I am new here...

[Novack]

Looking for any support for those who suffer from generalized anxiety. Love to chat😊

[birdtheword]

i'm new too! nice to meet you Novack. hope your day is looking up

[Novack in reply to birdtheword]

Yeah I am not sure how this works, but glad to get a response. What’s your story, maybe we can help each other out

[hopingto]

new here too. reading comments and seeing how others deal with anxiety/depression. Hope it helps to be here.

[kenster1]

hi Novack and welcome to you p.s no hitting users with tennis balls now only joking hope being here helps with your issues here anytime.

[Novack in reply to kenster1]

I am going to assume you deal with anxiety, maybe by throwing tennis balls🤣 what’s your story

[lofi_cat]

I'm new here too, been trying to keep up with my anxiety for about 30 years and I'm still a work in progress Good for you for reaching out, I hope it helps.

[Novack in reply to lofi_cat]

I hope this site helps too! Thanks for responding. Not sure how this works for I have never really opened up about my anxiety, especially on line.Since my psychotherapy sessions, have made me feel better,I thought talking and getting support from others would be very helpful. I just want it over, but can’t seem to get there. I have suffered over 20 years, got really bad when my mum died, my dad took a mental break down, and then I had a 100 acre farm and house to take over. I burned myself completely out. Any suggestions or tools would be welcomed😊

[lofi_cat in reply to Novack]

Wow you've had some tough breaks, haven't you. Well, everyone is different, but the things that work best for managing my anxiety are: regular meditation, journaling, exercise, trying to eat my veggies/eat less sugar, and trying to talk about it (which is why I joined here, communicating seems to help a lot). I also use medical cannabis but I wouldn't necessarily recommend that to everyone, whereas the other things are pretty universal - it's all about connecting to yourself and others, whatever practices help you do that.

I hear you when you say you just want it over. The really hard thing for me was that I found that nothing made it go away forever, it's more like a daily practice, you get better and better at managing it. After a while, your relationship to the anxiety changes. You can recognize it and shake your head at it like it's an annoying relative.

Anyway, good luck and I hope you keep in touch!

[Novack in reply to lofi_cat]

Are you on meds or any therapy sessions.

I am on escitalopram and Immovane for sleeping. Have had a few sessions with psychotherapy, seems to help with my thoughts. Waiting for the cannabis oil to be delivered.

I have this tingling and feels like muscle inflammation in my legs and arms, doctor says it’s all anxiety. I worry that it’s something else going on. I usually experience anxiety In my breathing. Hard to inhale.

Can you relate to this

[lofi_cat in reply to Novack]

I'm not currently on any meds or in therapy. In the past I've tried lots of things, different antidepressants (helped me get back on my feet along with talk therapy for a while, but didn't work for me longterm) and anti-anxiety meds like xanax (not for me). I may go back to therapy at some point, but it is hard to find a therapist I'm comfortable with. I certainly hope you find the combination of things that works for you! It sounds like you're on a good path.

I have absolutely experienced the tingling thing you're talking about. I get that in my hands when I'm about to have a panic attack. Idk what it is, maybe just stress hormones flooding your system. That could cause the breathing issues too. The worst symptom for me is this weird disconnected feeling I get, like I'm not even present in my own body and I feel paralyzed. It was such a scary feeling when I was young that I just avoided being around people. I've adjusted to it a little better by now--but it took many years to understand myself and start healing from the things that caused me to feel anxious.

It's so hard just being a human sometimes...

[Novack in reply to lofi_cat]

Thanks for sharing....just feels good to chat with someone that understands anxiety.🤗

[Novack in reply to Novack]

I started medical cannabis oil, 2mg twice a day. Increase weekly.

Did you find it help you or any side effects. In a earlier post you mentioned, it was not for everyone,

[HJam5880]

Diagnosed with clinical depression about 6 years ago. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder about 2 years ago. You can PM me or comment any questions you have.

[Novack in reply to HJam5880]

I have dealt with GA for 20 years. I am on escitalopram and zoplicone for sleeping. I also have been having some psychotherapy sessions, which has helped a lot. Didn’t realize how negative my thoughts can be and ruminating. I exercise, eat healthy and do yoga. I am going to try the cannabis oil, especially at night time, my sleeping sucks! How do you deal with your depression and GA?

[HJam5880 in reply to Novack]

Honestly, I haven’t dealt with them well but I’ve survived. I take Sertraline for my depression and Buspirone for my anxiety. I have melatonin that I use to help me fall asleep.

[Novack in reply to HJam5880]

Thanks for sharing. Keep strong and find something you enjoy😊

[HJam5880 in reply to Novack]

I have lots of things I enjoy, but I am going to school so all the effort I have is spent on homework.

[Novack in reply to HJam5880]

Be proud of yourself that you are in school. You will graduate and get a job, hopefully the anxiety will ease. Even though school is heavy, you need to look after yourself. Go for a run, meet up with a friend for1/2 hour. Good luck and you can do this😊

[HJam5880 in reply to Novack]

Thank you! I’m just so exhausted by this point, but if I can make it through this next week, then I can have fall break the next week.

[Novack in reply to HJam5880]

Tell yourself YOU WILL MAKE IT, for you have a “break” coming up and so deserved.😊

[thara9643]

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