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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Toughassteele
Toughassteele

Hi everyone I'm new to this group. I'm Jennifer I go by jen. I have had stress and Anxiety since I was a child but the anxiety went a away for many years. But in the past year and half i have been through hell it seems and now my anxiety is back like crazy. Not sure what to do I try writing thinking positive, keeping my self busy but it is still there. Life is rough right now what are some ways to help lower it. Thank you in advance

Seamus
Seamus
Is it all day?

First, though this is not a fast fix. Change your diet. Look on the internet and check out what foods and herbs help build your serotonin and dopamine levels.

When you need to calm down or relax, take a quick walk. The cold really helps me to reset my mind.
If your home, not at work. Play calming music, nothing to loud or hard.
Watch a good comedy... Get your mind of your worries.
Onlythelonely
Onlythelonely
I have battled anxiety and depression for a long time. I read a book called Adrenaline & Stress by Dr. Archibald Hart. It really helped me see how adrenaline works on your body. For me, I have learned to manage the stress. Seamus is right. Change your diet. Avoid caffeine, sugar, processed foods. Try to eat more lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts. Also, take Magnesium, Vitamin D, and a probiotic. I drink Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer Tea or Chamomile and use Lavender essential oils to help me relax. Exercise and read good self help books. I recently read Happy Women Live Better by Valorie Burton. Amazing book with step by step instructions. Praying you begin to feel better soon.
2magicman
2magicman
Like all above i agree. You may also try to some exercise like yoga. Try some deep breathing exercises. that helps me. Don't give up keep trying.

Scott
Toughassteele
Toughassteele
Thank you guys I am trying to get focused on other stuff and I do know it dies not go away overnight just wanted some ideas to help I never had it this'd bad and the last two days are really bad. I have been working on my weight for as while and I have 30 pounds to go before I hit a goal so I'm going to focus on that or try to and I love to write so I'm going to do that. Thank you all for the idea's and reading my post.
Toughassteele
Toughassteele
Thank you