@Finni I think I might understand what you mean now when you say motors roaring in back of head ...this is so unpleasant with no let up ...how are you doing

14 minutes ago, Beehive said:

@Finni I think I might understand what you mean now when you say motors roaring in back of head ...this is so unpleasant with no let up ...how are you doing

Still in a most intense ever wave overall.. mornings are better now compared to evenings, which is very strange for me

I guess our nervous systems are working a lot out and doing what they need to do, as much as we can’t believe it!

Epsom Salt Bath and Magnesium Citrate, couple of hours later feel calm could feel it draining ,yes I'm still a bit drained which is understandable and tired but who cares the horrible stuff is gone now 😁....thank you again to all my well wishers ...❤️

16 minutes ago, Beehive said:

Epsom Salt Bath and Magnesium Citrate, couple of hours later feel calm could feel it draining ,yes I'm still a bit drained which is understandable and tired but who cares the horrible stuff is gone now 😁....thank you again to all my well wishers ...❤️

That’s amazing!! 💗

I don’t know if I’m brave enough to try magnesium at this point, but it sure sounds good

@Finni I believe I get most of the magnesium from the Epsom Salts so doesn't interfere so much with the stomach ...it usually works for me ...

12 minutes ago, Beehive said:

@Finni I believe I get most of the magnesium from the Epsom Salts so doesn't interfere so much with the stomach ...it usually works for me ...

I’m so happy it does!

I have magnesium spray

Haven’t tried it yet 🙃

46 minutes ago, Finni said:

I’m so happy it does!

I have magnesium spray

Haven’t tried it yet 🙃

You should

Good morning Beehive, How are you today?

I am so glad you found the epsom salts gave you some relief. Something to help you in the future if you need it.

Best wishes

Wombat

@Wombat Thanks for popping by ..i slept 8 hours last night and have woken fine ...hope things with you are stable 🙏

Oh Beehive, that is fantastic news. Sounds like you are starting to stabilise well. With a couple of glitches here and there. You will make it.

Wombat

32 minutes ago, Beehive said:

@Wombat Thanks for popping by ..i slept 8 hours last night and have woken fine ...hope things with you are stable 🙏

So pleased to read Beehive! 😀

@Beehive , really glad to hear your doing better!😀 Hoping for some better days here soon as well

@Sandnit it will come to you ..keep the faith 🙏

Struggling at the moment tight chest and anxiety no sleep tonight so far it's 04.00 here

Dear Beehive, I am so sorry you have woken up like this. I don't get the tight chest. But I know anxiety very well. And it's not a regular anxiety. It's an anxiety that destroys you.

I have seen the daily alternating thing with a lot of people. Sometimes it's symptoms that alternate daily. Or like you, feel better one day, worse the next. There is no rhyme or reason to this whole thing. And no time on when it will all be over.

Everyone is different. Some people go on and off meds with no problem. Some people take one dose and are ill for years.

For you, Beehive, we have seen that you can be much better. We have seen that you are definitely on the way to stability. Keep doing the things that calm you. Use your epsom salts. Have a nice cup of something warm.

Keep reaching out. You'll get past this again. But it is so incredibly awful to go through.

Wombat

@Wombat Thank you I haven't woken like this as I haven't been asleep ..I hope you also reach stability soon

On 4/23/2026 at 9:25 PM, Beehive said:

@Finni Yes it is ..apologies I'm being a bit selfish at the moment everyone. Not sure about anyone else but we all go through this and yes its horrendous but I always feel a bit pathetic like everyone else seems to cope with this but I can't....!!!! Reassurance seeking 🙄 head being crushed can't think straight roaring in my ears ..elephant sat on my chest ,mouth dry lips dry eyes feel sore and blurry ...is that about right or have I left something out lol ❤️

I am in the same boat @Beehive and I relate to the neediness and constant reassurance.

Hope you have a break soon.

@Tracey so sorry you are still suffering I could tell I wasn't going to get any sleep as my body won't let go

Just now, Beehive said:

@Tracey so sorry you are still suffering I could tell I wasn't going to get any sleep as my body won't let go

I know that feeling all to well Beehive. That swing from good to horrendous is just cruel. Be kind to yourself xx

@Tracey thank you ,you too

Do you just rest with your eyes closed? I have read that we get micro sleeps when we do this, and even though it doesn't feel like we have slept, we have actually gotten a little bit.

Although, of course, you just want a good solid restful sleep.

1 hour ago, Beehive said:

Struggling at the moment tight chest and anxiety no sleep tonight so far it's 04.00 here

So sorry Beehive. The waves can feel endless, just the process. Remember your better days! No sleep is the worse! Just temporary it will pass.

How do people get through these times ...no sleep chest tightness struggling to take a breath shaking ...are there others who have one good day one bad ! Starting to spiral now can'tkeep this up

Edited April 25Apr 25 by Beehive

26 minutes ago, Beehive said:

are there others who have one good day one bad !

Sorry Beehive! You’re so brave! This every other day pattern is very common!

27 minutes ago, Beehive said:

How do people get through these times .

I ask myself the same question daily. Quite often I read the success stories. And then sometimes I go back and read their introduction topic. This gives me hope that I will get through this. It doesn't make it any easier. It just gives me hope. And when I am in a wave it certainly feels like I am never going to come out of it.

This is super hard, Beehive. Really, really hard. I wish there was something to help us get through, but other than one another's support we just have to wait for it to be over. I regularly count the hours of the day down.