Suffering Everyday

[kayla_sue]

Hello my name is Kayla i was just diagnosed with anxiety i was given 2 different medications to take but im scared to take them, everyday is a immense struggle for me i wake up tired cant breathe cant barely eat cause im scared to choke on my food my heart is always steadily racing and changing rhythms im always thirsty i just over all i feel like crap how does everyone cope i feel really helpless in this

[Antisocialtheatrefreak]

I guess the best way to cope is to ground yourself. Tell yourself the facts. Make sure to listen to your body. It knows you better than you do. If you're thirsty, drink water. If you're tired, sleep (i know you can't sleep at work or school so that one's kinda hard to do. If you feel really out of control, find a place to be alone and quiet (If you're out, a bathroom stall works) and take deep breaths, breathe in for 4 seconds, and out for 7 seconds. As far as medication, SSRIs, which are usually used for anxiety people, block your serotonin reuptake (basically, they tell you body, don't get rid of this, we still need it) serotonin is released naturally when you exercise. It's scary, and it sucks for the first bit, but with meds and therapy (if you go that route), you'll notice change very quickly. One of the best feelings is to realize you haven't had problems all day. I know it seems like a long time from now but, It's soooo worth it. I believe in you. Don't give anxiety the power to make you feel like crap. You can do this!!!!!:)

[jessed03]

Hello my name is Kayla i was just diagnosed with anxiety i was given 2 different medications to take but im scared to take them, everyday is a immense struggle for me i wake up tired cant breathe cant barely eat cause im scared to choke on my food my heart is always steadily racing and changing rhythms im always thirsty i just over all i feel like crap how does everyone cope i feel really helpless in this

Hey, Kayla. Nice to meet you!

Anxiety is often at its worst when it first comes on. Those first few weeks and months can be really, really hard. It's so shocking at first, and so very alien.

As time goes by, you realize the symptoms are harmless, and you become somewhat desensitized to them.

Knowing how and why you feel as you do is also very helpful. It makes the condition seem more logical, rather than an unpredictable emergency.

Of course, the major part of the puzzle is realizing being scared of your anxiety is actually one of the biggest reasons for it sticking around. Right now your brain believes there's a threat, and so by convincing yourself your anxiety is catastrophic and that you're under attack from it, you're validating that belief and making the problem worse.

It's a process that you go through, but one that does bring reward. Do all the right things and it's unlikely you'll feel this way for too long.

This is a very helpful community. I wish I'd have found it when my anxiety was at its worst.

You'll get a lot of support here, which is always a really nice thing when life's hard. :)

[kayla_sue]

I wish i didn't just feel so helpless i feel myself just pulling away from my normal life i am still trying to understand what is going on with me and its hard everyday is hard i feel sick i have literally been through every test possible and right now does t ever go away i am 23 i have had issues on and off for the past year and now everyday i wake up its challenge to function i honestly feel like im losing mind its awful

[jessed03]

It does go away. It can take time, sadly, but it does get easier. Myself and many others here have thought we'd never get better, but found a little light.

The meds can help speed things up too. What ones were you given?

[kayla_sue]

citalopram and lorazepham

[smithers]

Kayla, take a look at 'mindfulness', it's really great at explaining how to adapt your thought processes, and I'm sure it can help! Also, keep busy! I've had days where I've just sat around thinking about all the negative things in my life, digging myself a deeper hole and feeling absolutely rubbish, and then days where I've been so busy with friends, work, family, that I forget about everything for brief moments and end up getting into bed that evening feeling clear headed!

Stay strong, stay focused and keep busy :-) you have the control!!

[gypsylee]

Welcome to the forum Kayla :)

[DaizyLynn]

I get what you are saying about the eating Kayla, I have the same problem except with me it is the fear of asperating the food into my lungs and suffocating, you are not crazy girlie and if you are nervous about taking the meds a second opinion never hurts honey.