Anxiety and worry

[whatadream24]

For a month now, my heart has been fluttering. It’s every day but I usually feel the palpitations randomly during the day. I realized that it is in fact from my anxiety and worry that I’ve been dealing with lately and I don’t know how to relieve my chest and mind of the uncomfortable feeling. I’m young, 25 years old and I’m very fit. I do yoga and I meditate everyday, well, I haven’t been keeping up on my meditations like I used to but I’ve been keeping myself active. I just catch myself worrying during the day and I don’t know why. I feel so lost to be honest. I don’t know what else to do.

[langedechu]

sorry to hear. what do you worry about during the day? i can give you some advice if you could provide a little more information, and i'd love to help

[whatadream24 in reply to langedechu]

Aww, thank you! Well I just recently moved to an apartment complex and my last place was a cute house in the country. Ever since the move I’ve been upset and I noticed a big change in my mentality. I just don’t have much ‘umph’ like I used to. I guess I worry about my anxiety during the day. Haha, funny that I get anxious over being anxious

[langedechu in reply to whatadream24]

i see, i know someone actually who I recently helped in the moving process from a very nice house to a little townhouse, and they're really stressed too. it was more while they were moving, well, I'm sure you know what that's like. but it's the change too that scares us, and a feeling of security is almost fading. moving is actually scientifically proven to be more stressful than divorce (yikes). all I can really say to you is to be patient, because acclimating to a new environment can take a while. unfortunately, i have never had to buy a house or apartment before so I can't empathize with you there. so you think that you worry because you just moved and the atmosphere is unfamiliar, or are there other reasons too?

[whatadream24 in reply to langedechu]

The area is completely different from where I was before and it’s so sad. I’m trying to get used to my new surroundings but I miss Mother Nature. My last place had a nice big yard with a corn field and so many trees and now I’m no where around Mother Nature or the woods. Thank you for being so kind and helping

[langedechu in reply to whatadream24]

i totally understand. i would suggest driving to a forest preserve or nature center if there are any nearby, and if there arent, just take a walk outside. I'm here anytime, feel free to reach out.

[whatadream24 in reply to langedechu]

Thank you, you’re so kind! I’ll keep that in mind

[whatadream24]

Aww, thank you so much for the amazing advice Luna_Child! I actually have a gratitude journal I write in every morning but I feel like I’m not giving it a hundred percent like I used to. My yoga app helps me sooo much but when worry comes back I don’t really know what to do besides take a few deep breaths or clean. I am very OCD with cleaning but it helps when I’m stressed, most times. Most times my OCD is annoying but I can’t really ignore it when I want to. If I do I just get frustrated. Anyway, when I was younger I did get prescribed anxiety medication but I never took it because of the worry of having seizures. I never have taken any anti anxiety medications or any medication for that matter. I’m a very anti medication person. I have taken antibiotics for when I was sick at times but that’s it. I don’t take any medicine unless I truly need to. Over the years I have learned to care for myself mentally. I just recently moved to a new and strange apartment complex and I don’t really like it. It definitely triggered my old stress and anxiety tendencies. I just need Mother Nature in my yard again. I miss her so much. Mother Nature was the best part of my old apartment. I just realized how long my reply is but I love letting people know what’s going on. I like sharing my emotions

[whatadream24]

I don’t have seizure disorder but I’m just scared about the side-effects. Depression actually runs in my family blood. It’s sad but true. Everyone in my family has been through or experienced some kind of depression and anxiety. I just don’t want to rely on medication to make me feel ‘normal’. Buddhism has saved me from myself. I will forever be grateful for Buddhism and I still live that way today but a lot of my worry disappoints me. I know we all have bad days, even the Dalai Lama, but I want to experience the good feelings again. I know they will be here, I guess I’m just being impatient. I need to accept my feelings, recognize them and let them go. It’s just been hard lately but I’m sooo happy to have people like you to confide in!

[arnieortiz112487]

Hello you may seek help with a medical professional. In my case I decided to visit a neuropsychiatrist and tell him about what happened to me.. he gave me medication for the 1st 2 weeks and it works well now I will continue my medication for the next 3 months.. I also back to walking and Running. I walk every 5KM after work then run every weekend... Hope all is well ..

[PearlsnPolkaDots]

Hi there! I'm sorry you are dealing with the physical symptoms of anxiety. They are awful and I don't wish them on anyone. I have recently started doing sleep hyponosis to help stop my anxious thoughts subconsciously. I recommend looking into that. YouTube has many anti-anxiety and calming sleep hypnosis videos to listen to. Mediation helps me as well. Stay strong, and know that you are not alone in this battle ❤

[Zhangliqun]

Sounds like it could be just ol' fashioned homesickness/culture shock.