Back after a long time....help needed

That does sound like a lot to deal with.

Are you seeing a doctor for both the physical and emotional parts of this?

As far as the insomnia, in addition to my psych meds for bipolar (lithium as a stabilizer and Mirtazapine as an antidepressant), I take Melatonin health food tablets for sleep.

Post Edited (Tim Tam) : 1/27/2021 3:53:46 PM (GMT-7)

It's good that you're going to see your physical doctor as quickly as you can.

And you said you had a good therapist.

You said in your first post,

"My anxiety is off the charts...." and "I’m filled with so much anxiety and stress and anger and sadness...."

And "Not only is there all that, but the IBS (net says Intestinal Bowel Syndrome) is so bad that I feel absolutely horrific and of course terrified it could be something more serious."

So, have you ever thought about seeing a psychiatrist? You might need some medicines to get you through this.

I am going through something very similar today. I for some reason am filled with gas. So I am not sure if it is the anxiety causing gas or the other way around and yes also IBS, been back and forth in a panic. I ended up walking on my treadmill and that helped some. What really helped me was 1. Laying on my left side and I burped because the food transitions in that position quickly 2. I made a fist with both hands and pushed into my belly back and forth, kind of like when someone is chocked, but much more mildly and that pushed out so much air and I burped and burped. I still have gas below though. I am feeling an awful lot better now writing this but right int he middle of my chest I feel hollowness, perhaps skipping a heart beat in panic. I just want to know I completely feel you. I did check my blood pressure, my heart rate and everything was normal. So I knew it was the panic attack setting in. I just took a Clonezapam and hoping I'd feel better.

Thank you. I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing similar physical stuff. I thought it was just IBS for me due to stress but we now think I have had food poisoning and it’s just been getting worse because I didn’t realize what it was so I didn’t modify my diet. I have to pick up a stool sample kit first thing tomorrow. Now of course I’m convinced it’ll be super serious and I’ll die....never a dull moment when an anxious brain is in the mix.

Thanks, HT. Nice to see you again.

Thank you, Tim Tam.

I have spent the past month checking on my sister and making sure that she is getting started with recovery and treatment and doctors, etc. I am back here now because the stress on myself was a lot and I cannot help care for her and my own family if I am not in a good place to care for myself.

Let us know how you and your sister are doing.

I’m glad you’re sorting things out and feeling better. I found short meditations helped through some very rough times. Have you tried and app like Calm? Tons of variety. Hang in there, it always gets better.

Hi Park

Welcome back to the forum but sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment.

You have got a lot on your plate at the moment and it sounds like you are taking all the right steps towards helping you deal things which is good to hear.

Don’t be to hard on yourself as set backs happen but you know you have the skills to help you so revisit those.

Sorry to hear about your sister that must of been a shock for all of your family but keep doing what you are doing by supporting her and being there for her and she will pull through.

Keep is posted we are here for you.

Sending hugs.

Hibee

Hi Park12,

I don't really have any advice, just wanted to say keep hanging in there. One day at a time is the best we can do. I know you are going through a lot. And taking care of yourself first gives you energy to do more.

Sounds like you have a lot of support which is awesome.

We are all here for you.

Blessings to you for all that you are doing for your sister.

Hugs, Karen...

Good to hear from you Park
Sorry to hear of your sister’s troubles
Wishing her healing
How are the kids?