Trying to adjust

[Emma10013]

I had a mental breakdown tuesday at school and my mom picked me up. I stayed out of school for the rest of the week, and on Thursday I went to an extra round of therapy and was prescribed 2 different kinds of antidepressants to help with my severe anxiety. My anxiety caused me to stay home from my soccer tournament today, which is so so unusual for me. I'm just worried that it might not get much better. And I feel kind of loopy and I have a headache, not to mention still feeling slightly anxious even in my own home. I just started journaling yesterday. It helped so much to be able to just let it all out of my head, because some things I just don't feel like saying out loud to my therapist. Just a lot of things float around in my head that make me seem like a heartless asshole, but I'm at a point right now where I'm so emotionally drained that my heartless thoughts are nonetheless valid whether I want to admit it or not. So writing them down helps clear my mind and express my innermost feelings and thoughts- the truth so to speak. What are some ways you guys deal with "crippling" anxiety? It's never been this bad before, and my medicine will take a little while to start working effectively.

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Writing them down is a great thing, sometimes during my therapy sessions there are things i don't want to say out loud so my therapist asked that i email them to him and he find a way to bring them up, and it will get better believe that, reading helps, i even write stories, and exercise, meditation works for some people too

[Under_Over-Achiever]

Exercise has helped me deal, yoga and mediation. Reiki. It is so hard, especially when my mind is racing and I am feeling overwhelmed. It is easier to practice these things regularly that to wait until I get to a point where I am so overwhelmed and freaking out that I feel like I can't even move. That is where I am now. I haven;t been practicing self-care and I am really spiraling. If I would make more of a point to do these things I feel that I wouldn't get to this point. Thank you for reminding me about journaling. I find that very helpful as well, I need to start doing it again. I hope things get better for you.

[Agora1 in reply to Under_Over-Achiever]

That is so true Achiever in that we can't wait until we are in the midst

of panic. I have made this a part of my daily routine for years and it's

unbelievable how much it's helped me. I actually look forward to

meditation and deep breathing. Namaste my friend. xx

[Snowyowl23]

As Under_Over achiever mentioned exercise can be helpful. Do you have access to a gym or a safe outdoor space? I found that if I exercise even when I’m having anxiety that it does help - for me my activity is running. Having to focus on where my steps are in space and my breathing sometimes breaks the cycle of negative thinking. Meditation, journaling and deep breathing are also great tools. Just the very action of purging your thoughts can be very therapeutic. Something that might help if you have one, is spend time with a pet. My cat is a huge support animal for me and when I get anxious I like having her next to me, snuggled in my lap. Petting her and hearing her purr like a boat is soothing. If you have a pet or a friends pet that you’re comfortable around that might be something to try as well. And remember there are people here who have been in a similar place - you will make it through the woods there are people here supporting you. 🦉🦉

[art62grammie]

Talking to a stranger like a therapist. It is not easy telling them what you are really thinking. After 6 years of therapy. I have shared my most darkest thoughts. My therapist is like s sister to me now. I trust her with my life. I tell all that bothers me. That is why we have them. We are all different.

[Gaylehh]

Please know that a lot of us have suffered what you have and we have gotten through it somehow. It is good you have a therapist to talk to, if you can. Are there any support groups for kids your age that you could talk to? We’re pretty caring in this group so please feel free to repost and let us know how you are doing.