anxiety ridden

[QTtealover]

Suffering from crippling anxiety and need advice on how to manage it or overcome it. It’s getting in the way of holding a steady job and I’m at my wits end.

[LoveforAll41]

Howdy QTtea, I am so sorry that things are feeling so anxious for you! I think these times can be catalysts for change. I got to where I could not work and went to an inpatient center, which was really scary to do financially while not working, but my life is better for it. I love the book "Feeling Great" by David Burns. That book came to me at a good time and I feel essentially cured with that and therapy and ketamine assisted therapy. There is so much to try and do. Don't give up! Many also recommend Claire Week's book that is something like Hope and Help for your Nerves. ☮️

p.s. Welcome!

[QTtealover in reply to LoveforAll41]

Thank you for the recommendations and encouragement!

[Brockn36]

I know exactly how you feel as I too am battling severe crippling anxiety. Are you taking anything for it??

[QTtealover in reply to Brockn36]

The medications that I’ve tried don’t seem to be helping. Intend to talk to my doc about options that remain.

Tell me about your anxiety. How does it present itself?