giving up :'(

[belle64]

Hello everyone
Fairly new to this site and really need some help! I have had an anxiety disorder for about a year now, its got so bad that I havnt left the house in 3weeks because of it. Recently I have developed a fear of feeling sick, I worry about it that much that I end up feeling sick anyway, I feel sick 24/7. Also started feeling extremely down, I just want to be on my own. Am on verge of just giving up, I'm so fed up of it :'( doctors only ever prescribe me anti depressants, but stopped after only taking 2 doses because of the nasty side effects. Does anybody know if its possible to be hypnotised to get rid of it all completly?? If anybody does please let me know as I'm desperate and running out of hope. Couple of months ago I was upset because lifes just passing me by and I'm not enjoying it. Now I feel like life can't go quick enough :(
BELLE

[lifeconfusion6179]

hey belle, sorry you feel this way. i really do. its hard to feel hopeless which is what you are feeling. Ive been there and everyone once in a while i still experience this. i have been seeing a psychotherapist who specializes in hypnosis as well. ive seen him 3 times which is basically introduction type sessions since i have so much to say about the last 9 years. Ive checked online and there is good and bad about hypnosis but i suggest you find some form of therapist or professional counselor to help you. And remember you have to give it time. I suggest you try some other med that you can tolerate while you try to cope with your anxiety. i know in my worst times meds have helped me. Its only now after all this time im looking to seek professional help. hope this helps :)

[belle64]

Thank you for your reply.
Am looking into seeing a therapist n hypnotism. Even worrying about that though! How do I know that the source is reliable and will work? Doctor tells me that there isn't any meds that won't make me feel worse for first month or so. Anything that contributes to me feeling sick I have to stop doing, I know it sounds silly. Confused by the doctors, some say that I needd anti depressants and others say I shouldn't as would be swopping one nightmare for another. Really don't know what to do. Feel like I'm going crazy sometimes!
BELLE

[lifeconfusion6179]

well i will tell you what my dr. who i trust and have gone too for a few years now told me. He asked me are you suffering right now? and i answered yes extremely. so then he asked me will you try to get yourself better? and i was like yes. so then he finally asked me if there are medicines made for your specific problem do you want to take them to stop the suffering and i thought to myself well yes. and thats what i did. 2 doses is not enough you have to give it more time. when i was on lexapro for a few months the first week i had bad naseau but it went away. your body has to adjust to the med. i say get on a med that works while you receive therapy as well, its the best combination of treatment possible. then as you feel better you can get off whatever your on slowly. hope this helps.

[Gladys]

Dear Belle,
Sorry to hear you're feeling so bad.
You know, whatever path you choose, you'll be expected to work with the anxiety to get some semblance of the life you want.
I've read that anxiety doesn't ever go away and is always there to some degree or will go away and then come back. That means, unfortunately, that anxiety is one of those illness that we have to live with.
I'm not saying go out and do something straight away. Take it as gradually as you feel comfortable with. But there were things in life you wanted once. Tell yourself what they were, and if it's still possible for you, work towards those things with anxiety. If you know that it's impossible to manage those things, think of something you want to do instead; that's just as valuable to you. Then you may want to work towards it in a different way. Whether you like it or not, we are dogged with anxiety and need to admit it's not going to kill us. Therefore we need to do something about our lives.
You say you haven't been out for three weeks, so take the rubbish out when it's needed. Then after a few weeks, maybe you can venture further. It's worth a try.

[belle64]

Thank you for you're replies.
Have a consultation for hypnotherapy tomorrow, its worth a shot. Meds are not the way forward for me, my opinion is that its just covering up the problems, plus my fear of feeling and being sick won't allow it. I'm determined to get better and to achieve what I want in life. Have always wanted to work with animals, so have applied for veterinary course, so desperately need to get my issues under control. Onwards and upwards :)
BELLE

[jeremydoyle]

Meds are not the way forward for me, my opinion is that its just covering up the problems

I'm 100% with you on this!


I'm determined to get better and to achieve what I want in life.

I think that's exactly the right mindset to have. I'm not worried about you for 1 second. You can achieve anything you want :)

[Gladys]

Dear Belle,
You have a great attitude, and you will get on in life. Yes, it may take you longer but you'll do it.
You say you'd like to work with animals. You can study for that and as long as you tell the college about your anxiety, they'll make allowances for you regarding late essays and give you time off for medical appointments.
Keep writing on this forum too. It'll help you whether you have bad days or good days.
And remember, as we share your anxiety, your successes are ours.

[jti1998]

Hey belle64....Hypnotherapy works great but will not cure you....I used this method on a weekly basis for two years before moving then the axiety and panic attacks returned....I failed to mention this in a previous post so please don't "burn me"....But it really does help...The only thing is that you have to be open minded and willing to accept suggestions....I remember I was very nervous and anxious on my first visit but left feeling absolutely great....Each sessions builds on the last....Don't give up....I have dealt with severe anxiety for a long time now, it isn't the end of the world but it sure feels like it...

[belle64]

Its great to hear from someone who has had hypnotherapy. Thank you for replying. I don't mind if I'm not ever completely cured from this, I can cope with it if its mild, have just reached that point where I need to accept all the help I can get. I don't mind having anxiety anymore, this is me. Just need to learn how to control it and make the most out of life. Will carry on posting on here even when I'm feeling almost "normal" :)
BELLE