How to justify and deal with unrelenting anxiety.

@msh466
Hi. I am Leigha. Also dealing with extreme anxiety. I'm rooting for you that you stay as healthy and cancer free as possible, as long as possible.

msh466, the autonomic nervous system dysfunction causes these reactions overproducing all the chemicals that make it difficult to think. Dysautonimia can be caused by autoimmune disorders.
https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/page.php?ID=34
You might try a stellate ganglion block. It is a simple office injection in the neck said to reset the autonomic nervous system. My mom and I traveled to Chicago to see Dr. Lipov years ago when he was getting news coveraged for treatment of PTSD. While still on the table I felt an immediate sense of clarity and wellbeing.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10303073/
The autoimmune disorder could all along been causing the earlier freak outs. Honestly, SMM; Unknown; Wait would freak anyone out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_X17-CoS_I

@msh466
Are you seeing a phsychiatrist or medicine speacialist for your anxiety? There are many great medications out there for anxiety and depression. Also getting counseling can really help with determining why and then things your can do to lesson it.

I have been taking Esotiolopram (spell) for many years now for PTSD anxiety/panic disorder. It really helped me calm down and deal with the anxiety. I take it every day. Also I have Xnanac as needed when something really bothers me.

Have you seen a specialist regarding the anxiety who is a specialist in that field? If no would really suggest you do. You can see others with expereince of medication that have worked.

I am not familiar with what you referr to as SMM and MM or what they mean.

What you describe sounds exactly the way I live my life. In 2007 I was at Mayo Clinic in MN to deal with digestive issues resulting from radiation treatment to my abdomen and pelvis years prior and one of the departments I was seen in was psychiatry. It was then that I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. I didn't pay much attention to what that meant but it definitely made sense since I'd been an anxious person all my life. It wasn't until a few years ago when my physical health was really declining that I googled what GAD actually means and it means that it's not one specific thing that causes your anxiety, it's EVERYTHING. Generally everything causes me anxiety. I'm still trying to get a handle on it since the worsening of gut health can fuel the worsening of mental health issues through the gut-brain axis. I'm not sure if you've seen a psychiatrist but I think it would be a good idea because there are tons of medications and medication combos that can be effective at helping you cope with your mental and physical health. Praying that your results do not involve MM. 🙏

Could not agree more. On my care team is a psychiatric medication specialist who works with my other doctors to address mental health and medications.

Mental health and things like anxiety play a dramatic role on physical health. Physical health plays a dramatic role in mental health. Thus, we need to address and treat both.

So true! It's a snowball effect.

Thanks for all the replies and support. As difficult as it is dealing with with this heavy. Yeah. That’s the right word. It’s heavy burden. It Bogs me down. Drains me saps me. Not only of energy but of happiness. So deep in thought with little in return. Aware of little that goes around me except me in a little hole with walls around so I can’t feel the weight crashing down on me. It’s terrifying. I wish things were different. But I am stuck and focused on an illness I may never have but yet totally consumes me.

Good for you that you acknowledge the problem and are seeking help. I assume you are referring to Multiple Myeloma. Were you told you might have it or do you believe you do? Have you had other health anxieties? I have and talk therapy helped me a great deal.

My mom suffers from generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks. And, health anxiety. It has dominated her life for many years. She is anxious about everything….travel, weather, appliances, medication…..she has no peace. I’m not sure how old you are, but getting help is so very brave and smart. Good luck with everything. I’m sure your family and friends are thrilled you are doing that!

Hi I am Marlie My anxiety is thru the roof. I am recovering from a broken ankle and feel like I am out of my mind. I think very negatively like I will never get well, but I am trying to change. Negativity is not helpful

Hi Marlie,
It's hard, isn't it? I'm not completely sure how to do this. I'm definitely going to call for some help today.
My heart goes out to you and sending you hugs. I know anxiety is awful! ~Leigha