i had a really bad bay emotionally yesterday. Anxiety really got a hold of me about a number of things not just MS. I’ve just been told by my GP that I have low blood pressure-I’d been having bad dizzy spells first thing in the morning that settled when I rested. The GP said maybe it might be due to damage to the nerves to my heart! So yesterday everything got on top of me and my head was spinning. I also think I might suffer from depression too. Could do with some friendly words .
Oh poor you, I have severe generalised anxiety disorder and depression too so I know how debilitating it can be. The only things that got me back to feeling normal day to day was medication and CBT. Are you on medication? If your not I would definitely see your GP and if you are already on medication I would maybe check that your on the right dose for your condition. It’s one of those illnesses where the medication needs tweaked to get you back firing on all 4 cylinders. I hope you start to feel better soon, take care X
Thank you for your kind words. I’m not on any medication and would rather stay away from it as much as possible. I have done a little cbt before but when I missed a session , they cancelled the course. I could only see them at their office 12 miles away and as I’m on my own with my son, childcare can occasionally be unreliable
Thanks Carole! I’d rather it be low than too high. I’ve lost 4 stone since January so I’m pleased that it’s come down. I want to get some help but don’t know where to start or what to say.
I think anxiety comes to us all it is so scary at times. I am feeling really poorly and have been trying my best not to allow myself to panic, but its hard work. My husband is useless and gives me hardly any support. I just seem to be coping with my MS on my own.
I feel for you hun, but the low blood pressure can be from other things too, so it might not be as bad as you think.
Other people noticed that i wasn’t myself. Im still not right but i try to protect myself by avoiding stressful situations…doesn’t always work though. Im on citalopram, quite a low dose, and it seems to work on the whole. My emotions are a bit extreme too, I can be fine one minute and in floods of tears the next. Please don’t feel you need to cope regardless, there’s no shame in asking for help, MS is difficult enough, be kind to yourself and talk to your GP (honestly). xx
I have suffered anxiety and low moods for about 3 years now. I’m determined not to go on medication so I have just had to put up with it. I have had some pretty low days where I don’t want to get out of bed or burst into tears for no reason.
We are going to Edinburgh for a few days next week and the anxiety has kicked in big time. Anxious about toilets, will I trip? I have a fear of falling over outside as I can’t get up. We are taking the travel wheelchair so I know I won’t fall but I still worry.You name it, I worry about it. The thing is I know it’s going to be fine and I really enjoy myself but I can’t help worrying.
Hello to all you lovely people. Well my operation is Monday and I think I am coping as positively as I can. Breast cancer and having a lumpectomy with nodes removed.What has really scared me over the past 2 days is that my left leg is not functioning properly at all. My leg does not seem to lift when climbing my stairs and the knee is locking with each step. I am now really scared that this is a progression and with the upcoming op I do not know if I can cope. Any advice much appreciated.
Hello to all you lovely people. Well my operation is Monday and I think I am coping as positively as I can. Breast cancer and having a lumpectomy with nodes removed.What has really scared me over the past 2 days is that my left leg is not functioning properly at all. My leg does not seem to lift when climbing my stairs and the knee is locking with each step. I am now really scared that this is a progression and with the upcoming op I do not know if I can cope. Any advice much appreciated.
Called my ms nurse today and explained all leg problems. She was very nice and feels that it is more than likely the result of the anxiety although she mentioned urine infection which I really know I do not have. I am so so scared as the leg just does not lift properly and the knee keeps locking. Not had these symptoms before. I can honestly say the cancer op has not really been in my mind since this has flared up, the mind is a powerful thing alright. Thanks for listening. xxx
Hun having a lumpectomy etc is bound to make you feel anxious who wouldnt be. I will think of you tomorrow, positive thoughts you will be fine.
I would say without a shadow of a doubt all these symptoms are pseudo exacerbation of your MS because of the operation. Once its all over and you can finally put the op to rest, I think give it a few weeks you will feel tons better.
My sister had this done 2 years ago, and was up and about 24 hours lately but she doesnt have MS, but boy before the op she was an anxious wreck. xxx
Thank you so so much, hand today joining leg where it is just not playing fair.Cannot even cross my fingers for luck. I feel so so sorry for my daughter and husband, they are brill but watch me try and lift my leg to climb the stairs brought them to tears. Gosh how quickly life changes.Hopefully all will settle and I really appreciate all the advice, care and support given by you all. Hope u are all well.xxxx
Hello to all. Well home from hospital after operation. feel ok after lumpectomy and get pathology results nxt Thursday when they will give me my treatment plan. I am really still havIng problems with leg and had to have wheelchair going into hospitlal. hand so bad and weak cannot even write or brush teeth so using other hand.Hopefully this passes and it gets back to normal. psuedo lapse they hope with all thats been going on.Thanks for all your help, support and love.xxx