Just trying to get through the day. Very discouraged.

[Timmypliskin]

Been trying ever day, just feel like everything is slowing slipping away.

I've drivin all my family and friends to a distance, and dont know what to do when I need to reach out.

Thanks for listening, just worn out.

[Beevee]

Hi. I took a few minutes to read through some of your earlier posts. In one such post, somebody mentioned Dr Claire Weekes. Have you read her books? If so, acceptance is not something you do. It is not something you try. Acceptance is all about your attitude towards the symptoms, allowing them to be there ( both physical and mental - scary thoughts) and not doing anything, other than to observe and not get involved. It is your intense fear or dislike of the symptoms which keeps them coming so you carry on fighting. It’s bloody exhausting. No wonder you feel as though everything is slipping away ( pssst...no it isn’t, it’s just the effect of anxiety making you think and feel that way).

Anyhow, if you haven’t read her books, i strongly recommend that you do. If you follow her advice and learn to accept the symptoms instead of battling them to try and make yourself feel better, you will recover. It is the fighting that causes all the problems.

[Timmypliskin in reply to Beevee]

Thank you for responding, I have and do listen to dr weekes audiobooks, and they are very helpful.

I'm just so worn out. And try to accept and go with everything.

I'm a strong person, just need a break a chance to catch up and get a breather.

[Beevee in reply to Timmypliskin]

Ok. I know how you are feeling. Keep practising what Dr Weekes teaches and those breaks will come. Like I said, acceptance isn’t something you try from time to time and hope you feel better. It requires a change in attitude, one of resignation that this is how it’s going to be and then going about your business.

You’ve got this.

[Timmypliskin in reply to Beevee]

Thanks again, I'm working on getting to that point, the physical symptoms are just relentless.

I have a upcoming appointment, and though I'm not thrilled about medication, I now feel like I need help to get stabilized, to move forward. Dr weekes mentions several times that medication could be useful to help get started.

I've been getting out, trying to be active and doing things, but the entire time I'm out I'm so tenced up that I'm not sure if it's a positive thing.

Thanks again

[Beevee in reply to Timmypliskin]

Yes, medication can take the edge of things. So long as you keep moving forward, no matter how slow or small those steps may be, and carry on regardless of how you may be feeling, you will recover. It’s about making your life bigger than anxiety and taking it with you.

I’m sure you will do just fine.

Best wishes

Beevee

[TJbulls1]

Your not alone i feel the same way but i continue to fight it. Im trying to get off my antidepressant because it has caused me to gain way too much weight and my self and motivation has gone to hell. My self esteem is rock bottom. I am married but feel alone. Im also co-defendant which is a problem. Its so hard

[TJbulls1]

Im trying to motivate myself into art and just to get started is so hard. Im hoping a class will get me going

[Timmypliskin in reply to TJbulls1]

I understand, it's very difficult.

I am also becoming more and more codependent. Right now every day is just horrible , like being torcered all day every day.

[TJbulls1 in reply to Timmypliskin]

How are you going today. I was wondering if you take anything for your anxiety. Try to cut out caffeine as much as possibly. Take walks. Cut out toxic people too.

[Timmypliskin in reply to TJbulls1]

So far have eliminated caffine, what little alcohol, low salt, and absolutely yes staying away from all situations/ people who may trigger.

I'm just so worried that I'm sick and going to die, that nothing helps.

I'm wound up from the time I wake till I manage to get some sleep.

Still dizzy almost all the time, along with a list of other symptoms that play tag team..

Cant get any relief.

Sucks

[Timmypliskin in reply to TJbulls1]

Thank you for your help.. I appreciate it