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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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QPXZ 09/21/2013

I posted this on the depression board but thought I could get some help here:
I know I have depression but lately I have been very nervous. My doctor prescribed Buspirone but I have not noticed it making a difference. I have been looking for a job. It has not been long now but it is getting me nervous. I am running out of money and my seasonal job does not start till January. I asked about jobs ar a store yesterday and the girls said you apply online which I did and they will call. As I walked away they were laughing. My friends say they were probably laughing at something else but it was just as I walked away. Plus every single person tells me there are no jobs. I know I have written about this before. But my main concern is this anxiety and worry. I pray constantly. There is no relief. I feel sick when I wake up and couldn't sleep which is my only peace. I feel sick after I eat and it is all due to this anxiety. Maybe I should go on the anxiety board but I am definitely depressed. I am sure there are others who have depression but how do you cope if you have anxiety also? I am thinking if I had money I would not be so anxious.

QP

deleted_user 09/21/2013

So sorry and i was on that med and seemed to make me worse. Money does make you depressed i know that for a fact went through divorce and was so poor it was awful but i made it through thinking of you and prayers get a new med too Lisa

rskb3 09/21/2013

I have had anxiety for about 5 years now and this last march my anxiety was much worse and I also had depression with it, which I haven't had depression since I was a teen. I was in a very bad place and I just didn't want to go on anymore, if it wasn't for my husband and kids I don't think I would be here any more. Now I don't want to sugarcoat this for you but things have gotten a lot better for me, don't get me wrong some days are better than others, but I am learning to manage my anxiety. I have learned to keep myself busy with things I enjoy so I don't have time to think about how I am feeling. Also it is important to get some form of exercise everyday so that I can burn off some of my nervous energy. I am always here if you need to talk and I hope things get better for you.

deleted_user 09/21/2013

QPXZ, so much of what you've written could have been written by me. I do have work right now but the hours can be unpredictable- an element that is a huge catalyst for my anxiety. I have tried Buspar in the past and it was not helpful. My daughter, age 19, has tried it as well and did not find it therapeutic. Sorry to sound discouraging but I know you were curious to hear others' experience with it.

I am sure they were not laughing at you hon. I do know that feeling though. And you know what, when asking about a job, ask to speak to a manager but do not disclose what it's for. I realize that in itself is very anxiety provoking but what makes me say this is my 19-year-old daughter works in a seasonal Halloween store. There have been a lot of people come in and want to turn in job apps and she has observed other hourly employees tearing them up and putting them in the trash!! I don't know why. I guess they are worried these people will get hired and take their hours away from them. My daughter of course would never do anything that lowdown and has started telling applicants that they should hand their apps to a manager. Sleep is my only peace too. :( I was just posting how I hate having to wake up and start contending with the anxiety as soon as my eyes open. Good luck to you new friend.

QPXZ 09/21/2013

Thank You so much for your posts. I know I am depressed but I wonder if the anxiety is the bigger problem. I don't like the Buspar so far. I think it kept me awake last night. I took one at night. Wow Blueyed. I am glad you made it through your divorce and money problems. That gives me hope. I hope all is well now.
Rskb3 I try to keep busy but it is hard with the depression. Exercise does help and I have been trying to do something everyday. I don;t have much of an appetite with the anxiety. I feel sick after I eat but the good news is I am losing weight.
Thanks SadieFae. I saw other people didn't like the Buspar either. I will give it more time and tell my doctor. But what you said about them not laughing at me helped me feel better. Your daughter sounds like a nice girl. I am not dumb but you made me think about it more logically, My thinking gets really out there sometimes. I hope you have a peaceful sleep tonight with pleasant dreams.

QP

blah84 09/22/2013

i wish you luck, i have been going through the same thing. Pray you do better then I.

QPXZ 09/29/2013

Thanks. I am trying. I wish you peace.

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