anxiety

[celestw]

I feel stuck. My anxiety is so bad that it’s making me depressed. No matter what i try, mediation, yoga, deep breathing, mindfulness, i’m still constantly having anxiety. I have anxiety about literally anything and every even if it’s not a direct threat. Everyone always tells me “oh just practice mindfulness, oh just do something to distract you” i literally can’t, no matter what i try the anxiety will always take over me, i don’t know what to do, i take therapy, that doesn’t really help either, and i’ve been in therapy for almost a year, at this point i want to give up i feel helpless.

[xsor]

Don’t give up hun I know exactly how your feeling I wrote a post today it’s called my story see if u can relate to it

I have also tried everything and feel like u do that nothing works

I have in the end after months started taking medication and I’m hoping it works cause nothing else did /has

But stay strong hun be kind to yourself u are Ill and it will take time to get better but u will get there

[jhen_arc]

it’s the same with me. i get told to “just breathe and relax”. but we all know it’s not that easy. i am currently in a position where i can’t get help. i can’t get therapy or speak with a doctor. but you are and can. tell your therapist that it isn’t working. ask to be recommend to a psychiatrist, they can prescribe you medicine to help lessen the anxiety. see if you can try some new therapies. also, maybe see if there’s something you can change to your diet. some foods raise your anxiety, make those healthy changes. i know it’s sucks. i know. i’m there right now. i’ve been getting up to 5 anxiety attacks a day, not counting the nights.

if you can, disconnect from social media. read books. try your hardest, and i know it won’t be easy and some days it will be so hard. but do not give up. it’s a fight we’re all in for, i’m here right next to you fighting with you. do what you can in your power even if it doesn’t work. go into doing whatever it is with a positive mindset and believe it will help you even if it doesn’t. we’ll be okay 🤍

[Hidden]

I need to be modified all day every day or I’d be in hospital.

I’m on meds but they’re worthless...weed has been only thing that’s ever helped me I use it daily and spiral down if I don’t have it. Depression is awful

[bonkers65]

That is exactly how I feel too. I worry about everything and can't stop myself. My depression is so bad I have to force myself to even eat. I've tried everything it seems, and the only thing that helps is Xanax. But I don't want to take it every day. I wish I had the answer.

[Spiderman99]

I can relate. My mom says that first I am anxious then turns into depression. That's what mine does. Do you have a hobby or anything that brings you joy? Is there a change you can make that will free you?

[celestw in reply to Spiderman99]

i used to have lots of hobbies, i used to play lots of instruments but i feel zero motivation or drive to do any of that, kinda makes me sad bc i was so good but now i jus feel like i got nothin going for me anymore :/

[moggie8 in reply to celestw]

Yes anxiety sucks everything away from us

[Hidden in reply to Spiderman99]

Lots of hobbies yes dogs drums weights atvs you name it

[FearIsALiar]

Any reason why you’re experiencing this anxiety? Did something happen recently to make you feel anxious?

Please don’t give up. You will find happiness again 💕

[rsherma]

Have you tried an exercise routine? How about a gratitude practice?

Cold showers help calm the nervous system.

Don’t give up hope. Please be kind to yourself; 2020 is a year to forget, and will be gone soon.

[Hidden]

Hi Celest, what are some of the things your feel anxious about? I went through CBT a few years ago and it really helped me understand my anxieties and taught me how to overcome them by breaking it down into smaller steps that I could face.

[amoeba43]

This was literally me a week ago. I keep receiving to it as the anxiety explosion. If always had it and managed to make do but suddenly it was VERY bad and every coping mechanism I knew was useless. Any quiet made it louder and trying to exhaust myself just made me too tired to attempt to think straight.

Have you considered meds or finding a psychiatrist or psychologist?

[Hidden]

Anxiety is horrible but is a condition which can be managed. ❤️For me it is a number of things which help. I cant attribute any 1 specific thing but a mixture of different components which keep me well. Walking, meditation, therapy, medication, diet, yoga, essential oils, reading, limiting screen time, getting enough rest and lots of self care😍😍it is a tough road we are on and everyone has their own path with it... These are the things that work for me and which allow me to stay well and be well. Might be worth speaking to your GP to see what supports can be offered. Sending love xxx

[ge99]

My ebook The Anxious Therapist is free every Tuesday for the next 4 weeks, there may be something in there for you, I hope so...

Go to Amazon or Pinterest anxioustherapist.com

[ge99 in reply to ge99]

Thank you for downloading my book, I do hope you find something that you like and will inspire you to look at your life in a different way or find a new kind of therapy which will help you. Best Wishes....

[glassbulb]

Ive been in the same place. Im still struggling with anxiety and depression, and coping mechanisms have never really worked for me. Took me two years of introspection and trying everything till I finally started understanding myself and began improving, despite losing all motivations for my passions and everything that brought me joy.

It gets better, but only if you keep trying new things. Do things you've never done before, get a different therapist or move up to a psychiatrist if your current therapy isn't working, try new coping practices or retry old ones. Your going to have bad times, its going to be a struggle, but you'll be grateful to yourself for making the effort when it starts paying off. I believe in you.

[HD1960]

Sorry to hear that. I’m going through the same thing.

I’m at the doctors office now. He is going to help me with sleep first. I can’t get sleep like I would like.

[Mariposablue]

Please don't give up. I have been feeling the same way. I have to talk myself down every day. I tell myself how fortunate I am and that may not help you but I find that seeing others that have worst problems helps me to realize I don't have it so bad. Have you tried volunteering? If not, it maybe the thing that helps you get to a good place.

[Esda]

Believe in yourself. Look deep within in. Easier said than done. I know. We all know, but you are in charge - not your thoughts and not your emotions.

If you have access to YouTube or iTunes - pls see “Chasing the Present”.

Take care of you 🙏🏽

[0laf]

hello Celest,

I can totally understand what you are going through, being a chronic depressive .

What I can say is this, what helped me

- Include nature and going out in the sun and people around you, if you do not talk to them

-I have just signed in to 7 cups, try that

- Move your muscles : Choose something you like, even walk so it is not a burden

- Believe that anxiety is NOT YOU.

- As long as we are breathing, there is hope.

- Connect to a greater source , speak to HIM and ask HIM

- It is a process,

Mu heart is with you,

[Audiomarc1]

I, like you have the same problem. So far the only real help is klonopin. But it's medication. I try to go to the gym daily which does reduce my anxiety but the calming affects don't last more than a few hours but it does keep it reduced somewhat. But if my anxiety (which I wake up with every morning) is out of control I can't leave the house to get to the gym. My klonopin usually helps me to get there. This routine never ends. One thing that I just bought was a dream machine. You can set it to many different sounds, such as rain shower, beach sounds, etc. So far it has helped in this short time. Go online and check it out.

You're not alone. There are a lot of us suffering from this. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to ask for my help. All the best, Marc.

[Bela64]

I I’m having the some problems as you at the moment ..and this horrible illness is following me for the past 4 years I tried nine diferente antidepressants with no joy doctor don’t wanna help me anymore.. I truly relate to you and I do understand what you are going through..meditation sometimes makes me fell even worse because I try so hard to let it go but it doesn’t and that makes me blame myself for not able to do so .. is a horrible rollercoaster isn’t? Wish I cud have magical powers and able to make all us suffering fell better and remove this illness from us forever 🙏🏼Wish you well soon .. sending hugs filled with comfort to you ..🌈

Bela