Hi, I'm new and need some help.....
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| Thu, 02-08-2007 - 3:45pm |
Hello, I am new here looking for some online help/support.
I am having some major anxiety issues about my health. I never used to be this way and I want to go back to my old self. Every new ache, or pain or itch or anything, I think I have a disease. It is awful!! It controls my life, I am driving my husband crazy, and I just want to live my life without being crazy.
For a brief background, I tried Wellbutrin back in October. At that time, I got a sinus infection, but I had never had a sinus infection and thought that this was a brain tumor. CRAZY!!!!! So, I went off the awful stuff and had terrible issues coming off, from nervousness, burning sensations all over my body, etc...HORRIBLE!! So now, since then I am still battling this dang sinus off and on and every ache or pain or itch or whatever, I feel that I have a disease!!!!!!!!!
WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME AND HOW DO I GET MYSELF BACK?????
I don't want meds, I am scared to try anything....any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

Hi! Nice to see you;) You are NOT alone! Many of us with anxiety disorders have been scared out of our wits by health issues. Real or imagined. If I get a headache, I am convinced of a brain tumor. Never one that can be treated, but the worst possible kind without any hope of recovery): It is difficult to cope with *catastrophic* thinking. It IS possible.
I have had spells of anxiety in the past when I was unable to function in everyday life. Research indicates that meds in combination with therapy will bring improvement to 80% of the people who use that method. I found that personally to be true. Though you had a bad experience with wellbutrin, there are other antidepressants that work well for anxiety & other families of antidepressants that you might not be as sensitive too.
There are alternatives. Some folks have tried yoga, relaxation exercises, hypnosis, accupuncture, massage, etc. We have a *coping tips & tricks* folder below. I taught myself belly breathing & also, ways to worry less & more effectively. There IS hope. Don't be discouraged. All of us are *works in progress*. Many people have regained their old lives.
Drop into chat. There's one scheduled tonight. Read the post & click on the link. We'll save you a seat. We care about you & want the best life you deserve. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Hi & welcome!
Sheri Ann
Thank you. I think I am feeling better.
I actually heard an advertisment for her video this weekend and considered it.
So wierd.
Thanks again!
~Abbey
Thanks! I am doing much better!
I might check the library for her books!
I bought a Beth Moore book the other day. Talking about "getting out of that pit" It is a religious book, I haven't started it yet, but I was really into her show one night when I was flipping through the channels!
So we will see....
Thanks again!
~Abbey
hi there,
welcome to the board.
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann