Hello, im Sage

[Sageiskool_]

This is my first post on here, so im going to introduce myself. My name is Sage and i suffer from severe anxiety, that is currently unmedicated. I joined this because i have trouble expressing my feelings and stuggles.

[Dolphin14]

Welcome Sage

I'm hopeful you will find support and understanding in this community.

What are you doing to help you with your anxiety?

🐬

[Sageiskool_ in reply to Dolphin14]

I dont have a lot of coping mechanisms, because a lot of them dont work for me. I usually just mentally remove myself from the situation, like zoning out.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Sageiskool_]

Zoning out it ok if it makes you feel better? Does it slow your thought process down and bring you some peace?

It sounds a bit like meditating? Shutting your mind off?

[Sageiskool_ in reply to Dolphin14]

It’s similar to that yeah. For me, i just totally stop thinking about everything, its like my brain forces itself to shut down lol

[Sunrisetabby]

Hi Sage, Welcome to HU. I have found this to be a very supportive community. I am curious to learn why your extreme anxiety is currently unmedicated. Do you have a psychiatrist? Although like many, I would prefer not to take medication, at least for me now, it is necessary, in addition to working on all other possible strategies.

[Sageiskool_ in reply to Sunrisetabby]

Im supposed to get medication soon, i just need to go to a doctors appointment to get approval for medication.

[Stilltrying2]

Hello Sage. This is a caring community. I will listen if you would like to share.

[Ellamaye]

Good on you for reaching out . Medication has helped me so I hope it does for you aswell.

[Sageiskool_ in reply to Ellamaye]

Im happy to hear that you’re medication is helping you

[Ellamaye in reply to Sageiskool_]

It does help but its not a fix it all I have my bad days . Just not as many x

[Sageiskool_ in reply to Ellamaye]

I would expect that, medication is a 50/50

[Craigliving4Jane]

just a thought

Although I’ve yet to be able to master it. I believe that many have ,so maybe take a look before you start medication with a website called anxietynomore developed by Paul David.

Great luck

[CalmSeeker1]

Hello Sage, I'm sorry you are suffering so much. I also have severe anxiety, but it is much better controlled recently. A combination of medications, therapy, support, and behavioral activities. This is a good site to get support and ideas for managing your anxiety. It sounds like you have a plan to get medical support and medication. I have found online support groups through HeyPeers.com to be incredibly helpful as well. There are also many channels on YouTube that have great videos/information on managing anxiety. It took me a while to find some that were a good fit for me so you might need to watch quite a few as well. I have found that walking outside helps me feel like I'm taking action to move through the anxiety and horrible feelings. I tell myself that I'm moving through this because I can't go around, over, or under it. I still struggle, but it has gotten better. The hard part for me now is to focus on the improvements and not get upset that I'm still struggling. Regardless of where you are just breathe and remember that these feelings will not kill you. I hope you can find moments of peace in each day and they come more frequently as the days pass.

[Midori]

Hi Sage, You are welcome here!

Cheers, Midori