Meggyw

[Meggyw]

Thank you for any advice, support and communication regarding depression and anxiety. It’s a hard road ….

[Hidden]

Hi, Meggyw, welcome to the forum. 🦋

Yes, it can be very hard dealing with anxiety and depression. HealthUnlocked has many members, so feel free to join in on any discussion that may relate to you. This a friendly, caring community.🙂

[autumnmarie5]

I couldn't agree more to Snowdaze's comment! SO glad to see you here and reaching out to this forum, it tends to help me when i'm feeling anxious so I don't feel alone. It is a long road ahead but with some help we can help each other cope and get through each day. Good luck to you, friend!

[Meggyw in reply to autumnmarie5]

I hope it is. I need support and want to give support as well.

[Meggyw in reply to autumnmarie5]

Thank you 🙏

[samack]

hi Meggy. I look forward to hearing from you and sharing our stories!! I'm on a hard road as well and this site helps you feel less alone.

[Meggyw in reply to samack]

It’s so nice to know that other people have the same difficulties and fears.

[gerrerd]

Self help daily is the only way, you have to reprogram your mind, you can get programs from Hayhouse, potentials unlimited, nightingale conant, sounds true, Life tools, centrepointe research, Sedona method, all online Ray x

[Meggyw in reply to gerrerd]

Thank you !😊

[designguy]

Hello Meg, welcome to the group. One of the things to consider is to make sure your hormones, thyroid and adrenals are functioning properly, if not, they can cause or contribute to anxiety/depression. They can also affect your sleep which is important for your mood. When my sleep is disrupted, I find I have to stop caffeine and switch to decaf.

One of the resources I like is tinybuddha.com/

[Meggyw in reply to designguy]

Thank you for the info!😊

[designguy in reply to Meggyw]

You're welcome, you didn't say if you are on medication and are doing therapy but I have found both to be very beneficial.

[Meggyw in reply to designguy]

I am on medication and going to a counselor. I know it has helped. I still deal with anxiety … worse in the morning but it’s mostly because of my present living conditions which I’m working diligently to change.

[designguy in reply to Meggyw]

Good for you, try to be kind and compassionate to yourself during this time.

[Meggyw in reply to designguy]

I’m really trying. I’ve always taken care of everyone else.

[designguy in reply to Meggyw]

I understand, I think it's quite difficult for us who were never taught or modeled those skills or even shamed for anything resembling it. Anything by Kristin Neff is a good resource. For me it's a process, some days better at than others.

[Meggyw in reply to designguy]

Is your anxiety worse in the morning by any chance?

[designguy]

It use to be, it's what is called "anticipatory anxiety" and is the fear of the anxiety coming back. Mine happens anymore when I am triggered about my childhood emotional neglect and being bullied as a kid. I went through panic attacks, general anxiety and then realized my main issue was social anxiety which I have mostly resolved.

I've found the DARE Anxiety book, youtube videos and program by Barry McDonaugh to be very helpful and also any books and youtube videos by Dr. Claire Weekes.

[Meggyw in reply to designguy]

Thank you ! 😊