BeccaRose
08-14-2007, 05:36 PM
I have always been an anxious child and at 19 I'm turning into an anxious adult.
I recently got a full hip replacement (yes, at my age) and I experienced several nights of nausea and anxiety in the hospital room. I chalked it up to the drugs and the trauma on my body. Now, though, I've been home for a few days and I'm still having troubles. Days are good, very good, I watch shows, do my exercises, and take pleasure in my physical progress. The worst times comes right about 5 and last a couple hours and then again at bed time. I'm anxious about evenings, it's an irrational fear, I fear not being able to go to sleep. (I have to sleep on my back with a pillow between my legs, and I have never been able to sleep that way). This has taken a toll, I can't seem to relax during these periods, I feel sick to my stomach, and I lose my appetite. My friends want to come and see me, but I just don't feel like visitors.
I decided to seek professional help, but unfortunately all of the mental health places in the area seem to be booked solid or have waiting lists. I was sent home with a small amount of Atavin...but I don't want to have to rely on any medication for this. I want to kick this on my own.
The best remedy seems to be keeping my mind occupied, and calm. Does anyone have advice on what I can do during these "bad" spells, how to relax, and tips on falling asleep. I return to school soon, and I don't want this still hanging over me. I appreciate any advice from people who understand!
Thanks,
Becca
I recently got a full hip replacement (yes, at my age) and I experienced several nights of nausea and anxiety in the hospital room. I chalked it up to the drugs and the trauma on my body. Now, though, I've been home for a few days and I'm still having troubles. Days are good, very good, I watch shows, do my exercises, and take pleasure in my physical progress. The worst times comes right about 5 and last a couple hours and then again at bed time. I'm anxious about evenings, it's an irrational fear, I fear not being able to go to sleep. (I have to sleep on my back with a pillow between my legs, and I have never been able to sleep that way). This has taken a toll, I can't seem to relax during these periods, I feel sick to my stomach, and I lose my appetite. My friends want to come and see me, but I just don't feel like visitors.
I decided to seek professional help, but unfortunately all of the mental health places in the area seem to be booked solid or have waiting lists. I was sent home with a small amount of Atavin...but I don't want to have to rely on any medication for this. I want to kick this on my own.
The best remedy seems to be keeping my mind occupied, and calm. Does anyone have advice on what I can do during these "bad" spells, how to relax, and tips on falling asleep. I return to school soon, and I don't want this still hanging over me. I appreciate any advice from people who understand!
Thanks,
Becca