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When my anxiety hits, my head feels awful. I actually can not function. I feel so bad , that I usually start crying. I feel like I am sick with a virus are something like that. I feel so much pressure in my head at times that I take part of a lunesta and it helps with my head. What is going on with my head? Is this normal with anxiety, or is there something else wrong?
No. I've had chronic back pain for 5 yrs. I had another surgery 6 mo again to attempt another fusion. My last one did not work. That was my only hope that this back pain might go away. I'm afraid it will never go away. It's a battle each day to keep it under control. I will only allow myself to take 2 or 3 pain pills per day, even if it doesn't stop the pain. It was an awful painful surgery this time. I also try to work. I have just retired, but am still working there part time. It helps with my anxiety to stay busy, but doesn't help my back.
It is natural that you would experience anx and depression as a result of dealing with physical pain from your back. Are you free of back pain now?
I've had anxiety for a yr and half. I've had 4 back surgeries and was tried on some strong pain meds for about six weeks. I couldn't handle the meds and was taken off them by using suboxone. After that, I had awful panic attacks for weeks and was unable to leave my house. I do not have the attacks now, but still have anxiety. I have been seeing a doctor all thru this. I know I am better, but still have some really bad times. The worse seems to always be in the afternoons. I hate the way I feel. It's the way I described in the beginning. I am taking clonazepam. Will this every go away? I hate going thru this every day. Especially since I am also dealing with chronic pain from my back.
This is a common symptom of stress. I'd look into a mindfulness or TM meditation practice. Might help your anxiety, but should help even out your blood flow so it doesn't all go to your head. Exercise can help as well.
Your not alone. I'm anxious tonight/ health anxiety. And my head feels heavy and full. I also get a very rapid heart rate, indigestion, heartburn and body aches. The only thing that helps me when this happens is xanax. :(
Stretching helps me too, and ice cold water. Feel better!
Stretching helps me too, and ice cold water. Feel better!
How long have you seen the doc, how many times and what is doc suggesting? You didn't mention how long the anxiety has been troubling you.
Yes, I'm seeing a doctor. I'm still in bad shape every day of my life. I'm so tired of it. I've like everyone else and don't think it will ever end.
Be aware that anxiety and depression feed off each other so it is possible that you are likely also depressed and don't even know about it if the anxiety is as strong as you mention. It is depressing to be sick for a long time and wonder if that is the way it will always be.
Are you seeing a professional about your condition - doctor or therapist?
Are you seeing a professional about your condition - doctor or therapist?
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