High Anxiety

[Arlene99]

Would love to communicate with someone who is having issues with anxiety. Feeling quite isolated at the moment & would like to hear your experiences & your coping strategy.

[Starrlight]

Oh my I am your woman then. 😆 I’ve been doing well lately but today my anxiety is very high and I feel it all over my body. I know I need a good run or walk but I’m too sick. I keep worrying and making up anxiety provoking scenerios like it’s a compulsion and my heart my brain sometimes it affects them as if my imagination is reality.

But what helped me most I think was a combination of exercise, deep breathing, patience, Hope, others to share with/writing it all out, and Paxil and Ativan. I’m also on Lithium and Zyprexa.

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What helps you Arlene?

[Arlene99 in reply to Starrlight]

Hi Starrlight' I know exactly what u mean, I haven't felt this bad in a long time, but it definitely an ongoing battle that sometimes just gets the better of you. I take bisoprolol + losarten for bp & Mirtazapine at bedtime to help with sleep & anxiety.

[Starrlight in reply to Arlene99]

Oh I haven’t heard of those meds. Are they helping much? Do you or did you have panic attacks. I used to have them very bad but I kept doing all the things that scared me until the fear has no power.

[sunandbutterfly in reply to Arlene99]

I would encourage you to speak with your PCP on your medications. If they are feeling well, I am sure that they would like that feedback. If you are feeling poorly, it is important to let your physician know. I know that listening to music, a radio broadcast called Adventures in Odyssey, journaling, writing out my prayers, and exercise can be helpful. Also trying to cut back on caffeine may be helpful as well..

[Ayenthenestor]

My generalized anxiety wAs only diagnosed last October 2018 and honestly, i am still trying to figure out how to deal with it .

[Seekinghappiness]

I too am suffering although this morning seems ok so far. No heart pounding and panicked thoughts. I really have to force myself out of those situations by trying to think positive thoughts which is never easy when in that state of mind. I have been doing EFT Tapping -look up the TappingSolution app (there are some free ones) and it is also on you tube. They have some tapping that helps ease my pacnic and anxiety. I also just upped my meds and I’ve been carrying a Xanax to work with me just in case I need something for a anxiety/panic attack at work. Overall the past few months have been really hard. Not sure if joining this group this week is what is helping me so I don’t feel so alone or the fact that my meds were upped but I’m grateful for it. I also downloaded a grateful app 365 gratitude or something like that and try to remind myself daily the things I am grateful for from the super small things to the major things in my life. I’m no expert but these are some things that have kept me hanging on. I also found a therapist that I saw 2 times. In the past 4 months. I need to see her more but insurance and $ is an issue. Anyway sorry for rambling but I hope just 1 thing helps and if nothing else at least my response so you know you are not alone. Be well!

[Arlene99 in reply to Seekinghappiness]

Thank u for replying to me, I really appreciate that there are people all over the globe and we all share these horrible symptoms of anxiety. But it's so comforting to realise that we are not alone and there are folks always available to comfort & support when needed. Even reading these post seems to give me a sense of calm & reassurance....so thanks for ur input. 😘😘

[laxma]

i have been suffering for the past year and half. There are days all I want to do is stay home and hide but that makes it worse so I dig deep and go to work. the worst part is the drive but I can not change that . I too am on meds- Lexapro and at night XANAX to sleep. I also listen to a app called Calm which helps a lot. If you have access to Sirrus radio listen to Joel Osteen. His sermons are very enlightening. Somedays are good, some are better and some suck. Remember to take a deep breath count to five and let it out then say relax. I will do that for 5 minutes in a quiet space and it will help. This site is great and very supportive and helps when you want to spill your thoughts and get support. Look forward and appreciate every minute.

[Arlene99 in reply to laxma]

Thank u laxma, I appreciate u taking the time to reply. Sometimes I feel so encouraged when reading these responses & writing replies also helps me divert my attention away from my anxiety. Unfortunately my job ended last week, which has left me a huge gap to fill and as I am now over 60 it's not easy to find another one. I'm sure I have heard of Joel Osteen & will browse over his site. Look forward to keeping in touch and supporting each other in this uphill battle 😘😘