Sarahj8079
21-06-12, 16:09
I have had this general anxiety for about 10 months now, 9 months previous to that I had an ectopic pregnancy (where I nearly died) and as im 39 with only half my female bits I have decided to not have children.
Whether this decision is why my anxiety started im not sure but feel it is relevent.
I am totally fed up with the randomness of the anxiety and the physical side effects.
My neck, shoulders, back and arms ache constantly, nothing I do seems to make any difference. I feel dizzy and nauseus most of the time and struggle to go to work. I cant sleep at night and even put myself in the recovery position on the floor last night and ended up falling asleep there. I have sharp pains in my chest (ecg was done by my doctor in September no problems) and feel "ill" most of time. The doctor did prescribe 40mg Propranolol but to be honest im terrified to taking it. (I have problems just taking a paracetomol these days!)
I can't take sick leave from work as I will be on SSP and can't afford it so it would make the anxiety worse with money worries. I have tried St Johns Wort but was told its dangerous and doesnt work so stopped it.
Am at my wits end trying to cope with everything and manage the symptoms I dont know what to do.
To be honest I feel better just for writing it down and admitting how bad it is.
Whether this decision is why my anxiety started im not sure but feel it is relevent.
I am totally fed up with the randomness of the anxiety and the physical side effects.
My neck, shoulders, back and arms ache constantly, nothing I do seems to make any difference. I feel dizzy and nauseus most of the time and struggle to go to work. I cant sleep at night and even put myself in the recovery position on the floor last night and ended up falling asleep there. I have sharp pains in my chest (ecg was done by my doctor in September no problems) and feel "ill" most of time. The doctor did prescribe 40mg Propranolol but to be honest im terrified to taking it. (I have problems just taking a paracetomol these days!)
I can't take sick leave from work as I will be on SSP and can't afford it so it would make the anxiety worse with money worries. I have tried St Johns Wort but was told its dangerous and doesnt work so stopped it.
Am at my wits end trying to cope with everything and manage the symptoms I dont know what to do.
To be honest I feel better just for writing it down and admitting how bad it is.