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Posted by Reggie BoStar on August 16, 2006, at 1:01:17
For the last month I've been sleeping more and more until now I sleep for 30+ hours at a stretch, stay awake for about 10, and sleep for another 30. When I try to do anything physical at all during the waking hours, even something simple like going for a walk, I become totally exhausted. About an hour before I go to sleep again, I get really faint-headed if I stand up too fast. The feeling stays with me until I sit or lie down - it just won't quit. I don't feel hot, get the sweats, or have trouble breathing at all. Instead, I feel cold. Earlier in the month my MD said it was probably a combination of depression and anxiety.
I feel like I'm always having a migraine but without the headache - just all the other symptoms like nausea, heart arrhythmias, confusion, wicked mood swings, weird tastes, sensitive to bright light and loud sounds. Anyone who has migraines and takes triptan meds (Imitrex, Zomig, etc) for the pain knows these symptoms. They're what's left when the pain of a migraine goes away.
YES, I'm anxious. Who wouldn't be? I can't do anything at all without being completely wiped out. When I collapse and sleep for a 30 hour session, I sleep very soundly and get up only to go to the john. I don't have bad dreams or toss/turn in my sleep.
What is this? I was sick enough of life before this, figuring that I'd had enough of constantly feeling miserable. Now it's getting worse fast and I'm terrified.
What is happening to me? I have a therapist appointment on Thursday and am actually afraid of not living long enough to get there. If I can wake up tomorrow I'll call my MD but I'm afraid of being alive long enough to do that too.
I went outside to get the mail today and felt such vertigo that I almost fell flat on my face. I'm afraid to drive.
Am I dying?
Posted by susan47 on August 16, 2006, at 1:57:27
In reply to Is this panic or the end?, posted by Reggie BoStar on August 16, 2006, at 1:01:17
NOT a doctor but it sounds a lot like your mind's doing the killing and yeah, it does sound like you're dying. We all are but you're going about it a bit faster. Can you slow it down??? Not by sleeping more. How old are you, because unless you're, like, Ancient .. then it doesn't sound good.
Posted by pegasus on August 16, 2006, at 10:14:25
In reply to Is this panic or the end?, posted by Reggie BoStar on August 16, 2006, at 1:01:17
Reggie,
Sounds like it could be panic. Or a medical problem. I'm glad you're in touch with a doctor. I think that's an excellent idea in this situation. This does sound rather serious either way, especially since you seem honestly worried about living long enough to get help.
Did you talk to your doctor today? Let us know what s/he said.
If you can't make it to your therapist, please ask for a phone session. I know it's not as good, but it's better than getting in an accident trying to drive there. And I'd hate to see you end up totally isolated. Is there anyone else in your life that you can call? Family or friends? They might be able to help you figure out what's going on. It sounds like you could use some help.
peg
Posted by muffled on August 16, 2006, at 19:36:48
In reply to Is this panic or the end?, posted by Reggie BoStar on August 16, 2006, at 1:01:17
Posted by Reggie BoStar on August 16, 2006, at 22:21:58
In reply to Is this panic or the end?, posted by Reggie BoStar on August 16, 2006, at 1:01:17
To all:
Thanx for the support.
Per questions,
I'm 55. I called the MD today, talked to a receptionist who took a message and told me the nurse would call me back later in the afternoon.
She didn't call back until after 5:00pm, when the office closes for the day. I was at an AA meeting. I felt a little better getting out and being around people but am already exhausted after only being out of bed 5 hrs.I talked long distance to an old friend who calmed me down somewhat. He asked me if I was eating OK. I forgot about this in my original posting, but I've lost 40 pounds since January, 5 pounds per week in July alone (220 to 180).
I'm still scheduled to see the counselor tomorrow at 3:00. I'll have to try the MD again in the morning.
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