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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jbelar
jbelar
Hi there. I recently fell in to the dark hole of stress and anxiety. About three months ago, my life started to spiral out of control. Job loss, marital issues, a concussion then the biggest one of all diagnosis of a genetic disorder. This all in 3 months while trying to hold down a new job and raise 3 small kids. I lost it. I experienced this degree of anxiety 17 years ago. The symptoms were different and i had no idea what I was dealing with. Now, I do, the symptoms have definitely changed and continue to do so. I have implemented deep breathing techniques, positive self talk, hot bubble baths, etc. My most recent symptoms have been harder to cope with. Not until recently did I actually break down and take a pill. If I took a pill, it got really bad. Anyone have any other tips for dealing with anxiety?
pursah
pursah
Hi, Pursah, here -- I'm so sorry these stinking feelings are bothering you again. First off, when feeling very anxious, it's good to try to "ground" yourself. I do this by concentrating on feeling my body on the chair, feet on the ground, even concentraing/focusing while I put on some body lotion. As I do this, I look around the room and put my focus on something that makes me feel good. Maybe a picture, some flowers, a good book that I've enjoyed - anything to remind myself that I'm okay.
You have had a lot thrown at you in a short amount of time. Perhaps it would be good to talk to a professional - just to be reassured that with your amount of stress, it's almost natural to feel some anxiety. Rememer - you are a human being (even though, my personal beliefs are that you are much more - as one person put it - you are a spiritual being having a "human experience" - but, that's for another discussion) and the human stress response is a natural response to "overload". First, be kind to yourself, acknowledge that you are going through major "stessors" - take one thing at a time - don't try to focus on finances, marriage and health all at the same time. Which ever one is taking the most attention - decide on some goals that you would like to have happen in that area and then right down two or three "actions steps" that will help you get there
I'm so glad you joined this group - you will meet very good friends and you are so totally accepted! Love to you and I'll pray for you =
Pursah
jbelar
jbelar
I realized I never thanked you for your response. I thought it really made sense. I decided to attack one thing at a time. Life is getting better now. I still have anxiety but i am handling it.