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nelliemiller
02-11-2014, 09:25 PM
Hello,

I am new to this website. I was thrilled when i found a community that was filled with people who understand exactly what i am going through.

A little about myself... I am a 24 yr old female. I have a one yr old daughter. I have recently began feeling server anxiety about my health. Every twinge i feel sends my mind into overdrive. I have recently experienced my first ER visit. It began when i was switching blood pressure meds and my heart rate was raised. My mind did the rest. Before i knew it i had landed myself with a large hospital bill.

I have been prescribed paxil but have yet to take it. I suppose i am afraid to take it for fear of further side effects. Anxiety runs in my family and i know this is something i will have to face the rest of my life.

It's getting hard. Everyday i try to think logically that nothing is wrong with me. But i think to much about everything and begin to feel uneasy. I obsessively think about my health and worry that something is wrong with me.

I feel numbness in my head and extremities. Pain In my cheat and head. I have had a couple ocular migraines. Raised heart rate. Butterflies. Tiredness. Soreness in neck and back. I'm sure i could come up with other symptoms.

Anyways, i am hoping to find comfort and hope. I feel like my world is crashing down around me and not many people in my life understand how i feel.

JoeCool
02-12-2014, 09:08 AM
Hello Nellie! Welcome to this wonderful forum of support. You'll find a when bunch of people that know exactly what you are going through. For one, as I read your post, I could have been the author! This is me. This is exactly what I experience on what seems like a daily basis. The toll is exhausting. A vicious cycle in that with with no restful sleep, the aches and pains are there and then the obsession with them kicks in and it's the end of the world. I try and cope as best I can...deep breathing and refocus of thoughts is what has helped me. You are definitely not alone in this!

Enduronman
02-12-2014, 09:39 AM
Welcome Nellie!!
Paxil is an AWESOME medication to take and it will help to pull you outta this maze that you're trapped in...Your story is not unique here, it's generally the same friend, we ALL understand and can empathize with you here in more ways than I can even explain...

E-Man...:)

lostmyself22
02-21-2014, 02:11 AM
hi again Nellie,

I think this forum is awesome!

I can relate to the things u are going through, and before coming on this site I thought It was all me! and all in my head. in the matter of 2 days I have found comfort knowing im not alone and also hope that I can beat this (just not sure how yet).

I would like to keep in touch if that's ok with u?

I hope u are finding this good too.