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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Razzi7
Razzi7

So right now I'm having some severe pressure on my chest from anxiety. I've contacted my Dr about my anxiety being so high so he cut my rexulti to .5 mg and I just started that and last night I had a huge mood swing and became very suicidal and talked to Dr today about my emotions being on a roller coaster since being taken off of risperidone. So he wants to increase my rexulti to 2mg. Now I'm worried about my anxiety. So will give it a try and see what happens. Thanks for letting me vent....

Perry314
Perry314
Breathe deeply and ground out. Grounding can really help with anxiety. Some examples include: Walking barefoot outdoors, laying on the floor with a blanket and take deep conscious breaths, listen to a mediation podcast or cd or theta wave music while laying on the floor . But absolutely take deep breaths. This anxiety and these feelings will pass.
summerbabe88
summerbabe88
Be careful with the medicine roller coaster I like to call it. I've been on and off different medications over the course of 4 months and it makes your emotions go crazy. You get bad headaches, no appetite, intrusive thinking ( I can't tell you how many days/nights I was obsessed with breathing and dying!) And general fatigue or irritation. I completely understand your feelings! I am just keeping my head above water so I wish I could help more ! Big hugs to you beautiful!
briggy1
briggy1
Have you tried the Xanax? It really does take the edge off and the other meds aren't necessarily.
Razzi7
Razzi7
I have xanax as prn for when I have a panic attack and I take .5 mg of it at bedtime to help me sleep. I've been thinking of taking the xanax but trying my deep breathing first.
Perry314
Perry314
I take Kava kava extract very minimally, as needed for anxiety and it usually kicks in within 15 minutes...I do combine that with deep breathing and sometimes an online jigsaw puzzle.
Perry314
Perry314
Another member just reminded me about the homeopathic supplement Magnesium for depression and anxiety.

There is a powder that you mix either with water or juice called Natural Calm.
http://naturalvitality.com/natural-calm/?gclid=CjwKEAjwsLTJBRCvibaW9bGLtUESJAC4wKw13kP3w1gWdwUL27YSJD72clnMWCJa2UBBC9SVnUUTiRoCAGvw_wcB

It is quite effective in bringing the calm into a tense moment. I used this once a day or less.
briggy1
briggy1
You are way to dependent on meds. Get out more, you enjoy camping, GO! Get some wine and enjoy the simple things. I bet you will feel better. Let me know, please!
Razzi7
Razzi7
Briggy1, I have a problem doing things by myself. I tend to not like to be alone much. I do go camping with my parents whom I live with. In fact we will be taking a month in August to so just that. I get out when I can but its not often.
nightingale77
nightingale77
Sometimes doing things alone can be quite daunting but it can be done. You can try to set small goal for yourself like for eg, taking a walk on your own for 10 mins and increase that duration each day you hit your achievement. Sometimes achievement don't have to be big. Be realistic about your goal helps too.

I also understand what you mean when you said you tend to not like to be alone much.Is there any personal concern that you might have if you are alone? Does your thought tend to ruminate more when you are alone? Hope with medication and therapy, you will be able to cope with the intense emotiona when it arises. Praying for you. God bless!
Razzi7
Razzi7
@nightingale77 I tend to start thinking bad thoughts when i am alone. If I can't have my mind on doing things I start to get bad thoughts of worthlessness and being a failure. I am going to start painting some figurines again and that really seems to calm me down and I'm focused on something. I just don't have the energy to do much of anything but I do try. I go and volunteer at the local hospital a couple times a week and I really enjoy that. So far right now things have been getting better. Thanks for the kind words. It's greatly appreciated.