I lost myself

[anon99]

You know, I went out today with my aunt. We went shopping and just trying to converse and function like a normal person seemed so difficult. Anxiety has taken over me. I felt foreign to myself.. I forgot how to be a human. It really made me feel depressed tonight. I’m like, I can’t even see myself going out to eat sitting in a restaurant because of how anxious I am. I don’t know. I think I may be a bit of a hypochondriac also.

[Hidden]

I have been there. It’s like you don’t enjoy anything anymore .. the small things that once made you happy no longer do. I use to struggle sitting in a cafe or restaurant due to anxiety. Hated it if someone asked me out for lunch.. I worry about it and the physical symptoms of the Anxiety, like over breathing or the horrendous giddy or off balance feeling.

You are right, it’s like we loose ourselves ...

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wow. .if i do not read this post coming from someone i would say that it is coming from me.i feel the same way as you do..i lost the feeling of enjoyment and excitement instead dread and fear everytime..i even feel afraid to drive while in the past i love driving i can drive 10 hours straight and it is fine with..how are you coping with this symptoms?

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It’s been difficult. You have to sort of ‘find a new you’. I try and take pleasure from simpler things. Stepping stones, and not getting overwhelmed by to much.

I think I try to avoid things the could raise anxieties, but can still feel regret that I haven’t done them things due to anxieties .. it’s like a no win situation. I have definitely over the years withdrawn from people, or having to many friends, as I find it draining !

I lead a very simple life, it takes all my energy to go to work and back.. Sometimes it’s all work .. there is no balance as such, between work and play..

I look at people sometimes, and think, how can they find the energy to be so involved and enthusiastic with something ! I seem to just question everything !

Probably doesn’t make must sense sorry lol

[crowningglory19]

Anxiety is thru the roof with many right now. Something that helps a lot is taking magnesium. It calms the mind body and spirit. Also, ginseng gets rid of sticky negative thoughts and balances you out. Breathe deep into your belly and out completely, not shallow breathes. Get out on grass barefoot and get grounded too, it helps a lot. 30 min per day without sunscreen will give you the vit. D to boost your mood too. Do some art of your choice, using music too, to boost your mood, watch funny shows, laughter is healing. Blessings to you dearl. <3