It's back with a vengence

[Skeeble]

I've been suffering with anxiety and depression for just over a year now..and I manage it with beta blockers and antidepressants. Some days or weeks I am fine.. slight normal anxiety but recently I've dipped.

Keep thinking is this my life now where I feel so low some days..I understand why people coming suicide..and don't want to socialise..overeating.. worrying about everything and anything.

I've taken the right steps had counselling and on meds but it just doesn't seem to go away.. ever.

[kenster1]

hi ii am glad that things picked up for a period of time.sorry to hear that its dipped a little.try stay positive think of all the things that got you through before.will power determination belief to name a few.stick at the counselling its the best weapon you have in the battle to overcome it again.if yo feel the medication aint working well have a chat with your doctor.hope it picks up again soon.take care.

[AZ1970]

Have you looked at the side effect of beta blockers? I think I was on one and it drained my energy.

[Skeeble in reply to AZ1970]

I've been on them over a year and it's the only thing stopping my panic attacks so can't stop them.

[Avidreader9559]

There are several things that I do to cope. I will write down inspirational and motivational messages and scripture on note cards. Then I place them around the house where I can see them all of the time. When I have a hard time seeing anything except the negative, I can change my thoughts by reading and rereading the note cards. I also listen to positive music. I can changed by mood by listening to some songs over and over and over. Sometimes I just do what I have to do to get to where I want to be. If I need to go to an event for work, then I go and do the best I can. I focus on the actions not necessarily the feelings. If I need to read book for a report, then I go ahead and do it my strength of will. It is not easy. Some days are harder than others. These are just ways of coping that I have found work best for me. I hope you can find what you need to keep going in spite of the anxiety and depression. Hugs.