Hi everyone,
I'm new here and I've had anxiety disorder for about 3 years now. I manage to control it through medication for a while, but then it just comes back again.
I'm going through another episode tight now, which is why my partner has researched the web about it. I am very lucky - I have a supporting and loving partner though he doesn't "indulge" me, he helps me, every which way he can.
Recently, I went to work and was physically ill after about 3 hours. Then I came home - and I haven't left home since. Not even to go to the doctor. I keep putting it off until the very last possible moment.
I get a cold feeling in the middle of my chest and unless I take a tablet, I cannot relax, no matter how I try. I've already been to hospital twice in the middle of the night (several months ago) feeling certain that I was having a heart attach. But I've had test after test, and all is well.
Except... it isn't.
Have you experienced this 'thing'? If so, how do you cope? Please - I need help.
Thank you.