Like minded people

New here. Just having a look to see how other folks deal with their anxiety and depression. I’m having some trouble getting a handle on mine at the moment. 😊

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Thankyou. I do similar things. I listen to various people on Insighttimer and find they can help. I walk even when I have to force myself outside. I do like gardening and that helps. Like most things some work sometimes and other times you need to find another way. Thanks for replying. Makes me feel less isolated. I appreciate that. 😊 Being self critical is a common occurrence between we anxious/depressed folks isn’t it. I’ve never thought it could be someone else from our past, food for thought.🧐 I hope your work in progress continues unhindered. ☺️

[Marysblue]

Welcome

[Hidden in reply to Marysblue]

Thankyou 😊

[Hidden]

I listened to Eidit Choochage. I liked her. Thanks

[mizzou7016]

Welcome to the "chaos that is our mind" here if you need anything...

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

That is really kind. Thank-you, and if I can be of help please don’t hesitate to ask. 😊

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

you're welcome........this is a great forum with great ideas to help each other.....

[mizzou7016]

Can I also suggest Guided Breathing. It Really helps me focus and "quiet the chaos" I will have to check out the podcasts. always looking for ideas. I've also taken to artwork as a form of expression and calming the chaos...need to make time and work on some projects/ideas that I have for pour painting.

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

I like guided breathing. I find it useful sometimes. 😊 I make jewellery now and then and I sketch a bit, keeps my hands busy and stops my mind wandering ☺️

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

my mind is always in chaos....the longer I have "to think" the worse it gets...hardest part for me is leaving work at work....and not playing the what if game with everything i do. Hypervigilance is a booger

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

Yep I get that, too much thinking can be bad for the soul! 😁

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

it's not so much too much thinking...per se...it's thinking about things and wanting to handle things that you have no control over and can't predict......the old human element of life....which in my line of work stinks....stinks when you are a control freak and have absolutely no control

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

Yeah the what ifs drive me completely crazy sometimes too. 😊

[gajh]

Welcome. I have been here about a week. I have depression and anxiety. I am finding this community so supportive and so helpful. I truly feel like I am not alone and that has been huge. You will get so many good tips and resources. I will be checking out Eidit Choochage. I haven't heard about her before. Thank you.

[Hidden in reply to gajh]

Thank you, it’s good to have as much help as you can I think. Even if you don’t find things completely beneficial it’s worth a shot just in case something ‘speaks to you’ 😊