Is anyone on to chat?

[Suz65]

Feeling really anxious and just know that it helps if I talk. So if anyone is around please reply

Thank you

[CaptainCrunch]

I am up. Trying to kick off the morning routine. Glad your here posting.

[Suz65 in reply to CaptainCrunch]

Good Morning! I wish we had a direct chat option on here. I am settled down now.

How are you doing?

[CaptainCrunch]

I get up. Do morning routines. Then get to work. Generally the whole time I am fighting of negative thoughts and worry.

[Suz65 in reply to CaptainCrunch]

Do you have a job outside of home? I don't. To top that off I am so afraid to be alone. This week is covered, my mother in law has been with me. I am already nervous about next week and it isn't here yet.

I don't know what I'm gonna do.

[TammyJohnson in reply to Suz65]

I used to really struggle with any time alone. I'm somewhat better now. I have to plan out time and things to do for well in advance.

[Suz65 in reply to TammyJohnson]

Hi Tammy

Would you mind sharing what sort of things you do? I have to fill up 9 hours a day Mon-Fri for the summer time. I live across from an elementary school and when school is in I am fine.

I am an adult and I have no idea what to do with myself!! Makes me laugh a little if I think about that! 😂💕

[TammyJohnson in reply to Suz65]

I do lots of hiking.There are many hikes that are full of people during the summer. I also teach kung fu in the afternoon. Barnes and Noble is fun to browse through. My e-mail is [e-mail].

[CaptainCrunch]

Yes. I can relate. I really have to stay focused and every action has a purpose. And the purposes is to keep the next Anxiety attack away. I am in my mid 40s but I found a video game where you can build houses and gardens. Also other people around the world are playing at the same time so I visit with them about what they are building.

I know it sounds cheesy but it is a good distraction and I enjoy being creative and if I spend an hour building something I feel like I am at least being productive. My kids play it too.

[Suz65 in reply to CaptainCrunch]

That isn't cheesy at all! What is the game called? I may install it on my iPad.

[CaptainCrunch]

Well it is only on the computer. It is free. It is called Creativerse. My kids also play roblox and Minecraft on the iPad which are very similar and provide an online community.

[Chad-ganda]

Hi Suz65

What triggered your anxiousness? what usually triggers you being anxious because for me I become anxious the moment I walk up in the morning and its like automatic, I am always watchful of my own thoughts, I am always aware of what I am feeling until i begin to really feel horrible that lasts for the day until I fall asleep at night. I am always concerned about my negative thoughts, they keep on racing in my mind

[Suz65 in reply to Chad-ganda]

Hi sorry for late reply. I am afraid to be alone. THAT sets off my panic. I can't remember the time I posted this it was either morning or evening.

My mother in law is staying with me during the day right now. She gets here after husband leaves for work and before he gets home. I think I have about an hour and a half on both ends of my day. THAT sets me spinning. I walk around my house looking out the windows to make sure someone is home nearby. There are literally only like two neighbors that are home during the day. I know there will be a day that those neighbors go out at some point and there will be no one home and that freaks me out. I am terrified of that happening. I am scared I will lose control and go running down the road looking for someone.

That is what I see in my mind. So if anyone can relate and has advice on how to deal with it please let me know.

Thank you

Suz

[cyan94]

If you want to chat you can email me at [e-mail]

[Suz65 in reply to cyan94]

Thank you! I will add you on my contacts in a bit. I need my glasses 😂

[KrierandRosie]

I feel anxious about something daily. I am a chronic worrier. So I would love to chat here with you.

[Suz65 in reply to KrierandRosie]

Hi Gail,

I think that is one trait we all have. Worry is our worst enemy. I can also relate to the anxious feeling. Today seems to be a low anxiety day so far. I do wait in the back of my mind for the next one to hit me. I have got to train myself to stop that, because it keeps me on edge all the time.

How are you doing today?

[KrierandRosie]

I get side effects from drugs and some foods. Either way it is hard. Then you have to live with anxiety and depression. I feel it is learned and genetic. Suze65, I live in Ohio. Where are you?

[Suz65 in reply to KrierandRosie]

I live in North Carolina. Oh boy I hate the side effects from meds. I am med phobic so I freak out when I have to make changes to meds.

I agree it is both genetics and learned. My mother was a worrier and I was always a scared child.

[Chad-ganda]

Hi Suz,

id like to know if you are maintaining meds like your on Benzodiazepine or anti depressant drugs. Beacause I too is maintaining Clonazepam and I believe it adds up to my anxiety since this drug has addictive property, every time i missed even a single doze I feel horrible like I want to compensate the missed one so the tendency is Im getting more and more dependent on it and its really hard now to quit because am afraid if I do i be going through a horrible withdrawal, that alone makes me feel so anxious. Like today I forced mysef to avoid taking it for already two days now and you know what at this moment I am trembling and my mind is soo foggy and I hate it very much but I know I have to take control, no matter how hard I have to try to stay away from this drug.

You know what... since you are usually left at home why dont you try to do or to find something which will make you busy so you wont be able to give time entertaining disturbing thoughts in your mind. Maybe you can go to charity works, helping other people is great and you dont even know its actually helping you back. or maybe you can do an online business venture even at home, see the benefit your earning money while at home and it distracts you from thinking and thinking.... Our minds are so powerful and its capabilities is limitless. I myself also dont know how to train my mind but Im doing my best to be in control because almost all the time I have this feeling that am gonna lose conttrol of myself. Do you have children? maybe you can bring your kids out go to the park, buy him ice cream all the sorts of things you know seeing your love one happy actually makes us happy too. I know its hard to find happiness in a state of anxious mind but remember the reason why your still alive and you want to stay alive because you have someone so dear in your heart that doest want to feel unhappy because you are unhappy.

keep going on Suz. Everyday offers a different experience in life you never know the road to recovery is so near already. What if you give up now? No wont lose the opportunity to being free and happy. I always hope that tomorrow will be another day to feel great and experience God's grace and mercy.

Lets not lose hope. Have faith in our mighty God. He will give us rest, peace of mind and freedom.

Good day.

[Witsend8]

Everyoneis different ways, mine is looking at ab old nice film and listening to soothing music, reading a light hearted book. Think if you can of nice places, nice sunsets, seas, lakes, boats, animals. Absolutely anything, sometimes just a shirt hello im with you in the phone helps.

Ive been there so happy to try and offer a hand of support to others. X

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Hello. This is Christmas day, and it has been a struggle getting through the day. With water, coffee, and medication, I am getting by.

[Andrea25]

Hi Suz65,

I know how you feel. I have a good life too but can help feeling a pit on my stomach all the time. Do you feel it too?