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...

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Topaz1381
Topaz1381

Hi Everyone,



 I am new here as well, I have been suffering with anxiety/panic disorder for a little over 7 years, I have done therapy, meds, prayer , mediation. I have just been suffering , In the beginning of lockdown it was awful than it dialed down a little bit now its back up again. I know added stresses ( work, parenting, bad relationships) makes it come on in waves. At this point I am living off of intervals of mins of sleep at night due to fear.

brittanyani
brittanyani
I’m up and down with this lockdown too. I’m also in a toxic relationship. I understand most days I’m just counting down the hours to take my sleeping medication like it’s my only peace.
Restful
Restful
I can also relate to how you feel right now. We are in lockdown, yet the people I work for expect us to be performing like everything was normal. Today was pretty stressful for me and I’m happy to be going to sleep.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Hi Topaz! Welcome to the board!

I have felt weird since the lock downs started. We are in our 7th week. No end in sight where I am. Governor keeps making excuses and stalling...

You mentioned that you "have done therapy, meds...." I was wondering if you were still doing therapy? Or on any medication? Doctors and therapists are doing phone and video appointments now, in case you wanted to talk to one.

Hope this site helps you.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

Writing it out in a private journal will help you sort through all the thoughts associated with your feelings.

Often "fear" is stronger than the reality, so writing it out helps reduce the feeling.

Best wishes as you continue your way to a new balance.
Topaz1381
Topaz1381
Thank You so much for your posts, wishes and welcome, I believe this site will definitely help at least to vocalize some of my anxieties. I have definitely looked into the therapy online, and have just started journaling so I hope that eases the tension at least a little bit .
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