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Hi Cat,
It’s rough going but you CAN do this. I’m the biggest baby on the planet and I did it, I second everything Mark has said and just take it one hour at a time.
I’m still here battling anxiety which is making me tempted to take the pills to ease it, but I won’t. I’m never going back there.
Hi Marky ???? hope your ok ????
Oh it’s horrible isn’t it. I was doing really well almost no anxiety then bam, now I’m back to full on anxiety and panic. Waking in the mornings is horrible like you say, the churning starts not long after opening your eyes.
It’s frustrating as hell, as the only thing I’m anxious about is being anxious and being scared like you say that it won’t go away!
One day at a time, being as kind to ourselves as we can is all we can do. It helps somewhat knowing I’m not alone, even though I wouldn’t wish this on anybody!
I have propranolol and a couple of diazepam but like you say nothing really helps when is has you gripped.
My gp has referred me for counselling as well, I’ll take anything I can get at the moment.
Sending hugs to all ????
Hi Mark, no need to feel guilt it’s just one of those things. My problem is I get really bad health anxiety so am my own worst enemy!
I have a couple of diazepam from the doctor, just hoping it doesn’t last too long. I hate panic/anxiety, it’s the absolute worst.
I’m at 10 weeks now and this has brought it all back, I’ll keep fighting though, I won’t give in ????
Hope you’re good ????
Hi guys,
Well I’ve had an eventful few days! Unfortunately I had a really bad reaction to the Avomine and ended up in hospital Monday Night! It dropped my blood pressure through the floor but put my heart rate up to 140. I felt like I was having the worst panic attacks ever and was so dizzy and unsteady on my feet, I couldn’t swallow properly! I genuinely thought my time was up!
As you can probably imagine this has done my anxiety no good at all and I’ve been having panic attacks as well now ????
I’m going to try and get in the doctors tomorrow to see if they will give me a couple of diazepam to calm me a bit. I feel like I’m back at square one!
Hope you guys are doing ok ♥️
Hi Marky,
It sucks doesn’t it. I’ve always struggled with anxiety too, so I expect to be up and down for a long time ????
I still have zero motivation and have to go back work soon so that will be fun!
It’s just like a ‘meh’ feeling. I bought some Avomine today which is basically the same things as Phenergan I believe so I’ll give that ago too.
One day a time still ????????
I might have to give that a try then, I’m all for anything that helps keep me calm ???? not sure where to get it from though.
What stops me from taking a codeine pill is, I’m scared that if I take even just one I’ll start the withdrawal again the next day. I know that’s crazy as I’m not ‘addicted’ anymore but I’m so scared of feeling that way again.
Stay strong everyone ♥️
I second that, what is phenegan and where form? Is it a sleeping aid?
Day 66 for me, sometimes I feel like taking a pill just to see but then I get scared where that will lead me, despite the fact that I unintentionally had some opiate last weekend!
I feel ya, I’ve spent money on different things trying to ease the anxiety.
It can take a few weeks for it work so stick with it, hopefully it helps ????
I tried it years ago but it didn’t work for me, but I think that’s because my depression was too severe. I needed medication from my doctor. It’s shown to help mild depression/anxiety so could help. Just be careful in the sun though as it makes your skin super sensitive.
Also you can’t take it with other antidepressants but I think you said you weren’t taking anything else if I remember correctly.
May be worth a try ????
Hi guys,
Hope you’re all ok. I still have anxiety on and off. Starting to think this is just my life now!
I just realised when I had my procedures on Saturday they gave me fentanyl which is an opioid ????????♀️
Warby like marky said be careful with the diazepam. I’m glad I only had a few as I knew I could easily get hooked on them. But obviously you need them at the moment. Anxiety is a killer, I’d be quite happy never to have it again!
Hugs to you all
Hi Marky,
Yes it’s one less thing to worry about.
I think I need to take your approach and not worry about my health, as worrying doesn’t change anything.
Day 61 for me today. I hope your anxiety has settled a bit. I’ve had anxiety yesterday and today which is pissing me right off! No reason at all, but I guess it’s par the course and it’s going to happen some days.
Hope everyone has a good Monday ????
Thank you Warby, I can’t tell you the relief I feel, as like you I was thinking all sorts and googling things. It didn’t help that I got put on the ‘suspected cancer’ pathway!
I’m sure yours is nothing to worry about either, but it’s good they are doing further tests to get to the bottom of it.
I know it doesn’t do our anxiety any good in the mean time! Sending Hugs ♥️
Hi all hope you’re having a wonderful Saturday. Welcome Willow, everything you’re feeling is normal so hang on in there.
I’m back home after having my endoscopy and colonoscopy and everything is fine. I’m so relieved.
Hope everyone’s weekend is good. I’m off for a snooze ????
Hi all,
Sorry I wasn’t around I’ve had a rough couple of days pain wise but I made it through ????
Hi Casey, it’s nice to know you’re still around. Yours was one of the journeys that inspired me, as my withdrawal seemed very similar to yours. I’m sorry the pills sucked you in again, but well done on 2 weeks again that’s amazing ♥️
I’m not complacent enough to say I will be clean forever as I could have quite happily reached for some these past few days, I think it’s a life long battle.
Marky/Warby so glad you’re still doing well. Anxiety is a right pain sometimes, mines a bit higher at the moment as I go for my procedures tomorrow.
C8 well done on cutting down that’s awesome, I’m happy that you’re not getting to0 many withdrawal symptoms. Keep going.
Sending love to everyone ♥️
Hi NS,
It may take a few more days for things to ease, but it will so hang on in there. It’s just your brain freaking out as it’s not getting the dopamine from the codeine.
From what I read on here it seemed most people were feeling a lot better by day 7/8 but for me it took longer, it took about 3/4 weeks before my anxiety settled. But I kept going as I wanted a healthier future and I kept saying that to myself.
Hopefully it won’t take as long for you as you weren’t taking as much as me.
Day 4 is tough, I remember on day 4 and 5 I felt like I was losing my mind. I just didn’t know what to do with myself. I even debating taking tablets and trying the taper method.
Keep going it will ease before you know it, try to stay hydrated and keep telling yourself it’s all normal albeit unpleasant.