My name is Valerie and I am living with anxiety. It started about five weeks ago. I am 22 years old and graduating college in a few weeks. I just became overwhelmed with school, finding a job, finances, where I wanted to live when I graduate and other things. I was convinced that I was physically ill. I had a stomach ache and felt nauseous all the time. I went to the doctor twice and was told that I had a virus and was sent home both times. I began to feel a little bit better, but then my dog had to suddenly be put to sleep. I felt physically terrible the next day and ended up in the emergency room. After doing several tests and X-rays, the doctor decided there was nothing physically wrong with me. The next day the panic attacks began. I felt nauseous, weak, my heart was racing, I was running to the rest room constantly, I was vommiting, I felt dizzy and my body was trembling. I have had a few more panic attacks since then. My doctor started me on Prozac, but so far I haven't felt any relief. I also began going to a pschologist. I have been on the medicine for about a week now and I still constantly feel on edge and havent felt any relief so far. Living like this is a nightmare. I have lost about ten pounds and everytime I eat I feel nauseous. It has severely affected my everyday life including school and my personal relationships.I really would just like my life back.
Living with Anxiety
by Valgal189Monday, November 19, 2007






















