How would I know if i'm having a nervous
breakdown? I feel like i'm on the verge
of something. Every aspect of my life
right now is going through major changes.
Even though some are kinda positive, it's
still stressful. I don't work right now
because i've had panic attacks for 3 years
that basically chain me to my home. I'm 6
months pregnant, unplanned....Scarry! My
boyfriend and I fight constantly. My 5
year old sons father is a deadbeat. I'm
moving across town in 2 weeks, we don't
have a car. My son has to start a new
school, it's so many changes for him. I'm
broke. All my friends seem too busy in
their lives to even sit and listen for 10
minutes. My family is close, and we just
found out my 22 year old brother has
leukemia, and he's in a treatment centre
out of town. I hate to sound whiny, but
at some point I have to ask for help.
Obviously I have reasons to be stressed,
but I don't feel like eating, and i'm so
tired but can't sleep well. I have
nightmares all the time and an almost
constant stomach ache. So, should I see a
doctor, or are there warning signs I
should wait for??? What do I do??
Hey, thanks for the reply. I think I was
just having an extra rough day that day
and kept picturing myself sitting in a
straight jacket in the end! I am on
effexor, but I think you're right. I
should talk to a counsellor. Thanks
again!
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moonsky
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Location: california
Panic And Breakdown Posted: 11-04-04 18:54pm
I have had panic attacks since I was 17 I
am 55 now, I take xanax for the past 20
years it does help alot, but I still can't
drive or go traveling by myself, it is an
awful thing, but if you can keep your
stress level down the attacks will lessen,
hope that helps a little, lindy
