Thanks everyone. I tried on and off to ring my doctor but with it being almost a bank holiday, the line was constantly engaged. I took my double dose as usual yesterday but by the evening, I was a...
Prayers on the way plus pixie dust and hugs for your friend. A x...
Hi there and welcome to the group. I'm sorry you're struggling. I have depression as well as anxiety and cry a lot. Sometimes I can keep it under control, sometimes not. I hope the tablets will start...
Hi everyone. It's been two weeks since my Sertraline was upped from 50mg to 100mg. It may well be a coincidence but the last two weeks have been some of the worst I have experienced. I am not...
I am glad you've had a better day Paddicake. Hopefully the antibiotics will help your daughter. Sending hugs. A x...
I totally agree Kitt, music helps me too. My iPod is always playing with music from 60s right through til current day, rock, heavy metal, pop, you name it. A song can bring back some wonderful...
Sending hugs to you. I hope the lunch went ok. I find keeping a journal very helpful - it's a way of getting all the feelings out. Sometimes my writing is neat, other times it's a scrawl or in...
Thank you so much Kitt for those breathing exercises, I will definitely give them a try. Maybe 7 breaths in and 11 out is a bit much for me at the moment. I got to a point where I was just crying and...
Hi everyone, hope you're having as good a day as possible. The last two weeks have been awful anxiety wise. Nights are the worst - maybe it's because I'm alone with hubby fast asleep? As soon as I...
Hi and welcome shychick32, you couldn't have come to a better place for help and support. There are some wonderful people here. I'm sorry you're struggling with so much. A x...
I'm sorry you've been struggling so much with your medication. I really hope you can find a good balance soon. I am on Sertraline for depression and anxiety and just over 2 weeks ago my dose was...
Sorry Paddicake, sending hugs and I hope you have a better day tomorrow. A x...
I'm glad to hear you are having a good day, that's great. I love the quote. A x...
Hi Janghwa, I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I am too, have been for about a week now. I lay down to sleep and the chest twinges will start. I will try to ignore them and end up in a worse state...
Sorry you're struggling right now display, I know about the nutty thing. It's a horrible and weird feeling. I get that when I'm with my husband sometimes and I worry I'll do something to make him...
Thanks Paddicake, I hope so too. Seeing others have good days makes me hopeful. Just had my third panic attack in under 24 hours and my drunk husband slept right through it. I have a lot of thinking...
I'm glad you're having some good days Paddicake. Wish I could say I was but I've had a bad week for both my depression and anxiety, although the anxiety is worse. I can't sleep properly at night...
Thank you SC, that's the good advice. I have brought in another pillow to prop me up a bit but I honestly think it's anxiety. It's good to know what I can expect on Wednesday. I had 2 panic attacks...
Thank you for showing me the positive in this SC. I am in the same position tonight - put my head down to sleep and my chest started to hurt. I ended up crying for ages and got up as I didn't want to...
Hey everyone. Not had the best week to be honest, I think it's hormone time. I've been very tearful, down and had intrusive thoughts this week. Managed to pull myself together for tonight as I was...
I'm glad you seem to be sleeping better, no matter for how long. Yay you paid for your airline ticket, one step closer now. Sending hugs for your upset gut, hope it sorts itself out quickly. A x...
Just wanted to send gentle hugs for you right now. You haven't let anyone done. Now it's our turn to be there for you. Prayers and pixie dust on the way. A x...
Very true Everstar, I love this. A x...
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling like this 2serious. New meds do take awhile to get used to, if you're worried that the Prozac is making you feel worse it would be worth talking to your doctor. I...
Hi there :) I am on Sertraline and have been for just over 2 months. The only side effect I had was nausea and it lasted less than a week. I was on 50mg which after 2 months didn't make me feel any...
Sounds like a busy weekend Display! At least it's Friday. I'm sorry to hear your sister doesn't speak to you, families huh? Just hold your head up and try to enjoy yourself, easier said than done I...
Hey everyone, hope you're doing ok. I'm not having a great day anxiety wise. I didn't get any sleep last night and I'd done a lot of housework and writing so my arms have been aching. I managed to...
Hey Paddicake, I'm sorry you're feeling crap today. I too have good days when I feel quite well, then next day it changes and I feel not right again. It's so up and down drives me mad. I hope your...
I hope the surgery goes well, sending prayers and healing pixies to you and your family. A x...
I hope your day goes well, sending you hugs and positive thoughts. A x...
Happy Tuesday everyone, hope you are having as good a day as possible. I just got off the phone with my doctor about my Sertraline and after telling him I don't feel any better on the 50mg dose after...
Glad you made it through without any problems Beamer, that's great! A x...
Fireworks, I would definitely recommend talking to your doctor about this. It's hard enough to deal with by yourself and also hard to explain to people how you're feeling and they don't understand....
Thanks both. I've had 5 long days so my pain in my pelvis and back is through the roof. My anxiety feelings are a little calmer but the nausea is still here and it's annoying me. It's always at...
Hi there and welcome :-) I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with health anxiety, I am too. Ever since my stepfather had a stroke on my 40th birthday I have worried about the same happening to me....
Thank you both. I guess I know deep down that I sounded fine but when the anxiety kicks in I don't see sense. I've had nausea on and off since Weds and thought it was because I was away from home. I...
I'm not sure at times what is a symptom of anxiety and what is a "real" symptom. However, I have palpitations, nausea, panic attacks, muscle pain and neck pain, tingling, twinges and burning...
Like I'm slurring my words even tho I'm not. When I'm too aware and worried, I start thinking my face is dropping and I'm slurring like I'm having a stroke. I start asking hubby am I talking ok and...
Hi Sophia and xogemxo too. There are a lot of people here who suffer with health anxiety so we know how you feel. Everyone here is so supportive. I have a lot of problems with mood as well. Sending...
Hi Rich. Did you go to the event today? It's all too easy to cut yourself off from people and avoid contact in this day and age. I hope you were able to go to the event and enjoy yourself. Sending...
Hey Sean, am back home now. My anxiety has been quite bad today. I am very aware if how I'm talking and feel like I'm not talking right - I sound fine but I'm still feeling weird. Thanks for asking....
Thanks Sean. There are times where I can distract myself and keep myself occupied and I'm not checking how I feel. The past week has been worse. Maybe once I'm back home I will feel better. I can't...
Hi NikkiDee, I suffer with health anxiety and know how you feel. I feel like I'm dying at times. When I have a pain or sensation I don't recognise I'm convinced I'm about to keel over. I had a walk...
I walked past loads of beach huts today and I was thinking how much I'd love one and how lovely it would be. Hope you're doing ok this evening. I've packed my case and am looking forward to seeing...
Thank you both for your replies. My dad and his partner will be joining me in the pub soon for dinner and there is live music tonight. Hopefully that will distract me. I have found it hard to...
Hi Sean, sorry you didn't sleep well. I was awake until 130am unable to switch off. I think my anxiety is worse because I'm away from home but it's through the roof. I feel unwell and as soon as the...
Hi everyone, I hope you're doing as well as can b. I am away from my hubby and pets visiting my dad. I've been walking and spending time at the beach and had dinner with my Aunt and my 89 year old...
Sorry you're feeling rotten SC, I hope the virus leaves you quickly. Feel better. A x...
I think it's a good idea to see your doctor. I saw mine back in early ?March and he started me on Sertraline for health anxiety and depression. It's been almost 2 months and to be honest I don't feel...
I'm sorry to hear how you're feeling, it's not easy when loved ones are poorly. I hope your dad's surgery goes well. It's hard to be there for others when you are struggling yourself. Sending. Hugs,...