Hi I am new here

[j0y8]

Hello, I am new. I have been diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder. I thought I had been doing better, but I am so worried about sick loved ones. I am trying to be there for others when inside I feel like I am going to explode. I do not want anyone to worry about me. I have my spouse to talk to but I hold back because I do not want to overwhelm my spouse. I hope I can gain a support group here. Thanks for hearing me.

[Agora1]

Welcome to this safe and caring site jOy8 xA place to come where others understand your fears and worries.

A place to give your family a break when you need reassurance and comfort.

You have just taken your first healing step forward. xx

[ElephantsHear]

Hello! I’m glad you’re here. I hope the forum helps you (sometimes just talking can). Other than prayers, taking care of yourself, and being there for those who are sick without exhausting yourself, there are some things we can’t control. It’s a hard thing to accept. I wish you well!

[ElephantsHear]

Ps. Maybe some meditation music on YouTube or journaling might help. Hope so.

[Hidden]

Hi nice to meet you and welcome to our family! It is a great friendly site, which I signed up to about a month ago, which has some humour to it, aswell as the serious stuff. Look forward to reading your posts/comments. Take care.

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

xx

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

Hope you are well Agora. Enjoy your weekend x

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

You too my friendPizza night for me xx

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

You are making my mouth water with the mention of pizza, enjoy😀. Oh btw, what time is it where you are in America?

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Chicago Here! Dinner time is coming up soon lol xx

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

Excellent. Enjoy the pizza. Can taste it here😀. Take care. Martyn x

[Agora1]

Hi again jOy8 xPeople on this site are so compassionate and caring for others. We must

remember to take care of ourselves first. Learning to give yourself some

"me time" every day will help regenerate the mind and body so you might

have something to give others.

Living with intense Anxiety each day is so wearing. Taking medication and

having talk therapy can help some however it is just temporary. We must

learn to find some peace within ourselves through different methods of

relaxation. I personally use Meditation & Breathing 3x a day, everyday.

I've had experience with Self Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Mindfulness, Reiki,

Imagery and every thing I could learn about. I put this into my meditation

where I find total peace. It is then I am ready to reach out in helping others

help themselves.

I have found the key to my Anxiety and now it's about passing my success forward.

I'm so happy you found us and are a part of our virtual family of friends. xx

[j0y8]

Thank you all! Is there any live group chats that you guys use online or within your city or area?

[moxond]

Hi I understand the depressive thoughts their is a need to clarify suppressive thoughts that don't serve anxiety purpose changing the worries or concerns are the steps to reality if it dosn,t serve the perspectives it often relates to calming situations removing that stinking feeling of overwhelmed by meaningful outcomes that relate to those suggestions rephrasing the answers how you react or feel positive knowing the true values what is right change for the better changing mood and which are not challenging negativity joy in engagement

[Daveacr1959]

I was diagnosed with this in 1993. I was 34 years old when diagnosed. Please read my profile it goes into it more. They tried me on 5 different antidepressants, one at a time in different doses . It made it worse, because it didn’t have depression, I had anxiety. I always knew I was different from other people my whole life. I was very shy and I had to do extreme sports my whole life each day, for the endorphins they calmed me down. This is what has helped me. 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Lack of sleep is anxiety fuel. No caffiene etc. 45 minutes of daily cardio exercise to produce endorphins that battle your anxiety.

I just started daily cold shower therapy. It helped so much I do it twice a day now. I just started daily breathing exercises. In 1993 they put me on a beta blocker and klonopin too. Sometimes we people with anxiety are just the opposite of depression. I would get up early, work out, and work 8-12 hours a day. 40-80 hours a week depending on the workload. We tend to be type a people. Pushing ourselves too hard. I hope I have been a help. Stay strong, stay busy keep your mind off yourself. Know you are healthy and exercise.