Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

Princess Peach · 25-11-2010 12:05am

phi3 wrote: »

Anyone else find anxiety really expensive? Like I there was this thing I wanted to buy but I was too scared to go ask for it in the shop so I bought it online but it cost more coz i had to pay the delivery. And I know I could get my rent reduced but i'm too scared to make the call to the landlord.

My boss owes me a lot of holiday pay which I am entitled too, but I'm too afraid to ask!

I guess just think to yourself before you do something whats the worse that can happen. And set yourself a time goal to do it maybe.

I WILL ask for my holiday pay tomorrow!

RubyXI · 25-11-2010 12:09am

Princess Peach wrote: »

My boss owes me a lot of holiday pay which I am entitled too, but I'm too afraid to ask!

I guess just think to yourself before you do something whats the worse that can happen. And set yourself a time goal to do it maybe.

I WILL ask for my holiday pay tomorrow!

I think i might write a letter to my landlord. Letters and emails are so much easir than talking and phoning.

Queen-Mise · 25-11-2010 12:10am

Queen-Mise wrote: »

back to what i wanted to say. With my depression i have finite amounts of energy. Was out 3ish hours with a friend. Free facial & drink afterwards (non-al). I am bone tired now. Could well sleep till one tomorrow.

Sometimes i think im getting better till i try to do something. Such a frustrating illness.

I slept until 14.25 today - because I was out for a couple of hours yesterday evening. Crazy stuff.

I forget sometimes why I keep such a low profile, stay close to home so much. Last night wasn't much, and still exhausted today.

Reactor · 25-11-2010 2:43am

phi3 wrote: »

Anyone else find anxiety really expensive? Like I there was this thing I wanted to buy but I was too scared to go ask for it in the shop so I bought it online but it cost more coz i had to pay the delivery. And I know I could get my rent reduced but i'm too scared to make the call to the landlord.

Yeah I cant ask the other people in my house to stop using my milk or to pay me back for an NTL bill I covered when the landlord demanded it a while ago, Id rather lose it than have any kind of confrontation.

SL10 · 26-11-2010 12:15am

Definitely- the counselling, books and the countless bottles of rescue remedy i have bought do not come cheap!

Reactor · 26-11-2010 12:31am

What are people in this threads opinion of Rescue Remedy anyway?

SL10 · 26-11-2010 12:39am

Im not too sure. I use it all the time. And a lot of it! Im not too sure if it actually does anything tho other than it being a bit of a comfort for me. Almost like a ritual that calms me slightly.

I read up on it a bit online and i dont think it is proved to have any effect other than acting as a placebo!

neelyohara · 27-11-2010 3:05am

I use it on my dog and cats and it seems to have an effect on them

Personally I haven't had any benefits from it. With me I wonder if it's because my body is used to taking stronger chemicals?

sam34 · 28-11-2010 5:28pm

nualahyland please read the charter before posting here again.

we do not allow any kind of medical advice here on boards. and even if we did, the "advice" you gave was inaccurate.

post deleted for the above reasons

Reactor · 29-11-2010 6:49pm

Is it generally recommended that you try a bit of councelling before you ask your GP for anti-depressants? He offered me them straight away when I went to see him.

Odysseus · 30-11-2010 11:14am

Reactor wrote: »

Is it generally recommended that you try a bit of councelling before you ask your GP for anti-depressants? He offered me them straight away when I went to see him.

No it is the GPs call, he may feel they are indicated as well as therapy, therefore starting immediately.

Princess Peach · 01-12-2010 4:59pm

Can't get out of bed today

I hate that I can be fine for a while and think everything will be better and then just get really down again!

MrMojoRising · 01-12-2010 11:28pm

Princess Peach wrote: »

Can't get out of bed today

I hate that I can be fine for a while and think everything will be better and then just get really down again!

I've been like that the last few weeks. Can't budge myself out of it. Very bad the last week or so. Everyday i've been turning up to work later and later. Then again, glad I have work to go to, otherwise i'd never get up again

Princess Peach · 02-12-2010 12:06am

MrMojoRising wrote: »

I've been like that the last few weeks. Can't budge myself out of it. Very bad the last week or so. Everyday i've been turning up to work later and later. Then again, glad I have work to go to, otherwise i'd never get up again

I am late to work everyday by at least 5 minutes! I just cannot get out of bed in the morning. And then barely at all on my days off.

After work I try to go straight to the gym cause if I hang around my house I'll just get into bed and stay there for the night.

I think its hardest during winter, dark in the mornings and the evenings and so cold outside.

MrMojoRising · 02-12-2010 12:28am

Princess Peach wrote: »

I think its hardest during winter, dark in the mornings and the evenings and so cold outside.

Definitely gets harder around this time of year. Can't help but thinking this winters going to be a long and brutal one, which is just gonna make things so much more difficult. Plus, i need to stop watching so much news. I've literally had enough of it all. Its begun to seriously affect my mood :mad:

LegacyUser · 03-12-2010 1:49am

Feeling awful down this past week or so,struggling to get out of bed before it gets dark and not wanting to talk to people,appointments with psychologist and psych were both cancelled because of the weather aswel and I ran out of meds on monday,someone from the clinic rang today and said they'd faxed a script to the chemist for a refill though which I'll get tomorrow morn,so hopefully I might feel a bit better once I get back to my normal med routine.

neelyohara · 03-12-2010 2:11am

DonegalMike wrote: »

Feeling awful down this past week or so,struggling to get out of bed before it gets dark and not wanting to talk to people,appointments with psychologist and psych were both cancelled because of the weather aswel and I ran out of meds on monday,someone from the clinic rang today and said they'd faxed a script to the chemist for a refill though which I'll get tomorrow morn,so hopefully I might feel a bit better once I get back to my normal med routine.

Hey Mike, I know it's may not seem like a great comfort but you're not alone, we're all in the same boat!

I imagine staying in bed all day is only making your symptoms worse. You need daylight, fresh air and company. I can promise you that getting up early tomorrow and walking to the chemist will do you the world of good.

Make sure you spend time with people - if you don't feel like going out for a pint why not drop in on family or friends for a cuppa?

It's really important that when you do feel down that you take care of yourself properly and do all the things that you really don't want to do!

C_Dawg · 04-12-2010 1:27am

Just home from the work Xmas party. Only lasted about 2 hours there and my nerves were at me big time even before I left the house. I just can't relax when in the company of others, seeing others having carefree fun upsets me immensely because I know it's something that I can can have. Part of me wanted to go into the river tonight. I'm not gonna do that though, don't even have the balls to do that either.

Princess Peach · 04-12-2010 2:06am

C_Dawg wrote: »

Just home from the work Xmas party. Only lasted about 2 hours there and my nerves were at me big time even before I left the house. I just can't relax when in the company of others, seeing others having carefree fun upsets me immensely because I know it's something that I can can have. Part of me wanted to go into the river tonight. I'm not gonna do that though, don't even have the balls to do that either.

Well the good thing is that you gave it a shot! Take little steps. You were nervous before you left the house, but you still made it to the party! And keep making the effort to do things like this, and hopefully you will start to enjoy yourself. Those nights can be hard because people usually tend to be drunker and a lot merrier than usual! Just keep going to social occasions, make as much effort as you can, people will appreciate that.

On a similar note, if another random stranger tells me to stop looking miserable and cheer up, they will either get a punch in the face or a long moan about my problems. Whatever will ruin their night more :pac:

RubyXI · 04-12-2010 10:22am

Princess Peach wrote: »

Well the good thing is that you gave it a shot! Take little steps. You were nervous before you left the house, but you still made it to the party! And keep making the effort to do things like this, and hopefully you will start to enjoy yourself. Those nights can be hard because people usually tend to be drunker and a lot merrier than usual! Just keep going to social occasions, make as much effort as you can, people will appreciate that.

On a similar note, if another random stranger tells me to stop looking miserable and cheer up, they will either get a punch in the face or a long moan about my problems. Whatever will ruin their night more :pac:

OMG That last bit..... I'm so glad I'm not the only one. Random strangers tell me to cheer up too. What the hell is that about. I mean for starters, it's seriously rude. And they don't know what might be wrong with someone. For all they know my whole family could have just died and they say cheer up? Drives me crazy!!!!!!

Princess Peach · 04-12-2010 12:32pm

I was having an ok time too, I laughed and smiled when there was a reason to. Just because I wasn't grinning like a fool at every moment? And then when 2 random guys said that to me, I just got really paranoid and down about how I was coming across to others. I thought I was doing ok!

trishasaffron · 04-12-2010 12:42pm

C_Dawg wrote: »

Just home from the work Xmas party. Only lasted about 2 hours there and my nerves were at me big time even before I left the house. I just can't relax when in the company of others, seeing others having carefree fun upsets me immensely because I know it's something that I can can have. Part of me wanted to go into the river tonight. I'm not gonna do that though, don't even have the balls to do that either.

Although it doesn't always seem so, many many people detest work Xmas parties and feel exactly like you do. So do not feel alone about that. Yes there are also those that have "carefree fun" or at least seem to but I guess some of them might be nursing regrets this morning! Mind yourself.

C_Dawg · 04-12-2010 4:05pm

Thanks for the kind words lads. I had a few in me when I posted that, booze and the blues really don't mix well. I'll have to embrace my long standing teetotalism once again tee hee

As for people telling ya to cheer up it's a right mood killer lol

SL10 · 05-12-2010 9:21pm

C_Dawg wrote: »

Just home from the work Xmas party. Only lasted about 2 hours there and my nerves were at me big time even before I left the house. I just can't relax when in the company of others, seeing others having carefree fun upsets me immensely because I know it's something that I can can have. Part of me wanted to go into the river tonight. I'm not gonna do that though, don't even have the balls to do that either.

I know how you feel C Dawy- I have two christmas parties coming up over the next two weeks and I am worrying about them all the time. Is really bothering me cos this time last year I was in great form. Actually thought at that time that I was almost completly free of the panic attacks!

Just wondering how long every one else has been dealing with anxiety/panic attacks? For me its been 5 years now. 1 bad year. 2 Ok years and then one very good year. Thought i was getting over them and then wham in February last year went right back to square one! Drives me crazy cos I am trying so hard to get over them and just when I think I am nearly there something happens that throws me off :mad:

SL10 · 05-12-2010 10:05pm

C_Dawg wrote: »

Just home from the work Xmas party. Only lasted about 2 hours there and my nerves were at me big time even before I left the house. I just can't relax when in the company of others, seeing others having carefree fun upsets me immensely because I know it's something that I can can have. Part of me wanted to go into the river tonight. I'm not gonna do that though, don't even have the balls to do that either.

I know how you feel C Dawg- I have two christmas parties coming up over the next two weeks and I am worrying about them all the time. Is really bothering me cos this time last year I was in great form. Actually thought at that time that I was almost completly free of the panic attacks!

Just wondering how long every one else has been dealing with anxiety/panic attacks? For me its been 5 years now. 1 bad year. 2 Ok years and then one very good year. Thought i was getting over them and then wham in February last year went right back to square one! Drives me crazy cos I am trying so hard to get over them and just when I think I am nearly there something happens that throws me off :mad:

RubyXI · 05-12-2010 10:26pm

I've never been to any of my Christmas parties. There's no way I could even consider going. We don't have a proper one this year due to the good old recession... (it's good for something anyway I guess,) But there are going to be informal drinks some night. So I'll have o come up with a good excuse to avoid that one. There's no way I'm going anyway.

Reactor · 07-12-2010 1:59am

Getting into bed in the evening is my favorite part of the day, the panic kind of leaves my chest and I can read my Kindle and enjoy it without feeling like my life is slipping down the toilet, then when I have to get up in the morning the nausea and tension come back and I spend the day killing time on the internet until its time to go to bed again, its a totally pointless existence.

Princess Peach · 07-12-2010 2:03am

I went to bed at about 8 last night, went to sleep at 4. Woke up at 12 today, got out of bed at 4, moved to the sofa till 9 and here I am in bed again. My only day off till Sunday and I wasted it. And this is my typical day off, doing nothing!

Somedays I force myself to do hobbies and exercise, but somedays I don't even bother. I need more motivation!

LegacyUser · 07-12-2010 4:32pm

Went to bed at 8pm lastnight,woke up at 3pm today,haven't shaved or showered in over a week,have no friends(even my dog ran away!),no job or prospect of one,dont get on with my family,feel utterly hopeless and worthless,frequently think about committing suicide and about if I did would anyone even care,I reckon it would be a relief to my family if I was gone to be honest.Only reason I ever leave my room is to either sign on or see my doctor and collect my meds.Such a pointless existince.Am dreading Christmas because it makes me feel even more alone and like an outcast.

mickman · 07-12-2010 4:35pm

Princess Peach wrote: »

I went to bed at about 8 last night, went to sleep at 4. Woke up at 12 today, got out of bed at 4, moved to the sofa till 9 and here I am in bed again. My only day off till Sunday and I wasted it. And this is my typical day off, doing nothing!

Somedays I force myself to do hobbies and exercise, but somedays I don't even bother. I need more motivation!

lack of discipline here princess. if you forced yourself to do exercise every day you will notice a big difference

Reactor · 07-12-2010 4:42pm

DonegalMike wrote: »

Went to bed at 8pm lastnight,woke up at 3pm today,haven't shaved or showered in over a week,have no friends(even my dog ran away!),no job or prospect of one,dont get on with my family,feel utterly hopeless and worthless,frequently think about committing suicide and about if I did would anyone even care,I reckon it would be a relief to my family if I was gone to be honest.Only reason I ever leave my room is to either sign on or see my doctor and collect my meds.Such a pointless existince.Am dreading Christmas because it makes me feel even more alone and like an outcast.

Sorry to hear about this Mike, only advice I can give you is that the jobs situation is totally outside of our control if thats any consolation, try to get as much FAS or further education stuff as you can done while things are like this.

DM addict · 07-12-2010 5:28pm

DonegalMike wrote: »

Went to bed at 8pm lastnight,woke up at 3pm today,haven't shaved or showered in over a week,have no friends(even my dog ran away!),no job or prospect of one,dont get on with my family,feel utterly hopeless and worthless,frequently think about committing suicide and about if I did would anyone even care,I reckon it would be a relief to my family if I was gone to be honest.Only reason I ever leave my room is to either sign on or see my doctor and collect my meds.Such a pointless existince.Am dreading Christmas because it makes me feel even more alone and like an outcast.

I've been there, and it can get better. if the meds aren't making any difference then maybe talk to your GP? are you getting any therapy?

for myself, I'm finding it really hard the last few weeks. I just feel exhausted all the time, it's really tough.

LegacyUser · 08-12-2010 2:42pm

Newcomer here.
I've had panic attacks a few years ago. Thought they were gone - following a bad row with my OH last week, they're back. And I feel like I'm going nuts.
I'm unemployed - and obviously last week's row coupled with the stress of worrying about employment was just too much.Or at least that's what I think in my saner moments. At the depths of the panic, I convince myself I'll have to leave my OH (whom I love more than anything, and who sticks by me through thick and thin), and make myself even more miserable just to solve my problem.
I'm currently reading my way through some self-help stuff, it's not bad. But when you're on your own all day, it's hard. And I know things aren't good - I'm on the verge of tears several times a day, and when people say things like "and how are you getting on", I get a panic attack just saying "I'm fine", while my brain thinks "everything is wrong, nothing is right".....Life feels so hard and I don't want to get out of bed everyday.I want to lie there and cry until I fall asleep and can't feel anything else.
I've booked an appointment with a psychologist/psychoanalyst for the weekend - it's the first time I've ever been and it's terrifying me, because I'm afraid I'll come out feeling worse and even more convinced that I "have" to leave my OH......
So I'm panicking about when the next attack will be, at which point I panic about leaving my OH, and then I panic that it won't "fix" me, and then I panic that this appointment will make me feel worse, and then I panic that I'll never be the same again and never be able to enjoy life again, and then it starts in on the job thing, and then back to the OH.....
Seriously. Is there anyone out there who can help me feel a bit better til I go see this person?????

ammo123 · 08-12-2010 2:52pm

Novella wrote: »

Nice idea for a thread. As my counsellor said to me lately, being depressed just means that I "feel harder" than many other people. Feeling harder isn't so bad, imo. I like to think of it as a heightened sense now!
Currently on Zispin, and a short-term dose of Stilnoct to help me get some sleep, but look at the time I'm posting - 3:40am... Yeah, not really working.

I love that idea of heightened sense, never heard it before but love it..and really think that's exactly how I would describe my experience of depression.

I took Stilnoct when I was first depressed as could never sleep, but the stilnoct actually made me significantly worse...in that it didn't help me sleep at all, but instead it made me feel like my head was made of lead the following morning-it was a nightmare. I said it to a friend at the time and she had had the same experience and said I was probably mildly allergic to them...so just in case you have the same problem.

DM addict · 08-12-2010 3:18pm

Panic Central wrote: »

Newcomer here.
I've had panic attacks a few years ago. Thought they were gone - following a bad row with my OH last week, they're back. And I feel like I'm going nuts.
I'm unemployed - and obviously last week's row coupled with the stress of worrying about employment was just too much.Or at least that's what I think in my saner moments. At the depths of the panic, I convince myself I'll have to leave my OH (whom I love more than anything, and who sticks by me through thick and thin), and make myself even more miserable just to solve my problem.
I'm currently reading my way through some self-help stuff, it's not bad. But when you're on your own all day, it's hard. And I know things aren't good - I'm on the verge of tears several times a day, and when people say things like "and how are you getting on", I get a panic attack just saying "I'm fine", while my brain thinks "everything is wrong, nothing is right".....Life feels so hard and I don't want to get out of bed everyday.I want to lie there and cry until I fall asleep and can't feel anything else.
I've booked an appointment with a psychologist/psychoanalyst for the weekend - it's the first time I've ever been and it's terrifying me, because I'm afraid I'll come out feeling worse and even more convinced that I "have" to leave my OH......
So I'm panicking about when the next attack will be, at which point I panic about leaving my OH, and then I panic that it won't "fix" me, and then I panic that this appointment will make me feel worse, and then I panic that I'll never be the same again and never be able to enjoy life again, and then it starts in on the job thing, and then back to the OH.....
Seriously. Is there anyone out there who can help me feel a bit better til I go see this person?????

The cycle of panicking about panic attacks... I know how that feels.

A therapist won't be able to fix you straight away, but it's a good start on the path to making things easier.

All I can suggest is a technique I use when I feel panic coming on. Sit on a chair, feet firmly on the floor. Put your hands on your belly and think about your hands. Close your eyes if you like. Don't ask me how it works, but it tends to slow down my breathing. Another idea is to count to three while breathing out - if you breathe out slower you breathe in slower (apparently!) which is a basic calming majig.

As for general stuff to do, to stop myself worrying/panicking I always do something that requires concentration - in my case, something like painting my nails - and focus just on what you're doing.

Hope that helps. good luck

LegacyUser · 08-12-2010 4:50pm

Thanks for your post.

Yes I'm a bit worried about how much good a therapist will be - I don't need to do in-depth analyses of why I feel like this. I need to know how to control my thinking.This is something I had problems with when I was working aswell....obsessive thinking, endlessly going over and over the same thing if something was bothering me.I suppose I need an impartial listener and some advice on how to control my thoughts rather than someone going into to the depths of my extremely normal childhood or something, to try and "solve" why I think like this. Hence my apprehension about the therapist - hopefully it will work out ok.

Thanks for your tips on dealing with the panic, I'll try them out.This a great thread btw, it's good to know I'm not the only one out there dealing with this kind of stuff.

SL10 · 08-12-2010 7:25pm

Panic Central wrote: »

Thanks for your post.

Yes I'm a bit worried about how much good a therapist will be - I don't need to do in-depth analyses of why I feel like this. I need to know how to control my thinking.This is something I had problems with when I was working aswell....obsessive thinking, endlessly going over and over the same thing if something was bothering me.I suppose I need an impartial listener and some advice on how to control my thoughts rather than someone going into to the depths of my extremely normal childhood or something, to try and "solve" why I think like this. Hence my apprehension about the therapist - hopefully it will work out ok.

Thanks for your tips on dealing with the panic, I'll try them out.This a great thread btw, it's good to know I'm not the only one out there dealing with this kind of stuff.

I often find even the act of going to a counsellor/booking an appointment helps me to feel slightly better as i feel like at least I am trying to change and any little bit will help. You might be surprised by how much better you feel just venting to a third party for a bit.

Another good way to deal with panic I find is to count back from 300 in 3's. It takes a good bit of concentration and stops my mind going crazy with horrible thoughts.

DM addict · 08-12-2010 10:47pm

Panic Central wrote: »

Thanks for your post.

Yes I'm a bit worried about how much good a therapist will be - I don't need to do in-depth analyses of why I feel like this. I need to know how to control my thinking.This is something I had problems with when I was working aswell....obsessive thinking, endlessly going over and over the same thing if something was bothering me.I suppose I need an impartial listener and some advice on how to control my thoughts rather than someone going into to the depths of my extremely normal childhood or something, to try and "solve" why I think like this. Hence my apprehension about the therapist - hopefully it will work out ok.

Thanks for your tips on dealing with the panic, I'll try them out.This a great thread btw, it's good to know I'm not the only one out there dealing with this kind of stuff.

I know how you feel about not wanting to talk all the time - quite often I would go to my therapist and really really just not want to hash everything out again. But thankfully my therapist understood that and would practice some relaxation techniques with me. so hopefully you'll get someone that you can get along with. don't forget that you are paying the therapist to help you in the way that you want to be helped, not in the way that they think's best. if they want to try and pull some crazy freudian **** outta their ass then they can do that on their own time. you want help dealing with your anxiety - so that's what you should be getting.

ammo123 · 09-12-2010 7:58am

Panic Central wrote: »

Thanks for your post.

Yes I'm a bit worried about how much good a therapist will be - I don't need to do in-depth analyses of why I feel like this. I need to know how to control my thinking.This is something I had problems with when I was working aswell....obsessive thinking, endlessly going over and over the same thing if something was bothering me.I suppose I need an impartial listener and some advice on how to control my thoughts rather than someone going into to the depths of my extremely normal childhood or something, to try and "solve" why I think like this. Hence my apprehension about the therapist - hopefully it will work out ok.

Thanks for your tips on dealing with the panic, I'll try them out.This a great thread btw, it's good to know I'm not the only one out there dealing with this kind of stuff.

If it's help controlling spiralling thoughts or obsessive thinking you want then CBT (cognitive brain therapy) is designed precisely for this, there are some really simply methods and I found it incredibly helpful to get my panic attacks under control. If you're unwilling to see a psychologist because of money or whatever else you could start by just buying a basic book on CBT and employing some of the simpler methods yourself. Otherwise both clinical psychologists and some counsellors are trained in CBT, counsellors will generally be cheaper.

LegacyUser · 09-12-2010 7:05pm

Excellent advice guys, I will look into it. I'm feeling a bit better the last couple of days so hopefully there won't be too many recurring visits to the therapist.
Appreciate your help.

Reactor · 09-12-2010 7:07pm

Any reading reccomendations for CBT treating depression/anxiety?

LegacyUser · 09-12-2010 7:40pm

I've been reading "stop think,start living" by Richard Carlson lately.

It's a good one, suits my style of thinking. Try it out and see what you think.

Reactor · 09-12-2010 7:49pm

That sounds good alright, Ill give it a go I think, thanks PC.

Princess Peach · 09-12-2010 7:52pm

I've been reading Teach Yourself Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I think its pretty good, slow enough getting through it but thats just cause I have bad concentration.

I work in a book shop and could have ordered it at a discount, but I bought in Dublin cause I was too nervous to get it in work

LegacyUser · 09-12-2010 10:10pm

Sorry, Should be "Stop thinking, Start living"...got distracted halfway through a word!It's been good so far.

LegacyUser · 10-12-2010 7:58pm

Had my meds switched from lustral to citalopram on tuesday and they seem to have made me even more depressed then I was on the lustral,they also seem to make my stomach feel really sick but i haven't vomitted(yet) and I get thumping headaches every few hours.Thats 2 types of meds that I've tried now and neither have seemed to work.

irishh_bob · 12-12-2010 7:01pm

DM addict wrote: »

The cycle of panicking about panic attacks... I know how that feels.

A therapist won't be able to fix you straight away, but it's a good start on the path to making things easier.

All I can suggest is a technique I use when I feel panic coming on. Sit on a chair, feet firmly on the floor. Put your hands on your belly and think about your hands. Close your eyes if you like. Don't ask me how it works, but it tends to slow down my breathing. Another idea is to count to three while breathing out - if you breathe out slower you breathe in slower (apparently!) which is a basic calming majig.

As for general stuff to do, to stop myself worrying/panicking I always do something that requires concentration - in my case, something like painting my nails - and focus just on what you're doing.

Hope that helps. good luck

due to an accident over three years ago , i suffer from chronic pain ( back , neck , shoulders , ribs ) , at the begining of 2008 , the pain became so intollerable that i started having heart palpatations and panic attacks from the stress , it only lasted around a month as my doctor prescribed me medication for anxiety which seemed to keep them under control ,

anyway , i slipped on ice a week ago and although i didnt hit the ground , in struggling to maintain balance , i must have cracked a rib as the pain in my side is excruciating this past six days , so much so that my blood pressure is up and although i havent had any heart palpatations or panic attacks , i notice myself quite anxious , tired and generally uneasy

my question is this , can stress brought on by pain cause panic attacks or is it something else and can you beat it without going on anti anxiety meds

DM addict · 12-12-2010 7:33pm

irishh_bob wrote: »

due to an accident over three years ago , i suffer from chronic pain ( back , neck , shoulders , ribs ) , at the begining of 2008 , the pain became so intollerable that i started having heart palpatations and panic attacks from the stress , it only lasted around a month as my doctor prescribed me medication for anxiety which seemed to keep them under control ,

anyway , i slipped on ice a week ago and although i didnt hit the ground , in struggling to maintain balance , i must have cracked a rib as the pain in my side is excruciating this past six days , so much so that my blood pressure is up and although i havent had any heart palpatations or panic attacks , i notice myself quite anxious , tired and generally uneasy

my question is this , can stress brought on by pain cause panic attacks or is it something else and can you beat it without going on anti anxiety meds

Stress/general anxiety is a recognised trigger for panic attacks. As to whether you're experiencing panic attacks/something else at the moment, I'd suggest going to see your GP. Whether you've cracked a rib or not you could probably do with a check-up.

Personally, I use a combination of medication and calming techniques to deal with panic. I have been on meds for depression for over a year, and these meds have also helped with my anxiety. As to what's best for you, I'd say go for a doctor. Feel free to try some of the techniques suggested by myself and others above in the meantime, and take care of yourself.

DM addict · 12-12-2010 7:34pm

DonegalMike wrote: »

Had my meds switched from lustral to citalopram on tuesday and they seem to have made me even more depressed then I was on the lustral,they also seem to make my stomach feel really sick but i haven't vomitted(yet) and I get thumping headaches every few hours.Thats 2 types of meds that I've tried now and neither have seemed to work.

Meds do take time to work. I had to switch meds a bit before I found something that suited me. Keep at them for a few weeks before writing them off, but if things are getting worse/no better, don't think that you won't find something that might help. There are plenty of options out there, just ask your GP.

Hope you're feeling better.

LegacyUser · 14-12-2010 12:20pm

Well, I tried the therapist. And I don't think I'll go back.

My problem is that my panic attacks were triggered by one event, on top of the stress of unemployment. She said it was good that I knew what they were about, that I knew what the trigger was (feeling I had to leave my OH, for no reason, after a row!!!!!), but we have to deal with why I get so nervous and worried about things that I control and I don't want to happen.

The thing is....I don't have anything else to say to her.I've had the most normal childhood and adulthood, my relationship is long-term, wonderful, happy and I want to spend the rest of my life with him, and my family are completely normal and loving!!! She was doing her best to try and find any problems, but none exist. I know that she's not going to offer me a solution or an answer to my issues straight away, but I just don't have anything else to talk about!!! (which sounds ridiculous I know).She didn't believe me when I said that but it's true. I told her my problems...and I nearly ran out of things to say in that first session, even when she was asking probing questions.

So I've decided analysis is not the way to go.Yet here I am, sitting at home with panic in my stomach For no reason other than I'm sitting at home, on my own and I'm terrified that I'll sink into a panic-filled depression at some point in the day. I'm afraid of being on my own at this point, because I've nothing else but my own thoughts, and they're panicky at the moment.

As I said elsewhere, I've been reading "Stop thinking, Start Living" lately, which is good - it seems to very much apply to my situation. I need to learn to let go of thoughts that are in my head. But some days it's hard, and it's only been 2 weeks!It's made worse by the fact that I've nothing to think about all day, and I'm worried I'll fall into the habit of letting these thoughts into my mind all the time and obsessing about them...so even if I go back to work, they'll still be there.

Sorry for rambling. I'm worried about worrying.It's the stupidest thing in the world.

Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

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