Hi everyone. I'm new here but I'm hoping for a bit of support.
I first became anxious in August after a series of massive panic attacks in just one day. Since that day I feel like I am completely losing the plot. I wake up shaking and afraid to open my eyes. It's becoming harder and harder ti look after my 17 month old ds on my own.
my parter has to take time off work because I cant cope. I have been in to A&E numerous times with symptoms such as chest pains, migraines and stomach aches but after blood work, ct scans, ultrasouns etc, the doctors have given me a clean bill of health and have diagnosed me with GAD. I was perscribed 50mg of Sertraline to take every day but have stopped as on my second dose I had an extremely frightening experience of panic. My DH is so angry at me for stopping taking it. He's told me to pull myself together but I can't seem to no matter how hard I try. He doesn't understand how much I want to be 'the old me' I have to go back to the doctors in 2 weeks to let them know how I'm getting on with it but I can't take anymore because of the side effects. I also have a councelling session booked for in 3 weeks. Do any of you find talkinf to someone helps?
I try to get out every day for a 20 minute walk and at weekends I take my DS on a day trip but I am plagued with a tight chest, dizziness, headaches and anxiety the whole time. I keep thinking I have a terminal disease. Everyone else in the world seems 'normal' but me. I'm not sure how much more I can take.
Can anyone relate to this? I'm in desperate need of support.
Sorry for going on. I hope everyone is feeling better today. xx