i recently had a very bad week. I suffer
from anxiety already, but I typically just
deal with it. It's not normally chronic,
but about once or twice a year I have an
anxiety attack.
My job is extremely stressful (software
developer). And last week my father had a
heart-attack and nearly died, he had to be
revived a total of 10 times. I was
extremely depressed during this time.
Well, I went to visit him on sunday and
everything seemed much better. While I
was driving home I suddenly started having
bad anxiety problems. I made it home
alright. I started to get a throbbing
pressure high on my neck, like around the
base of my skull. Sometimes I can feel it
pulse, mainly it's a dull slow-throbbing
pressure. Above my temples I can feel a
pulse as well, sometimes. Also, my ears
will plug when it gets worse. I don't
really have any other head-ache type
problems, mainly pressure. I feel
out-of-touch with reality and it's hard
for me to work. I feel as though i'm on
edge.
I had to have my wife take me to the
emergency room last night. I didn't see a
doctor, but when I have really bad anxiety
attacks I will go to the emergency room
and sit, usually I calm down. I woke up
today to go to work and I seemed much
better for the first hour. All of the
sudden the pressure feelings and
out-of-touch feelings started kicking in
again. Am I slipping into depression?
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MrEcted1
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Posted: 03-27-06 13:23pm
I also must add a few other notes...
I am 24 and i've had anxiety problems
since I was around 18.
Recently other issues have come up. A
friend of ours is having really bad
problems with her husband so she came to
live with us. She doesn't have a job and
she brought her dog (which is a serious
pain). She always has a friend andy come
over. I just don't want any roomates
right now, but we told her we could help
her for a little while.
I don't sleep well most of the time. When
I do sleep it seems like I have
nightmares... Then I become scared to
sleep so I end up staying up late until I
finally just pass out.
I do have poor a poor diet and I don't
exercise much. I constantly feel like
doing nothing. I have a drinking problem,
but it's not hard liquor, I only drink
beer... But sometimes a lot of it. I
recently quit smoking (very recently)
which also may be contributing to my
stress levels.
I have some other small medial issues such
as scoliosis, which may inhibit blood
flow.
I have had a rough life.
The pressure feeling in my head is new and
sort of scaring me. My ears plug a
little, my nose plugs a little and I get
that throbbing pressure on the base of my
skull. I have a fear that I will lose my
mind.
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Jamesab
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Wow Posted: 03-27-06 16:04pm
Wow, you really sound like me. I have
been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and
have almost identical symptoms as you
although mine started with dizziness.
This then progressed to headaches of the
pressure type... This then went when I
found out what I had was anxiety and now I
am stuck with the throbbing/puunding in
the head/neck and a constant fear of going
crazy.
James
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MrEcted1
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Posted: 03-27-06 16:09pm
Well, good to know that i'm not alone, but
were you able to get any help for this?
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Jamesab
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Posted: 03-30-06 12:13pm
Yes I am trying different techniques of
managing anxiety with cognitive
behavioural therapy (cbt) which I attend
sessions weekly. I suggest you get a
final diagnosis from your physician and
try to find a good therapist as I have.
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