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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JaMom
JaMom

Hi everyone.  I spent all last week getting my reflux under control, my diet right and I am feeling a ton better.  I had a moment where I was smiling and spending time with my son and then a message came in that meant possibly some more rough times ahead.  I was able to call and see what I can do, but nothing is set in stone yet so I’m on this brink worrying and then telling myself not to worry. I think what bothers me the most is that every time I get back on track somerging happens to bring the anxiety back.  And with life having it’s constant hurdles as it does, I’m just having a hard time dealing with the fact that I’m always going to have to work to manage the problem while trying to maintain control of my thoughts.  I hope everyone is well and if not, fighting the fight to get there.

Ninja_Tonks
Ninja_Tonks
Hi JaMom! Big hugs! I'm glad you are feeling relatively better even if there was a small setback. It's true... our problems never really go away. But as you saw this past week, you can manage them and minimize them. Even when we are ahead, sometimes our problems seem to be almost gone, but we still have to keep on top of healthy habits. <3 I hope you continue in this positive direction! Don't give up!

We are warriors and we gotta keep fighting!
arfie
arfie
Uh-oh. . . Do I get kicked out of the group for not fighting/controlling? ? ? I gave up fighting the inevitable right about the same time that I accepted that life will always keep sending me new stresses to trigger my anxious nature. The energy I used to spend imitating Rambo seem to be much more productive channeled into managing my anxiety rather than fighting/controlling it.

Or am I lost in metaphor again?
Tired
Tired
I just recently accepted that I have an anxious brain. I'm 65 and had
anxiety all my life. I have to use the tools for anxiety disorders to cope.
Ann93
Ann93
I'm glad that you are feeling better. I agree that life has its ups and downs, but we have to find ways to cope with the twists and turns. It is good to have a "toolbox" handy with all the things that we can use to calm ourselves down. I like to listen to music, take photos and make crafts.
careyon1
careyon1
You’re right, this life will continue to give you struggles and trials. How’s your prayer life. Prayer is a wonderful privilege to ask God to handle the issue in His awesome power. I find my faith keeps me from losing my mind and stressing over every storm. Instead I pray, trust in God’s love and ability to get me through. Take life one day at a time. Matthew 6:34.
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