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Anxiety is insane!!!!

Bunny

I was detained under the mental health act for basically being autistic but the mental health team didn't get that so decided to detain me a few years ago.

Now my anxiety is crazy!!!

Constant headaches, tension I think, throbbing all around my head especially the forehead and back of my head. Hurts if I touch it. If I sit and rest it feels better. If I go out, it is dreadful and then accompanied by unsteadiness which feels like I'm actually drunk. Also get tingling and buzzes through my head and face, randomly dancing about me.

What gets me is how it's anxiety???? 

How can anxiety make all of this happen?!?

Weirdly I don't feel especially anxious but I think the sectioning affected me so badly it's just got me on a sub conscious level now and this is my life/future.

Sometimes I consider suicide but then I tell myself off for that. I just don't know if I can spend the rest of my life like this.

I'm thinking about making a Dr's appointment and giving meds a try but I also worry in case they diagnose me with a brain tumour as I'm aware though it is probably anxiety kicking me about it could be something more sinister. A Dr did check my face and head for obvious signs of brain issues but my reflections and movements were fine.

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  • Hello @NAS88085, I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time,. I’s good that you’ve let us know what’s happening/how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.   

    If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support.  

    If it’s outside your GP hours call  111 to reach the NHS 111 service:  

    https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/  

    The Samaritans also provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day on 116 123, or by email on jo@samaritans.org.  

    MIND have information pages on coping with self harm or suicidal feelings based on the experiences of people who’ve been through it that you may find helpful.   

    If you are very close to doing something to hurt yourself - call 999 now or go to your nearest A&E department. There should be someone there to support you and make sure you get ongoing support.  

    You can find more information here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/suicide.

    Best wishes,

    Anna Mod

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  • Hello @NAS88085, I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time,. I’s good that you’ve let us know what’s happening/how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.   

    If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support.  

    If it’s outside your GP hours call  111 to reach the NHS 111 service:  

    https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/  

    The Samaritans also provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day on 116 123, or by email on jo@samaritans.org.  

    MIND have information pages on coping with self harm or suicidal feelings based on the experiences of people who’ve been through it that you may find helpful.   

    If you are very close to doing something to hurt yourself - call 999 now or go to your nearest A&E department. There should be someone there to support you and make sure you get ongoing support.  

    You can find more information here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/suicide.

    Best wishes,

    Anna Mod

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  • in reply to Anna Mod

    Hi thank you for your message.

    But don't worry I'm ok. I just needed to vent and then have since spent the evening studying with my mum and talking about animals. I'm ok now I just got a little upset earlier, though I will be talking to my Dr next week as well.
    Thanks for the helpful advice and support. I appreciate it. Things just got on top of me today but my mum is helping me cope with it and I'm really grateful for that as well.
    Have a nice night x