Hello

I'm having a nightmare trying to post messages (hence the angry face). I am a newbe to this. Thought I would let you know a little about myself. Moved to a new job quite far from home last year. I was instructing recruits and putting alot of hours in, v stressfull Around the same time I had a problem with the nerves in my foot and medical people couldnt get to the bottom of it, however I was being told things like Motor Nuron disease etc... it eventually resolved itself however ever since I cant stop worrying about illness and death, so much so that I have been told I am suffering from some sort of anxiety disorder. I cant get my head around it!!! At one point I was worrying so much about death that I thought I was going mad. (I have lost about 8 members of my family over the past 9 years) I get pins and needles in my hands and feet, sore eyes but the worst feeling is the constant light headedness, this never seems to go I dont think I get panic attacks, although a couple of times when in crowds I felt a bit panicy. Cant concentrate like a used to and forget things alot. Can Anxiety effect a person in this way? Feel like it's running my life.

I have been watching this site with interest over the ast few months. You all seem to help each other so much so I thought I would try and benefit from your experience.

Hi plod

There is a new anti-spam system in place on the forum and it seems to be a bit sensitive to posts from new members, especially if they contain drug names or anything that could be construed as an advert.

I've not heard about sore eyes being a symptom of anxiety (but that doesn't mean it isn't). All the other symptoms you mention are very common amongst anxiety sufferers.

Please take a look at my site (linked below) there is a page called 'what are these symptoms' that explains why your body reacts the way it does.

Hope this helps.

Chris

Hi Plod, i had a few hiccups when i started and thanks to rabidbadger and chrissy (who helped me out) i resolved them. So dont despair lol. Do you work on a computer? if i'm on to long my eyes start playing up. Stick with it, this site really does give you a lift, when your feeling down.

luv linda

Hi Linny

A funny thought just crossed my mind when I read your post - I think I spend more time staring at a computer screen now I'm unemployed than I ever did when I was a computer programmer.

Ironic eh?

Chris x

Good luck Chrissy. Try to enjoy yourself. They don't call it retail therapy for nothing :)

Chris x

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Hi Chris, i know who to come to if i have a prob with my pc now lol. I dont come on as much, i also had what felt like RSI, i used to wake up with pins and needles in my hands. I came to the conclusion i was typing to much lol. Chrissy i missed BB last night i fell asleep again. Did i miss much? although maybe you should reply in the bb thread lol. Funny now the sun as come out, i've felt much better. Lets hope it lasts!

Linda xx

Hi Chrissy

Do you think you would enjoy shopping if you didn't have anxiety problems?

Chris x

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Wow a woman who doesn't like shopping. Maybe you'll get scientists coming round to study you :)

hi chris thats funny chrissy

hi chris thanks for that you will know what im on about chrissy

No less than you deserve mate ;)

thanks chris phone has not stopped ringing today chrissy

Hi chrissy, i like my shopping, retail therapy really works lol, the weathers back to normal here in liverpool to. Cant believe yesterday i was wearing my sandals and summer clothes. Back to my coat and boots today.

luv linda

Hi CHrissy, i love gardening too. Its normally quite therapeutic. Due to the weather though, its a mad rush to mow the lawn weed etc. Because you cant guarantee the next day will be sunny lol. Got to admit though i dont like food shopping.

luv linda

...and Sinbad is now in Coronation Street :)

Was it The Royal?

Hi chrissy, yep i liked brookside, shame it finished, loving sinbad in corrie. He's such a character. I'm about 8 miles outside of Liverpool. We still come under merseyside though. we all went to see harry potter yesterday, over 2 and half hours, and i stayed awake lol. It was quite good really. I'd recommend it.
I really believe keeping busy keeps the blues away.

luv linda

Hi Chrissy

Good to hear you had a fun day.

Maybe you should sell your idea of quitting smoking by shutting-someone-in-a-dustbin therapy to the NHS.

Chris x

Hi chrissy, i have a 20 yr old (girl) and an 8yr boy. He's hyperactive too. So not looking forward to 6 weeks hols lol. We are going away on 19th aug. But i'll probably need an holiday after that. I've never really followed Harry potter, but my daughte loves them.

Luv Linda

Hi Plod - Sorry I`m so late in replying. Yes, there are some very helpful and understanding folk here. About your sore eyes, maybe because you`re anxious and stressed you`re sleeping badly and that`s the reason?

Let us know how you get on.

A

Chrissy - you got on a train! That`s brilliant, well done. You`ve inspired me to get on a bus next week (and work up to the train, lol).

Oh, I HATE clothes shopping. Agree with you on the garden centre though ... I spent a fortune on bedding plants this year. The slugs must`ve thought it was sluggy Xmas, grrrr. Pottering around in the garden is very soothing and relaxing. Love your posts, btw.

A

Hi chrissy, thanks for offering he's not that bad really, just got to keep him of the e numbers and additives lol. It like he's on fast forward if he as those. i have got plans for him, he likes swimming etc. Hope you had a good day down south. Only started raining here at 7.30pm so a good day overall.

Luv Linda

Hi chrissy, hopefully the time will pass quickly, this year as gone by in a blur. So i'm hoping august will to lol. i can imagine there'll be a lot of stressed out mums coming on here in the next few weeks. Mine only broke up today. Hope the weather improves too.
luv linda

Hi chrissy, is your daughter a tomboy lol. when do you go to spain? where of to Lanzarote on 19th aug. Looking forward to some sunshine. Its a rare sight round here. I've found a good summer camp for little fella. He's going twice a week from next week (phew)

luv linda

Hi chrissy, Have a great holiday, once your up there in the clouds you'll probably feel more relaxed. I gave my daughter the same talk when she was younger, and thankfully she met a really nice bloke three years ago. they are now engaged and looking for a home of there own. So thats one thing less to worry about lol. Have a brilliant hol

luv linda

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