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...
Hi, all.
This is my first post in this group and am hoping to get some helpful suggestions from you all.
I've struggled with anxiety for a good portion of my life. Most of the time, when I'm in a high anxiety state, I can get it down to a bareable level by meditating, art, baths with lavendar, those types of things. When they don't work, I take a valium. That usually does the trick but leaves me sleepy and unable to fully function.
Lately, I've been in a constant high level of anxiety. I feel like I'm waiting to get the worst news of my life. I feel like everyone hates me and that I'm nothing but a burden to everyone around me. I can't do anything right...blah, blah, blah. I know that some of you know exactly what I mean. I know it's the anxiety talking, but I can't shut it up, which just builds the anxiety even more. Vicisous cycle.
This last week my anxiety has been off the charts. Nothing is working. I'm super anxious today because I know I have to go on a road trip tonight, see someone that I could really care less about but I know she hates me (truly) and that energy is suffocating. Here's the issue, I can't take valium because I may need to drive. Knowing this is making me even more anxious. I don't know what to do. I feel trapped, helpless, angry, ashamed and ridiculous.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I've been using lavender but it isn't working. I haven't tried CBD oil. Is there one you'd suggest?
My anxiety is effecting everything in my life right now. I'm so sick of this.
CBD has helped a lot of people that I’ve spoken to. But unfortunately it didn’t help me.
I have my lavender oil sitting next to my foot so I don’t forget it tomorrow.
You said you meditate? I was wondering if you ever used the calm app. I’ve been using it, and really like it because you can pick relaxing background noises .
I guess I’m going to get up early tomorrow to make sure I have time to do that.
I know it sounds stupid, but sometimes I visualize. Like, before I see the person I think of a strong powerful woman that I respect. Like Meryl Streep, Oprah, Beyoncé, etc (whoever you admire for their strength and intelligence). And I think about what how they act... Controlled, confident, and intelligent. I just envision me being THAT. Pretend your them for the dreaded time you have to be there!
I don’t think there’s a sure method and I’m feeling your pain. I wish you the very best!!! Please let us know how it goes!
And, remember you have all of us standing behind you!
You are responsible for what you do and say, so do what works positive for you. Once you change your response the other responses will change as their usual response no longer fits.
Best wishes.