Feel jittery, nervous, shaky, dizzy...my anxiety has reached a climax and I am currently experiencing an almost-panic attack. I just took something for it...but I find lately I wake UP with the anxiety...it starts in my belly (butterflies) and then makes me shake all over and worry over EVERYTHING.
Can't seem to just RELAX right now, I would want nothing more than to just breathe deep and relax...just...relax.
Don't know why I'm writing this, maybe so I don't feel so alone.

[carrie_ann]

((((strat))))) ... sorry things are so rough right now, hang in there please? you're not alone.

[Blue Coral]

You are not alone! My anxiety has been getting out of hand as well. Unfortunately I don't have a prescription to take to help. I've been trying to ride it out hoping it will ease up soon. Hope it eases up for you soon.

[Leed]

Oh my friend how I can relate. Mine got so bad that I would forget to breathe at night, and it was NOT sleep apnea. We had that checked. It was ANXIETY. It was just awful --- I'd wake up gasping for air, and just terrified! I thought I'd die during the night, so it was hard to sleep!

I told my doc about this, and that's when she put me on Xanax, unfortunately. And i promptly got addicted to it since I have a very addictive personality. I abused it of course. I think I was on it for about 2 years. In the end, I got off booze and Xanax at the same time. WOW. Wasn't fun.

But you are NOT alone!!! There are millions of us out here who suffer from it. it's this darn crazy world, with all it's pressure and stress to compete with everyone else, and it's all our past issues we have to contend with. Therapy is a MUST. We need to deal with our past - and find out what's behind everything. Plus if medication is called for - fine, but be sure it's not exceptionally addictive! You sure don't need to deal with that too!

God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee

I feel for you as I too am experiencing a bad patch at the moment. The anxiety is constant. I have started back on medication , but it hasn't kicked in as yet. I know that sometimes it feels so bad you think you have something wrong with you, but just know that it will pass and try and go with it for now. Fighting against it makes it worse i think. A couple of things i find helpful are shaking my hands very hard (as if flicking off water), tapping all over my body as hard as i can tolerate and chewing gum ......very quickly...lol. I know these things sound strange, but i personally dont have any success with relaxation methods as i find my mind wanders off. I hope you are able to see a therapist as this can also help. There is a book that has been a god send to me , it is called. "Complete self help for your nerves" by Dr Claire Weekes. There is light at the end of the tunnel, hang in there.

["Tilly may"]

Originally Posted by kindergirl

I feel for you as I too am experiencing a bad patch at the moment. The anxiety is constant. I have started back on medication , but it hasn't kicked in as yet. I know that sometimes it feels so bad you think you have something wrong with you, but just know that it will pass and try and go with it for now. Fighting against it makes it worse i think. A couple of things i find helpful are shaking my hands very hard (as if flicking off water), tapping all over my body as hard as i can tolerate and chewing gum ......very quickly...lol. I know these things sound strange, but i personally dont have any success with relaxation methods as i find my mind wanders off. I hope you are able to see a therapist as this can also help. There is a book that has been a god send to me , it is called. "Complete self help for your nerves" by Dr Claire Weekes. There is light at the end of the tunnel, hang in there.

I shake my hands too and pound on my chest to make it go away. Im really trying the deep breathing and thinking about the air going in and out of my lungs. sometimes that helps

Thanks guys, it's less today than it was yesterday but still didnt have the gumption to get to work...so I'm just trying to relax. My stomach is in knots. Thank you for your support...

[kvonsc]

You are absolutely not alone! It's kind of strange....no one knows what to say to us when we go thru days like that and I also find it hard to think of something to say. Nothing makes us feel better.

[RiotOfWords]

I've done that too.... funny... posting something, sending it unaware of who will read it or.. if it'll even get read... sometimes lifts something off of your chest. I go to sleep and wake with anxiety everyday. I miss the days here and there where I would feel.. even slightly.. calm or relaxed... I'm sorry.. I wish life was easier to understand.. and that no one had to feel that. I'd like to hope words and communication help though.

Well, the anxiety is back and full force, it's HORRIBLE, this disorder is debilitating and awful. I feel like a mental cripple.
AGAIN, my stomach is in knots, its hard to breathe, people don't know what to say to help. Right now I am trying to distract on my break, it seems work keeps me busy enough to distract for long enough...but that doesn't seem enough either...
I suppose I'm just venting. Thank you for listening/reading anyhow.

I feel shaky, I keep trying to go to happy,safe places in my head and the doom/panic/fears keep rearing their ugly faces. I would love to just relax...to feel like myself again.

[carrie_ann]

((((strat)))) ... thinking of you, big 's

[brokenandalone1234]

I just posted a thread about mine getting out of hand. I feel like everything scares me even doing day to day functions that I love to do. I am a stay at home girlfriend and I get joy out of doing it. My boyfriend appericates and knows that what I do is not easy but sometimes I get anxious over what if I don't clean everything just right or what if his dinner is not cooked just right. He would never get mad at me for not cleaning or cooking. I just put so much pressure on myself to be perfect that sometimes I worry about these things.

[Pikku Myy]

Hi sweeat pea!!!! Hot shower, relaxation techniques, and meditation will help!!! However, if you are so super anxious.... you might need to seek medical help Again all the best from here!!!!