Tired

[Irish22]

So, I'm on week three of high anxiety. I feel like I'm at the point where the only thing I can think of that is causing my anxiety is my anxiety. It started with a health scare but that's okay, but I'm not still! I wonder if my meds have quit working or if I'm just so far gone that nothing is going to help this time! I feel like I'm broken for good!! I have ocd and gad, so not sure which horse is pulling this cart of anxiety!!! Just needed to vent!

[Spangle]

People who don't suffer from chronic Anxiety like me don't know how fortunate they are. Anxiety makes life so tuff. My only release is when I'm asleep. I don't take any meds because they don't work for me. They don't for everyone. Best wishes Irish22.

[alfreddy7 in reply to Spangle]

Hell Spangle

I’m brand new to this anxiety thing.

And I’m also trying to kick it’s ass without medication.

I’m not sure if it’s possible but we can try.

It won’t be an over night fix.

Just hang in there and you will learn a lot from other supporters here.

[Agora1]

You know Irish22, Fear of Fear is a real issue. Once we get into that pattern, it needs to be broken or it continually grows. Health scares can definitely start that ball rolling, unfortunately once we are clear of any problems, we need to let go of that fear. Not easy but it can be done. There's always a possibility that meds can quit working but many times it has to do with our minds that are thinking in another direction causing the outcome.

We can't expect a positive outcome if our thinking is doubtful and negative.

Know that you are not broken for good. You are in a little slump right now. Be grateful for the things around you in life and especially for your health. I hope you continue to improve

by pushing aside the doubts and fears and taking that first baby step forward. Coming on the forum to vent or be supported is that baby step xx

[penguins123]

Don't quit work....It's much better to have something productive to do! Also, it's not really important which it is: anxiety or OCD right now because focusing on that will only increase your level of discontent. Try to take actions that will help you relax.

[jrgallaghe]

Been there and just getting thru a 3-week episode. Try 30 seconds of deep breathing.