My anxiety life

[Alex14]

I seek advice because lately all i do is stay home and do nothing just stay depressed about everything. No motivation to do anything. I feel lost and this anxiety disorder i dont know how to overcome anymore.

[steven14]

Its hard I no but go out and enjoy life have a positive outlook things will get better just give yourself time

[AlexTaKia]

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. It is hard, please don't give up. Take it one moment at a time to get your life back. I know how you feel and what you are going through. Do you go to counseling? Do you have family or friends to talk to?

[Pat9]

so sorry you are feeling like this, no words of wisdom but only to say I have been where you are so so many times and always bounce back, try not to focus on the bad feelings just take it moment by moment looking at the small events happening daily.. I have learned to use mindfulness to treat anxiety.depression it works.. wishing you well x

[Sandraann21 in reply to Pat9]

Hi pat please can you tell me what mindfulness is ?? I'll try anything to get better. Many thanks take care xx

[Pat9 in reply to Sandraann21]

It is merely a way of bringing your focus to just how your mind controls your life, when I went to therapy 3 years ago ( MY 3rd lot) My therapists said to me you would probably do well using mindfulness.. I didn't know what she meant looked it up and came across 2 names Jon Kabat Zinn and Eckhart Tolle.. read both and Eckhart to me is the ultimate.. Jon is good but I prefer Eckhart.. then I went from there I put in the search bar on Amazon Mindfulness books and then chose as I went along.. 3 yrs down the line I have read heaps of books on the subject and just love it, it works! I would really recommend the two books Eckhart Tolle wrote and dip in and out of them all the time I keep them by my bedside one is The Power of Now and the other is A New Earth.. take your time reading them and try to sit in quiet or in the garden have some you time and take in the words then practice the mindfulness which basically means controlling the mind.. Tolle has a saying which I love ''The Mind as a master is mad, the mind as a servant is a great thing'' that say's it all good luck I know how bad this can get and just know you can pull up from it xx

[Knightmares]

So sorry you're going through this. It's normal to lose interest in things, and when you give in, it makes it worse. Force yourself out at least for walks around the block everyday, Something!

I stopped calling my friends, didn't want anyone to come over, one of them said it would make it worse, so even though it was torture I had people over. Now I'm enjoying it again and it really did help. Do things your way and what you're Confortable with and slowly push yourself. Try not to focus on your anxiety, it feeds off of that.

It will get better!!!

Have you seen a doctor about?

I hope you feel better soon xo

[Sam66]

The more you stay at home the worse your anxiety will get. Believe me I've been there. I've now accepted I'm an anxious person by nature and try to be open with people about it. Anxiety/depression will try and suck all the enjoyment out of your life. Please go to your doctor. Doctors are a lot more accepting about this condition now and can really help. Wish I could give you more advice,but it really is baby steps all the way. See your doctor,sending hugs,Sam xx

[Hidden]

Have you sought counseling. Even you just get support from a counselor, it gets you out the house and it gives you possible new alternatives. If you can. pray to God to help you. Even if you don't an immediate response you are going directly to the source of everything. People do care about you.

[tdawgg123]

I feel the same way too. Mostly it's my anxious thoughts that stop me from doing things and then I feel depressed. You have to start challenging yourself. Even if you don't want to do something you'll feel soo much better that you did. It's just a rough patch. It will get better.

[marmar12]

Be kind to yourself. Your suffering from mental distress . I suffer from it too and it can feel like your in prison in your head and have a horrible monkey sat an your shoulder. Talk to your GP. or see what support your local mental health team provide. They usually have a help line number, you can self refer and they can assess you and offer support. By talking about it to other people who are suffering can help. I hope that you have more good days than bad ones. Regards Caron x

[hippieebbbz09]

Hi

I was the same way. I stayed in the house for at least 1-2 years.. I didn't attend school. I took off a semester & I regret it but now I'm back in school. I pushed away ppl , I was single , felt alone, & was in such a crappy mood 24/7 . I will say , GET BACK OUT THERE! :))))) trust me , & I agree with everyone on this post. You dnt want to regret a thing. Even if you have to take baby steps with this ..go to a park for a few or the library , grab a quick bite to eat & go to your place . You will feel better. But, don't throw away everything you want & miss out on the world & what's in it , because you have this. It does NOT have you , though. Do not let anxiety get the best of you. Kick it in the a** lol