This is definitely an amazing place to meet like minded people, in a world that still stigmatizes mental health issues.

I don't find my anxiety peaks at certain times, except its usually pretty high on Sunday because I dread work. I have social anxiety though, so I think it has to do with dreading talking to people at work.

Are there things that happen in the morning that trigger you? Maybe anxiety about the coming day?

Yes, I was just diagnosed officially about a month ago. I'm terrified to take any meds for this. By any chance do you take meds? If so how does it make you feel side effect wise?

I take magnesium . I dont know ,if it's the Parkinson's meds but I seem to constantly flush my self out.
There is a product called "Calm".

Let go breath,
It may be anxiety about the day but I’m not sure I’ve figured out a trigger, so many worrisome thoughts pass through my mind it’s hard to pick just one. I mostly feel like I’m froozen and unable to process my thoughts yet somehow I manage to get through the steps of my day in a constiant feeling of unease. I feel my anxiety through my whole body and it’s so hard to deal with.

Ms frustrated,
I take Effexor which I started taking about 6 years ago and I haven’t noticed to many “bad” side affects. I was on clonopin twice daily which seemed to help allot but they were concerned being on it long term so I’ve had to go without.

Hello CF. Welcome to DS.

My own anxiety seems to be complex enough that every time I think I have identified The Pattern and/or The Cause, the cosmic kaleidoscope turns and the fractals shift to a new shape and schedule. Well just it all ! ! ! ! Is consistency too much to ask?

Arfie,
I completely understand that!! Every time I feel like I’ve gotten a handle on things it morphs into something different that I have to deal with, I try to let it go using my CBT skill but it always finds a way to grab hold and not let go. What’s hard for me is that when I try to research ways to help feel better my anxiety worsens because I’m actively thinking about it and I end up reverting to being withdrawn and the cycle continues.

Thank you everyone for your comments and understanding, I feel better being on here already.

hey CF yes, yes and yes! right after coffee my anxiety goes up because of the caffeine i think. Anxiety sucks, but its all in our heads so people say. for me i always feel like people are staring at me and judging me, but god knows what they are really thinking, they could be thinking "damn it the back of my neck is itchy and I have to wait till this customer leaves to get weird" lol but it does make me super socially awkward and try and push my way out of that human contact situation quicker. I find it makes me walk weird too like all stiff and stuff.. one thing i find that helps with anxiety is walking to my local SPCA to play with the dogs and cats. The humans there dont communicate much but animals sure do.

Welcome aboard this DS lifeboat CF. We would all like to have anxiety predictable. We do find what triggers it some of the time. It's usually prompted by thoughts I'm not aware of, so have done a lot of work to backtrack what I was thinking that set it off. RBT was a big help, as once I learned it, I no longer needed to see a therapist to practice it. You will find lots of tools that have helped others in the replies here. Build that toolbox is my input. Calming and comforting hugs.

Have you tried to do some exercise maybe go to the gym early in the morning when its not crowded? Take a spin class or just walk on the treadmill that will help your mood and relax you through the day. Try to cut back on stimulants like coffee and energy drinks. doing some light stretching and meditating might also be beneficial

Add movement to calm. Add regular hydration to help keep you balanced. Breathe.

When you notice the change, that means you changed something, so practice changing to make it work for you.

Welcome to the group, best wishes.

I’ve been meaning to try more exercise but I think my depression usually talks me out of it so my therapist told me just to stand on the treadmill and play on my phone if I want to. Start with small goals that I can attain and work towards actually working out. Yes I quit pop about 9 months ago and stick to mostly water. I will try the meditation and stretching.
Thanks everyone!!

I am sorry you are going through this. Anxiety is a difficult thing to deal with. I have experienced the same thing sometimes. Have you tried talking with your family or friends about this? It always helps me when I know that someone is there for me. I hope everything gets better.

Yes I have talked with both family and friends about it, I am very open about my depression and anxiety as I don’t think people should have to hide their mental illnesses. I do have people that are there for me even if I feel all alone most of the time. Thanks for your support.

I get mine at night. Every night around 10pm. I hate it so much and it messes with my sleep. I have to talk to myself about something not to get a full on attack. Sometimes I even interview myself like I’m an actor or athlete. It’s weird but it works most of the time. Lucky I know now what it is and I can feel it coming on so I can start chatting with myself before it gets bad.

Mornings are the most difficult for me. I used to wake up having a limited symptom panic attack each day. I've read that it might have something to do with cortisol (?) levels lowering while you sleep.

It's a good community here, very helpful to talk to people in the same boat.