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Is this an anxiety attack?

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ExhaustedAnnie · 04/02/2012 10:44

I have been feeling so stressed this past year. My son was born prematurely a year ago and this triggered depression, feelings of guilt and inadequacy. I also had to deal with discovering my grandmother had 18 months to live (she is still here though thankfully), my partner living three hours away and my lovely uncle dying. Ds and I are now living with dp but I feel quite isolated, I don't know anyone and we've been here since October.

I was prescribed amitriptyline for depression but I stopped taking it after a few weeks because I missed a dose and found I couldn't sleep, I don't want to get reliant on it.

Sorry, anyway, I keep having what I can only describe as nightmares but when I'm awake during the day. I imagine that something really bad is about to happen, for example everytime I cross the road I imagine I get run over (I was knocked down a few months ago but unharmed), when I cook tea I imagine the pan falls to the floor on top of my son or worry he will somehow get out of the house (he is one and not yet walking).

Does anyone else feel like this? I know I sound completely crazy, sorry if this is a bit long and rambled.

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JennaTailor · 04/02/2012 12:43

Hi
I didnt want to read and run.

What you are experiencing doesn't sound like panic attacks but they do sound like anxiety. They are perfectly normal thoughts for someone suffering with anxiety and you are not crazy. I use a site called No more Panic (UK based) which has been invaluable to me for support, advice and for feeling less alone.

It sounds like you have had a lot going on in your life - have you been to see the GP at all ?

CoolRunnings · 04/02/2012 15:34

Thanks for replying. I did see my gp before we moved and thats when I was put on amitriptyline. I have been several times to the GP surgery to register but everytime I go they ask me for more paperwork, proof of address, I.d, etc. It makes me more stressed which I know sounds daft. I am going to see my parents next week though so I might see he gp there as she is lovely.

Thanks for the website suggestion, I will have a good look once ds is in bed.

CoolRunnings · 04/02/2012 15:35

Oh bollocks forgot to namechange Blush.

JennaTailor · 07/02/2012 15:46

Hi

Just thought i would stop by and see how you are doing ??

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