High levels of stress and anxiety...

[BAlive]

High levels of stress and anxiety...

So, I've always been a very high strung stressed out kinda person, which probably contributed to my aneurysm... I've never been one to turn to medication for solutions but as of late I feel that its getting out of control.. With work and home live and health issues my stress and anxiety issues have been taking a huge toll on my mental and physical health and I'm worried It may cause another aneurysm or stroke. Its beginning to affect every aspect of my life. I'm pretty much alone in this struggle with this, because when I try to talk to family and friends about it they tend not to understand. I'm to the point where I feel its time to turn to medication, for the sake of my health. If things continue at this rate I'm afraid I'll have another aneurysm before I'm 40.

Anyone dealing with anything remotely similar? Any advice?

[Nana4&cntn]

I am not in the same situation, but it really seems you need to talk with your doctor about this. Especially since you don't need any more stress.

Take care,
Kathy

[caligirl2001]

Hi BAlive - I sent you a private message, rather than respond on here.

[Alex958]

I can suggest you to go for Hypnosis. It really worked out well for me. Have you heard about Thoughts Become Reality - Hypnosis,Hypnotherapy,Life Coaching,Hypnotherapist,Hypnotherapy smoking,Hypnotherapists,Hypnotherapy weight,Weight loss hypnotherapy (http://www.thoughtsbecomereality.co.uk). They provided a good solution for my problem through the Hypnosis programs and Hypnotherapy.

[dhaxelbarqs]

Stress is a normal part of life. You can take Stresstabs and vitamin B12 for you to avoid too much stress....:)
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[daisydaisy]

I've always been quite highly strung too. I recently had a bit of a breakdown at work through stress and anxiety, (I'm still signed off work). I was really against any kind of medication or anything like that and sought advice from my GP about any herbal remedies she could recommend. She said no she couldn't and proceeded to hand me a leaflet on 'depression'. I was really offended and felt ashamed so went to a herbal remedies shop and got all kinds of natural remedies. None of them worked.

So I tried to carry on as normal at work until I eventually had a complete breakdown at the end of Nov 09. My stress and anxiety was affecting every aspect of my life and I decided to take any help I ould get with both hands. I went back to the GP, broke down in her Office and she signed me off and prescribed some anti-depressants.

I have to say, they do take a while to kick in...but they did make me feel less emotional. I then decided to seek counselling help - it was the best thing I ever did. Terry (my counsellor) is brilliant. I see him once a week and can talk, laugh but mainly cry in his room.

I know I've rambled on but I guess what I'm trying to say is, stress and anxiety is a really personal thing. I'm a very stubborn and proud person who has always been a complete perfectionist with everything I do (don't get me started on my OCD). However - I've come to realise IT IS OK to seek help and medication. Counselling is the best thing I ever found.

I'm only at the beginning of my recovery. And I completely know where you're coming from when you say friends and family don't understand. My partner tells me I'm being 'ridiculous' when I panic about simple things like going to the post office on my own. That's why I'm sat here now hoping to speak to people in a similar boat at 1am whilst he's upstairs in bed. My anxiety prevents me from sleeping properly too.

You're not alone, and it's reassuring to know I'm not either!!