Wondering if anyone has the same experience / know anything about the experience - would appreciate kind sharing …
I had breast cancer about 5 years ago. It was Her2+, ER+, PR+. I am currently taking Letrezole, Calcium + Vitamin D, and high blood pressure medication. I notice for nearly 2 years now, I have been having series of anxieties. I have had some series that lasted for a few months. It arises again in the past week and I don’t like the feeling at all.
I notice the below syndroms when the anxieties visits :
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I fear the worst of things.
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I worry alot.
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I overthink things to the very maximum (especially all the worst thoughts)
* how I wish I could overthinking of the best of things that can go right - maybe I should try that tonight.
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I feel the need to protect myself in all situations (especially in the decisions that I make).
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I feel loss and empty.
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I lack of confidence in the decisions I would like to make.
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I wake up very early, noticing that I have to control my breathing (to breathe deeply in, and then out).
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I can be tearful sometimes.
As the anxieties comes and go, the first and last time I saw my GP about it, I was feeling very well in myself. I told my GP I would think about therapy. I have not done anything about it until last week where the anxiety comes back again when I received news about some things that worries me. I have made the decision to see my GP again and have made appointment to see her. I feel it isn’t normal to feel so anxious when I receive whatever news I received, and it lasted for nearly a week now.
My questions are :
- As the cancer I had was hormonal (Her2+, ER+, PR+), what type of anxiety medications would suit me ? I know this may not be the meds that my GP will suggest, but knowing the meds that will suit and be safe for me will be helpful. I would also prefer medications that are temporary, and not long term.
- Any experiences / knowledge / thoughts at all that can be shared will be utmostly appreciated.
Thank you.