New to this kind of thing

[zannex1972]

I've never tried something like this before, but I'm desperate to feel better. I have had anxiety and depression most of my life to varying degrees. But this last year my anxiety has been horrible. I have medication and a therapist. but nobody else to talk to. My anxiety can be so bad I get anxious about being anxious. I work at costco and feel like I can barely do that. No surprise I have a history of self medicating and alcoholism. However, I have been sober for a few years. My doctors give me advice like excersize, which the depression in me seems to keep me from following through on. I thought maybe talking with people who can relate might help.

[Starrlight]

Welcome Zannex! 😃

[Myheartisblack]

Do you want to chat? I'm open to talking as I don't really have snyone either

[zannex1972 in reply to Myheartisblack]

Hi there...

[Hidden in reply to zannex1972]

hello zannex i went through a rough patch couple years back and i was offered meds i refused as dont like them but i sometimes self medicated with alcohol luckily i got myself out of it i know its hard but swimming was my saviour sometimes i really had to force myself it helped making arrangements to meet my sister there as i didnt want to let her down, do you have someone that could go with you, and if you feel your self wanting to relief your anxiety with alcoh theres a site on here called drink free, there are some very supportive people in here, sending hugs to you 🤗

[zannex1972 in reply to Hidden]

Thanx....the weird thing is I don't want to drink because it causes more anxiety. I just quit smoking pot as well. I know excersize will help, but I can't seem to get started again. I used to workout.

[Hidden in reply to zannex1972]

thats good you dont turn to it now i realised just makes things worst, have you tried hypnosis cd or a walk out by the sea or in nature its just making them first steps i havnt much charge on my phone but ill be back shortly, heres a photo of where i go its so soothing to be nere water i found and in it when i got into swimming i really looked forward to it as it made me feel so much better xx

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[Hidden in reply to zannex1972]

there is something about the colour of water that has a effect on mood and in my swimming baths the sun would often be out and rainbow reflections hit the water i used to meditate on it just lay there foccusing on the colours

[zannex1972 in reply to Hidden]

I have been trying a kind of meditation sound therapy. Not sure if it works. It hard for me to get out of my own head.

[Hidden in reply to zannex1972]

i went to a meditation and budhism class with my friend and her husband he had depresshion we found the philosophies very enlightening, i got some c ds had to force myself it takes practice i know but gets easier, i find been active like walking or swimming cycling easier than laying or sitting to med, do you have someone to go with joining a fitness centre is the first step i paid a month in hand that helped as id paid didnt want to waiste the money😊do you have a pet i have a cat i enjoy playing and snuggling up with him and taking him out

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[Myheartisblack in reply to zannex1972]

Do you know why your anxiety got worse this past year?

[zannex1972 in reply to Myheartisblack]

I did just move back to my hometown.

[Hidden in reply to zannex1972]

i see, moving home is very stressful so you are embarking on a new start there its a big life transformation i can relate a bit to that as i recently sold my house and moved back to my mums house, im kinda unsure of the future, i havnt swam all winter and i need to get back into it and on telling you this is what you need i will follow my own advice, is it a nice place you live nebours location, its so imlortant to our mental wellbeing 😊

[AnxiousSilver]

Welcome.

[zannex1972 in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Thanx