Hard few weeks

[UglyDuckling546]

My anxiety is getting harder to manage despite me trying numerous new ways to try and cope, including accepting the anxiety, I think I am looking at the medication route, has anyone had a similar experience?

[optimismrus]

Sorry you're feeling bad. I don't have severe anxiety, but when I need something calming I go to YouTube and play one of the meditation/music videos. They're so beautiful and peaceful. Hope this helps. 🥰

[Blw646]

I truly get what you're going through. I have mild to severe anxiety and I hate to tell you while the meds help it's not the end all be all. There will be days that are hard and days that are easy. Peers, journaling, getting outside, and leaning into the anxiety need to go along with the meds.

[UglyDuckling546 in reply to Blw646]

I know I am trying so hard and I know it helps with some people to lean in to the anxiety, it's just so difficult when it's affecting everything.

[Blw646 in reply to UglyDuckling546]

I get it. When mine is bad I get agoraphobic. I can't leave the house nothing man. So believe I get it.

[UglyDuckling546 in reply to Blw646]

I'm so sorry you are going through this, I hope that we both find a solution soonI don't think I can live like this much longer

[Blw646 in reply to UglyDuckling546]

You got this and we can do this together.

[UglyDuckling546 in reply to Blw646]

Thank you that means a lot, feel free to reach out if you want to talk

[brendahol]

the other reply was right on target when she said some days are hard and some days are easy. I am just coming to terms with the fact that anxiety will always be with me. No we do not want to hear that do we!! Read books and listen to podcasts on anxiety, they will help. Sending you a hug, you are not alone

[nativeblood]

medical route is gd what methods have you tried in the past do you mind sharing ?

[UglyDuckling546 in reply to nativeblood]

I have tried everything apart from medication, self help, therapy, meditation, breathing exercises, journalling, etc they help for a while and then something triggers me and I'm back to square one

[designguy]

When I was first really healing my anxiety/panic I found medication (klonopin) helpful temporarily to allow myself to cope better and dial down the anxiety so I could give my mind and body time to adjust while healing.

[UglyDuckling546 in reply to designguy]

I will look into this thank you for reaching out