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Nov 02, 2015, 03:16 PM
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was already dealing with increasing anxiety and panic attacks and then got the stomach flu (and I have a phobia of nausea and vomiting). this shot my anxiety through the roof and now it is completely out of control. I wake up at 3 or 5 AM with my stomach in horrible knots, feeling like the world is falling apart, feeling overwhelmed by dread and just wanting so bad to escape the discomfort but I can't move. I'm just paralyzed in bed until at least noon. I can't get through the morning without lorazepam but at the same time I'm terrified of becoming dependent on it and the awful withdrawal I've heard about. I hold out and try not to take it but eventually give in, after which my anxiety is slowly displaced by depression until it swells again once it's dark out and I know another morning is around the corner. After the stomach bug I was diagnosed with IBS. I can barely eat. I've lost about 15 lbs (and was small to begin within). I can't get anything done and my old agoraphobic tendencies are coming back. This vicious circle is sucking all the life out of me, I've been down this road before and I can't go back, but I don't know how to escape...
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Nov 02, 2015, 03:38 PM
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(((((thepterodactyl)))))))))
So sorry you are in such a bad place right now. Thinking of you!
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Nov 02, 2015, 03:39 PM
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Hello thepterodactyl: I'm sorry to read of your illness & the distress, both physical & emotional, it is causing you. I send warm thoughts your way with the hope that you will begin to feel better soon.
 
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Nov 02, 2015, 06:14 PM
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So sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I know the panic attacks are bad enough without being sick on top of it. I do hope you find some peace and comfort until you feel better.
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Nov 02, 2015, 07:13 PM
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I'm sorry to hear you're feeling like this. I've had the stomach flu a few years ago and it was the absolute worst feeling I have ever had. I always have an appetite even when sick, but that was the first time where I can honestly say that I hated food. And to have the mental anguish added in to that...I'm so sorry. I'll definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.
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Nov 02, 2015, 09:16 PM
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Take good care, be well soon.
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