May 6 (edited) in General discussion
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I am from Malaysia , I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression since 2021, though I had never realized I was an anxious person before that. During the global pandemic outbreak in 2020, countries implemented lockdown policies to prevent the spread of the virus, restricting people's movements, leading to an increase in mental health issues. I first experienced anxiety symptoms one midnight while working in Singapore. I woke up feeling dizzy and unable to breathe, which prompted a trip to the emergency room, where all tests came back normal. Subsequently, I developed difficulty sleeping and acid reflux, leading to multiple hospital visits and medication prescriptions, but with little improvement. Seeking traditional Chinese medicine helped with my gastrointestinal issues and sleep, but my anxiety persisted. Eventually, I sought psychiatric help, leading to a diagnosis of anxiety and depression. By the end of last year, my anxiety worsened, accompanied by obsessive thoughts. In January, I was diagnosed with Covid19, worsening my obsessive thoughts and anxiety. Despite adjustments to medication, I experienced side effects heart palpitation, panic attack, poor appetite , mood swing and persistent unwanted intrusive thoughts, until I stumbled upon resources explaining the central nervous system and anxiety mechanisms. Understanding these principles, I began practicing my response to anxiety symptoms, gradually improving my symptoms, even with a lower medication dosage. Though I'm still managing my condition, I know I'm on the path to recovery as my inner healing progresses. I hope my journey can help others going through similar struggles.
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