Scared

I have anxiety and depression so bad I don't know what to do. I'm always crying. I have pressure in my head. I am on meds but still feel terrible. I'm afraid of the thoughts of being afraid of anxiety. I feel like I need to go to an anxiety center but we don't have any here. I'm not getting better. Someone please help me

[Marquis784]

Do you have a doctor you can call who prescribes your meds? A therapist? If you are feeling extremely overwhelmed and unable to come then you could go to your local emergency or urgent care center. There are usually people trained who can help with depression/anxiety. It's as much a medical condition as any other disorder. In fact if not treated could lead to many physical issues like stomach ulcers and high blood pressure. I suggest you contact your prescribing physician and follow their suggestions as to what your next step might be.

[Hidden in reply to Marquis784]

I have a psychiatrist but I've a lot of therapists but none right now. I won't have insurance until weds.

[Marquis784 in reply to Hidden]

I'm not sure if you have a smart phone but there are several apps which are helpful with calming and meditation. I'm not good at all which is why they are nice, it guides you in small steps. Even if you only last 1 min, it has a positive effect on your body. If you use a computer then there are useful sites which can provide inspiration and help with coping with stress. I find that just the process of doing that calms me, takes my focus off of what's bothering me. Action is the best form of distraction.

Look at:

Tara Brach

Chopra Center

[2017runner]

Anxiety is just your body trying to protect you from a perceived threat but there may be things that are setting off your anxiety response that are not really threatening and now it sounds like you are anxious about the anxiety which is a vicious circle so maybe when the anxiety hits thank your body for trying to protect you and then put your hand on your belly and breathe deeply into your belly which stimulates your calming response. Once you see that you can positively affect your anxiety you may become less afraid of it. With the tears let them come. Maybe you have every reason to be sad right now? Sounds like you feel lonely and afraid. Can you go for a walk in nature, it helps with depression and anxiety. And can you see a counsellor and speak to someone about how you are feeling? Sending love xxx

[daisy1995 in reply to 2017runner]

I am going through same thing Depression/Anxiety as well.I am not on medication yet so I understand how your feeling.I am currently uninsured and struggling to find a counselor or support group.I am here to listen if you need to talk.Sending healing thoughts to you❤

[Hidden in reply to 2017runner]

I am scared of the anxiety so it continues

[2017runner in reply to Hidden]

Fear is so hard. It's a vicious circle to be fearing the fear. Sometimes when I feel awful I run a hot bath, put epsom salts and lavender in it and get in there and just breathe. Nothing bad is going to happen in that moment. What strategies have you got for when fear comes? Running is good too, especially in nature. Matt Haig wrote in the book 'Reasons to stay alive' that he runs because it causes the sensations of anxiety but because of a different reason. Or something like that. It's a good read, have you read it? x

[TAPNewEngland]

See someone immediately, if you haven't already done so. Talk to your primary care physician for a referral.