how do you get through anxiety

[Vitto1]

I am new to all of this. I can’t sleep I am ruining my relationship do to my anxiety. I’ve tried breathing techniques and medicine that was prescribed to me from my dr. I am trying to hold on to the one person that has my back but it seems like my anxiety won’t let me. Now with barely any sleep it’s draining me

[MarileeKemp]

I understand the feeling! I lash out at the people that support and care about me when I’m hurting. It isn’t fair to them and I end up lonely. You are not alone.

[Vitto1 in reply to MarileeKemp]

I am so glad I’ve found this forum. Everyone here has been very supportive

[LadyZen]

I think it depends on the cause of my anxiety. If I can identify the source of my anxiety, I'll limit my exposure to it. If there is no source for it, that's a bit harder. For the past few days, I've been experiencing high anxiety because I have no place to direct my anxieties towards to keep my mind occupied. So I'm on here, trying to keep my mind busy chatting and supporting others. So distraction is another option.

[Vitto1]

I have medication but my attacks are so random and I just don’t want to take them unless needed and it’s sometimes too late. My sleep has been all screwed up and between being exhausted, stressed , depressed and anxious I am not to sure how much more my girlfriend can take. I’ve been with her for about 3 years now and the last couple months have been rough.

[litethatnevergoesout]

there are so many of us here, nearly everyone it seems, that are cursed with some form of anxiety disorder. there’s only so much anyone can do and we are all different in some way or another. there doesn’t seem to be a cure but you can treat your anxiety. be as proactive about it as you can be, learn as much as you can. be as healthy in all aspects of your life as you can be. changing doctors and therapists and medications are all things you can expect to happen. develop as many ways to cope. get in a healthy routine. investigate Dr Claire Weekes. breathing techniques. ability to face your anxiety and accept and allow it to be there. worrying or fearing it complicates it and makes it worse.

I’m having major anxiety at the moment which makes it difficult to concentrate hopefully someone else can be more help, good luck I hope you can find peace and are able to hold onto your relationships which can be a source of support for you rather than a cost of your illness.

[Jburgos24]

Have you tried tapping? That helps me

There is an app and I also think YouTube has some

Tapping on the certain parts of your face and collarbone can calm your nerves

Also walking but you have to stay consistent with the medication

[litethatnevergoesout in reply to Jburgos24]

There’s a podcast Anxiety Slayers they have episodes with guided tapping.

[Vitto1]

I haven’t tried it but I definitely will. Thank you

[Vitto1]

I am currently started therapy. She gave me some homework to do. I hope it works

[PeterHook]

Know that you are not alone. It's hard to know how to help you without knowing you. there are some useful downloads on the GetSelfHelp website. Sometimes these help better if you use them when you BEGIN to dip not if you leave it too late. Ditto for mindfulness etc.

Other people like Bach Flowers (rescue Remedy etc.), supplementing with good quality magnesium, talking therapy to perhaps identify underlying issues and be supported. Don't overlook crisis telephone services too.

Honest examination of beliefs, upbringing/conditioning, relationships etc.

Even if none of the above is useful, please know that people care for you... even if they are strangers online such as myself with similar experiences ❤️

[PeterHook]

PS. SOME people find the magnesium helps with sleep. So can exercising etc but neither have been tremendously helpful to me in extreme anxiety... Still please try.

[HisDaughter]

I am very sorry! Not getting enough sleep regularly worsens our health and our minds and our days, so I know it's not fun to be in your place and I am sorry about your suffering. Living with anxiety is not easy, but I am glad about your decision to seek support here and you've received good advice already and most importantly, you're receiving support and understanding. I believe that talk therapy can help and it's important too to practice good habits. Medications are very helpful too, but at times treating anxiety with medications for anxiety can result in some extra problems. I would like to encourage you to not give up and to not discontinue your treatment. Many doctors care about us, but relief and healing don't always happen very fast. Walking outside regularly is a very good thing for most of us. May God help you every day and make medications have the best effect on you and fill your heart with hope and peace!