[polkadotpixie]

First of all, this is my first post so can I please say hello to everyone.

I am feeling very frightened tonight and for no apparent reason...I have been feeling less stable recently with regards to depression but my anxiety in the past has been focussed around a particular thing

I felt really tired all day but also really on edge and I have spent money I can't afford on line to distract myself and eaten too much junk for the same reason

Anyway I went to bed around 6pm (UK time) and woke up a couple of hours later feeling terrified like I was going to get hurt...I am really confused, I'm not normally paranoid in this way but I feel like I am waiting for a knife in my back

I feel really shaky and my heart is beating really fast like I want to run away but I'm already at home so theres nowhere to go to

Sorry for rambling, it doesn't feel like a panic attack more just like terror that I don't understand

Has anyone ever felt like this?

[mssumom]

((((((((((polkadotpixie))))))))))

Welcome to pc, you will find some really great support here at this site among the members anyway. I probably have no great advice to give you only that I know how you feel and struggle with it daily myself.

I hope you feel some peace very soon and things will be better for you.

Thinking of you and again welcome.


Lori

[Sarah116]

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[Soidhonia]

Hello I hope you feelbetter today. I am going to leave you a number for a hotline that you can call for mental health issues 1-800-273-TALK if you need to talk to someone on the phone. Some of the symptoms you have also are comparative to hypoglycemia (low Blood sugar) you may need to get a physical and have your blood checked. I have the same symptoms when my blood sugar drops. there are also diets on the Americam diabetic Association website for hypoglycemia that may help until you see the Dr. You need to tell your therapist and dr about this problem as well, to see if you need a med asjustment. Take care sincerely Soidhonia

[polkadotpixie]

Thanks everyone for your support!

I have been thinking maybe I should go and see my doctor again...I don't have a therapist and I'm not currently on any medication as I stopped taking it last year as my new doctor (I moved house) was very unsympathetic and treated me like a silly little girl (I'm 22) so I just didn't go back and dealt with stuff in my own way

I think I'm more afraid that he will say "there's nothing wrong with you, stop being a drama queen and get on with it" and then I know theres not going to be any help instead of my current thinking of...if it gets too unbearable I'll face my fear of going to my doctor

Maybe I should go...I just don't know whats for the best?

[Soidhonia]

Hello I feel the best thing to do is make the right decision that keeps your mental health in a SAFE arena. that would mena seeing a professional and letting them help you if there is help for you. The oprofessional will let you know what help is available for you fif they are unable to treat you , so either way it is a win win situation, in your case, to let the professionals decide what is best. I hope the best for you take care Soidhonia

[abilifyguy]

I used to go through exacty what you decribed. I agree with Soidhonia that you should get a physical and have your blood checked. If your doctor is a GP, he may not be the best to diagnose your depression/anxiety disorder. Even if he recognizes the problem, he may not know as much about the best med combinations for what you are going through. Talk to your GP, and if he puts you on something (like an ssri) take if while you find a psychiatrist who can evaluate and help you. Good luck!!!