Hi KelBear, I really do think that your muscular pain can be the result on anxiety. For years before I realised how anxious I was and that I was having panic attacks I have been suffering back, neck...
Poor yo AngelLisa, I can't bear dentists either! Hope it goes well for you. A while ago when I was pretty much at Rock bottom my GP referred me to adult mental health services for an assessment. I...
Big hugs, I hope everything has gone well for your sister and family today x...
Thanks Barb, I started off ok, managed a small supper and got yo sleep... Then I had a dream I was being sick (I am phobic about throwing up)... Cue waking up in a massive panic attack and took me...
Wow, JH - that is inspirational - I don't know how dingle parents managed! Thanks also, Lisa - I have just been doing the usual with my little girl, as I just don't feel up to doing special stuff....
Hi there, Unfortunately my parents are on holiday at the mo. If there is a real emergency I could call my in laws, but they will only help if they have no plans, like they wouldn't rearrange a hair...
Thanks everyone, it is nice to know you understand. I wish it wasn't so hard though. You are right of course, I should do some relaxation / meditation exercises, try and distract myself and try and...
Hi there, My husband is working away for two days and nights and I am so nervous. I rely on him so much when I feel panicky, especially to look after our young daughter if I feel like I need to go...
I am afraid I can't answer that either - for the Drs to look into. I also have never heard of a link between hives and brain tumours... I also thought hives were more of an allergy reaction. But...
Hi SB, No definitely not alone. My husband is pretty good but I know he feels frustrated at me sometimes and thinks that if he tells me that it is in my head then somehow I will be able to get over...
Hi Abundance, I am glad you have been to see your Gp and had tests to explore your symptoms because that is important. I would say that yes anxiety can cause lots of physical symptoms or make...
I do the tilting head backward with mouth open one, also tilting head forward to get a double chin. I also roll my shoulders backwards and forwards, turn my head slowly to look one way and then the...
Hi everyone, I am doing ok, but a bit stressed as I am supposed to be studying and I haven't got as much done as I would like :-( Partly me not being motivated enough and partly because my husband...
Hi Theia, I am following this as I need the same. I have also tried relaxation techniques, but also just googled 'tense throat muscles' and found some exercises to stretch the throat muscles. I also...
Awww, glad you are feeling better SC, that sounded horrid! Hope you enjoyed your day x...
Hello, I am writing this as both a mum and an anxiety sufferer... Firstly, I am glad you have posted on here as it is a friendly and supportive place. I agree with the others, that it would be good...
Hi there, After taking last week off due to a massive anxiety attack and / or reaction to medication, i was dreading going to work today. Yesterday I tried going out and only managed an hour and felt...
That is brilliant :-) sounds like it may be worth me looking into mindfulness.......
Hi there, I am new here too. I am sorry to hear about your past, that must have been awful :-( I have no words of wisdom regarding anxiety about taking medication, just empathy because I am the same....
I do sometimes if I am really bad, I usually feel as though I am going to throw up too, which freaks me out more because I am emetophobic!...
Hi, Hibee, shingles - how horrid for you but glad you feel as though you may be turning a corner. Hope you feel better soon x I also think I am turning a corner, most of the unpleasant effects from...
Hi SB, Just to let you know that I am in a similar situation, battling anxiety for a long time, not liking to take meds (scared of side effects) and new here. Seems like a very supportive place so...
This looks great, is there any way for me to mark this as a favourite post or can it be pinned? Thanks...
Hi there, My husband could have written this - with the exception of worry about weight gain. For me the worry is of vomiting And of side effects. I felt pressured to try taking sertraline and...
Thanks :-) problem is that I am also an emetophobe so can't bear feeling nauseous! If I didn't fear being sick so much then I may not have found this so hard x...
Thanks CT, Well done for sticking with it! I couldn't! I can't believe how terrible the side effects are :-( And yes, never taken anything like this before x...
Update- just called my Dr surgery and spoke to a Dr, he has made me an appointment for tomorrow so guessing the side effects can't be too dangerous or long lasting. Would still appreciate some moral...
Hi everyone, Against my feelings I took sertraline twice and now feel absolutely awful. I think I am coming out the other side, but my vision is a bit blurred although seems better than a couple of...
Hi there, I am not too great at all, sorry. I am anxious about taking sertraline for anxiety lol. Most ironic. So tried taking just half a tablet today to see how i did, and now feel really jittery,...
Thank you so much, i am still unsure because my husband really thinks I should take the pills. They are still sitting in a cupboard in the kitchen unopened. However I went to see my chiropractor...
Thank you Golf Coaster - definitely a few tips there for me to try. I went to the Drs today and they recommended CBT and Sertraline. My Dr was lovely but I am so torn about taking Sertraline. I am 40...
Hi there, I have just joined this forum because I am struggling with something very similar. I didn't know whether it was better to comment on an existing thread or start a new one for the same...