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Severe anxiety, not wanting to get out of bed

Posted by cdcc @cdcc, Jan 7, 2018

I’m back again I awake with severe anxiety not wanting to get out of bed. This is happening every morning. I get up take an Ativan it begins to work about an 1/2 hour later. Still have a hard time with food. Chest pain, feel cold although it’s freezing here in a Maryland. I wonder if these feelings are ever going to ease up? Psychiatrist appt on the 16th someone better do something for me, I don’t want to live like this anymore

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Jan 8, 2018
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@cdcc

You are right not one can really fix things it’s up to the person but I can’t get the anxiety under control nor the depression. And this is the first time ever in my life I see why people commit take their own wn life

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@cdcc

One thing that's hard to accept is that we can't always be in control of our minds or lives. I know that when I've been suicidal, I rationalized that the timing of the end of my life is one thing that I could control. That is an irrational thought, much like "they would be better off without me". (Another one of the thoughts that recur in my mind.)

One way I deal with the suicidal thought is to promise myself or someone else that I'll stay safe for today, or until after my next appointment, or until some other specific time. If I can't do that, I know that I need to give my wife all of my medications, which is really hard to do. It's important to know when you get to that place, and to let someone know. I know from experience that when I'm at an unsafe place, the last thing I want to do is tell someone because they would stop me from taking my life. That's not one of the steps I would be likely to take, but there are other steps that work for me. Do you have those things that you have found that keep you safe? I imagine you do. I hope they continue to work for you.

Jim

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Parus | @parus | Jan 9, 2018

I can understand why a person would take their own life and it does not mean I am going to harm myself or commit suicide.

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Parus | @parus | Jan 9, 2018
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@charlie75

Hi cdcc,
I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some relief from therapy and medication. I'm not a professional in the field of mental health, but I am wondering what you may be afraid of what may happen to you. I've learned to be honest with myself and others and face my imagined fears. This is a life long path to accepting oneself and forgiving oneself. God grant me the serenity to accept............I know how easy it is to give advise when one is feeling good, but it's so hard to share when one is depressed and scared. I would like to hear from you again and especially when you begin to feel good again. May you be blessed.

charlie75

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So many times doctors prescribe a medication because it is designed to help. We are not all wired the same and even though it may help some it can be detrimental to others. It is not the fault of the doctors for the most part. I refuse to take most prescription drugs because of the side effects that alter my thinking. There are meds that are designed to help and they alter my thinking in negative ways. I cannot/will not take them. I have been fired for non-compliance. It is difficult to find a team. I advocate for myself.
Those of you who have family that love and care even though they don't understand are truly fortunate.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 9, 2018
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@charlie75

Hi cdcc,
I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some relief from therapy and medication. I'm not a professional in the field of mental health, but I am wondering what you may be afraid of what may happen to you. I've learned to be honest with myself and others and face my imagined fears. This is a life long path to accepting oneself and forgiving oneself. God grant me the serenity to accept............I know how easy it is to give advise when one is feeling good, but it's so hard to share when one is depressed and scared. I would like to hear from you again and especially when you begin to feel good again. May you be blessed.

charlie75

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@cdcc It is important that you get the help that you need. Remember, we are all in your corner and we need you to be a part of our group.

Teresa

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charlie75 | @charlie75 | Jan 10, 2018
In reply to @charlie75 "Hi cdcc, I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some..." + (show)
@charlie75

Hi cdcc,
I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some relief from therapy and medication. I'm not a professional in the field of mental health, but I am wondering what you may be afraid of what may happen to you. I've learned to be honest with myself and others and face my imagined fears. This is a life long path to accepting oneself and forgiving oneself. God grant me the serenity to accept............I know how easy it is to give advise when one is feeling good, but it's so hard to share when one is depressed and scared. I would like to hear from you again and especially when you begin to feel good again. May you be blessed.

charlie75

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Hi Teresa,
I really liked the info. you sent to cdcc. We can all use your advice. I hope cdcc lets us know when she is feeling better. I've learned that slowing my breathing (pursed lip breathing) and/or counting random numbers such as 9, 2, 7, 12, 4, 8, etc. helps with anxiety.
charlie75

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 10, 2018
In reply to @charlie75 "Hi cdcc, I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some..." + (show)
@charlie75

Hi cdcc,
I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some relief from therapy and medication. I'm not a professional in the field of mental health, but I am wondering what you may be afraid of what may happen to you. I've learned to be honest with myself and others and face my imagined fears. This is a life long path to accepting oneself and forgiving oneself. God grant me the serenity to accept............I know how easy it is to give advise when one is feeling good, but it's so hard to share when one is depressed and scared. I would like to hear from you again and especially when you begin to feel good again. May you be blessed.

charlie75

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@charlie75 The idea of counting random numbers is a good one. I had not heard of that before. It must keep you focused better than counting forwards or backwards. Thanks for sharing that idea.

Teresa

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charlie75 | @charlie75 | Jan 10, 2018
In reply to @charlie75 "Hi cdcc, I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some..." + (show)
@charlie75

Hi cdcc,
I can feel your pain as explained above. I hope you can get some relief from therapy and medication. I'm not a professional in the field of mental health, but I am wondering what you may be afraid of what may happen to you. I've learned to be honest with myself and others and face my imagined fears. This is a life long path to accepting oneself and forgiving oneself. God grant me the serenity to accept............I know how easy it is to give advise when one is feeling good, but it's so hard to share when one is depressed and scared. I would like to hear from you again and especially when you begin to feel good again. May you be blessed.

charlie75

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Hi Teresa,
I had read this in one of the e-mails that I receive, and it has worked for me. I always think it's a good idea to share ideas from others.
We can all use the help that's available. Thanks for your comment.

charlie75

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annedodrill44 | @annedodrill44 | Apr 11, 2018

Dear @cdcc — are you still on this site? I have the same symptoms you do! Tense, nauseous, a feeling of doom — like I might drop any second. Then the “spell” passes and leaves me so tired. When I feel it coming on, I run right to my husband so I’m not alone. Had my physical at Mayo last month. All tests are normal. They are going to refer me to a physician at Mayo who handles patients who complain of “spells”. But I’m cautioned that many meds for anxiety have side effects as bad as what’s being treated.
Pretty sure this is all anxiety related, since I can literally bring these horrible feelings on by being upset about something. Other times it just hits me out of the blue. Isn’t this an awful way to live?

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annedodrill44 | @annedodrill44 | Apr 11, 2018
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@cdcc

Thank you for having great faith in things getting better. It was a crying day for me, my stomach at this time is knotted and I feel nauseous. My poor husband disappeared on my today because he hates to see me like this and can’t help. I ask him please don’t leave me alone because I gave no idea what I’d xausing this and I don’t know what to do for it or to make it stop. Yet a thank you for rep,ying it means so much to me

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@cdcc - did you see my recent reply to you? You sound so much like me!

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Momina | @pureinheart | Apr 11, 2018

I went to a Dr. And am on antidepressant and anti anxiety meds, I can work and do ADL

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