Giving up

Last night I had anxiety again and sometimes when it gets bad I want to harm myself because the pain I feel is too much... I wanted to hit my head against the wall or floor. I didn't do that in the end, I only hit myself several times in the face. But I keep on having thoughts how to hurt myself, I can live it out in my head...

[Lynl]

Dear Kayaa, please don't do that , trying to switch your focus on a different kind if pain is only going to start a new problem . Instead of causing a new pain, cause a relief, exercise , massage , meditate, walk , work out, pray if you pray . Try and create a good feeling to take over that anxiety , keep busy, anxiety sucks enough then to add more pain gives you another problem . Try the good feelings and it will help put the bad ones away. God Bless and keep in touch.

[CapitalT]

I've had the urge to hurt myself in similar ways through anger and frustration about myself, physical pain seems so much more easy to cope with than mental pain, but for sure isn't the answer.

Seems those urges are subsiding, now just got to stop the scalp and skin picking.

Other ways of distraction are far preferable, but not so easy to put into practice when we're under pressure.

Good luck

[mjlitl13]

Kayaa, Are you seeing a professional regarding your anxiety and panic attacks?

I used to have panic attacks and I am now in therapy and getting anti-anxiety meds (Klonopin), for my anxiety and panic attacks.

I still experience anxiety at times, but not as bad as before and I haven't had a panic attack in many years.

If you can't afford to seek professional help, would you be up to trying a free support group, that accepts you as you are and does not require you to share/speak at all?

AL-ANON ACOA MEETINGS helped me to "come out of my shell" since I suffered from social anxiety.

You can look up Self-Help groups online in your area.

It took me many years to be able to get involved in a support group, so, if you are not ready, that's ok.

I hope you can find some type of relief from your problems.

Keep coming back here. Someone will always be here for you.

Hugs,

MJ

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I'm not seeing anyone at the moment... I'm thinking about going to the GP to get some help and possibly meds as it's getting way too much to handle.

Also thanks for your suggestion for the group therapy thing. I'll check it out!