 events have had major anxiety with taking any medicines.
Right now I took a half teaspoon of benadryl and where it would once relax me I am now feeling lightheaded and panicky.
I can only give you my own advice that I am going to take too, go see someone and talk about it. I believe this is our only way to alleviate some of this suffering.
I'm so sorry for what you're going through and I understand!
Posted 1/31/2015 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
We all understand, "It's the fear, the fear drives all the other emotions for us", Mine was the fear of death,
for some its loosing one's mind, the key is conquering our Fear, its been years for me but i still remember,
Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/31/2015 5:59 AM (GMT 0)
I can relate to you. I have fears too, just different from yours. Sending hugs!
Posted 1/31/2015 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all for your messages and your support. The thing is that I met specialists regrading this matter and was on medicine which had helped me a lot but then i was forced to abrupt the medicine as I couldn't afford to buy it.

This time I feel that I've talked badly I a trap where I feel hopeless and helpess and can't see any light at the end of the tunnel.

Constantly having this headache and questioning every word I say and every thing I do. Don't know what's gonna happen next but I'm feeling really frustrated and desperate.
Posted 2/2/2015 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mortif,

I can assure you that you are not going to see your fear realized. There are a few reasons for me to believe this, and assure you that you will be fine.:)

One, is that anxiety does not develop into other psychiatric illness...it simply can become worsening anxiety. Seeking to treat your anxiety in any way you can will bring relief to your fears of losing your sanity.

Two...the fact that you responded to your anxiety medication is a sign that you are indeed, dealing with anxiety, and not some form of psychosis. This is pretty irrefutable, so have hope that you can and will feel well again when you get the help you need!

Three...Your post if coherant and not indicative that you are anything but lucid. Anxious? Sure, but not 'crazy' :)

Please see your doctor and find out about your options for treatment.

See what you can do as far as coverage for medication and/or therapy.

If you can't afford it...see about getting on an assistance program if one is available...

...or let me know, and I will provide you with some links for free self-help, and one for reduced Rx's.

Keep posting with us. It is going to be alright, and we are here to support you through this!

Talk soon,

S.C.
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