Anxiety Support Group
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...
I have had anxiety over a year and I have been on meds for a year now and have been doing fine. Tonight though I am getting that weird feeling and feel out of sorts. I am very close to starting my period. But Its freaking me out cause I have not had an attack in a long time.
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i'm sorry you are having a rough night. try not to focus on it, because for me at least, thinking about it so much can cause a domino effect that brings on the anxiety. try to listen to some relaxing music or do some other activity or hobby that will distract you. i have been where you are and finally realized that i was tired of letting the anxiety control my life. good luck to you and i am here if you need a friend. Colleen
I don't find it does any good to hear the words.. just relax.. or take deep breaths.. my mind just says "Yeah Right"..
There are some really good discussions here though.. the best by far is the thread.. "My potion for anxiety relief" and there are losts of posts there so lots to read about mechanisms that have helped others.
Big Gentle Hugs!! J. :)