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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,876
    JPPJ84 said:
    Im trying. Im petrified 
    Do you have any other symptoms like a dry cough?
    A week ago i was having  baf breathing  like through straw and couldnt move around. Been feeling very weak. Then a  gland got so sore in my neck 3 days ago now a fever and flat out. To say im scared is an under statement. I don't  want to scare anyone here. I know  i would be scared  if i read this.   My blood sats drop  real fast when  i put a monitor on . Im scared for my baby and partner we live in a small flat nowhere to isolate


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Keep exceptionally hydrated! Move that out of your system...deep breaths my friend...
  • I wanted to so let you know I am very chuffed by your garden plot this fine spring...have a few sprouts of cabbage basking in our spring light here...6 early heads and 6 red...love your cabbage brassica covers...will make do with take away covers...never seen those used before
    ..great use of...
  • Not planting time yet...
  • I've been moving them back and forth between porches to catch the light...still snow on the mountains here...
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    not coping rn with this shit here
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    edited April 2020
    It is with sadness that I advise that I will be leaving this forum for good.
    It is obvious that I've lost everyone here. Noone replies anymore either on the forum or in private message, and if they do reply on the forum it is with hostility. This has had a detrimental effect on my mental health.
    Thank you all for your support over the years. I wish you all well.
    @Kat @Sea could you please delete my account. Thank you.
    Post edited by Thoughts_Arrive on
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • So sad that...you...I cannot and have not reached out very much and hope you know to not take anything personally...other Ethan you are...loved 
    ..be u  black white or chinese...
  • Not sure that came across as written...not sure who Ethan is...but than again its Saturday night...stay well and hope you are managing to disengage your properties and all that jazz...
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    It is with sadness that I advise that I will be leaving this forum for good.
    It is obvious that I've lost everyone here. Noone replies anymore either on the forum or in private message, and if they do reply on the forum it is with hostility. This has had a detrimental effect on my mental health.
    Thank you all for your support over the years. I wish you all well.
    @Kat @Sea could you please delete my account. Thank you.
    Sorry to read this M.  If you feel you need a break from here, I understand and I wish you well.  I sincerely hope that you’re able to find peace and happiness in your life.  Good luck with your studies.  Come back if, and when, you are ready.  (((Hugs)))

    S xx
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    It is with sadness that I advise that I will be leaving this forum for good.
    It is obvious that I've lost everyone here. Noone replies anymore either on the forum or in private message, and if they do reply on the forum it is with hostility. This has had a detrimental effect on my mental health.
    Thank you all for your support over the years. I wish you all well.
    @Kat @Sea could you please delete my account. Thank you.
    Sorry to read this M.  If you feel you need a break from here, I understand and I wish you well.  I sincerely hope that you’re able to find peace and happiness in your life.  Good luck with your studies.  Come back if, and when, you are ready.  (((Hugs)))

    S xx
    You are too kind, S. I doubt I will. I've lost the respect of many here.
    I wish you lots of happiness and good health.
    Thank you for always supporting me xx
    Take care xx
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,876
    Be  calm T.A . 
     Look at the  bigger  picture.  
    You  are healthy thats one better than me.
    All one can do is look within.


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • We All Believe
    We All Believe Eastchester, NY - Proud South Canadian. Posts: 801
    edited April 2020
    Hi.

    Re: Anti-anxiety/anti-depression meds.

    Is anyone willing to share what, if anything, they take? Does it work/help?

    I'm having a very hard time with the end of my relationship, which took place right as isolation started. I'm trying to dig out of the hole I'm in.

    I'm going to see a therapist, but I'm leery of meds.

    I appreciate any input/advice anyone gives.

    Thanks.

    Andrew
    May your days be long, til kingdom come.
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Hi Andrew, welcome.  I’m so sorry to hear that you’re struggling right now.  I’m afraid I don’t have any current meds advice.  We’re here for you if you need to reach out.
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Wishing you well, Andrew. Loss during this shitstorm can be so difficult.

  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,876
    My experience  of ssri meds is not good. I have tried many and found side effects not nice . Numbing but with tears trapped inside also.
    Some anti anxiety  meds can get you through a day but not to be uses often  as addictive and not good long term.
    And coming off meds is horrific in my experience.  This is just my honest  review of my own experience.  
    My advice is the  pain  is real and can be a time to explore yourself and ground yourself in simple  things you over look when going along normally. 
    I too wish your pain is short lived my friend.
    Allow your  pain  to come out


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • JPPJ84
    JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    If your situation is new and there are still other options than meds you can try a mix of therapy, sports and St. John's wort. It's a natural antidepressant. See how that works before you risk all that comes with proper drugs.
    All the best for you!!
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Meds for depression and anxiety are more like a journey than a destination.  You have to find what works for you with side effects that you can manage and be continually evaluating and monitoring.  
    Sometimes though, the journey is more important than the destination anyways.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,946
    It is with sadness that I advise that I will be leaving this forum for good.
    It is obvious that I've lost everyone here. Noone replies anymore either on the forum or in private message, and if they do reply on the forum it is with hostility. This has had a detrimental effect on my mental health.
    Thank you all for your support over the years. I wish you all well.
    @Kat @Sea could you please delete my account. Thank you.
    Sad to read that TA but you must know, it's not all black..
    stay safe..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,946
    37th day inside the house..without job and no money..
    trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
    fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
    fight with depression every day..
    sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..