Need support

[Cleo726]

My anxiety has been present in my life since the age of 17 and as time has gone on, it has gotten increasingly worse. It has came to the point where my anxiety is controlling me. Constant worry, self doubt, planning ahead, and panic attacks consume me. Depression has began mildly appearing as well. I have yet to seek help and need some guidance in coping.

[brokenlight]

I hope the support of this group with be helpful.

Living with anxiety & depression can feel all-consuming & even crippling. Especially when panic attacks are a factor.

The Moodpath app & the Insight Timer have been helpful for me... just sharing & good luck.

[Coralrose5]

I would try to seek help in the form of therapy before you absolutely need it. That’s just my opinion because I thought I could do it on my own for years until I couldn’t. 💕

[Coralrose5]

My therapist gave me some exercises, maybe try googling grounding exercises and being mindful in the moment (like focus on the task at hand). Also I’m

Supposed to acknowledge thoughts, avoid judging them and just say like ok that’s a thought but it doesn’t mean it’s the truth) and things like that. It takes work and it feels like I’m doing long division in my brain. I just started CBT/AcT therapy.

[Cleo726]

Thank you so much! I’m going to look into counseling this week💕

[Coralrose5 in reply to Cleo726]

That’s great! Because I feel like I’m at the point where I fried my brain with worry and it would have been easier to do these exercises before this happened but oh well!

[justanote]

I'm sorry that you have been dealing with anxiety. I understand how it feels to get so caught up in the anxious thoughts and panic attacks that you can't see what's really good in life. Here's what I have learned in the past 15 years of my own anxiety journey: I am not in control! In my most anxious times, I recognize my weakness and I lean on God's strength. When I am weak, He is strong. Some practical things that have helped me are journaling, praying, walking and singing. If I can get out of my head and help someone else, all the better. One time I baked several batches of cookies and took them around to my neighbors. It was so incredibly healing to think about someone else for a change. All of that said, please consider seeing a pastor or counselor. They can really help you sort through your anxious thoughts and learn to enjoy each day as it comes. I'm praying for you!