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Not sure I am very well

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 22:43

Some of you may know about my drama with H & my separation etc. I have always felt I was dealing with things ok, but over the last couple of days I have totally lost the plot!
I don't feel I am control of my own head & feel the pressure is too great. I have experienced several panic attacks, tears & now just feel my head is really going to explode & I need to scream or something!
I know this may sound dramatic, but it is truly how I feel. I am scared I am going a bit mad.

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QuootiepieTheNewYearsAss · 30/12/2006 22:46

You're not going mad hun. Why not pop to your GP? He might suggest some counselling... {{hugs}}

Nemo2007 · 30/12/2006 22:46

sounds like you need to go and see your gp as sounds like depression kicking in. I dont know what has happened but obviously aswell as giving anti depressants make sure the gp sorts out a referal for counselling and also depending on the age of your children maybe contact the Hv for some support?

Blossomhill · 30/12/2006 22:46

If it carries on see your gp. You may be suffering from anxiety. Hugs xxx

Caribbeanqueen · 30/12/2006 22:47

You are under such sever strain atm and have been for months, if not years now, it's not surprising you feel like this. You have an awful lot to put up with and things seem to be moving forward now, so the strain is increasing.

No real advice on how to deal with it, other than going to the drs to discuss your panic attacks and trying to look after yourself and not let h upset you and get to you so much. Easier said than done, I know.

Take care x

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 22:48

I am down for counselling for round number 3! I fear it really is depression setting in now. I feel so out of control & I'm scared.

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 22:51

My HV has been supporting me for a while now. I have just suddenly gone like this over the last couple of days, although there has been a big build up.

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 22:54

I did go to my GP a little while back. He put me down for more counselling (which I'm still waiting for) but I feel things have suddenly got lots worse.

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Nemo2007 · 30/12/2006 22:54

messy it is scarey to be depressed and out of control[believe me have been there for 3yrs and still struggling] but at least if you get help in place then it eases it a little.

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 22:57

I don't know. I had PND after DS2 & felt since then, through all this, that I was not depressed, just stressed. Over the last couple of days I have scared myself with this sudden out of control feeling of losing the plot.

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 23:06

will go back to GP. Was hoping not to need ADs, but it seems that maybe I will

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 23:20

Thought I was kind of coping ok, but it's all suddenly hit me & I've literally gone a bit bonkers!
Will get back to the GP.

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QuootiepieTheNewYearsAss · 30/12/2006 23:21

Definatly go back to GP hun. Ive had to go on Diazepam for panic attacks etc. You sleeping OK?

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 23:23

No I'm not sleeping well at all. I don't think that helps.

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QuootiepieTheNewYearsAss · 30/12/2006 23:25

Definatly go back to GP. I had sleeping tablets for a little while, but something like diazepam migght be enough to help you relax a little. xXx

QuootiepieTheNewYearsAss · 30/12/2006 23:25

When you're not anxious etc., how do you feel? Do you feel depressed etc.? Or are you OK apart from the panic attacks?

VoodooGooseFat · 30/12/2006 23:26

I had a few odd days a few weeks ago, went to GP but she didnt think it was PND, think I am possibly teetering on the edge of it tho, and I have had nothing like the kind of stress it sounds like you've had.....

is your GP understanding? one of mine is a woman and she is fab, the other is male and he just doesnt get it.

they can suggest lots of options for you,
in the meantime can you talk to anyone in RL?
It feels really scarey when you suddenly feel strongly different, but it happens to lots and lots of people...some people hide it for years.

sometimes one course of tablets can make a huge difference and get you feeling like your old self.

QuootiepieTheNewYearsAss · 30/12/2006 23:30

Here is my email

[email protected]

and my msn

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Im back and forth alot from my comp, if you ever feel really bad, give me a shout. DH is hassling me to go watch a film at the mo., but ill keep popping back on, ok? Go to GP, and if you're feeling really bad, call out of hours GP, who will more than likely give you something like diazepam to take the edge off. Take them, they are good Don't feel bad or anything if you need medication - my body goes totally haywire after stress, it's just the way some people react xXx

QuootiepieTheNewYearsAss · 30/12/2006 23:30

O! And some {{hugs}} nearly forgot!

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 23:36

Well I have been highly stressed for a while now, but thought I was still in control, even though at times I was evil mother from hell!
The last couple of days have been different. I have found myself crying & crying & pacing around the house. I have experienced panic attacks in the last couple of months, but todays were frightening & I went from panic to tears to literally feeling there was still too much pressure in my head & I just needed to scream & scream! How barmy does that sound??!!

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Caribbeanqueen · 30/12/2006 23:37

Doesn't sound barmy at all all. Sounds like extreme stress.

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messyoldmess · 30/12/2006 23:43

Really? I feel totally barmy!
Am normally quite together (believe it or not!) & can put on an ok front, but today I couldn't! Even my mum saw the state of me!

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messyoldmess · 31/12/2006 00:08

Thanks for your e mail details, QP.
Am off to bed now to try & get some sleep. Thank you all for being around for me.x

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mrspoppins · 31/12/2006 00:16

Remember that you don't need to wait til your gp is open to get help. If overnight you felt really like you cannot cope anymore, ring the on call doctor. There is always 24hr medical help available to you..

I've been there and have come out the other side.
Much love to you
xxk

QuootiepieTheNewYearsAss · 31/12/2006 01:12

Just popped back - I went the very same after a big big stress, felt I was going mad, just paced around, panic attacks... I found getting onto diazepam, sleeping tablets and Ads at the same time (diazepam and sleeping tablets short term) was such a great help to me. I hope you sleep well xXx