Two years ago at the age of 63 I was diagnosed with stress and anxiety. I was having numerous panic attacks and regularly feeling ill. I was prescribed medication and am now having psychiatry and doing calming techniques to help me with the panic attacks.
I didn’t understand what was happening to me and continued to feel worse and confused by the symptoms. I didn’t discuss how I was feeling with others, only taking time to try and understand what was happening.
The mind can and does play ‘tricks’ on you, this had never happened or been explained to me before. I’ve learned that mental illness has many guises that people do not know enough about.
Anyone who is lost or confused about what is happening to them, please keep positive, seek help and you will get through it.