So tired of the constant anxiety!

[Suzie6012]

Everyday anxiety for the last 2 months! Some days are better, some days are bad! So tired of waking up at 2 a.m. drenching in sweat and having anxiety! Mornings are the worst! Wondering how everyone deals with this! What has helped you and what has not? Feeling desperate!

[chaitealatte]

I was on medication for 2 months and it seemed to help. Also finding things to distract you helps too. Try drawing, painting, exercising, reading a book, cleaning, watching tv. Also meditation helps too because it helps you focus on the present and not worry so much about the future.

[skidrew]

That’s exactly what happens to me too. I just worry constantly and it gets me anxious and crazy. If I try to resolve the things that make me anxious I get better. I’m doing meditation podcasts and now medication. lol

[skidrew]

My mornings are horrible because I wake with no plans and nothing to do! Can’t wait till spring and change!

[Sprinkle1]

Yes anxiety is Awful, I know I have had my share. I take medication every day and it keeps it under control. I also have a great therapist who has help me so much to understand my illness and ways to deal with it. If you can keep busy do it, exercise is great, walking, bike riding, swimming, what ever is in your reach, join a lady's gym, I had 9 years of gym, it was great. Do not worry about anything, it won't change something "IF" it is going to happen, then when it does we deal with it, so why waste time with worry. Talk to your Dr. he could give you some medication to help you calm your brain. Fight for all you are worth, it will end, I promise you, been thru it so many times, it always ends. I wish you well, talk to us we will try to help you, offer you love and support. I send you love, energy, peace, calmness of mind (try meditating), courage, Love & Big Hugs...Sprinkle 1.....

[Suzie6012 in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thank you for the encouraging words! I started Lexapro about three months ago. Has helped a little. Dr. prescribed lorazepam as needed, about a month ago. That works great, but it is so incredibly addictive, it scares me!

[Abbiejade3]

I agree mornings are the worst, I was off work sick for a month in Dec because I couldnt cope with my anxiety. Now Im back full time. Id recommend considering medication (I refused medication for years but I have been taking it for 4 months and feel loads better) learning about what anxiety is, CBT and self care. Definitely try and be conscious about your thoughts and live in the present as opposed to the past or future and put yourself first

X

[Suzie6012 in reply to Abbiejade3]

What medication is working for you? I am taking Lexapro for about 7 weeks now. It has started to help but not much. Dr. also prescribed lorazepam about one month ago, this works great, but it is so highly addictive, it scares me!

[Sprinkle1]

Glad if my words could help you. I was on Lorazepam 3 times a day. I did not get addicted. When I started to feel better I cut my dose to 2 a day, as I improved went down to one a day. Went on Cymbalta 20 mg in Sept, improved some more, Dr. agreed to up the Cymbalta to 50 mg, it is combined to fight depression/anxiety. I was able to come off the Lorazapam with no side affects, I always carry one with me, for "in case". Here it is March and I am doing very well, free of depression/anxiety. So do not listen to other people who warn you it is addictive maybe for some, but not for all. You need to feel well, so help yourself and take the med. until you feel well, then taper off. I wish you well, sending love, courage, peace and Big hugs......Sprinkle 1......