Almost giving up now

[jamief]

Just cannot shake off this anxiety/panic attacks.

I have read and read almost every book on the subject and tried lots of methods to help me but I still cannot shake off this anxiety.

I think about my anxiety 24/7 and that's no exaggeration.

Had a good space of time when I was anxiety free but now for some unknown reason it has returned worse that ever. I do relaxation, distraction techniques, and take a small 2 mg diazepam when needed but nothing seems to help.

Cannot get any other help from my doctor for example CBT because I am agoraphobic and the only treatment would be at my local hosptital which I cannot get to and I cannot afford to pay for private CBT.

Anyone have any ideas what I can do?

I would really really like some help if you can offer it. What has got you better?

Any tips would really help me.

I am quite fit, slim and eat well when I have the appetite and have no other health problems.

Anyone? Please?

[Starry]

A few thoughts though perhaps you've read them already....

- Join a online meditation class samatha.org/online-course

- Diet changes and nutrition

rd.com/health/wellness/food...

mensfitness.com/nutrition/w...

Exercise nhs.uk/livewell/fitness/pag...

Have you tried acupressure/puncture or hypnosis?

anxietyuk.org.uk/our-servic...

acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-o...

[jamief in reply to Starry]

Thank you starry, couple of sites there I havn't heard of, will give them a look.

thanks

[kenster1]

hi what about getting some gym exuipment for your home and when you feel it come on just jump on exercise bike or do some weights.

[jamief in reply to kenster1]

I do have a treadmill kenster but just can't find the get up and go to use it lately. Just seem to sit around feeling sorry for myself the last few weeks, the constant anxiety has taken all my energy and willpower away. It's a good idea though, thanks

[emmalou3422 in reply to jamief]

I had that all of last week, had no motivation to do anything just sat about the house and cried like a little baby having constant panic attacks. I wish I could take it all away for you, it's such a horrible feeling. If you ever want someone to talk to and just vent your feelings then send me a message. Sometimes talking about it helps then you don't feel so alone.

[jamief in reply to emmalou3422]

Thanks emmalou thats nice of you. Does make you feel alone. I tend to keep it bottled up which I know doesn't help. Wake up each day hoping for something better, then suddenly wham, panic attack out of the blue for no reason whatsoever.... just drains all your confidence and hope some days.

Take care

[acsmith8213]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. You are not alone and we are here for you. If you need to talk, I'm here as well as to listen. Take one day at a time, and try to make yourself walk for 5 minutes on the treadmill (or whatever you can do). Each day try to do a little more. If there's a day you can't, then that's fine. Again, we're here for you.

[jamief in reply to acsmith8213]

Thank you acsmith I appreciate that. It does help knowing you're not alone even if you feel that way.

Thanks

[menagerie11]

Try self-help CBT. Go to anxiety.com for a complete toolkit.