Struggling

[Cat26538]

I’m having a terrible couple of weeks. My anxiety is really bad and I can’t stop panicking. I’m super stressed out and I’ve been crying every day. Idk what to do anymore.

[SantoRyu]

This sounds like me. I’ve honestly dealt with this my whole life. I am to the point where I want to try medication. I know there are many ways for one to manage anxiety, however, after all these decades I want to try medication and see if it’ll make a difference. I’m also started talk therapy within a week or two. What ways have you tried to manage your anxiety?

[Cat26538 in reply to SantoRyu]

Well I talk to a therapist. But most of the time I talk to my coworkers and a few of my friends. It usually works but for some reason it’s not working this time.

[SantoRyu in reply to Cat26538]

It sounds like you are going through a tough period. I don’t know you nor your situation but I would follow your therapist’s advice. If he/she knows what you have been experiencing the past few weeks then follow what they advise. If they do not, please tell them. Do you have something in particular bothering you that you know of? For example, I’m not working st this time and my anxiety and depression is even worse than normal. I’m stressed out due to finances. Maybe something has made your anxiety worse for you?

[Cat26538 in reply to SantoRyu]

I miss my boyfriend. He lives 9 hours away. I’m stressed out about finances.

[SantoRyu in reply to Cat26538]

This could very well be enough to make your anxiety worse. There are times when specific situations push us over the edge. In my case, I’m trying to make a plan to slowly improve my situation. My anxiety will not let up until my situation starts to improve. I know myself. Keep talking to your therapist and friends. Try to work out a plan to improve your finances (easier said than done but formulating a plan may alleviate your anxiety a little because you will be taking control of the situation). In regards to the bf...maybe he can come visit or you can visit him in due time? Just having something to look forward to can be enough to push us out of a funk.

[Mikeyann21 in reply to Cat26538]

My boyfriend lives 5ish hours away and he can’t come see me at all for summer break (idk how it is with you) but I’ve went through times where I cried a lot about it. For me it’s still hard. But one thing that has helped is finding an outlet (like drawing, writing, music, etc.) and focusing on getting really good at that. It will still be hard, but you’re not alone. 💜

[Cat26538 in reply to Mikeyann21]

I haven’t seen him since January. He can’t come visit because he doesn’t have any money to travel with. He is trying to get a job. I just miss him like crazy. I’m overly stressed out and emotionally drained

[Mikeyann21 in reply to Cat26538]

Then my complaint must seen kinda stupid. I’m really sorry that you’re going through this. But make sure that you can tell someone close to you about this, and maybe try and find something that you love doing and focus on that. Again, I’m sorry about your situation.

[Cat26538 in reply to Mikeyann21]

Thanks