Head Feels Full, Symptom?

[Justfeelsad]

I'm just back from holiday, after suffering really badly from whatever it is that is actually wrong with me..anxiety, depression, insecurity, I don't know. I haven't phoned the doctor for an appointment yet, but I will do tomorrow. Meantime my head feels like it's in a vice. Not a headache, no pain..It's just a strange feeling, pressure or something..like I could just physically explode (not with anger), like there is no room left in my head for anything at all ..I won't lose it or anything (don't worry), it's just a feeling and just wondered if it was a symptom, or if anyone else had had it? Sorry for asking.

At times I've felt like my brain is so overwhelmed that it might just start dribblingout of my ear, so I think I know what you mean.

Perhaps as a start write down all the things that are worrying you/ stressing you to get some clarity and to see if there is anywhere to lighten the load?

Are you on any antidepressants or anything?

No. Going to the Doctor will be my first step to get some help. That's how I feel, overwhelmed. Like I couldn't physically have any depth of conversation with anyone, because there is no clear space left in my head. Thank you for replying.

I felt exactly like this yesterday. That I couldn't even finish a thought, it was just too overwhelming and exhausting. I realised that I felt manic too and somewhat panicked. I distracted myself. I was actually on my way to somewhere so I didn't have much choice but I found when I was there that the overwhelmed feeling went away as I could just focus on what I was doing and I didn't have to think or feel anything else. Can you distract yourself with something unimportant? Or arrange to see a friend perhaps?

No problem. Like I say, try and clarify for yourself what you're up against, which might give you some space to think straight. And see the dr tomorrow if poss. Best of luck

This is what I wrote to a friend yesterday when I was feeling that way, is that how it feels for you?

I feel like I can't cope. My head feels like it's completely overloaded and I can't think or feel or do anything. I feel like something's going to snap and it will either lift it all or I'll crumble because the pressure is just so extreme. I'm not feeling great physically either, I feel chesty and run down. I can't complete a thought. I just feel so shit. There's also an element of panic. I feel like my heart is racing, like everything is racing and I can't control it. Even though I'm sitting calmly it feels manic. I just want to go to sleep.

Yes, except that it's not a constant feeling, but it's always hanging over my head even when I feel ok ish. I can literally, physically feel it there. I have never ever felt like this before, even when I was extremely depressed many years ago.I keep thinking "I just need a break", and like you I could just hide away and sleep for weeks on end. I've just been on holiday for 2 weeks. I don't need a break. I think I am very unwell (but not a danger to myself or anyone).

I felt like this the other day week when I stupidly stopped taking antidepressants, my thoughts were just racing and I felt a bit manic and out of touch with reality, not a nice feeling at all. Hope the Dr can help, it's a big step.

Yesterday was the first time I'd ever felt that way and I don't feel that way today so not a constant thing for me either. The "manic" feeling scared me the most.

I hope you're able to get an appointment for tomorrow and he/she is helpful.

I've no idea what I will say. "I'm not ok, help". If I can get that much out without bursting into tears.

To be honest, either of those - crying or that sentence will be enough. Maybe take what you wrote in your OP with you and show it to the doctor. I think instinctively we always want to say "I'm okay. Things are shit but I'm coping", which makes it really difficult to say "I'm not coping". The time I got the most help was when I burst in to tears and said "I'm not coping". It's hard but try to be open and honest. They can't help you if they don't know what's going on.

I guess. Neither is normal. Shows how screwed I am that I worry that it's not enough.

You're not screwed. Like the above poster I have gone in to the gps before barely able to speak and just tearfully told them I can't cope. I was given beta blockers which have been a salvation. Lots of people find themselves in this place, don't worry. Hugs.

You're not screwed up. Asking for help is a massive thing to do. It's completely logical that you would worry that you'd psych yourself up to ask for help, only to not get the desired response. Do you have a good GP?

Did you manage to get a GP appointment?