Hi, I am new too. I often have compulsive thoughts of banging my head against the wall until I pass out. Not because I want to hurt myself but because I just want to stop my head from spinning. I am also on meds and your right that alone its not enough. I had been in therapy and that does help. They teach me coping mechanism and helped me work through some underlaying issues. Mostly they guide you to your own conclusions and it can be really helpful. Other than that, eating better and getting some exercise can help. Sounds cliche but health in and health out. It all effects each other. Also sometimes you will have bad days no matter what. Accepting that is ok. Some days you can ground yourself when your having a panic attack and move on. Other days you need to take a long nap. Its not giving up, its resting. As long as you are continually working to manage your anxiety. Keep an open dialog with someone you trust. They can be helpful. You may have to teach them what to do when you need them. So they know you need a glass of water and a quite environment to work through it. Or to just sit there next to you. It is different for everyone.

Here is a good way I sometimes ground myself. I find 5 things blue, 4 things round, 6 things tall. Really it doesn't matter what you find but the action of focusing on these simple things helps bring you back to the present. Another thing is finding textures to touch. Like the soft fabric of your shirt, and the rough feeling of the velcro on your bag. Always take slow deep breaths too.

I hope that helps. Please remember your not alone and while you may never completely rid yourself of depression and anxiety you can manage it and have way more good days than bad.

Oh thank you for the pep talk,im sorry for you having this problem but I'm thankful for not being alone with mine.I try to keep away from as they call them Toxic people,includes my family isn't that awful,noone know my ordeal except my husband I put on a show in front of people.I have noticed I sleep or nap almost everyday for about an hour.And I do try to ground myself I love to read quotes and write them in a notebook.My husband isn't in the best of health and anxiety sets in about if something happens to him what happens to me.Im going through menopause the hot flashes really set my heart to the racing track,cant take no medicine due to cancer in 2009.It is really good to talk about it.

Oh gosh! You are going through so much. Besides anxiety and depression, you are also trying to cope with menopause. That's a lot for a person to handle at any time. Please continue to take your medication to help you cope. Did you see a gynae about your menopause? They might have another set of medication that you can take as well.

Thank you for sharing as it takes courage for one to share. Do continue to write if writing helps you to cope too. Take care and be well. Praying for you. God Bless!

Thanks for your kinds words,I need to get myself together while having my 5 yr old gs last night I started having chest pains my husband took my bp it went to 164/104 he called 911,nothing found doctor said he thinks its to be panic attack due to stress,he asked if I am under stress I broke down,this has happened 1 other time to this extent,and off/on at small intervels.Please pray that I can overcome this its up to me.

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Hi all I'm new to this group I'm not to sure way to post if Someone could guide me, I would really appreciate it thank you

Well you made the first step,start a new post [just write what your feeling and don't be nervous] push send and check to see if someone reponds.And I am sure you will have support.Welcome