Please help!!

[kayla_sue]

Hello its been awhile since i've posted i need some serious help.....I have been going through extensive testing now to ensure my heart is working properly due to the mass panic attacks i have been having.....for the first time i actually had suicidal thoughts, anxiety is ruining my life i cry hysterically i cant even function daily i constantly get headaches and fuzzy cloudiness i get dizzy i cant breathe i struggle to keep my heart rate down, i feel like my brain is melting..........lastnight my mom tried to have me committed cause of the out lashes i am having...i was given medicine but im completely scared to take it.........my anxiety has now given me ibs and im really scared whats going on to me im losing my sanity!!!!

[needtogetwell]

Hi Kayla,

Ok, I understand where you are. It's very unpleasant. But not uncommon. Actually it is more common than you may realize.

What type of medicine did the doctor give you? I know a fair bit about different meds so I might be able to calm your fears about taking it.

One thing you would be well advised to learn is something called diaphragmatic breathing. It is a way to breathe when you are anxious and panicking, that helps calm your nervous system. It takes practice but it works well. So Google diaphragmatic breathing or yoga breathing and you will be able to learn how to do it.

Lastly, you need to believe that this will end and you will be ok.

Cheers!

[Kuma]

Medications can actually be really helpful. They can enable to you feel better and get beyond the sense of being "in a crisis." Then you can work with a psychiatrist or a therapist to address your feelings and become happier and less anxious.

Pam (Needingtogetwell) is right -- many people have been through what you are going through. It is not fun. But if you are willing to trust your doctors and be open to getting some help, you can get better and have an enjoyable and fulfilling life.

I took some medications and got some therapy and while I am not 100% free from anxiety, I am certainly doing a lot better. You can do the same thing.