Screaming...

[CHRIS198412]

Sometimes I feel like screaming because no matter how hard I try, depression and anxiety won't go away.

Does any body have the same feelings?

[CDC43]

yes ! So many times. You’re not alone. You don’t want to hurt others . Once I crushed a glass coffee canister in my hand not even on purpose just because I was so upset. It can be dangerous. I’ve had therapy and a psychiatrist for over 9 years now and it does help but never think they’re aren’t so many others out there that wish they could sit and talk with you about our similarities and what we can do to help each other.

[Ellamaye]

Yes

[Doublef]

hi Chris I know how you feel, keep hanging keep hanging on and try and get some help. I get so angry with myself and then take it out on others thankfully not physically. I find Sertraline helps

[Teaching]

I'm here with you. Same with me.

[Barbloki]

Yes! I actually got in my car and did that a couple of weeks ago. I don't know if it helped but someone said to try it so I did. I'm still depressed, anxious, and lonely.

[CHRIS198412 in reply to Barbloki]

I know the fellings Barbloki.

[Positivehope]

hi Chris, I totally understand and sympathize with your feelings, I am learning as I go along and have found that guided meditation and breathing exercises help me a lot, it’s not an everything cure but you will find that you are more in control of your thoughts and feeling, I also take medication for m6 anxiety thought sometimes I feel so tense I really wonder if it helps. BTW, when I had my first an I attack I didn’t know what was happening and was so scared I called 911, a wonderful paramedic told me she also suffers from it and advised me to put a really cold compress in the back of my neck for a bit, it really helps! Stay well!!

[CHRIS198412 in reply to Positivehope]

Thanks for your advice Positivehope.

[CalmSeeker1]

Yes - I'm struggling with the same the same thing. Just last night it was horrible. I was so upset I spiraled out of control and started having severe thoughts of self harm and death. I was crying uncontrollably and couldn't stop. The thoughts just kept coming. The anger and frustration kept coming. None of the tools I have learned worked. I just had to let the feelings wash over me and eventually tell myself they were just feelings and temporary. I don't know that it helped. I took my anti-anxiety medication and let the feelings and thoughts run their course. Eventually I calmed down and was able to fall asleep. I have no idea why this happens or why it gets so severe. I've had less intense episodes leading up to this one over the past couple of weeks, so I guess they were warning signs. I really don't know how to address them before it becomes a crisis. I know I won't hurt myself because of the impact it would have on my son. My safety measure is to call 988 if I have to. What I forgot last night is I can call a warm line to talk to someone. I need to put a few of those numbers in my phone so I have easy access to them in a crisis. I'm sorry you experience these feelings too.

[CHRIS198412 in reply to CalmSeeker1]

OMG. Thanks God you are ok now. Stay well! Do you want to chat with me now?

[Agora1 in reply to CHRIS198412]

CHRIS, you are a true Warrior of this community. Reaching out to others

when you too are in pain. My thoughts go out to both you and CalmSeeker1.

Thank you for being you xx

[CHRIS198412 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you Agora1.

[CalmSeeker1 in reply to CHRIS198412]

Just logged in and saw your reply. Thank you so much for the support. It has been a very rough couple of days. I'm hoping today will be better. I appreciate you!

[Redyelloworange]

Not screaming but definitely that feeling that you don't know what to do with yourself because anxiety is so uncomfortable and unwelcome.

[Beevee]

Chris, stop trying to make if all go away. It is the trying that makes it linger. Anxiety is a paradox. You won't get better until you stop trying to get better.

Best wishes

[Noodlecatpiano]

Yes but the opposite. I don’t think screaming helps. I am glad to have a sore throat right now, thank you, so it would probably not work. Ive tried every thing I can think of at this point. Accepting it and hysterical laughing helps the most for me. 😊 Being alone and crying occasionally feels very good when I am through too.

[Agora1]

Hi CHRIS, I totally understand the frustration and anger one can feel towards anxiety

robbing us both mentally and physically. Letting out your emotions by screaming,

crying or maybe using physical activity in the moment can help. However, the key to

relief is always for you to find the exit of this on going nightmare.

I use to feel like a mouse trapped in a maze, running around aimlessly in trying to

find an escape. I wasted so much energy in not having a plan. Once I took this issue

and applied all I had learned through therapy, I knew that I was the only one who could

draw up a plan in figuring out my escape and get control back.

It takes time dear as time has a way of healing through our experiences. Never give up.

Keep going forward. Life is Good. My best to you xx