Unbearable Anxiety

[BW33]

Unbearable Anxiety

I am anxious 24/7. I have no relief. I don’t leave my house. What can I do?Please pray for me.

[CaptainCrunch]

It is horrible you are going through this. I have been just like this. Even today I struggle to get out of bed.

Do you ever journal. Write out your thoughts and feeling. Just to get them out. You mentioned prayer. Getting these thoughts and feelings on to paper has helped me to then pray over them. I.e. confess them to God. It helps me to know,”hey crunch, you’ve taken that to God. Let him deal with it and you just BE STILL.” Then focus on an enjoyable activity.

There is a lot more I could say but hang in there. It is hard work. Anxiety is so painful and lonely. Your feelings are valid, it is just going to take some time. Be still and know I am God, is the verse I live by, Sometimes. I do fall back and forget quite often.

[Agora1]

BW33, as a group, we understand your struggle. Personally, I am here to tell you that I felt the same unbearable anxiety that you do. I became a prisoner in my own home. I hid in my house afraid of everything. Life seemed so scary. But I wasn't sure what frightened me so. I was always in anticipation of the worse happening and yet it never did. It was the feelings that I somehow thought I could hide from in the house.

We can't hide from a thought. I didn't have a forum or people to support me. I had never felt so alone in my life. One day out of desperation, I gathered all the strength I had within myself and I knew I would win this mind playing game of Anxiety. Finding everything I could on the Mind/Body Connection got me the understanding I needed to forge ahead. I had already tried medication and in patient hospitalization, now the rest was up to me.

It was a matter of Acceptance (of my anxiety) as being the key to unlock the door and become free once more from my mind controlling thoughts.. It took time but more than that it took patience and belief in myself that I could do this. I threw negativity to the curb and only allowed myself to accept positivity in my life. I accepted the fact that Anxiety could not harm me and that I would beat this anxiety bully at his own game.

Through Meditation/Deep Breathing and Acceptance I found my way back. In doing that, I once again could breathe the fresh air of outdoors. I was no longer held a prisoner of my thoughts and actions. I had promised myself when I would win, I would pass it forward and help someone else struggling. And here I am 3 years later on a forum letting others know they are not alone. As a group of men and women who have all struggled, we are here to help each other reach our goals one step at a time.

BW33, today is the day you will long remember that you took that first step forward. The day you found this amazing support group. Don't be afraid, you are safe, you are no longer alone. xx

[BW33 in reply to Agora1]

Do U take Meds?

[Agora1 in reply to BW33]

I am only on Lexapro.

[BW33 in reply to Agora1]

I took lexapro for 15 months. I was so hungry all the time n could only sleep 4 hrs. Do U have any issues with it?

[Agora1 in reply to BW33]

Yes my appetite is good but it always has been. I sleep a total of 6 hours UP for 18.

Feel good, feel clear headed and well enough to do the things I have to w/o the tired feeling that benzos gave me. All in all, Lexapro has been a good drug for me but when it no longer works, I will wean off that as well.

[Dallas197245 in reply to BW33]

I was on lexapro for 3 years and it quit working. Just started Prozac.

[AZ1970]

Are you seeing a doctor? It sounds like your medication may need to be adjusted. Or if you are not taking medication, perhaps it could help. Therapy can assist you in adjusting your thinking patterns that feed the anxiety. You are in my prayers. I know how hard this can be.

[BW33 in reply to AZ1970]

T U

[Dallas197245]

Are you taking anything for anxiety? If so what and how much?

[Hidden]

Have you tried Buspar? I’m on Lexapro and my anxiety is still high so I’m going to add some Buspar which is an anti anxiety medication.