living with anxiety

[FatalAttraction]

hi, I have lived with depression/anxiety for most of my life. Am fully functioning on the outside but often distressed on the inside. Have had several major depressive episodes in response to traumatic life events. Currently the depression is not major issue; the anxiety and worrying are almost constant companions

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the community

Some of your story is quite similar to mine. A life driven by anxiety is what I can relate to the most.

There are ways to get this under control.

What have you tried?

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[FatalAttraction in reply to Dolphin14]

well over the years multiple meds, therapy. I’m looking into some meditation/relaxation apps now to see if that helps

[Dolphin14 in reply to FatalAttraction]

Meditation is very important to me. I practice twice a day

I hope you take the time to check things out

[BlueAgave]

Welcome. I also have anxiety along with depression for as long as I can remember. I'm finding that it is more common than I once thought. I hope you find ways that help you on this journey. I seem to find comfort in sharing my feelings and trying to offer hope to others as well. Feel free to share with us.

[FatalAttraction in reply to BlueAgave]

Thank you, for me I think I had these diseases long before I even recognized them, mostly triggered by traumatic events and I believe also hereditary. Have been on many different meds, therapy etc. it is nice to find others who actually “get it”

[Thankfulforhelp22]

Hi, I see we are close in age. I have struggled with anxiety most of my life. I didn't really know why i seemed broken in comparison to others until I got into therapy in my forties. I have a better understanding of myself now and have some tools to cope. I still struggle and still sometimes tire of the battle. But I have more victories now and get a little more out of life.

My life and my mental health are not where I want them to be, but I am better than I used to be by far. Still so far to go but with hope.

[FatalAttraction in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

That’s great! I too have learned to live with the roller coaster of my mental health. I just try to take it day by day