I Think I'm Passed Breaking Point...

[Moony]

Ok, so my anxiety is totally out of hand today, I really don't know what to do. I feel like my whole body has been pulled out of a freezer and I can't stop shaking. I've got to go out in about an hour to something that's quite important but I really don't feel like I can go.

I thought I was doing ok until a few days ago, and despite my pills (Trazodone) that cover anxiety and depression, I just don't feel like anything in my life is worth bothering about anymore. Went to the local councilling people yesterday and was basically told that they can't help. I wasn't looking forward to going anyway, but now it feels like I have no-one to turn to. I don't want to upset my friends and I certainly can't tell my family how I feel. I should just plaster on a smile but I can't even manage that anymore.

Sorry if this turned into something of a rant :/

 

[SeekingSerenity]

I have experienced anxiety like that.

Try to wash your face with ice cold water... that helped me to momentarily chill out (excuse the pun) so that I could focus on my breathing and get it under control.

 

[Tessa]

(((Hugs))). It feels like it will never end and there is no escape however it will get better. One small step at a time while you try to focus on something calming. We are all here with you.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Ok, so my anxiety is totally out of hand today, I really don't know what to do. I feel like my whole body has been pulled out of a freezer and I can't stop shaking. I've got to go out in about an hour to something that's quite important but I really don't feel like I can go.

I know how you feel. There is a good exercise to do on the post anxiety and driving. I just did it and it helped alot I FEEL the anxiety in my stomach. It is trying to protect me by avoidance. It has protected me alot of times, by keeping me from going places and doing things I did'nt want to do. I always felt relief before when I avoided something. I let my anxiety get the upper hand. I am tired of being its victim.

I hate and loathe anxiety. I am tired of it coming like an intruder, and robbing me of so much. I am in a position where I have to do things, I am a caregiver 24/7 and I have to driv us eveyplace now like it or not. It is very hard with the anxiety. I heartily recommend you go to th post on anxiety and driving and do the exercise. It really works. Hang in there, and don't give up. it has got to get better. Thinking of you, a partner in anxiety.

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[Moony]

Thanks for all your support guys - it means a lot to me :)