Hi there Does anyone experience being so anxious it starts to take over? I’m just waiting for my MRI results and I’m so nervious ( but have been for. 3-4months) I think I’m experiencing signs of anxiety disorder which can’t help my symptoms of whatever it is I’m waiting to be Dx. Does anyone experience not double vision - but like your going a bit cross eyed with close range things, I can’t see two of things just a bit blurry it’s Minimal but I can tell it’s there also I have in my left eye like a clear spot ( possible floater?) it dosnt distort my vision in anyway I can just feel something there?. Tbh I’ve had a complete melt down of late which I’m sure most if you can relate too, I’m exhausted in every possible way with it all and don’t know where to turn next, I’m scared to death they’re going to say I have a tumor or alike as if ms isn’t bad enough… Feel like I’m in hole and I can’t get out, I ended up in a&e the other day with a panic attack… I need to be Stronger I have 3 children to care for etc but I really struggling at the moment. Can anyone relate to this?. Many thanks for reading xx
Sorry - also docs have tried to put me on 3 diff tabs for anxiety and they all make me feel worse 
Hi Lisa I can relate to this going through all these tests is the worst thing imaginable cause you don’t know what your dealing with! your mind makes you imagine you could have the most terrible thing ever and you would never ever cope BUT you know what you do and you will as you don’t have a choice you will be stronger than you ever thought possible! So do what you have to to get through it one day at a time and all theses kind folk on here will help you through it as we’ve all been there! I was thinking the same as you worse case scenerio so when they say ms you think well it ain’t going to kill me so I can figure a way to deal with it! I’m not saying its easy cause its not but you’ll do it!..hang in there and stay strong…come on here when you need support…Emma x
Hello Lisa
Have you been for your eyes testing? if not, then maybe that’s something positive you can do.
Understandably your anxious about everything but it does sound like everything is getting out of control. Do you have someone close who you can sit and talk to about how you feel…this would really help you I’m sure.
Your a busy mum to three children so that must be adding to your stress levels.
Why not book yourself in for a relaxing head or body massage or something similar.
Take care xxx
I have the same trials living with anxiety. It’s not easy to discern anxiety from symptom. And in the wee hours lying awake, worrying about the future… I’m not a great one for self help books, but I’d suggest Eckart Tolle’s The Power Of Now is essential reading - or listening, the audio cd is excellent. Staying in the now. This moment - in which you can find peace of mind. Keep heart.
Hi Lisa I’m in exactly the same boat as you. My anxiety is so bad. I’m due a spinal MRI next week and I feel sick from fear. I have 2 children and haven’t been able to think straight or do anything apart from worry for the past three months when all of this started. Sorry I can’t be of any help. I take gabapentin which I find also slightly gets rid of my anxiety but to be honest I am also in a big state worrying about the future etc. I’m a single parent which I feel makes it worse as I have nobody to talk to. Hope everything goes ok for you and you get some answers soon. Just to let you know you’re not the only one feeling this way xx
Hi Lisa I also have the same problem as you. For the past three months since this all started I have been full of anxiety. I’m struggling to cope every day and very scared of my future. I have two children and am a single parent which I think being alone is making it worse for me. Not had much support either as nobody seems to understand my anxiety. I have a spinal MRI next week after my brain MRI showed nothing. I’m worrying that the MRI will show nothing at all but at the same time I’m scared that it will confirm all my fears. Sorry I’m not much help but I know exactly what you are going through and that it’s the most awful feeling in the world. Good luck with your results x
Hi Lisa, anxiety can be a big problem - especially when we’re in limbo. It’s such a scary time, and as MS type symptoms aren’t visible to the naked eye - like a broken leg etc. - others can struggle to understand what we’re going through. That one thing alone can make things so much harder for us.
When I feel as exhausted as you’re feeling now, the only thing which helps is resting - which isn’t always possible to do. Therefore, I do today only what needs to be done today and cut down on everything as much as I can reasonably do.
Going through the motions of all the tests and worry, grinds us down. Is there anyone you can talk too about it, a friend maybe? Everyone here is great but it’d be nice if you had someone on side - family or friends - who can help you out a bit too.
I always been a worry-wort but at the end of the day, we can’t change what’s in the future - whatever it may be - so I try to keep telling myself that.
Hope that helps a little
D x
Hi, It does feel awful, waiting around for tests, and fearing the worst. I went through the same, for months on end, away from home and from any support (I had to work away at that time). The best advice I can give you is talk to someone, anyone. I got so desperately anxious one evening, so lonely and anxious, that I called the Samaritans helpline. There are many other organisations / charities/ friends/ sister / someone out there to listen whilst you talk, and cry, and let your guard down. It really helped me, to express my fears and desperation. Sleep when you can, walk out in fresh air, have a coffee with a friend, make some practical arrangements for your children, and have half an hour to yourself. Make a list of who can help, and how, and when, make those phone calls, and give yourself a break. And know it will pass, it will get better - I am better :).
Hi everyone Just wanted to say thankyou for your replys I’ve not had my results of MRI yet but I must have sounded sooo stressed out to my consultants secretary she went and got another Nero ( mine was away till yesterday) to read the report and tell me there was nothing sinister ie brain tumor… I do feel better but still anxious as to hearing the results on Monday, I defo have eye disturbances now which I’ve not had bit I’ve been doing a lot if resource unto vit deficiency and b12 is unbelievable I may be clutching at straws but I do for the bill, but I have a history of myelitus Will keep u all posted And thank you X