Anxiety heightened

[bornthisway]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and found it after researching about feeling extremely anxious and depressed.

I used to be on medication but have been off for almost a year due to health coverage issues.

I am wondering what tools you all use to cope with anxiety and depression. I try to go to yoga three times a week and lately I have been writing poems to express my feelings. I find it helpful but I do feel very lonely at times.

I’ve just moved to a new state and it is much harder to meet friends when your not in school any longer and I work from home so that does not help too much.

I have been thinking about going to Al-Anon meetings because my family has a history of substance abuse but whenever I think about going anxiety kicks in and I just stay at home.

I am hoping one day I can feel like I am enjoying my life instead of feeling like “I’m not enough”, “your not at the place you should be”, and all those negative thoughts that constantly consume my mind.

Thank you all for your support!

[Struggling777]

Hi cdawn1

Well done for posting here — so many supportive people on here. Sounds like yoga works well for you and well done going three times a week — definitely keep it up as it’s such a good way to exercise and relax.

I think poetry is a great way to express your feelings and i used to do this. When I was at my lowest I did some really great writing.

If some of your family have substance abuse problems and you wanted to attend AlAnon, would counselling on a one to one basis perhaps be easier for you and you can bring up anything that bothers you.

It’s important to set yourself small achievable goals and take things one day at a time.

Very best wishes and I hope you get lots of ideas.

[bornthisway in reply to Struggling777]

Thank you Crazylazy! I am definitely thinking about getting counseling again once I figure out my health care situation. I truly appreciate your support!

[Maxiomargie]

I totally understand and wish I had an absolute answer. I just try and take one day at a time. Anymore than that overwhelms me. The Yoga should do you some good. Deep breathing exercises are helpful too. I wish you all the best and most of all, I wish you peace.