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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dcblkbird
dcblkbird

I've never joined a depression or anxiety support group before. I've been thinking I should find one in my area to actually go to in person but... you know.. Anxiety (haha). I'm hoping this might help. I have Generalized and Social Anxiety Disorders with a nice big helping of Major Depressive Disorder. I just went up to 200 mg Zoloft and I take 2-4 0.5 mg tabs of Klonopin every day. I still feel like I'm at my wits' end most of the time. Has anyone else really wished that there was someplace people like me could go - like a substance abuse/rehab facility? Some of them look like spas... And I know none of it is that pleasant or easy; I don't think it would be for someone with anxiety or depression either. I just really like the idea of checking out of my life - for a VALIDATED PHYSICAL PROBLEM - for a few weeks to reboot, kick-start, shut down for a while... something like that. I've been told that anxiety disorders are when your body gets used to a certain level of constant anxiety and has trouble recognizing that it's unneccessary. Maybe I just need someone to boss me around and take care of me for a few weeks and I could come back new...I'm so tired of trying... I'm tired all the time. I have the worst sleep schedule of anyone I know. I'm typing this at 3:30 am because I went to bed at 7 pm today and woke up at midnight... I'll probably go to sleep soon and get up at 11ish, get tired again around 5, sleep some more.... I'm just so tired all the time and sleep is my escape. I am letting everyone down... or I will eventually. I just need some proof that it won't always be this hard (but I'm not even sure I'd believe it if I saw it)...

djchurn
djchurn
You have come to the right place to share. Much of what you have said is common here. Anxiety is something I wake to daily. Have had some success with my current med for sleep. Have had this insomnia problem for man years. Not much to do in the middle of the night and I know being idle on serves to make me more anxious. Try to find something that distracts you and remind yourself, once distracted, that you feel better. Repeat. Getting better is hard work, the meds will only take you so far and then you have to become involved. You can find the strength.
Minidogs2
Minidogs2
sounds like you would benefit from joining a local group for depression. you could try a free support group and see how it goes. you could try taking a step at a time and seeing every time you attend as a step forward in dealing with anxiety. I believe an in-person group is important to make more progress. for me it has helped to continue to go and feel the support. It is hard but gets easier when the people are supportive. Keep in touch.
dcblkbird
dcblkbird
Thank you both very much for your kind words and advice. djchurn, I do sometimes find things to keep myself occupied but I've never tried actively noticing that I feel better and reminding myself of it. I have problems with staying mindful, but I know it's important.
Thanks again you guys. It means a lot.
salvatop
salvatop
Try googling Recovery International, it is a global group where you may be able to find a local support group within your area.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to this wonderful group! With zoloft, it is so important to remember to stay hydrated. I do a positive word in front of the mirror every time I go in front of it, and that helps to make me feel better. Best wishes.
bridgie101
bridgie101
I want a special nature type commune place where it's like an extended school camp in the woods, away from the computer, lots of physical activity, swimming and stuff. A retreat. A month long retreat in the forest... where I don't have to work, or cook meals, or take care of anything and I don't have to go crazy home alone.

But I don't get that so I soldier on. :D And I try not to say no to social stuff. I also have GAD and major depressive disorder but like to think I'm coming out the other side of them mostly... slowly... I try to say yes to social things, and then I try to make myself go to them on the actual day. :D It dose help. it is helping.
rskb3
rskb3
I just spent 4 days in a psychiatric hospital. I meet some wonderful people who are going through the same crap as me or worse. It was nice to escape my life for a while but I had to return to my life and it has not been easy for me. As I am writing this I feel like I am going to jump out of my skin. I have generalized anxiety disorder so I am almost always anxious. It sucks, and I am hoping now that they upped my meds that I will soon start to feel better.
dcblkbird
dcblkbird
Thanks, you guys! Bridgie101, it sounds like we're in the same situation. I like your phrasing. "It does help. It is helping." Yes, it is. Rskb3, I'm glad you had a good experience and I'm sorry you're having a hard time. Message me sometime if you'd like to talk.
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