Hi Tinidancer I can totally relate to everything youve put down here. My anxiety started for no apparent reason after a short stint in hospital that was 4 years ago and i became very depressed, im...
Hi All Just had my first session with a councillor.... never been to one before. Not really sure what to make of it..... Can anyone help, give advise or experiences? She uses a "Person Centred"...
Finally plucked up the courage to book a session with a CBT. Can anyone tell me what goes on at your first session?...
Hi Mike I can totally relate to everything you've written about. But to me your lucky your still going for your education! this is turning into one of my biggest regrets, dropping out of uni. Im 23,...
Thanks for the helpful advice. I find it hard to master the breathing exercises. need to relax i think!...
Hi Mayflower. Your so right about the pets thing. I love animals and have been really keen to get a dog. sadly i live with my parents who arent into it. I think having a pet just relaxes you in every...
Ive also felt like this. Its not nice, My knee jerk reaction to social events became to avoid them so youre doing really well if you can actually get out there and enjoy the moment. I found that i...
Oh what fresh hell is this! Does anyone else feel surpised at the end of the day to have made it through alive!? no lungs exploding, heart stopping etc etc. Yet i cant seem to shake my breathing...
Thanks for the reply Charmy. Yeah i have a close friend who missed her calling in life and should be a therapist. She gives me all the right advice, says all the right things, taking every day a step...
Hi All. Seems like ages since ive posted. I thought i was coping well with my anxiety, came off medication about 6 months ago i think, was only on them for 6 months. But i feel frozen, im not moving...
I dont think they can fire you for that. Its just like phoning in sick, but i imagine if this was happening frequently they could give you a warning.... verbal, written... then they could sack you,...
Well! as per my last post my anxiety/depression has rearede its ugly head again. I have felt it coming on for a wee while but have managed to keep it at bay. PMA - Positive mental attitude. As i have...
Hi All! Not been here in a good while. Sometimes i check in just to read others stories if im having a bad day for selfish reasons so i dont feel so alone. But on the whole i have been what i would...
Hi! Just looking for some advice maybe if anyone has had the same thing! Ive got like blocked ears, nose (difficulty breathing through it which isnt the best for someone with anxiety!) its been like...
Ive not posted in a while, been having my little ups and downs as per usual. But my UPS are getting more frequent and my downs less frequent and more controllable. The realisation that dawned on me...
Hi all, i was wondering if anyone had any experience with using alcohol to ease anxiety (obviosly not condoning or recommending it as im aware it is not a solution) however i would like to have the...
Back again! Been doing so much better the past few months, on 20mg citalopram although i dont feel 100% i have my ups and downs, as if its not difficult enough dealing with myself, living with my...
Hi Ribs Its definately good to talk, i dont know if i would have got to where i am today without admitting my fears and feelings to this site. Im on a road to recovery which has its ups and downs so...
So i usually post on the Anxiety forum as i felt i was suffering more with the symptoms of anxiety than depression, turns out they go pretty much hand in hand! Been on Citalopram for about 3 weeks,...
Day 10 citalopram 10mg. Ended up at accident and emergency after a major panic attack, never thought it would get so bad! Havent been out of my bed in 5 days. Not at work! Feel so sore everywhere,...
first day on citalopram. Feel fine, didnt sleep well last night but thats the norm! Cant wait for the day i wake up happy go lucky again :D been feeling like i cant breathe a lot and have this weird...
Hi all! just looking for a little input/support. So last time i posted i was about to go on Citalopram, spent an hour with one little pill in my hand deciding and i really wasnt ready to go down the...
I feel your pain! i am also 23 and meant to be a perfectly healthy and functioning person. Its so hard to try to convince yourself (well impossible really) that nothing is wrong when its so real to...
Just collected my citralopam prescription but have now made myself sick with worry about taking them. Having a bad few days as I've been ill! Its my birthday tomorrow and when I blow out my candels...
Amazing, truely an inspired idea!!!!...
Thanks TG. My gut instinct was to try and get along without it! I'm having a good day today though! Your getting lowered is surely a sign of progress! Congrats. I don't fancy the side effects much so...
Hey claire7 I'm so sorry you feel so lost. My heart really goes out to you, I could literally feel your panic reading your message! School should be a happy time for you, you're young with the world...
Back! So finally made it to the docs, she was lovely and suggested councilling ifiwanted or she would prescribe me 10mg of Citalopram.... Has anyone had any experience with this? She said its really...
Hey Starfish Just read your story and cant believe how similar it sounds to my own!!! ive not yet been to see anyone about my issues yet, but monday morning is the day! Its good to hear about your...
Try and remember you got through it once! youve seen the light at the end of the tunnel so to speak! how did you managed to get over your issues the first time around?...
So........... here goes another rant! After deciding i really should go and see a new doctor i decided to switch practices. Cant get an appointment even with the nurse until monday. Stressful. i was...
Much better thanks! Off to the doctors tomorrow, cant cope with this alone anymore. I really hope the doc helps but im reluctant to take any drugs! Fingers crossed. Had a dreadful attack in the car...
After a particularly bad night ive finally opened up to someone i work with who suffers with depression. It was like a weight off my shoulders, she was so nice and kind like an aunty. i feel so...
help! Its 5am and i cant sleep. Desperately want to cry or run into my parentsroom and scream for help and a hug. I feel like the whole world is pressing down on my. My body feels numb i cant feel my...
It is really comforting to know there are guys like you out there who understand. I've been having a good week this week, still a lot of trouble sleeping. Sometimes i catch myself feeling almost...
Well here it goes, im posting this as a hope of maybe getting it out will help me even feel a little relief! i never thought that i would be the person ive become today and its only getting worse. i...