Room for a little one :)

[pinkybabe21]

Hi everybody, a little introduction about myself.

Im 20, nearly 21 years old, and live with my husband in lancashire.
I have had anxiety and depression on and off for a good few years now, but never (until the past 4 weeks) suffered panic attacks.
Im still having a tough time, and my docs refuse to help in any way of medication, i have had to result in taking anti depressants i had left over from my bout of depression 18 months ago, and was told the only way id get help for my insomnia was herbal remedies, which i have tried most and they are unsucessful. I begged, pleaded and cried at the docs for help sleeping as i hadnt slept in days, which was makig the anxiety and panic worse, still nothing.
Eventually i asked my dad if i could try one of his sleeping pills, i know its v wrong as they are not meant for me but i only take half and if it means i get sleep i so badly need then so be it.

Im so sick of not being able to go out/ scared to be alone, feeling dizzy headachey all the time and the chest pains and palpitations.
I also have lost 2 stones in weight as i have this feeling somethinggs stuck in my throat and i cant swallow food, i am on tablets for that but they dont seem to help much.
I have no friends and feel so alone and like no one understands, and i cant even see a counsellor till the 11th april :(

Sorry its a long one just needed to get it off my chest.
Pinky
xx

[lovejunkie]

hey pinky :)

let me start by saying that im sorry you are having a rough time - it gets better believe me! :)

firstly, if you really think you need meds for help, switch to another doctor. you are obviously stressed enough, you shouldnt be crying and begging with a doctor thats only going to make things worse! i know what its like not being able to see a counsellor :( have you tried reading a book? like a self help book? i find that really positive books help me a lot, not necessarily intense psychological self help ones, but maybe just something a bit upplifting, like 'chicken soup for the soul' or 'dont sweat the small stuff'.

let me know and good luck :) it gets better :)

[DAVIE 28]

Hi everybody, a little introduction about myself.

Im 20, nearly 21 years old, and live with my husband in lancashire.
I have had anxiety and depression on and off for a good few years now, but never (until the past 4 weeks) suffered panic attacks.
Im still having a tough time, and my docs refuse to help in any way of medication, i have had to result in taking anti depressants i had left over from my bout of depression 18 months ago, and was told the only way id get help for my insomnia was herbal remedies, which i have tried most and they are unsucessful. I begged, pleaded and cried at the docs for help sleeping as i hadnt slept in days, which was makig the anxiety and panic worse, still nothing.
Eventually i asked my dad if i could try one of his sleeping pills, i know its v wrong as they are not meant for me but i only take half and if it means i get sleep i so badly need then so be it.

Im so sick of not being able to go out/ scared to be alone, feeling dizzy headachey all the time and the chest pains and palpitations.
I also have lost 2 stones in weight as i have this feeling somethinggs stuck in my throat and i cant swallow food, i am on tablets for that but they dont seem to help much.
I have no friends and feel so alone and like no one understands, and i cant even see a counsellor till the 11th april :(

Sorry its a long one just needed to get it off my chest.
Pinky
xx


hi,

the feeling you are getting in your throat, i get exactly the same thing. infact, your symptoms are identical to what i get.

being scared to be left alone was a problem for me. it got really bad, but after a month or so it passed. the chest pains i get most days. for the palpatations i was put on beta blockers (PROPRANOLOL). they are not addictive in anyway and have no side effects for me anyway, if your getting palpatations regularly then say to your doctor about it. medication is not the answer but will help in the short term until you get to the root of your anxiety.


just remember that you are not alone, there are lots of sufferers and on here there are loads of people to help you, give you advice etc.

if you need a chat or need any advice i will help you the best i can to deal with your symptoms. send me a pm if you need a chat


good luck

[xanax]

hi

Have you used Melatonin to help you get to sleep? Its a natural hormone thats produced in your body so its non addictive.

Have you also tried some saint johns wort herb supplement? that has a calming effect. Try and get the droplets and not the tablets, then you have as much as you need as too strong a dose can make you feel very tierd and sleepy.

[AnotherDay]

being scared to be left alone was a problem for me. it got really bad, but after a month or so it passed. the chest pains i get most days. for the palpatations i was put on beta blockers (PROPRANOLOL). they are not addictive in anyway and have no side effects for me anyway, if your getting palpatations regularly then say to your doctor about it. medication is not the answer but will help in the short term until you get to the root of your anxiety.


just remember that you are not alone, there are lots of sufferers and on here there are loads of people to help you, give you advice etc.


Propranolol is what I am on.

80mgs per day.

It was 40mgs, but then I realized that I was only kidding myself in believing that 40 would fix me good for a full day (I work 2 jobs, you see)

The only side effect I am suffering is the drop in blood pressure.

I test myself once a week. Today I was 110/65 with 72 as my pulse. So while it is low, I make up for it in eating a lot more veggies and good fruits. I've started eating more hemp seeds with my food. I am hoping to keep as healthy has I can because I really don't like the idea of a pill messing with my brain.