Life with anxiety

[Earthchild10]

I’m trying all avenues to cope with anxiety. I’ve accepted it but I just need to learn how to cope with it. With the trauma, with the negative thinking. It’s hard! Because I’m in a toxic work environment too and there are days I feel I want to walk out. It’s draining.

My anxiety gets so bad I even over think in the shower, there are times I gasp, and it just happens.. My jaws hurt because I’ve been Grinding my teeth whilst I sleep. I so much want to exercise but when I do, I think, if my hearts races too fast, what if something happens to me?

What’s the way forward.. I’m trying all avenues to cope with the bullshit

[Hidden]

Hello Earthchild, welcome to the site. I have struggles with anxiety too, mostly social anxiety. I don’t really have much helpful information to share once you accept your anxiety, I guess all I can do is sympathize.

I also get physical symptoms from anticipation anxiety especially like muscle tension (to the point of waking up sore) and upset stomach. As far as being afraid to get your heart racing, have you spoken with your doctor about it? Because I think exercise is very beneficial for anxiety! It’s a great way to release the excess energy. There are also low cardio exercises like yoga and Pilates that won’t be as likely to get your heart rate up.

[Earthchild10 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Phil-4-13

Thank you for the tips. It is much appreciated. I've accepted the fact that I suffer from severe anxiety however there are times I find it difficult to cope. Each day has a different challenge or a different feeling. Yet its the same old trauma and negative thoughts which crosses my mind. I enjoy hiking and outdoor activities however due to the whole Covid-19 situation, a lot has changed this past year and I think a lot of people are suffering and some people are only yet to discover that they actually suffer from anxiety

[jayT67]

Hey there,

I've been in somewhat the same spot you are. I felt like I was always walking on eggshells like I was just waiting for my next panic attack. I've been through my own trauma and I can understand how hard that can be to deal with.

But it's very good that you have accepted that you have anxiety and are trying to find ways to cope.

What have you tried to cope to help you cope? Maybe things that help me might help you.

XOXO

-J

[Earthchild10 in reply to jayT67]

Hi JayT67 thank you for reaching out to me . So how I’ve been coping is, I use cbd oil/ l- theanine. It’s alternative medicine, however the doctor has previously described lexamil for me but I hate the side effects. Then I was prescribed with urbanol.. which is much better, but I was told to take it when my anxiety is bad. Xans works well too.. none the less.. I use to hike and take jogs or walks along the beach.. now I just can’t get myself to do that for some reason.

I enjoy outdoor adventures but ever since Covid-19, a lot has changed. And I just wish to live a life without thinking so negatively most of the time. I always think I’m going to pass out at work or something is going to happen to me.

But the alternative medicine has been doing the trick for me so far. Acupuncture also does the trick for sure 😊

[Whiskers16]

Hi I completely sympathise with you, I’m exactly the same, overthink everything.

But be proud of yourself that you are still going to work. I have not been able to work for 3 months now as it got the better of me.

Keep fighting you will get there

[Earthchild10]

To be completely honest, I struggle to cope at work at times but somehow i manage to pull through. It's hard because I am in an extremely toxic environment and that is the last thing I need right now. Theres enough on my plate as it is lol.. But i believe we will get through this tough times