Same here Alex. I cannot stand when the negative thoughts attack and they physical sensations are horrible. I get restless arms and legs and this hiteous pit in my stomach. In fact I just got out of the hospital with a racing heart for 24 hrs. My EKG was abnormal so they admitted me as I have 2 leaky valves and family history of heart disease. Well turns out all bw and subsequent tests were normal so they are telling me it was anxiety and I'm sure they were right. I was out of control that day. Hang in there and know you are NOT alone!! P>S> I also get panic attacks as well. They're fun. I'm curious, I've changed my diet drastically too, but what supplements do you find helpful?

I've read that eating any of the following can be helpful: almonds, blueberries, bananas, fish, almond milk, whole grain bread, magnesium tablets, omega- 3. In addition to those things I have been taking herbal supplements like chamomile extracts and passionflower. The passionflower I think works best because it really helps with the racing heart and the trembling. You can buy those on amazon or at your local health food store. So any junk food can make your anxiety worse. It took me years to finally grasp this till a few days ago. Eating healthy isn't just about feeling good overall but good mentally as well. Thats what was key for me understanding how healthy food plays a role in your brain chemistry.

I have been trying to be very proactive about working on reducing my anxiety but yet I am still not able to leave the house alone. Just going to see my therapist or psychiatrist makes me anxious. I get nervous during the car ride. But while I am there I am able to relax for the most part. Now I have become what I have feared most is becoming a recluse. It's nice to know there are people out there for support.

It is so nice to meet others who suffer from anxiety and understand. My partner doesn't quite understand what I am going through. I am glad you posted the info on diet changes. I was told that I have Barretts and I am only 31! I am a mom of four boys. I just got done supporting my partner through his radiation treatments and we get answers in August if the cancer is gone (skin cancer). And Then they tell me I have Barrett's. ARGH. I also have four boys and they are a lot of work I think any parent would know that. We have no support here it is just us. We also live in a very remote area and I feel a lot of my anxiety comes from that too, Im a city girl and always have been. I thought moving to the mountains would be good for my family (WRONG). It was a nightmare and still is. I found out the hard way they do not have reputable hospitals here. Just two very small town hospitals in between the towns. The nearest children's hospital is 7 hours away. OMGosh. Just all this between my son's health problems, my health, and my partner finishing up his radiation I am a big fat nervous wreck and have had such ODD symptoms. I assume they are panic attacks maybe you (alex and everyone) can explain that. I have these episodes where I kind of get this vibraty/fuzzy/tingly feeling head to toe and get very confused very quickly and go into a panic mode like something is wrong with me and I need to be taken to the hospital. My eyes get very weird. I feel very unable to take care of my family when these events happen. I feel very afraid to be alone, I prefer to be around people. (People I am comfortable with). I don't like the "trapped in the house" feeling. I need to be outside. I am not sure what the HECK is going on with me but any insight would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I am going to lose control, like I am not in my right state. I do not feel like myself, I do not feel normal.

To baseballmom6 try eating some of the stuff I was talking about for diet and maybe a supplement. I have to say after a few days of eating healthy I am feeling better and this is after going through withdrawal from not taking my meds. (What a dumb move!) In a way I am back at square one but still feel like I could make the effort to go to see my therapist on Monday which I'm nervous about. Last time it didn't go so well on my way there and on my way back. I think if you start to eat some of those foods you will get some relief.

alexalstar I am sorry you are having to go through this it really does suck. I have taken CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) that teaches you to challenge the negative thoughts, ask yourself how true that thought is write it down write down the facts about how true or untrue it is. When a negative thought comes into your head say stop! and then try to replace it with a good thought. I am still working on this it is very hard for me I hope it will help you though.

to baseballmom6 kids make anxiety worse with them depending on you is such a huge responsibility it is hard not to feel anxiety. I have 2 kids and right now my oldest is 12 and she is the cause of a lot of stress for me right now she had a boyfriend, she is always wanting me to drive her everywhere and we live out in the country. Maybe you are having blood sugar drops and need to eat smaller meals every few hours and make sure you have protein with every meal. You could go to the hyperglycemia group on here and see if any of their symptoms sounds like you. Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks to you both :-) I honestly have no idea they did thyroid tests on me and I get mixed answers so I have no idea what my thyroid functions are at this point. (Time to move)....
I am doing the diet so wish me luck :) Alex I am sorry you are still feeling some anxiety when driving, is it the fear of being in public or accidents itself or what? I used to have a huge fear of accidents especially with my kids being in the car. After having seen too many of those in my life. I still have some anxiety over trips and car accidents :-P
rskb3 you may be right, kids bring on a lot of it... why isn't my partner as stressed as me though? lol I went to a church breakfast with ladies this morning and I admit it helped! Maybe more outings for me with the girls will help.
You poor thing though omgosh driving everywhere when you live out of town, maybe stand strong and tell her you are cutting back on how much driving you are doing for her and she needs to hang around the house more often, tell her to tell her friends to start coming out more often, meet in between as far as agreements.

Hi alexalstar, i can understand, I've had anxiety for almost two years. I'm glad you found something that is helping you. I'm on medications which are helpful, but are not 100% effective. Same here on the worrying and negative thinking. It often gets in the way and I hate it. Hang in there. If you ever want to talk, feel free to message me or send a hug.

Welcome to this wonderful group.

It's difficult to find the right combination that works for you, and it's easier to point out the things that are affecting you that you are aware of. When this happens, try to embrace the good, even if it's just a little thing. The more you find that is pleasant, the better it makes handling those challenges any of us have.

Best wishes!

I was actually doing pretty good up until now that the trembling is back. Forget what other people do, it's weird how you can be your own worst enemy. I'm so glad to have found this site.

Yeah this sites pretty cool. Most here are very friendly.

Ah you guys- I wanted to mention they found a tumor in my thyroids. Waiting on Biopsy now. Nervous wreck. I am wondering if this was the cause of some of my symptoms. Funny thing is my TSH was normal.

Im sorry scaring anyone is the last thing I want to do- just in shock that I have that...... and a bit scared

welcome i dont post in this forum much but probably should i have alot of anxiety stemming from multiple things but lately its been really bad

First welcome to the group I'm hear if you need to talk I've gotten though many attacks along with panic attacks the negativity thinking I do that all the time