Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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meandthebeast 07/07/2011

How do you deal with high anxiety without anxiety meds? What is your best solution that helps you get through it? I have such a bad case of anxiety that I want to crawl out of my own skin and disappear until it goes away.. How do I stay strong at work and get my mind to slow down and quit thinking about how awful I am? Any help? please....I am stuck in anxiety and cant move....

Bistro 07/07/2011

BREATHE

Do it ......... close your eyes ......... deep, from the belly ............. IN .......................................................................................out................................................................................ relax

Again

in......................................................... out ......................................(try not to laugh)

Also, try to see in your mind's eye the millions of compliments you get on here from all of us who love you so much. Only YOU think you are awful ........................... and That is Depression. It is false and you know it.

TexasMade 07/07/2011

First of all you have to relize your not awful then mabey you should try some breathing exercises and mabey some meditation or yoga. this helped me through some pretty tough times.
Good luck!

meandthebeast 07/07/2011

thanks guys... I realize I am going to make it through this... I am just looking for the best way to do it... I feel so lost....ruv you rong tieeeeeeeeeeeee Bistro....you always brighten my day..

Bistro 07/07/2011

***ditto***

Camomile Tea

Valerian Root capsules or tea

A short walk

Keep breathing

Bistro 07/07/2011

What happened? Did you stop breathing? BREATHE!!!!!

meandthebeast 07/07/2011

I am breathing.....lol... its not my time to quit breathing yet...

Bistro 07/07/2011

Thank God.

deleted_user 07/07/2011

Try to distract yourself. Read, walk, watch a movie, etc. Also, maybe try writing in a journal about why you feel you are anxious. I find that putting it down on paper gets it out of my head. Hugs xxx

meandthebeast 07/07/2011

love you Cin.... I havent written a journal is for so long... I may have to push myself to do that...... praying doesnt seem to hep lately... but Im not giving up..

Friend19 07/07/2011

I was going to suggest writing too... Last night I couldn't sleep at all after everything (being dumped by my bf) so I started to write in my person journal (not the DS one) I don't know how much it really helped but for at least a few hours I wasn't thinking about everything.

HUGS

deleted_user 07/07/2011

I'm having massive anxiety today too!

My suggestion? Take a hot bath (I have a mineral bath salt with mint and rosemary that is wonderful and very soothing) and watch a funny movie... stand-up comedy is the best! I like Bill Hicks and Dave Chappelle.

Ice cream doesn't hurt either ;)

deleted_user 07/07/2011

Also.... and this may sound cheesy, but some good music, a fun coloring book and a box of brand new crayons is a great distraction!

beachside 07/07/2011

I try what every one else have said before me..... breathing exercise, meditation, music, walk, journaling.....love you my friend x

WallyBear 07/07/2011

What are you talking about ????????

You are NOT Awful.................You are one of the Sweetest, Kindest,
Awesomest.......(Is that a word?) that I know!

When you feel like you're going to lose it........
Start counting your friends. 1-2-3-4-.......................by the time you get to 1,000,000,000,000 you should feel better.

Love you beastie

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