tony-
05-06-2014, 06:18 AM
Hi all!
Ive been diagnosed with nervous tension since i was in elementary school. Tummy aches and throwing up was common before any test/exam or actually even if the teacher gave someone else a shouting, it would somehow affect me. i ended up taking a 2.5mg of valium to calm my nerves since 10.
Ultimately, with time, i guess i outgrew the anxiety, i have the jitters before a work presentation and holding the laser pointer steadily but its been manageable.
However, now I've seen to come to a mid life crisis of sorts, was in a relationship that fell apart and am now in a awful legal battle that is wearing me down, disrupting my sleep and it doesnt help either that work has not been good, so i guess, when it rains it pours.
Ive been feeling down especially in the mornings, when i wish i just didn't wake up, through the day, anxiety gets worst and my thoughts are racing till i can't seem to focus. To make things worst, my chest starts to hurt as if I'm coming for a heart attack. Ive gone for an ECG but it reported nothing wrong with my heart.
Im now on Lexapro 20mg in the morning and 15mg of Remeron at night. Lexapro is supposed to help with the anxiety, but i don't think its doing anything. Remeron does help a little with the sleeping.
Anyway, i think i have spoken too much for an intro, just looking forward to hear from any of you out there with the same story as me. Its not easy talking about this as there is a stigma about seeking help for mental health and thus i feel even more alone.
just me...
tony
Ive been diagnosed with nervous tension since i was in elementary school. Tummy aches and throwing up was common before any test/exam or actually even if the teacher gave someone else a shouting, it would somehow affect me. i ended up taking a 2.5mg of valium to calm my nerves since 10.
Ultimately, with time, i guess i outgrew the anxiety, i have the jitters before a work presentation and holding the laser pointer steadily but its been manageable.
However, now I've seen to come to a mid life crisis of sorts, was in a relationship that fell apart and am now in a awful legal battle that is wearing me down, disrupting my sleep and it doesnt help either that work has not been good, so i guess, when it rains it pours.
Ive been feeling down especially in the mornings, when i wish i just didn't wake up, through the day, anxiety gets worst and my thoughts are racing till i can't seem to focus. To make things worst, my chest starts to hurt as if I'm coming for a heart attack. Ive gone for an ECG but it reported nothing wrong with my heart.
Im now on Lexapro 20mg in the morning and 15mg of Remeron at night. Lexapro is supposed to help with the anxiety, but i don't think its doing anything. Remeron does help a little with the sleeping.
Anyway, i think i have spoken too much for an intro, just looking forward to hear from any of you out there with the same story as me. Its not easy talking about this as there is a stigma about seeking help for mental health and thus i feel even more alone.
just me...
tony