Hi. I'm new. I worry too much.

[Worrier1960]

About my health, about my kids, about my job, about my house. I've been to a dozen therapists and tried many medications. Benzos are the only ones that are effective. I thought I'd get over this when I gold older. I'm almost 63 and it's about as bad as it's ever been.

[Worrier1960]

I've enumerated the things about which I've worried over the years. This list is long.

[Ellamaye]

Hi and welcome. I worry my doctor said its intrusive thoughts

[Worrier1960 in reply to Ellamaye]

So does mine. I know it, but it's hard to control

[Ellamaye in reply to Worrier1960]

Super hard I try to drown mine out and use distractions but from being on here I've heard that's not very healthy

[bonkers65]

Welcome to the group. You're not alone. Read Hb 2003's post.

[Worrier1960 in reply to bonkers65]

Which one?

[punkster]

Hello from a fellow worrier about your age. I am so sorry that you are experiencing this. Worrying was modeled by my mother when I was growing up, so it is deeply ingrained and hard to change. I find keeping myself busy helps with worry. I invest myself in my work, get lost in meditation, talk with my loved ones, exercise, play the piano, etc. My worrying/anxiety sharply increased after menopause. I know you are a male, and won't experience menopause, but I think brain chemistry changes for both males and females as they age. Medications kind of screwed me up. Antidepressants made me feel "foggy" and gain weight, and benzos made me feel spaced. I am off everything now and trying to deal with my anxiety/worry without medication. I have "off" days, but things seem to be working. I wish you luck!

[QuantumLeap]

Welcome ... you are not alone in the struggle. You sound very much like me. I hope you find some relief here.

[Nona00]

Good morning, I am sorry to hear you have having some much difficulty with your anxiety. I have been having a hard time last few weeks with mine as well. It's every day several times a day. I have been to a few therapists. In the beginning I didn't take it seriously. However I finally realized what do I have to loose. I have found a great therapist now. I'm not 100% sure if it helps with my anxiety however it has helped me in other areas of my life. I have also been on most medications for anxiety and panic attacks and have had bad side effects to all. I am currently on a benzo now that helps some. Unfortunately my drs won't give me but a few a month. So there are times I have to just suffer. Worrying is a symptom of anxiety, we tend to over think and worry much more than the average person. I have come to just keep telling myself that it will be all ok, there is nothing I can do and I'm doing the best I can. I hope your days get better. Keep your head up and keep moving forward.