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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Struggling with anxiety..

Ewalt015
Ewalt015

So I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder when I was in high school. With my anxiety, I go through bouts of really intense anxiety, and then it pretty much goes away for a little while. But man, when it comes back, it comes back. Right now I'm going through a bout and I'm having a really hard time reminding myself that this feeling doesn't last forever. I get so anxious and stressed that I get heart palpitations, which makes it worse because my biggest fear is having a health issue and dying. I've had it checked out and my doctor told me my heart is perfectly fine and that it's normal with people who have anxiety, but it's still scary. Things that I used to enjoy like shopping and eating out, I now dread because I know I'm going to be a nervous wreck the whole time. My mood has taken a turn because I'm finding it harder and harder to enjoy my days. I wake up knowing I'm going to have anxiety. It's become to where I can barely even make it through an 8 hour work day. It's really affecting my life. Does anyone else experience heart palpitations? How do you guys deal with anxiety like this?

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Yep. It's the fear of fear itself. Anxiety is natural, so when you're fearing fear itself, it's a real wrapped up feeling.
First step is to get hydrated and stay hydrated. Second step is to practice gentle motion movement and breathing. These techniques will help the anxiety level down fast naturally, and give you a moment's peace.
The hardest part about facing this fear head-on is to just do. Take that first step. Praise your self on this, and do it as often you need to help you get control of the anxiety.
You are not alone. Best wishes.
Ewalt015
Ewalt015
Thank you guys for your advice. My doctor had prescribed me Buspar and I've only been taking it for about two to three weeks. I don't know how long it takes to kick in or if this is the right medication for me. I just know that I need some kind of relief fast. ):
laboheme11
laboheme11
I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder too a couple of years ago and was put on anti-depressants ever since then. I can totally understand and relate to what you had described. Getting panic attacks is common for me except that their frequency decreases when I'm on an anti-depressant. I did use Buspirone at some point but it was an adjunct to an anti-depressant.
I just want you to know that you are not alone. This shall pass.
Hugs,
Ewalt015
Ewalt015
Thank you so much for the kind words. It really does make me feel better knowing I'm not alone, even though I wouldn't wish anxiety on anyone.
patternskies
patternskies
Hi Ewalt...I was wondering what is yr age? I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in final year of highschool too. What I noticed is that the anxiety in the younger years, late teens to early 20s is the most intense. It goes away more so when you've more 'life experience' and are more settled in your life, have more things to do. Eg., have a regular job you like, have a good place to live, or are happy with your studies, have a good group of friends etc Plus there's the old cliche of exercise, can be annoying I know if you don't like leaving the house, but it works. I find swimming laps is best.
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