Anxiety

[Sfqueen]

Do you guys think my poor eating makes my anxiety worst? I always eat out I am always working and work long hours I know that not an excuse I don't drink coffe but I have like 2-3 cokes a day

[Agora1]

Sfqueen, the only positive I see is not drinking coffee, however poor eating, working long hours as well as 2-3 cokes a day could add to your already high stress levels. Do you exercise? It doesn't seem like there is much each day that boosts your endorphin levels.

[TheInjuredBiker]

My doctor seemed to have thought so ending with me being signed off with long term sickness (luckily I still get full pay).

Im changing my lifestyle now, I'm similar to you. I work long hours mainly at night, used to smoke 20 cigs a day (recently quit) and went through about 2 coffees and 3 red bulls.

Changing your diet will help, I still have the odd coffee but cutting out of fizzy drinks has helped. I won't lie to you its not helped a lot but it is still noticeable.

[Sfqueen in reply to TheInjuredBiker]

I totally see your point and I guess we have to do our best and what we can to help ourselves. My anxiety comes out of nowhere I can deal with a few symptoms but when I feel tingling and body odd feelings makes me hard to believe is anxiety

[TheInjuredBiker in reply to Sfqueen]

I went through denial as well... still denying it now. Kept saying I'm a man, men don't get this etc etc (stupid I know). A lot of people have told me on here acceptance helps it a lot rather than fighting it.

When you get a chance look up how anxiety effects your body, its strange, it effects you in ways you wouldn't even think!

Im always here for a chat if you need to talk about any of your symptoms if you like.

[Sfqueen in reply to TheInjuredBiker]

Funny because when I started getting anxiety I also had obsessive thoughts and they made my anxiety worst I went to look for help immediately I think that's what helped me knowing that I am ok and I am not the only one with this and I am not crazy even though is callws mental illness. I gotten better but you know life sometimes events happens that affect you. And I learned so many people who suffer from this keep it to themselves for years that must be really hard. Take everything with an openmind the sooner we get hel the better for our future

[Kiwimama in reply to Sfqueen]

That happens to me when driving on open roads and motorway.

[Kiwimama]

Sorry to say but yes definitely. The cokes especially. A healthy diet and lifestyle goes a long way in helping with anxiety.

[Lavelock67]

Absolutely. The main causes of my anxiety I have tracked down to food. Caffeine, gluten, dairy, and some spices spike my anxiety. I've now come to feel that I feel poisoned by some "normal" foods if one makes it back into my diet. Avoiding them makes a major difference. Caffeine is a major agitator of anxiety so try switching to water or flavored water or something healthier for at least few weeks. Expect some withdrawals from caffeine that might give you headaches or feel extra tired. It will go away after 1-2 weeks but I suspect your anxiety will also reduce.