Had enough

[Dealdeb]

Long time sufferer of on again/off again.. with anxiety-panic and now I'm in depression... just looking for some secret potion or something to stop this feeling andstart living and thriving again I'm in 40's

[Depressed1996]

What helped you calm down during the off times of anxiety and depression?

[Dealdeb in reply to Depressed1996]

I haven't found a happy place at all with depression.. I started taking meds again after 10 yrs... they seem to help with anxious.. panic feelings.. but now I'm depressed and don't want to get out of bed.. cry alot

[Depressed1996 in reply to Dealdeb]

I have similar feelings unfortunately. If you ever want to talk I'm on this site a lot. I take medication for my anxiety but I try my best not to get a tolerance for them. The only times I'm not very panicky are when I take the medication which is very temporary.

[Dealdeb in reply to Depressed1996]

I found meds helped with the anxiety ... but recently having depression... I just New here.. looking for some kind of relief

[TNGW]

Hi....have you tried aromatherapy or CBT? I've recently started taking fish oil as well....believe me I've notice a difference. Research the benefits of fish oil/ Omega-3 for anxiety.

[Dealdeb in reply to TNGW]

Ty no I haven't tried fish oil.. I been in and out of councilling for 20 yrs.. I'm so frustrated right now... I just want to be happy n live

[TNGW in reply to Dealdeb]

Well....I'm new.... I've been dealing with this since March, but I've notice when I eat right and work out it helps. Fish oil has a lot of benefits. Research it. I take a multivitamin as well.

[Dealdeb in reply to TNGW]

I definitely will try the fish oil ty for sharing... I just feel so helpless and ppl that don't experience it.. don't understand how dehiblitaing this feels... I wish on no one

[gogogirl in reply to Dealdeb]

How is your support system ? Have you tried a peer group like NAMI?

[gogogirl in reply to gogogirl]

I was just thinking although I am sure you have tried this as well. Have you talked to your primary care to rule out any medical issues?

[Dealdeb]

Have you been to cbt? I'm just recently going back to councilling..

[ElJared91 in reply to Dealdeb]

Hello there!! I just started CBT myself, but it's my only experience in the wide world of counseling. Did you previously participate in CBT, or did you only try other types before? CBT in particular is supposed to be very good for people in handling anxiety and depression, so definitely give it a try and hope for the best!!

[TNGW in reply to Dealdeb]

I'm currently in therapy.... I've been doing my "homework" right now I'm doing something called "radical acceptance". Its helping. I've been reading Battlefield of the Mind too. I don't know your religious preference but it's a big help for me.

[Dealdeb in reply to TNGW]

Is there anything you have read online that helps with the moment... I cry out of the blue... no reason to be sad.. at least with anxiety, I can distract myself or breathe thru it... this heartache of pain is dehibilitating

[TNGW in reply to Dealdeb]

Try YouTube it's a few things on there about radical acceptance

[Dealdeb in reply to TNGW]

Tx... I will check it out... I'm wondering if I'm just focusing on how chitty I feel and making it worse... anyone else feel this?

[jillellen]

I turned 50 and I am in the same boat ! So tired of feeling this way

[gogogirl in reply to jillellen]

Hey I am even older- and believe me I have been there. Have you talked to your medical doctor ? Hey, I noticed something- most of us talking about this here are women!

[gogogirl]

Do you feel guilty about something? That is my issue. I am here if you want to chat to gogogirl.

[menagerie11]

There is quite a link between what we eat and how our brains and bodies work. I wonder if adding some of the foods listed on this website might help. webmd.com/depression/guide/...

Also, exercise (even just walking), getting enough sleep, pro-actively looking for positives and avoiding negatives as much as possible. Plus, engagement with people and activities.