Hmm??

[anxiousalexis]

If we weren’t born with anxiety or depression then why can’t we permanently make it go away? I feel like there’s definitely a cure out there.

This is just me thinking outside my head. Im just really tired of this. I want to rewire my brain

[Hidden]

I want to know the answer to this too! Have had anxiety and depression since the age of 19. It is destroying my life

[anxiousalexis in reply to Hidden]

I know. There has to be something out there!

[tashalyn]

I pray every single moment for this magical moment when someone tells me there is a cure

[anxiousalexis in reply to tashalyn]

Me too! That will be a great day!

[hopetogetbettersoon1]

It is awful, don't wish it on anybody! I just feel like I'm living in a dream....ugh

[anxiousalexis in reply to hopetogetbettersoon1]

Right! I see that all the time. I wouldnt wish anxiety or depression on my own enemy. I just feel like im drowning in my thoughts. We’ll get through it though

[Vonnah]

Yes!!!! I recommend you going through my posts from clicking on my profile and i had a similar post to yours. But i feel like there is no cure just because with depression specifically it is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Like how do you reverse that or cure that? I mean we all need to realise anti-depressants don't really fix or 'cure' the problem, it just puts a bandaid on the problem or mask the problem not cure it. Shot....i wish there was a cure!!!!! 😒😓😤

[Forestina]

I think some are born with anxiety. Who knows what is passed from an anxious, depressed mother to her baby into the womb. This is in addition to the fact that there may be a genetic disposition?

I don't mean to be gloomy but just wonder what future research will show.

[Sue84]

I just had another restless night...like most...head just doesn't stop going...I agree that there should me more research into our issues. Especially when there is funds going to research and develop cures/ treatments for hair loss and being able to have sex till your 90! If there was a med that actually worked..long term..i would be grateful! And, something to protect from further progression!!

[anxiousalexis in reply to Sue84]

Agreed!

[anxiousalexis in reply to Sue84]

We’re gonna get through it though. But i relate on what you’re saying. My thoughts just don’t stop

[Agora1]

alexisl99, I believe that we are born with a more sensitive nervous system and become predisposed to anxiousness and fear in what is programmed to us during our early childhood. Whether bad or good, these thoughts take hold and make us fear the world we live in. Repeated negative sayings can be instilled in our subconscious making us doubt that we are capable to function w/o worry.

It makes us act cautiously in life, never letting loose. Mental abuse can set the wheel turning but so can over protection. It is important for us to fall, brush ourselves off and learn to go on again. With anxiety, we fall, we get scared, and we stay stuck in that pattern. If it goes on long enough, it turns to depression in feeling we are trapped and never will escape.

But we can escape, we can turn our lives around because we all have the 'key' to do this. The cure is within us and that is why science has not been able to come up with a "miracle pill" Our brain holds the miracle. It needs to be re-programmed. Other comments??

[anxiousalexis in reply to Agora1]

But how do we reprogram?

[Sue84 in reply to Agora1]

I agree with much of your comments.. yet, you left off "how" we are to "reprogram". I would love to know and do it!!! In fact I need to. So...tell us how please.

[Sue84 in reply to Sue84]

Angori1! Dont leave us hanging!!

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

So true! ❤ i accepted it not afraid of it plenty off walking drinking water always kept myself busy an it wen away. U control anxiety it doesnt control u xx

[Marc787 in reply to Agora1]

Agrora1, That was awesome. I definitely agree, I hope I can find my way to change my subconscious thinking too again. I'm stuck in this depression/anxiety state for about 2 years. In the past I would snap out of it with keeping myself busy with hobbies, a little exerice, going to the beach and distracting my mind, But this time it's some how harder now. I hope slowly I can do I again. Thanks

[Hidden]

I think I was born with depression and anxiety. I never remember a time completely free of it!

[anxiousalexis in reply to Hidden]

It’s hard to say but maybe some of us were

[Hidden]

Ive had anxiety/attacks for 7 months u need 2 accept it drink plenty of water deep breathing walking an it will go away! U control anxiety dont b afraid of it & it will go away! I feel myself again hope u do soon

[anxiousalexis]

It’s a process but it can be done

[Agora1]

Here we go alexisl99, better late than never. Sorry for the delay in answering your question as well as Sue84. My computer kept crashing yesterday each time I would try responding but today is seems to be running better, so let's go

As I mentioned yesterday, I believe that we are born with a predisposition to anxiety/depression. I also believe when we are young we watch the world through our parents/guardians reactions to life. Whether observing physical or mental abuse, we project that as a normal function in adult's lives. Sometimes, as in my case, it's over protection causing a fear of the world outside the family. As we go through different stages of our lives, it doesn't take but an incident to trigger the memories and thoughts we have carried with us.

Jobs, family situations, relationships, social interactions, sickness as well as losses in our lives starts the ball rolling into negative connotation. The script has been written and now is being played out as anxiety or depression. Fear of fear starts to grow and before long becomes a daily pattern of what is normal in our life. We may not like it but it seems to have taken seed and is growing.

Health concerns start increasing, doctor visits, testing, therapy and looking for answers to our physical symptoms that are caused by our mental problems. Most of the time, nothing is found that can be removed surgically or treated medically and we are back to square one. As I said yesterday, we hold the key to unlock the answer to anxiety. Not a magic pill, not a wish to be granted, it's all in our power to get better.

I used the word "reprogrammed" but any word can be used that has to do with turning our negative thoughts into positive ones. No longer allowing negativity to be a part of our way of thinking. Instead of wishing it would go away, we need to get angry, get tough with ourselves. Don't forget, what we think is what we feel. If we believe we are sick, then we are. But what if you can accept the fact that all these symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palps, tingling, jelly legs, head rushes, hot/cold sweats etc were coming from anxiety? You would finally have a real disorder diagnosis.

Anxiety is no different than Diabetes, Kidney Problems, GERDS, etc etc. It is just as real but not life threatening. Many doctors brush us off when we see them which adds to our already anxious state. We need to take control back of our bodies. There are different methods that can be used to get ourselves back on track. Biofeedback, CBT, Self-Hypnosis, Electrical Stimulation of the Brain, Meditation, Deep Breathing and other methods. What works for one may not be the right fit for another. Practice turning your thoughts around daily. Do not allow fear to take over your life. When it comes along (and it will) think out loud and say "Be Gone, I don't have time for You"...Sometimes hearing yourself say it out loud can jolt your brain into acceptance.

This is not an easy overnight remedy...after all it took time for you to get to this point in your life, now it will take time, patience and fortitude to go forward one step at a time. If you should need medication to help you get over this first step, then so be it, but just remember that is just a band aid until you follow through with other methods.

Read everything you can get your hands on allowing you to learn about the Mind/Body Connection. Understanding the problem will help move you closer to the answer which is leaving anxiety behind and once again being in Control of your Life. P.S. Add to all this info listening to The Fight Song by Rachel Platten. Excellent motivational song hard to resist going forward when listening to it. Good Luck....We can all do this if you want it bad enough. xx

[anxiousalexis in reply to Agora1]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[mer_bear in reply to Agora1]

I absolutely love this! I have screenshot your response so I can read it anytime! Very well said !

[Agora1 in reply to mer_bear]

Thank you...it's nice to know if something is a positive response. My best to you. xx