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...
Do you think that having depression or anxiety for a period of time that it just becomes normal to you?
What do you think? And why?
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Has your anxiety/depression increased since the recent pandemic started? If so how?And what are some ways that you are dealing with it.
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I recently lost my job, my boyfriend and my best friend all in one go.im so alone and struggling to get out of bed everyday. I struggle to talk to people and I'm so itritable. I can't eat properly and I'm zoning out for hours at a time.anyone have any coping or grounding exercising they'd feel like sharing?thanks everyone ❤️
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I thought it was a interesting question too. One that I wondered about. And thought about.
Anxiety and depression can come in all kinds of levels.
Sometimes depending what kind of day I'm having it can be high. Or if my day is going well, then I don't really notice it. It's there but it's not affecting my day. I like when I have more good days. It makes life a lot easier than have to deal with anxiety. It's a work in progress. But I just make the best of it. Thank you for your comment. Italianmomma4ever
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Now after experiencing various external factors has put me onto a path of depression and anxiety due to my mindset. I remember times where I would take every day as it came and accepted it for what it was and I really miss that kind of mindset. I feel like it disappeared due to the people I was then surrounded by as well as an increase in talking to my parents (Who are emotionally unavailable). That's when pandora's box opened up and I realised various things such as my mother is a gaslighting anxious person who pushes her insecurities regarding appearance onto others. On top of that any time I mentioned social problems (in hopes of getting sound, supportive advice) her first instinct was to ask 'what have you done to fix it?' it wasn't until the end of the year that she realised they just weren't nice people but rather than own up to the fact that she didn't think about that she said 'I always new there weren't nice people'
I just want to be in a safe environment and it feels like the only way to get that is to drop contact with them.
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I agree it has become normal for me for these last 6 years that I have had anxiety. Just knowing what was going on when I got it was hard. But I know what I have and I know it's manageable. I have more freeway anxiety and flying. I don't fly due to the virus. And I challenge myself everyday to drive on the freeway. I try to go alittle farther each time.
I understand it definitely has changed my life too. Try to stay around positive people. And when your feeling down distract yourself and do something fun or go for a walk or watch a funny movie or even doing a hobby.
Negative people can bring you down. Try to avoid them. Remember it's not cureable it's manageable. So there's no magic fix.
If you need to drop contact with these people I would. You need to think about your safety and well being. Put yourself first.
Thank you for your comment. I hope things get better for you. Stay safe and stay positive. Italianmomma4ever
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You will meet a lot of great people that give great advice.
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It's hard in the moment because during moments where things are 'ok' I get confused and think I should open up myself more, I then do and it results in something triggering happening.
I know that they care to a certain extent but it does feel like they would love me more if I had a self sustaining job because that means in their eyes that I'm somewhat 'successful at life'
I think my thoughts are around this at the moment because I'm living with my brother who is frankly disgusting. He doesn't wash his hands after going to the bathroom ever and I can't talk about it because he is basically a younger version of my dad thus emotionally unavailable and disrespectful towards me when any form of confrontation or suggestion is brought up.
It's just really disappointing because I thought I was moving into a house with someone who would respect me as a person but instead I can't be open and comfortable because as soon as I open my mouth I am anxious that I'm going to be met with a demeaning dickhead (who is favoured by my parents).
I'm in the process of trying to cope but it's disappointing that I have to 'cope' in an environment that my parents claim is my house too. I'm currently going through a cycle of being 'ok' which is basically being emotionally flat until it boils over and I call a helpline to go through all my thoughts. I've just gone through one of the boil overs and right now I feel 'ok' but I don't feel at ease or comfortable or happy and that makes me feel sad.
I want to feel hopeful and optimistic about life again like I used to when there weren't expectations from myself and family members.
I want to feel loved for being myself, including moments where I'm depressed. I don't want to be judged because I'm a highly sensitive person and I don't want to be pushed into feeling I'm 'defective' and need to be fixed because I don't think in the same manner as others.
Sounds like you have a plan. Being on your own and being indepent will be a great thing for you. I think you will be a lot happier. I'm sure your family loves you and wants the best for you. You will get there. Give it time.
Sorry to hear about your brother. You should be able to talk to him and express your feelings. Sounds like he gets that from your parents. Maybe talking with a good friend. Do you see a therapist? They would be good to talk with.
You family sounds like they just don't understand what your feeling. Their not very supportive. And it sounds like your at a point in your life you need some support and someone to talk with.
Family can be difficult. I have a family that has a lot of anxiety. My mom, sister, brother, aunts and uncles. So we all know how we feel. They all understand. When people don't have anxiety or depression they don't understand what your going through. It's frustrating for you. If you need someone to talk to Private Message me. You take good care. Italianmomma4ever
I think they become part of your life too.
I have had anxiety for 6 years now.
Sure things were different before I got it. I felt different.
Anxiety is manageable but not cureable and I have accepted that. You just have to make the best of it and don't let it interfere with your life. Stay strong, stay positive and I think you will get better at handling them. Baby steps. You got this. Italianmomma4ever
Sorry to hear about your mouth. Ouch! Sounds like it hurt. I'm glad your feeling better. Your such a sweetie. Take good care. Private Message me sometime if you want. Italianmomma4ever
Here's to finding our balance and our normal. Italianmomma4ever