Anxious...scared

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Registered: 11-22-2005
Anxious...scared
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Wed, 03-01-2006 - 10:06pm

Hello everyone,

The past few days I have felt really bad and I am becoming increasingly afraid that there is something seriously wrong with me. It is terribly hard to sit here and even concentrate or relax enough to compile my thoughts to type this.
For one I can't relax. My arms and legs feel like jelly or stiff or something but they feel like I can't control them. Plus my arms feel tingly. I feel tires to the point of exhaustion maybe. Usually when I eat I get bad stomach/throat pains and I feel like I have a lump in my throat and constantly have to swallow. Plus the food has been running right through me. I am really scared that there is something wrong with me yet I am scared to do anything about it. I am scared to even talk to my wife about it because she doesn't really understand what is going on or what it feels like for me.
I am trying to tell myself that it is all in my head but my body still shakes and I can't regain control. I have two great kids and a great wife and things are pretty good for us. I just don't know why this is happening or what to do. I am trying to transfer out of state with my job and now this is happening.

I don't know what to do.

EDIT** I just had to call my mommy (like a baby) to have someone to talk to, but not about my problems, but it has helped.




Edited 3/1/2006 10:14 pm ET by mrmet
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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: mrmet
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 10:31pm

Welcome, I'm sorry we had to meet under these circumstances :-(

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: mrmet
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 11:44pm

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling so bad. It's a difficult time for you, I'm sure. We all have faced the end of the line when we became sick & tired of being sick & tired. No matter how much I care that you get to feeling better, you must make the decision to get some real life help on your own. I can't do that for you.


As Sheri Ann has suggested, seeing a doctor to rule out any medical problems is the first step. Then, if everything is ok, getting a confirmed anxiety diagnosis & having you & your dr. discuss a plan of treatment. It's a fairly straight forward process. Your dr. has dealt with these symptoms many times. You won't be ridiculed or belittled in any way. Anxiety disorders are on the rise in our modern world & are NOT fatal. You can learn to cope better. You can have the good life that you deserve. Think of your wife & 2 kids & how much they would want to know that you had the best of everything. It is possible.


Please take care. Post again with your decision. We do care about you & wish you the best. Good luck & GBU! You are very welcome here. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: mrmet
Thu, 03-02-2006 - 12:26am
Hi I know how you feel believe me!!! I never thought anyone would
understand what I felt--- no one does except an anxiety sufferer!!
It is awful and it takes you by surprise and leaves you feeling
helpless! Check out some parts of the board somewhere there is an
anxiety test!! on ivillage. THE BELLY BREATHING REALLY HELPS WHEN DONE
CORRECTLY!!! Get yourself to a doctor it ain't going to go away!!
I have suffered with anxiety for a lifetime and have had success
at last with meds and therapy! Don't wait until your symptoms disable
you!! Come and join us in chat- God Bless, Judy
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Registered: 11-22-2005
In reply to: mrmet
Thu, 03-02-2006 - 6:06am

Hello again. Thanks for your support. After I typed up the initial post I felt so much better and felt myself again. It was just strange because I can't recall ever having an attack that was like that in the sense that in 1 second seemingly I went from a wreck to myself.
As far as work goes I am staying with the same company just attempting to transfer to a new location out of state. This would mean leaving my parents behind. Maybe that is affecting me as well as the overall entirety of the move.
But other than the past few days I have felt so good and this just came out of nowhere.

Anyway, thanks again and I will try to be more than a lurker. Definitely going to check out those folders! Take care...

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Registered: 01-17-2001
In reply to: mrmet
Thu, 03-02-2006 - 8:35am

I just wanted to add that in my case it took triggers (family sickness) to bring on my anxiety. I didn't know I even