Coping skills

[Maea]

I’ve been really struggling with anxiety since early 2016. I can’t control it. I’ve recently gained some strength to reach out and seek help. But my most annoying hurdle is my lack of coping skills. A minor inconvenience turns into a tense anxiety that I can’t wrap my head around. I can’t find a way to recenter. Objectively I think, “this doesn’t really effect you” but it makes me feel like I’m being squeezed by a python. I am working through the rest of my anxiety but this is one I can’t grasp. For most of my life I was laid back, even apathetic about the very things that struggle with now. I changed and I want my old self back. Anyone else have this? I would appreciate some insight.

[CazO46]

Yes I also struggle with this. I find I am over sensitive to everything, I can't watch the news as it can fill me with panic about the future. Mine was triggered by a house move and now an ongoing physical illness which is dragging me down. I'm trying CBT in the hope that I can put some things into perspective. I have also found sharing my fears here and with friends and family have been as support as talking about it can take some of the sting out of the anxiety. I wish you the very best

[Koolkatz13]

I get all the same feelings/ some days I can’t relax I do my best not to snap at my partner - I avoid going out ALOT , plus my sleeping is not good nitemares waking up 4/6 times a night for the loo - I think aniexty is the cause for weak bladder .I have had it this on & off all my life good news is it goes , bad news it comes back .. I have learned coping mechanisms but it’s still horrid . Plus I am sober have been for along time - my drinking was purely to stop feelings but it nearly killed me at 27 I’m 35 it was a miracle cure until it turned 360 and destroyed me and I nearly lost my husband home and mind -alcohol does not help long term for me . I take diazepam ( small dose 5mg from GP ) eat healthy food and exercise when I can. I can’t drink coffee makes it way worse- I smoke 10 cigarettes a day my only vice now which I tried to quit many times . Sending love

[CazO46 in reply to Koolkatz13]

Yes I think the anxiety can agitate the bow eland bladder which is very unpleasant. I don't drink either but that's mostly because it makes my uncontrolled dizziness worse. My family have a long history of alcohol use and I have also found out that many experienced depression and anxiety too. I find diazepam takes the edge off but I'm worried my GP won't continue to prescribe. Sometimes it's just one day at time I think, wishing you peace and love

[Maea]

It’s amazing how helpful reading others experiences is. I always felt lonely, even in a loving relationship. But having people read my post and spend the time to relate made me feel less lonely in a time of panic. This is lovely. Thank you all

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I identify perfectly. I was a mover and shaker until a few years ago, even though I have had trauma my entire life. I coped well. Then it all came crashing down. I found a lot of online resources, books, TED talks, etc. that help me at least know I am not alone. I reached out to my local non-profits. I hope you find resources that will help you.