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...
hello everyone. I've kinda had the worst day today. I couldn't stop thinking about death and basically suicidal thoughts. I know for sure I'm NOT going to actually do it but I want to stop the thoughts RIGHT NOW ! My doctor prescribed me to Lexapro and I want to know if anyone has had experience with it and does it help. I have to be on it for 3 months. I graduate in May and I have prom on April. I want to be back to myself at least by march. Is this possible ? Will the pills help ? I start my period in a week and I think this could also be a reason I'm having these thoughts and they're getting worse. I would love to hear you guys experience
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My therapist really knocked some sense into me last Friday about my spending. She said that there are needs and there are wants. She said that there is always going to be cheap stuff to buy, but do I need it? The answer is mostly "no". So today, I am taking back some things that I bought online at Kohl's, namely a 9 x 12 rug and a quilt for my bed. I also bought sheets that I don't need...
Stay hydrated. Practice breathing. Gentle massage will help reduce tensed muscles.
Best wishes.
I just started Lexapro yesterday for anxiety (social, general, several others...honestly was too anxious to remember the other 1-2 the doc told me). From what the doctor told me and from what I have heard, it's a gradual thing that takes 3+ week to really get going in your system.
I hope you can talk to someone live and hope today gets better.
B in TX
It helps to have a plan of action - something written down that you can refer to. Set yourself a deadline, say sometime in March, and write down a list of the things that you want to accomplish by that date. If you don't reach you goal by that date, that's okay, just push it back a bit. But it really helps to have a deadline to meet. Remember, you're in charge - you determine how and when you accomplish your goals.
I wouldn't advise medication, as they all have side effects. However, ignatia amara is a natural homeopathic that really helps. No prescription needed - it's natural and no side effects. You can get it through amazon. This is the link https://www.amazon.com/Boiron-Ignatia-Amara-30c-pellets/dp/B00014EGSM Good luck!