Hi everyone,
I am new to this but it looks and sounds like everyone here is quite compassionate. I am in the process of being diagnosed with bipolar II. We've been able to stabilize my moods but the anxiety and other symptoms that arise are startling to me. I have always dealt with intense anxiety but I often times get this pressure in my head that just won't go away. It doesn't feel like a headache and I have had some doctors say it is anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this type of head tension specifically right behind the eyes? It increases in intensity as I breathe.
I am on a mood stabilizer and anxiety medication but I was wondering what people do to help cope? Is there anything in particular you can suggest?
Also, I find myself obsessing about my symptoms and it feels like there is never a point during the day where I'm not aware of them. I am getting better at having windows of relief.
I would love to hear anyone's impressions or advice.
Thank you,
Mel
I am new to this but it looks and sounds like everyone here is quite compassionate. I am in the process of being diagnosed with bipolar II. We've been able to stabilize my moods but the anxiety and other symptoms that arise are startling to me. I have always dealt with intense anxiety but I often times get this pressure in my head that just won't go away. It doesn't feel like a headache and I have had some doctors say it is anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this type of head tension specifically right behind the eyes? It increases in intensity as I breathe.
I am on a mood stabilizer and anxiety medication but I was wondering what people do to help cope? Is there anything in particular you can suggest?
Also, I find myself obsessing about my symptoms and it feels like there is never a point during the day where I'm not aware of them. I am getting better at having windows of relief.
I would love to hear anyone's impressions or advice.
Thank you,
Mel
