Having a hard time

[Gillyflower18]

My anxiety has ramped up to almost unbearable. They tried a new antidepressant at the lowest dose. I took it for 5 days but it made me so anxious they took me off. Since then it’s gone up and down like a yo-yo. Sometimes it’s bearable other times I have to take an Ativan just to keep from freaking out. Headaches sore muscles tension fear the works. I live alone and it’s really really hard. I’m trying to keep going but it’s difficult. Any input appreciated on how to handle this. This the 3rd one I couldn’t handle. I wish I’d never gotten involved with this partial program....,

[bonkers65]

I've tried a lot of A.D.'s and they've all made me more anxious. Exercise helps me some. And any kind of distraction. I read a lot, mostly mysteries. Hope you feel better soon.

[Rlich]

therapy & meditation are two things that will likely help most people. If you’re anxious there is a reason that can be addressed through both . Meds can also help with a rough patch /period. I would recommend insight timer mediation app. There are numerous mediations on self help, anxiety & depression. All this is geared toward sitting with yourself & addressing issues , being gentle with yourself etc . Give it a try 🌞

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Rlich]

I’ve never heard of insight timer meditation. What is it?

[Kainan in reply to Gillyflower18]

It’s a meditation app. You can download it in the store on your phone. It has thousands of free meditations. I use it everyday and it’s the best one I’ve come across

[Icandothis821]

Hello Spinner. I know that feeling all too well. However I have found the best medicine for myself is exercising. It has reduced so much of my anxiety and attacks. Good luck and hang in there.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Icandothis821]

What do you do. It’s so hard too even think of starting.

[Jandre]

Hey Spinner!

You sound a lot like me with the isolation problem. I suffer with anxiety also, but I try to not let it scare me anymore because it’s only a feeling that escalates with your fear of it.

As for Ativan it does help put out the fire but it’s really not a good med to stay on ( contributes to dementia ) even my psyche admits to this, I will only take a quarter piece when I really need to.

What seems to help calm me down is topical Magnesium oil or lotion,

You should read about it and get yourself some, everyone needs magnesium.

Beautiful cat.... I just lost my 2 girls

and now I’m pretty lonesome also.

I hope this helps.... It’s only a feeling

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Jandre]

Thank you. I agree about the Ativan I’m only using it when absolutely necessary. I’ll try the magnesium oil. The tablets don’t agree with me.

[Jandre]

Transdermal magnesium is the best way to get magnesium... no side effects.... I forgot to mention Epsom Salts.., I go through bags of it l.o.l