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Struggling with anxiety, panic attacks
Anxiety Support / by decisivePapaya5218
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 August 29th
...See more Hi, I've been struggling with anxiety and panic disorder for almost three years now. I take medication for it, and my doctor recently increased the dose. This is the first medication I've tried, and I'm hoping things will eventually get better. One of the hardest parts for me is how afraid I am of physical symptoms. I experience dizziness, difficulty breathing, shaking, itching and tingling sensations on my skin, numbness, stomach problems, and other symptoms. I spend most of my day worrying about them. It feels like whenever one symptom goes away, a new one appears and gives me something else to worry about. I wake up with anxiety on my mind and go to sleep thinking about it. Right now, I feel like I'm in a very deep low point. I've been constantly dizzy, I'm afraid to leave the house, but sometimes I don't even feel safe inside my own home. I've also started neglecting my relationships and losing interest in the things I normally enjoy. My stamina is poor, and lately that has made me worry that there is something physically wrong with my body. During the past week, I've had two very intense panic attacks, and now I'm constantly afraid that another one will happen. I feel unmotivated and scared about the future. I really want to get better, but sometimes I feel stuck. I receive advice and try to follow it, but when my attempts don't work out the way I hoped, I become even more frustrated and anxious. Then I start feeling like nothing is working and nothing will ever get better. I've had many medical examinations, but whenever a new symptom appears, I'm torn between being terrified that something is wrong with me and being terrified of going to the doctor. I also find it very difficult to cope with difficult situations in life, and honestly, anxiety has affected almost every part of my life. I feel like it has taken so much away from me. I would really like to hear from people who have experienced something similar. How do you deal with constantly worrying about physical symptoms and feeling afraid all the time? Is it possible to get your life back from anxiety?
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