Anxiety/Depression

[azaann05080]

My name is Aza. I am 23 years. I have had depression since I was 11 years old. I have anxiety over the past 5 years. It really is horrible. I am struggling so bad. I am not sure what to do, how to deal with it sometimes, but I know that it is temporary and I will get through it. I take any tips that anyone is willing to give me.

[just_keep_swimming]

have you tried any coping skills such as deep breathing , drawing , listening to music , ect? Also questioning why you feel depressed / anxious and getting to the root of it to better understand how you feel .

[Shield_Of_Faith]

Hey I'm sorry your going through this. I to struggle with extreme anxiety since I was 12 I think, maybe younger I don't remember it's been such a long time and I'm still trying to find ways to cope in my case. My ways are besides my panic attack pills that only sometimes help,I try also calming music with slow breathing exercises. That sometimes helps and worth a try.

[Gingerbreadman1978]

First question would be why do you feel depressed what reason could you think off ? Then try and think of a way to change that feeling it’s good you know it’s temporary and you will get through it like a stepping stone to get to the other side of the river once your across you feel safe I Also have anxiety sometimes over thinking things don’t dwell on negative focus more on positive good luck 👍

[012703060610]

Anxiety started for me very young too. I honestly don't remember how I had access to Benadryl but by high school I was using on the regular to sleep. I think mine stems from the demands and pressures my parents put on me growing up. It was a fairly loving home but we had to be the best at everything. This pattern followed me for years. I too use meds for attacks, especially when acute. However, yesterday I did try some music and just closing my eyes. I have to really make the effort to try to relax my muscles and I do this kind of like one at a time. Breathing can help but sometimes I get too worked up that I can't get calmed to try breathing. When I am super heated or anxious, I actually own a punching bag. I have no idea why it helps, but the physical release works for me. I am just not the gym type of person.

[hopeforjoy]

I agree with all the replies already posted, especially the music; you might also watch funny things, like comedic movies and TV shows, or even just YouTube stuff -- I find that laughing is good for the soul. Buspar (Buspirone) has been a godsend for me, at least for the physical manifestations of anxiety.