Headcase
12-30-2008, 10:51 PM
Hi, I am a newbie from Australia, thought i might share my story, maybe help someone else in knowing their not alone...
I have had various forms of Anxiety since I was about 15 maybe younger, some anxieties are worse than others like checking things a few times when I no it was right the first time, or washing my hands twice or after touching something that I think may have had germs on it.
I live everyday with Health related Anxiety issues, I constantly worry about every ache and pain etc. I get IBS symptoms all the time but it is worse when I am stressed.
I go to the doctor often who reassures me im in good health but a couple of days later the Anxiety comes back.
I was given Effexor XR which I took and while the anxiety eased the side effects really got to me. ( I felt really numb & really careless when on them & If I missed one I would get weird slow motion head spins.) I weined myself off them after taking them for about 3 months, since then my anxiety has become worse. the doctor wants me to start taking them again but I am very reluctant.
I do get sinusitis from allergies to dust and dustmites which has gotten worse since my anxiety has gotten worse. I am told that allergies can flair up at times of anxiety though.
I also find I get constipated when very stressed and anxious which also makes you think there is something else wrong with you.
My life is very stressful with work & kids & I have a lot of trouble dealing with it.
My Anxiety turns into depression and I dont want to do anything, my work and homelife become difficult. I also dont enjoy doing the things I used to like doing, i have very little patience and am very irritable and snappy and sometimes feel like beating the crap out of someone (but I wouldnt realy do that).
My wife doesnt understand at all & I rarely share my daily anxious thoughts with her as she just tells me to stop being stupid and self obsessed.
I found going to the gym really helped but again my wife tells me I am just self obsessed and looking after myself rather than my family.
I have ok days and dark days when I just feel like crying and i have suicidal thoughts. I also get this way after an argument with my wife.
People sometimes think I am rude or obnoxious when in reality i am just consumed in my own anxious world.
Probably the thing that makes my anxiety worse is hearing all the horror health stories in Magazines & everyday on the tv or internet they talk about everyone getting sick or dieing.
The Doctor thinks I may be Bi Polar and I am off next months to see a physcologist for their oppinion.
This is a terrible form of Anxiety to live with.
I have had various forms of Anxiety since I was about 15 maybe younger, some anxieties are worse than others like checking things a few times when I no it was right the first time, or washing my hands twice or after touching something that I think may have had germs on it.
I live everyday with Health related Anxiety issues, I constantly worry about every ache and pain etc. I get IBS symptoms all the time but it is worse when I am stressed.
I go to the doctor often who reassures me im in good health but a couple of days later the Anxiety comes back.
I was given Effexor XR which I took and while the anxiety eased the side effects really got to me. ( I felt really numb & really careless when on them & If I missed one I would get weird slow motion head spins.) I weined myself off them after taking them for about 3 months, since then my anxiety has become worse. the doctor wants me to start taking them again but I am very reluctant.
I do get sinusitis from allergies to dust and dustmites which has gotten worse since my anxiety has gotten worse. I am told that allergies can flair up at times of anxiety though.
I also find I get constipated when very stressed and anxious which also makes you think there is something else wrong with you.
My life is very stressful with work & kids & I have a lot of trouble dealing with it.
My Anxiety turns into depression and I dont want to do anything, my work and homelife become difficult. I also dont enjoy doing the things I used to like doing, i have very little patience and am very irritable and snappy and sometimes feel like beating the crap out of someone (but I wouldnt realy do that).
My wife doesnt understand at all & I rarely share my daily anxious thoughts with her as she just tells me to stop being stupid and self obsessed.
I found going to the gym really helped but again my wife tells me I am just self obsessed and looking after myself rather than my family.
I have ok days and dark days when I just feel like crying and i have suicidal thoughts. I also get this way after an argument with my wife.
People sometimes think I am rude or obnoxious when in reality i am just consumed in my own anxious world.
Probably the thing that makes my anxiety worse is hearing all the horror health stories in Magazines & everyday on the tv or internet they talk about everyone getting sick or dieing.
The Doctor thinks I may be Bi Polar and I am off next months to see a physcologist for their oppinion.
This is a terrible form of Anxiety to live with.