Anxious, hopeless and poor sleep

[Snow_Tiger]

I believe I’ve been suffering from anxiety and depression since I was a a teenager. But never had any problems dealing with it. Always knew it was there inside me but always manageable. Now, on my early 30’s I can’t pretend things are fine and is affecting me massively. I can’t sleep properly. My brain is always overthinking and I can’t move on in life. I can’t do small things to make it better or sort any problems out. The thoughts, the worrying is too much. Unbearable these days. My heart can’t stop beating fast and thoughts that I’d be better off dead are constant now. Don’t know what to do anymore 😞 can someone relate?

[Anna52911]

Hi there! I am going through the same thing and cannot find my way out. My anxiety is so severe and I’m dependent on a lot of anxiety meds.

I hope to chat with you more

[Snow_Tiger in reply to Anna52911]

Hey. Are the meds not helping at all? The doctor gave me antidepressants before, different doses and types but it didn’t do anything for me. Good or bad. Nothing. I’ve tried to exercise and do other things to occupy my mind but the thoughts are not going anywhere.

[blackcat64013 in reply to Snow_Tiger]

Hi, Mental illness has a way of sneaky way of creeping up on you.

When an anxiety becomes problematic, it's definitely time to seek professional help 🙃.

Therapy can help a lot to understand your variety of anxiety and learn some coping skills.

Medication sometimes takes a while to be sorted. There are are over 20 different ones for your doctor to prescribe for you based on your history and symptoms.

Being stuck while your treatment is sorted can be difficult.

Feel free to hang out in your forum in the meantime.

[Anna52911 in reply to Snow_Tiger]

I am on the highest dose of benzodiazepines and they only work for about 2-3 hours at a time but I have breakthrough anxiety. I also take Zoloft, Neurontin and drink Kratom which helps a little. Sometimes I will take Benadryl. My body just can’t get out of the loop. I’ve been in therapy and I try the skills but they only last while I’m trying them. My doctor wants to decrease my anxiety meds slowly but that’s not helping my anxiety because I’m not ready yet.

[rksn]

I can relate perfectly to ur problem as that's exactly the way it started in my case and also progressed in the same manner. U need to see a psychiatrist immediately and start taking medicines to control and manage the mental illness/ disorder. I saw my first psychiatrist at the age of 25.Don't worry, it will get under control soon. Take care. ❤❤

[Snow_Tiger in reply to rksn]

Hello. I did have therapy and started taking antidepressants when I was 29. I started with a low dose and then the doctor prescribed a higher one for over 3 months. It didn’t change anything. 😔

[rksn in reply to Snow_Tiger]

Finding the right combination of medicines is always a trial and error process and can take a long time. You've got to be patient and cooperate with your psychiatrist. Therapies like CBT work for some and don't work for others. There are other types to explore. Even if you get a little relief with something, stick on to it. But never stop trying.

[Yellowandgreen2014]

I can relate. I have started seeing a therapist for my anxiety and depression. It helps me to see my life in a more positive manner. I also have been seeing a psychiatrist who has proscribed medication to help with my depression and anxiety. To provide me with more energy and to help get the worry to happen less and for me to feel more positive and motivated. I have insurance (through affordable health care act A.K.A Obama care). I have looked through. My insurance and found a virtual psychiatrist and therapist covered by insurance.

I was like you and my anxiety and depression were becoming hard to ignore/cope with and were becoming more noticeable to others. Hope you start to seek some help and can start to get your mental health under more control as I have. It was hard for me, but don't be afraid to seek help.

[car103]

I get you. I want to point out that if you are not progressing with your therapist or psychiatrist, you can shop for someone else.

[Midori]

I reckon, that it's time to see your doctor, if you haven't already.

Cheers, Midori

[Beevee]

Hi Snow tiger.

Very sorry to learn that you are struggling. The vast majority of friends here can relate to what you are going through.

To recover from anxiety, read up on Dr Claire Weekes and practice her teachings in full.

I'm afraid that there is no magic medication to make it all disappear but the book I mention provides all the information and tools you will need to overcome anxiety. Permanently.

In summary, recovery is all about losing your fear or hatred of the symptoms and letting them all be there for as long as they want and being ok with that. Having a genuine attitude of acceptance and not caring about how you might be feeling will lead to full recovery.

Best wishes!