feeling apprehensive for no reason

[Snoopsmom]

I have GAD and have had an episode of MDD. Many times, I feel apprehensive, like something is going to happen, even though nothing is going on. Obviously, this interfers with my peace of mind. Does anybody else have this happening to them?

[davidthecoder]

Hi snoopsmom,

I have GAD as well. So yes, I have this going on as well. It is very annoying to deal with and I hope that I can get through it. It makes me avoid certain activities due to fear...

Also, there is an uncomfortable physical feeling that is associated with it as well. Sometimes it lasts awhile, sometimes it is short.

[Snoopsmom in reply to davidthecoder]

Thanks for your reply. I'm sorry for your discomfort, but it is nice to know it's not just me feeling this way. I don't always feel this way, but as you said, it's annoying and distracting to have this going on. You can get though it. This feeling will pass.

[davidthecoder in reply to Snoopsmom]

Thank you for the words of encouragement. It is true, it always passes. Even if it is uncomfortable for awhile. Lots of meditation, therapy, and coming to this group has helped. I also decided to stop drinking coffee because I think it was making it worse. So that would be great if it ends up being related, then I can just eliminate that from my diet.

But I imagine there will still be anxiety I will have to manage. Any reduction helps though. I am really just going to have to accept the uncertainty of life and face some of my fears. Then they will be less powerful.

[ladybyrd]

Yes, It's the depression speaking. It just feels like it's who you are. I just have to keep telling myself that I have felt better in the past and at least do something for myself in each day no matter how small it may look. It's in the doing that lessens the feelings of depression. Hope you feel better soon. Your not alone, it just feels that way.

[Teaching]

It happens to me all the time

[BedBug]

Right there with you. Prayers.