Anxiety help

[Findingme2020]

Hi everyone I’m dealing with anxiety order and live in the pacific north west where it rains most of the year. I had an melt down this week feeling worthless and helpless and cried. I need healthy suggestions on how to manage the hopeless feelings

[bonkers65]

I'm sorry you are feeling bad. Try to find something to distract you and maybe some exercise even if it's just a little.

[Findingme2020 in reply to bonkers65]

I got up and put myself together today and went out on a walk I cried the whole way . Can’t seem to catch my breathe

[Ekyteach in reply to Findingme2020]

I know these feelings. I think if I get my body moving, my mind will follow. It works sometimes, sometimes it just wears me out. Do you have anyone near you can talk to?

[Findingme2020 in reply to Ekyteach]

Yes but my husband is a military veteran and people don’t understand the struggle he goes through and think it’s his fault. This was 100% my anxiety

[Findingme2020 in reply to Ekyteach]

We live in the country I’ve reached out via phone but have been picking up odd jobs to help with mortgage

[Depresseddoglover]

I can only offer the same old advice - journalling , write out your thoughts and problems (get them on paper and out of your head), make daily gratitude lists, practice deep breathing, meditate, listen to soothing music or affirmations (I like Insight Timer), take a hot bath with essential oils, talk to yourself as if you were talking to a friend, make a list of things you like about yourself, your good qualities and things you've achieved or overcome. For a nice distraction I often listen to podcasts while out for long walks. I also like tracking my moods throughout the day to see if I can notice a pattern and to appreciate when the moods aren't so desperately low. I know when we're in the grip of things these suggestions don't feel helpful - I have been practicing self help for a long time without much success until I went back on medication. I'm wishing you some relief.

[Ekyteach]

I think reaching out to others, like this forum, is a good start. This is my first post on this, or any support group board, and I chose your post to respond to. I'm hoping talking about our issues lightens our loads a bit. I don't talk about my anxiety much, but here's a start.

[Findingme2020]

Thank you I am learning to talk about it but I just snapped from insecurities and talked to him in ways I shouldn’t. It’s never ok to attack because I’m emotional and yet I can’t stop myself some times