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[Clueless]

Hello, my name's Emma and I'm new here. I came to the forums looking for answers, after having been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, I understand depression but know hardly anything on the matter of anxiety which leads me to question- was the diagnoses correct? I'd like to specifically know more about Generalised Anxiety Disorder(GDA). I look forward to meeting you all, take care.

[IndependentJenn]

I am diagnosed the same...anxiety often times is accompanied my panic attacks. Do you ever get those? Its when you feel like your going absolutely insane:( Hyperventilation and then dizziness! I don't know, all of this is different for different people but explain your feelings maybe I can give you more answers:) Hope to help!

Hugs,
Jenn

[Clueless]

No, I've never had a panic attack thankfully. Sometimes I get dizzy and my body begins to tremble, but I've never blacked out from this. I also have trouble breathing, find it hard to relax in some situations. Usually when I tremble strange breathing patterns company it, I find myself needing to breath steadily then but can't sit down as this only makes the trembles worse.

[Clueless]

Well kev, after you asked about my symptons I looked up symptons that come with anxiety and found I could relate to a few.
-Depersonalizaton
-Emotionally blunted, numb
-depressed (feel like crying for no apparent reason)
-Feeling of being under pressure all the time. (Constant stress)
-Loss of appetite
-Burning skin sensation, skin sensitivity
-Difficulty falling asleep
-Sensitive to light
-Shivering
-Fear of control
-Agoraphobia
-Heightened self awareness
- Paranoid

[stevie]

hey emma! kev is right, depression and anxiety usually do go hand in hand... (i'm the opposite of you, i have anxiety with 'components of depression' to quote my GP). i've found that the best thing you can do for yourself is to find a really good therapist that you trust and are comfortable with and get a small support group. i also just read 'hope and help for your nerves' by dr. claire weekes. it's a bit outdated but it's very good at explaining what you're going through and offering a clear course of action.

best of luck
ps- love your location ;)

[bryan kellogg]

i knowsurgs you don't know me but imam having most symptoms you have the you you help me it all started I lost my job about mo ago then 3 mo ago I had a hssurnia surgry I still have not found a job my life has Ben hell I am 47 years old and cant find a job my wife is working I do look for a job I just cant sleep good the last 3 days I have had about 7_10 h sleep last night no sleep have tryed worm milk benadril can you help me

[stevie]

dramaminr helps me. or go to your GP and ask if he can recommend a sleeping pill. you need a good night's sleep before you tackle your problems. i also had a period where i got like 5 hours of sleep in almost 72 hours and i was a mess. i took half a dose of a sleeping pill and slept soundly for close to 10 hours. i've only ever used them once (very scared of addictive medication) but i know they're there is i need them. other times ive used dramamine.
i would suggest to go to your GP and get a referral to a psychologist. chamomile tea helps to calm nerves, there are breathing techniques and i've also used the all natural dr. bach's rescue remedy.