Castashadow
30-10-14, 11:59
Hi Everyone,
I'm new here and joined the forum because I feel as though I am fighting a loosing battle. I was diagnosed with Anixety at the beginning of September. I'd had 2 panic attacks fairly close together and was completely freaked out. I was given a very low dose of Amytriptiline as I can't take Beta Blockers. I am also seeing a therapist and have completely cut caffeine out of my diet (apart from the odd pice of chocolate).
My aniexty seems to like to trick me. When I was firstdiagnosed I had chronic sickness. I got over that and had a continual lump in my throat, got over that and had acid reflux. Now I am suffering with palpitations and ectopic beats. I saw my Dr yesterday about them, he said my heart, though beating fast (I was anxious) sounded structurally fine. This settled me for the afternoon. But I had a sleepless night accompanied with a racing heart and the odd palpitation.
I am struggling with this. I have forgotten the person I used to be and am seriously doubtful of ever getting my life back. I am only 27. I am still working and trying hard to get the balance right. I just feel so lost and scared. Every time something happened I doubt that it's 'just' aniexty as everything feels so real. Am I going mad?
I'm new here and joined the forum because I feel as though I am fighting a loosing battle. I was diagnosed with Anixety at the beginning of September. I'd had 2 panic attacks fairly close together and was completely freaked out. I was given a very low dose of Amytriptiline as I can't take Beta Blockers. I am also seeing a therapist and have completely cut caffeine out of my diet (apart from the odd pice of chocolate).
My aniexty seems to like to trick me. When I was firstdiagnosed I had chronic sickness. I got over that and had a continual lump in my throat, got over that and had acid reflux. Now I am suffering with palpitations and ectopic beats. I saw my Dr yesterday about them, he said my heart, though beating fast (I was anxious) sounded structurally fine. This settled me for the afternoon. But I had a sleepless night accompanied with a racing heart and the odd palpitation.
I am struggling with this. I have forgotten the person I used to be and am seriously doubtful of ever getting my life back. I am only 27. I am still working and trying hard to get the balance right. I just feel so lost and scared. Every time something happened I doubt that it's 'just' aniexty as everything feels so real. Am I going mad?