Emmie13
24-04-16, 01:48
Hi All,
My name is Emma and I'm 37. I've battled anxiety for many years, having gone through all the various therapies and drugs which have been helpful over the years, but unfortunately I am currently going through another episode. I have an extremely stressful job, involving organising over 100 people on a daily basis, the consequences of making a mistake are enormous. I encountered domestic violence from a very young age until my 20s, which I have physically fully recovered from but possibly not mentally, although I have an extremely happy relationship with my current partner and my son. I am an extremely 'jumpy', nervous person due to my past and find relaxing incredibly difficult. At present my physical problems are heart palpitations, shortness of breath and sleeplessness. I have been taking amitryptaline for years as a 'go to' medicine for quick relief but recently my doctor has told me this drug may be increasing the palpitations so I have slowly weaned myself off it, probably making the anxiety worse. Tonight, I am having panic attacks, have tried various techniques I have learnt over the years to no avail so have since taken an amitryptaline. On the plus side, I researched my condition and stumbled across this website which has already helped no end just by knowing I'm not alone. Anyway, enough of me, great site, hope to be a long term member x
My name is Emma and I'm 37. I've battled anxiety for many years, having gone through all the various therapies and drugs which have been helpful over the years, but unfortunately I am currently going through another episode. I have an extremely stressful job, involving organising over 100 people on a daily basis, the consequences of making a mistake are enormous. I encountered domestic violence from a very young age until my 20s, which I have physically fully recovered from but possibly not mentally, although I have an extremely happy relationship with my current partner and my son. I am an extremely 'jumpy', nervous person due to my past and find relaxing incredibly difficult. At present my physical problems are heart palpitations, shortness of breath and sleeplessness. I have been taking amitryptaline for years as a 'go to' medicine for quick relief but recently my doctor has told me this drug may be increasing the palpitations so I have slowly weaned myself off it, probably making the anxiety worse. Tonight, I am having panic attacks, have tried various techniques I have learnt over the years to no avail so have since taken an amitryptaline. On the plus side, I researched my condition and stumbled across this website which has already helped no end just by knowing I'm not alone. Anyway, enough of me, great site, hope to be a long term member x