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...
The worst part about this anxiety, panic and depression is that it starts off slow and quiet, like a gentle, messed up reminder it's back. The horrible thing is that i know exactly where I go from here and there is nothing I can do to stop it. No matter what I try, or do, it always leads me to the same place. I can not out run it, nor bypass it despite my efforts. The anxiety leads to panic attacks, which send me into a depression. Each time it gets worse then the previous time. The panic is stronger, longer and frequent. The depression is darker, deeper and longer. I've struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life, it's just gotten extremely worse over the years and I have now developed a panic disorder. I go through this, several months of the year, more often than not-sadly. I'll be okay and "normal" for a month or so, and then everything comes crashing back in on me. I'm at the beginning of it now and I fear when, how bad, and how long it will all last this time. I feel talking about it helps me a little bit. So I'm glad I found this site and group. One day maybe I will figure all this out. Until then this is the way I continue to live.
AnxietyFreak40
Have you figured out at all what your triggers are? Or is it more generalized? I remember going through that. the fear of the fear is a difficult circle to overcome. there has not been one moment that I felt like I got it under control. It was more a gradual thing as I kept practicing different methods. You just have to figure out what things work for you. Hugs!
dc87110
Welcome to the group. That is how it starts w me. We are here for support.
Minidogs2
sounds like a good idea to try an anti-anxiety rx along with therapy if you can't figure it out. sorry or your suffering but don't give up trying new things. Can you identify exactly what you are afraid of?
Mid
You have taken the important first step in identifying the "fear of fear". First, keep a journal to help you figure out normal patterns of comfort zones. This will give you a starting place to actually use your anxiety to help you heal the "fear of fear". Getting rid of one of these is such an awesome release that it boomerangs into another anxiety, just another step forward. Add something positive to the pattern you mention above. You are not alone! Welcome to this terrific group!
Lease
Thank you all for the good advice and welcoming! Having people that know what I'm going through reallly helps and makes me feel not as alone. I have not figured out any triggers. It's mostly random. Beginning with an inability to think & decide on simple things, the fact that I can't decide on something so simple makes me freak out, I avoid doing said thing until I feel that I can, or I'll muster up the strength to get outside of my head to function. Depends on how deep the anxiety runs. I'll usually just hide alone in my room until I get my anxiety in control. That is my comfort zone, being home... I've always been against medication, but I think it's time to try again. I am a single mom of a 3 yr old little boy. He helps me and makes it worse at the same but because of him im finally able to realize I need help mentally. No more denial and realizing this is not normal.
kenznoel
Hello! I think talking about it helps me too. When I'm around people and feeling anxious I like to let people know I'm feeling a little uneasy. It makes me feel better just letting people know rather than faking that I'm okay. Hope you find this site helpful. It was nice for me when I was having anxiety attacks.
chordman
Lease, u explained it so well! U have a writing talent that most dont. We all can associate with what u said on some kind of level. This damn anxiety varies so much for everyone, it makes it almost impossible to pinpoint a relief tactic or solution. Thats why i try everything that someone else has worked for them...i figure...it cant hurt, and someday maybe stumble upon something that actually works! Thats the way i feel anyway...thanks for the words, and keep us posted...cause we all care :)
Lease
Thank you! I'm glad you understand! & chordman, i enjoy writing. That's one of my coping techniques, along with music and nature. This disorder makes us all feel so alone and I just want more friends to relate too. I really have no one in my life that I can talk to about things. I'm not sure how this site works, do we keep posting new topics & our thoughts? I saw I have some friend requests. Maybe I need to explore some more. Since I wrote this post I've managed through the day, but the nights are what's killing me right now. Slight anxiety attacks, and no panic attacks yet...I'm going to give medication a try asap. I'm tired of this battle on my own.
Lease
And I actually haven't seen a psych in years...denial. i was in extreme denial, scared, and against pharmaceuticals
chordman
I can relate to you Lease. Ive been playing guitar for years now and its my coping technique. Im just trying to keep the desire to play and its tough some days when im not feeling too good. As for the site...ive just been posting after each post and conversing that way. There should be a way to personal post or something for a more one on one...i just havent looked yet. If i find something i'll let u know for sure. Have u tried ativan before? It works for me and such a small dose and is an as needed med so some days i dont even need to take it if i dont want to. Keep in touch :)
Lease
Awesome! I read your name and figured you did. Lol. I get ya & thanks! I have not tried ativan, but I've heard of it, and exactly! That's how I'd use it as well. I don't wanna be a zombie. Haha. Definetly will keep in touch! I found journals on here keeps your thoughts private on your profile only. Maybe we could talk through those. Idk.
chordman
I also sent you a private message to see if it works...Let me know if u get it
rskb3
I am the same as you. I have GAD and it really sucks. It starts out small like you said, easy enough to handle, but then it builds and gets to the point where it completely overwhelms me. I have 2 children ages 15 and 12. Having to go to school events and things of that nature would always make me very anxious. Now in the past 3 years I have been hospitalized twice because I was suicidal because I was sick and tired of living with this. I still feel that way sometimes. It is exhausting to live with this every day never knowing when the anxiety is going to creep it's ugly head again. I am on medication and sometimes I think it is helping but then I get another panic attack and I just want to throw in the towel. I hope that you can get the help you need and start to feel better for your little one.
Lease
Thanks rskb!!
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