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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Torresvee38
Torresvee38

Hi, everyone. I’m new here, because my anxiety has been overwhelming. I have 2 jobs and everyday I want to quit. I have attacks at work and cry constantly. I went off medication last year but will be seeing the doctor soon. I will also be looking up therapy. My fiancé doesn’t understand me and I don’t really have friends to talk to about this. It’s all too much. I should be happy. Should, but I’m not. I mask my depression very well. Don’t we usually? I want to fight this, I would love to just know I’m not alone. 

arfie
arfie
Hello, Torre. Welcome to the forum. Sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here. This is a safe place to talk about all the psycho weirds the people who love us just don't understand.

Welcome aboard. You are definitely not alone.
traumagenic
traumagenic
You're not alone. We're all right here.
Onlythelonely
Onlythelonely
You are not alone and welcome to the forum. Sorry you're having such a hard time. I have struggled with anxiety and depression on and off for years. I have learned so much about what causes it, coping mechanisms etc., all while staying off meds.

The books "Adrenaline and Stress" by Dr. Archibald Hart and "Anxious" by Amy Simpson have been very helpful.

Also, learning how to relax is very important. Avoid caffeine, sugar and processed foods. Get some exercise, drink water, eat a balanced diet with lean protein (most people don't realize the connection between diet and anxiety) - google it. Also, do your best to get a good night's sleep. If you have trouble, get some doTERRA Lavender essential oil to rub on the bottoms of your feet. This process won't happen overnight. Once your body is in overdrive, it may take a couple weeks to slowly notch it down.

I believe you can work through this, I have had a lot of success.
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