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...
Has taking medication helped you with anxiety/depression, if not, what has done the trick for you?
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I haven't written in my diary on my computer since May because I thought that my computer was dying. I got away from writing but my computer is hanging in there. I think that I will start writing in it again. It's so therapeutic.
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
The still going psychotherapy includes journaling, daily psych inventory, channeling, breathing exercises, peer support and a host of other psychotherapy tools I pull out, as needed.
Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. So the medication and therapy combined helped. That's great!! I think doing them both is so important. One without the other I wouldn't recommend. They kinda of go together. Seeing a good therapist and if needing the medicine helps than I'm all for that. Just finding the right combo is so important to help find your balance and feel good. Glad to hear.
Great to journal, deep breathing is a must!!!! I forgot to mention that. Thank you for reminding me to breath. A good support group is very important to have. People that understand and you are able to talk to. You have some great ideas and I'm glad they have helped you get through each day the best you can. Thanks for your comment. Italianmomma4ever
I agree and feel the same, the best way to combat Anxiety, is to keep your mind busy, with hobbies, interest, projects, or whatever it is you like to do and find helpful are all great ways for distraction.
For me, walking, watching old classic movies, listening to music, going to the gym, cooking and talking on the phone with cool and fun friends, takes my mind in a much better and positive frame of mind.
Keep up what you do, as it's all good.
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Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your feedback. I think everything that you said to do is right on the money. I love all of your ideas on how to combat anxiety. I too like to walk. Old movies are nice. Music is great to listen too. Love to cook. I listen to music when I am cooking. Talking on the phone is a lot of fun. Especially if your talking to someone that makes me laugh. Lol. I will continue to do what I do. Thanks for the support. Great comment. Italianmomma4ever
I meant to mention exercise is a must!!!!
Love to do yoga and low impact weights.
I also enjoy meditation and deep breathing exercises. It really helps!!!!
Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving too.
Hope you didn't eat too much. Lol
I know I did. Lol
Oh well you only live once. Lol
It's daily exercise, writing, and keeping track of the dual sides of balancing to keep a reasonable calm.
Glad to hear you found the right solution to achieve your balance. That's excellent!!!
I agree with you exercise and journaling, helps too.
I have learned to journal thanks to you. It works wonders. Thank you for such a great tip. It really does help to write out your thoughts and what your going through daily. And I thank you for that. Italianmomma4ever
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving too.
I ate too much. Lol
Plus it was my birthday the day after Thanksgiving so I really over ate. Lol
I'm glad you have found something that has helped you function. I think whatever works and helps you I say go for it!!!
I agree this pandemic doesn't help with the anxiety.
And if you need something stronger than take it. That's what it's there for to help you. I truly believe in taking and doing anything I can to help with my anxiety. There is no judging here. You take good care. Italianmomma4ever
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.
I did. It was my birthday the day after Thanksgiving.
Boy I sure ate a lot. Lol
And had a beautiful cake too.
I had a double celebration. Lol
Didn't want to forget you.
Did you have a nice Thanksgiving?