MrsMoon 0 Posted October 2, 2017 Hello Everyone! I have been dealing with anxiety for as long as I can remember, although I did not know what it was. I am almost 33 years old and it is worse than ever. I am confined to my house and the only time I get out is to go grocery shopping, doctors appts, ect. I have a constant need for my husband to be with me. It is terrible and extremely unhealthy. I go to school online to get my masters degree in social work. That seems to be the main reason for my stress. I used to love writing papers but now homework makes me so anxious. Last week I had to write three. Needless to say, I felt an onset of worse anxiety than normal. I haven't been hospitalized in three years and I would say that I was relatively okay. I deal with anxiety as a part of life. Some days are better than others. Now the anxiety is not stopping. I am having really bad "ear worms" where I have a group of lyrics from a song stuck in my head. It is maddening. I also am hypersensitive to sounds and feel hyper vigilant. I am sleeping poorly. I wake up every hour on the hour and am greeted by the ear worms every time I wake up. I am on the verge of going inpatient but I am fearful that I will miss school and I can't. I know that is a poor way to think about it, as my health should come first. I found this website and I am hoping that I can find people that relate to my situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KH84 42 Posted October 13, 2017 Have you been to the doctor about your anxiety? Counseling helps a ton too. There are also MANY natural things you can take to try and calm down. As for sleep. Look up the mixture of Himalayan salt and honey. I tried it last night and it actually helped me sleep better. There is a brand called OLLY (I'm in the US) that has a gummy to help you sleep and it has great reviews. I have also started to listen to guided meditation when I wake up and even if I can't go back to sleep it keeps me calm and relaxed and I feel like I got some rest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KH84 42 Posted October 13, 2017 Also. When I wake up, try not to look at the clock or move around too much. Keep your eyes closed and take several DEEP breathes over and over. You will eventually fall back asleep. Sometimes I even count each breath and before I know it I'm awake after sleeping from counting. I know this is easier said than done but it works a lot of the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsMoon 0 Posted October 18, 2017 I have a practitioner but she is insistent that I can do it without meds. I'm waiting for a therapist to contact me. I def know it takes coping mechanisms. The thing is, I have been on sleep aides for so long, I cannot sleep unless I am given a strong sleep med. I take seroquel at night..does nothing. Tried vistaril. I normally wake up in the middle of the night and take too. They have me on Trazadone 200 mg and it still doesn't knock me out. It's terrible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KH84 42 Posted October 18, 2017 Try magnesium. There is some stuff called calm magnesium. Look it up and read the reviews. It helps a lot of people with anxiety and sleep. I would definitely be looking for another doctor. There is no reason for her to say you can do it on your own. that is ridiculous 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsLLL 413 Posted October 18, 2017 3 hours ago, MrsMoon said: I have a practitioner but she is insistent that I can do it without meds. I'm waiting for a therapist to contact me. I def know it takes coping mechanisms. The thing is, I have been on sleep aides for so long, I cannot sleep unless I am given a strong sleep med. I take seroquel at night..does nothing. Tried vistaril. I normally wake up in the middle of the night and take too. They have me on Trazadone 200 mg and it still doesn't knock me out. It's terrible! Your story brings memories of my old counselor, he insisted I could do it without meds. At the time I could barely function and I begged him for help. I'm sure he was a great Psychotherapist for people with other issues, but with anxiety he was a lost cause. Medication can be a short term solution for some of us, to feel better and get a break from the grueling symptoms, so our head gets clear and we can focus on counseling. Some others take their meds a life long. Some people rough it without any meds and come out on the other side too. But I think, whatever you decide that your doctor should listen to you. If you feel you are at your breaking point there is no shame in asking and receiving help, in whatever form you decide it will be. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsMoon 0 Posted October 19, 2017 The thing is, I have medicaid and there are only two organizations in my city that accept Medicaid patients. The other clinic is absolutely terrible. I am hoping the my husband gets hired on full-time so that I can go see a private psychiatrist. I agree that I should have control over my treatment. I don't want to use the meds permanently but I need something for now to take the edge off. Good news though...I start therapy in about a week. Hopefully, that will help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
