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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charmingdisaster
charmingdisaster
I have been dealing with anxiety for years now and it's only gotten worse over time. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, ptsd, and bipolar. Often when I get very anxious, I end up getting extremely irritated and just feel mad. I feel like I can't sit still and lash out at everyone. Needless to say, I have no patience. As far as it getting worse, I am at a point where I'm beyond anxious most of the time. I'll be angry then start crying then feel a panic attack coming on. I hate going out anymore and get anxiety whenever I have to go anywhere, even work. I'm so lost because meds can't be the only way to deal. I go to therapy. I take meds. Tho, my meds are primarily all for bipolar except the klonopin which doesn't seem to work anymore. Sorry if this seems jumbled, I'm very anxious and feeling restless. I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!
newjoy
newjoy
Hi Charming,
I have been following AdventureGuides 12 week program, it has been really helpful. I too was suffering with some of the acute symptoms you describe. Another thing that has really helped me is meditation and a focus on breathing (4 slow breaths in, hold for 2, four slow breaths out).
I recommend that you 'friend' Adventure guide and have a read through her program. I hope you feel better soon. Best wishes to you. NJ x
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I agree with newjoy, the guide that adventureguide set up 12 weeks program is an excellent way to be aware of your anxiety and make it work for you.

Best wishes to feeling better!
75zzz
75zzz
Hi, I know anxiety can be difficult to manage. At first I kept thinking because it is a psychological issue I can just make myself BE not anxious. But that is so not true. I think the first step is to realize that anxiety, like physical conditions, is not under the full control of our willpower. Any improvements made by ourselves are huge successes by itself.
Recommendations: distract from anxiety with music, tv (Cosmo on Netflix), moderate exercise.
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