Man o man

[uniquediamond]

I was having a decent couple of weeks and then of course right around the corner is a flareup of my anxiety! It’s like you try to convince yourself that everything’s OK but in the back of your mind your thoughts are racing about 100 miles an hour! I had a hard few days even driving to work, which is literally 5 mins away! I feel like someone is choking me, I get shaky and extremely nervous! I’ve gotten to the point where I start to get headaches as well because of the lack of sleep that follows. I catch myself pacing more and more, “uncomfortable in my own skin” I feel like a dog that’s constantly chasing my tail! Man I wish I had a safe person to talk to about this! 😢😞 it’s driving me bat crap crazy!! I just want my life back!!

[Caseopia]

I was just going to put a post about my anxiety and racing thoughts and saw yours. I know how you feel. My anxiety and other symptoms are killing my life. I can’t work. Can’t make friends. I get physical side effects from my anxiety which make me not able to leave my house. I hate being home but I fear everything. I get constant anxiety and panic attacks. So you’re not alone. I try to cope with music to distract myself but even that can trigger anxiety. Do you have any coping skills you have learned? Again, you’re not alone.

[uniquediamond in reply to Caseopia]

I try to drowned my thoughts with music and or video games, but that only helps for a few minutes then I’m back to the same issues I have! It’s nice knowing that someone else is battling it also, just wish we didn’t have too

[Caseopia in reply to uniquediamond]

I wish we didn’t have to also. Hence why I’m up so late. Can’t sleep. Sometimes I like coloring mandalas. They keep my mind occupied.

[uniquediamond in reply to Caseopia]

Sleeping is another issue I battle. I feel like I only get around 4-5 hours a night which leaves me mentally and physically exhausted throughout the day. I also feel like I don’t remember certain things that are very important, my body aches all day and my head feels like it’s being squeezed, I’m so scared 24/7 I just don’t know what to say or do anymore. I’m losing myself in this disease

[Caseopia in reply to uniquediamond]

I also live in fear 24/7. It’s exhausting but I’m working on it. But sometimes I feel a hopeless case but I refuse to believe that. I have to keep working on me so. I can’t give up. We can do this. I know for me, I need to utilize coping skills I’ve been taught. But I won’t lie. Sometimes I’m just too mentally and physically exhausted. I wish I knew what to say. But I’m lost within myself so I’m taking suggestions to try to come up for air.

[uniquediamond in reply to Caseopia]

I agree with you 100% that’s all we can do is find peace within to beat this challenge we face daily! I do hope it gets better for us, and we can live a healthy happy life

[steven14]

Sorry things are not good at the moment I no it's hard just don't look for the anxiety tell yourself you can beat it I have learnt to cope more and I I no when my anxiety is there more but I am enjoying life now I am sure you will get this sorted good luck

[uniquediamond in reply to steven14]

Thank you Steven!

[gatsbysimon]

Hi there! When anxiety seems to come out of no-where, it always trips us up and makes us panic, wondering why it happened and when it’s going to end. It feels so devastating and scary.

But there is good news! There are so many options available from therapy to medications to prayer to lifestyle change, to diet and exercise, to phone aps! But the most important thing you can know is that you are not alone and it will get better. Be good to yourself and be the friend to yourself that you need right now. You are special and loved.

Btw, sleeping for me is the WORST during these time. I listen to the Calm AP and it’s a lifesaver.

[uniquediamond in reply to gatsbysimon]

Thank you so much!!!

[RecurringGrowth]

My starting point is recognizing what I'm feeling. Instead of trying to convince myself otherwise, I simply say to myself (sometimes out loud), "I don't feel good right now." Then I start looking for what might be making me feel that way, "What doesn't feel good right now?". Next, being ok with that, "Ok, I feel ___, is there something I can do to start feeling better?". For me, anxiety is often triggered by stress so I like to drink some herbal tea or take a bath. Meditation can also be very helpful but racing thoughts will sometimes make that very difficult. Cold water on my face and even running it on my hands will bring my attention to something much more immediate if racing thoughts are bothering me.

[uniquediamond in reply to RecurringGrowth]

Great advice! Thank you. Sometimes it’s easier said then done, but I’m starting to take action and my biggest thing is to keep breathing through it. Thank you again, it means a lot to have like minded people respond, helps me understand that I’m not alone. ❤️

[RecurringGrowth in reply to uniquediamond]

It's great to hear just my words are helpful, I'm glad I'm able to be here for you right now.

[uniquediamond in reply to RecurringGrowth]

Your words are strong! 🙏