jdm1
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Nov 26, 2007 13:14:08 GMT
Post by jdm1 on Nov 26, 2007 13:14:08 GMT
Hi
Just wanted to reassure you that I had that feeling in my head like cold water running down my scalp for about 3 years. My son is five now and I still get it from time to time when I am stressed. I just wanted to reassure you that even though at the time I was convinced I was having a stroke or something I am still here 5 years on to tell the tale (my dh says if it was something serious I would be dead after 5 years lol!) I know it is hard to beleive but it does get better, the first 3 years of my son's life were so bad I came close to suicide and now I am pregnant again so life DOES get better, just take one day at a time and be kind to yourself.
Love JDM x
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Nov 26, 2007 19:03:49 GMT
Post by nicolad on Nov 26, 2007 19:03:49 GMT
Hi there
I totally understand the obsession with thinking you have some terrible illness that everyone is missing. I have seen five different doctors about an ongoing pain in my side (which you'll see on the just looking for support with symptoms thread) and I am still convinced on some days that there is something hidden. I have become obsessed with it and am now picking up on every other sensation in my body - but I am getting better after about 10 weeks on citalopram (was terrible the first week). I believe my symptoms are partly IBS and other stuff, but also a lot to do with anxiety - even though I don't have a lot of the panic attack stuff. I think anxiety is closely linked to a bit of obsessive compulsive disorder which makes you have these constant thoughts and worries - and it not helped if people around you are sick etc. My worries are always heightened when I hear or read about any sort of illness and I'm convinced I have that and it seems that EVERYWHERE I look the word cancer is printed, which doesn't help.
So, I now exactly what you are going through and really do sympathise - I think it takes a long time to get over this but it will get better...each week I have more good times than bad, so I'm hoping that pattern will continue.
Lots of love Nicolad xx
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Nov 26, 2007 22:26:04 GMT
Post by melly on Nov 26, 2007 22:26:04 GMT
so the cold wagter sensation is anxiety then? Its still hard to believe, my face goes numb with it also, horrible. I had a mri scan but now i think it must be something else like ms or mnd. Cried all morning today, but after it felt much better. why wont it just go away?
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Nov 27, 2007 19:31:26 GMT
Post by nicolad on Nov 27, 2007 19:31:26 GMT
Hi Melly
I suggest you have a look at the symptoms of anxiety listed on anxietycentre.com - there are loads and I think that will reassure you. I feel the same - i just want what I am feeling to go away and am fed up. Every time I think I'm just going to sort it out in my head and get on with things, I feel okay for a while but then slip back into worrying - but it is getting less and I read in one thread on here that the physical symptoms can be the last thing to go with PNI.
Love Nicolad
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Nov 27, 2007 19:49:57 GMT
Post by winegirl on Nov 27, 2007 19:49:57 GMT
Definately so with me. First thing to have and last thing to go (well still going actually). But hang in there ladies, it will get better in the end x
WG xx
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Nov 28, 2007 20:09:09 GMT
Post by carlie on Nov 28, 2007 20:09:09 GMT
hey melly, not been on for a while. sounds like ur havin a tough time at the min. if u need to chat you got my number give me a call i can always call u back or u can always email me. keep positive, thinkin of u x
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Nov 28, 2007 20:11:33 GMT
Post by winegirl on Nov 28, 2007 20:11:33 GMT
Hi Carlie
Nice to see you are still about hun, how are you doing these days?
WG x
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