Anxiety... cause that’s fun to talk about.
Sorry to be a buzz kill in the chit chat forum but I wanted to ask y’all about anxiety. This is something new for me. Had my first panic attack ever in April and now I never know when one is going to hit me. I’m seeing a doctor and we did blood and urine labs to rule out any possible underlying causes and all came back good. So, I get anxiety attacks. My problem is when anxiety starts to creep up, my mind automatically thinks something is wrong with me health wise. Which of course makes things worse and I then go into full blown panic attack. If anyone else has experienced these then you know how debilitating they are.
Anyway I guess I’m just looking for support. People who understand. My family doesn’t really get it so it leaves me feeling alone sometimes. I mean this is all new to me so I guess I barely get it myself.
Anyway that is all.
Anyway I guess I’m just looking for support. People who understand. My family doesn’t really get it so it leaves me feeling alone sometimes. I mean this is all new to me so I guess I barely get it myself.
Anyway that is all.
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Just a little adderall and Xanax and life will be good. Don’t overuse it.2
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I prefer ativan and running2
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I'm with ya! I have horrible anxiety. It's so EMBARRASSING! I know when I'm getting anxious and it's just an awful feeling and the only thing my husband can say to me is "What do you have to be nervous about? It's just drama" Yeah, ok.2
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Thanks y’all. I have a Dr appt on Monday and I am definitely talking to the doc about medication. I’m trying to make it till then! I had a horrible panic attack that lasted over 2 hours last night and all day today I cant seem to shake it. I feel like at any moment I could have another one. Which scares the hell out of me.2
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You should talk to a therapist if you have the means. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has proven to be quite effective in treating anxiety and panic disorder.3
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Misty_1375 wrote: »I'm with ya! I have horrible anxiety. It's so EMBARRASSING! I know when I'm getting anxious and it's just an awful feeling and the only thing my husband can say to me is "What do you have to be nervous about? It's just drama" Yeah, ok.
Ugh I’m so sorry. Some people just don’t get it! I’ve been told to just think happy thoughts. Lol. Like I could cut it on and off. I don’t know anyone who would want to feel like this, so if there was a way to stop it believe me I would!2 -
Herbal medicine helps.2
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Anxiety sucks... I've had an anxiety disorder all my life and honestly, it can ruin many things but you're doing the right thing by talking to your doc about it. Personnally, I got prescribed Zoloft but then I got anxiety about taking daily medication (and side effects, etc.) so I never took it regularly and I do think if you're ok with taking your meds, I can be a huge help. I also second the therapy suggestion; it can help tremendously. Also, meditation and yoga won't do wonders but can help out a bit in your day to day life.0
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HealthyGinny wrote: »Anxiety sucks... I've had an anxiety disorder all my life and honestly, it can ruin many things but you're doing the right thing by talking to your doc about it. Personnally, I got prescribed Zoloft but then I got anxiety about taking daily medication (and side effects, etc.) so I never took it regularly and I do think if you're ok with taking your meds, I can be a huge help. I also second the therapy suggestion; it can help tremendously. Also, meditation and yoga won't do wonders but can help out a bit in your day to day life.
Thank you. I’m so not against meds either of they help! These attacks are horrible. No one should have to live with having them. Thank you for the advice!0 -
Avocado_AS5 wrote: »Herbal medicine helps.
Do you know what kind specifically?0 -
Anxiety sucks. For some reason large crowds of people often bring it on for me. Xanax does help. I also have a playlist on YouTube of really funny videos. Ones that always make me laugh. Sometimes if I catch it in time, that will help sort of draw me out of it. Or at least take the edge off of that makes sense0
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Avocado_AS5 wrote: »Herbal medicine helps.
Do you know what kind specifically?
That natural kind that's not legal everywhere.5 -
My dh has been on medication for severe anxiety for years and my dd is on medication too. They both had started with different meds than they currently take. Medications have side effects.
Anxiety is very difficult even with medication but medication helps reduce the anxiety to more manageable levels.
My dd also goes to therapy which has been helpful. She keeps a journal.
My advice for your support person is to find out what you need, listen, hold you and be patient. This isn't something you want to happen to you and the suffering is very real and debilitating.
There are a lot of books on dealing with anxiety.
A therapist can also help you with coping techniques.
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I'm so sorry that your family has not been supportive. Feeling that you're facing this alone is overwhelming. I began having issues with anxiety in April after my SO died. What works for me is combo, therapy, herbal medicine and increased exercise. If you are able, I highly recommend trying to work with a therapist. I get a great sense of security in knowing I can go into that office and lay everything out, all the ugly, the crazy, everything. Things that I can't say to friends or loved ones. I don't feel judged and we work through it. It's not a quick fix, but it helps. *hugs* to you4
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Avocado_AS5 wrote: »Avocado_AS5 wrote: »Herbal medicine helps.
Do you know what kind specifically?
That natural kind that's not legal everywhere.
Ahhh I gotcha now! Lol.1 -
AmberGlitterSparkles wrote: »Anxiety sucks. For some reason large crowds of people often bring it on for me. Xanax does help. I also have a playlist on YouTube of really funny videos. Ones that always make me laugh. Sometimes if I catch it in time, that will help sort of draw me out of it. Or at least take the edge off of that makes sense
Yes totally makes sense. When it hits me at night I have to get up and turn on the tv or something to help me get through it. Funny you tube vids sound like a good idea too!0 -
Avocado_AS5 wrote: »Herbal medicine helps.
Do you know what kind specifically?
uh derp1 -
Anxiety has really taken control of my life so I completely Understand. I never wanted to be on medication but Xanax helps so much that I definitely recommend at least having an open mind.
Although mine hasn’t completely gone away I have found ways to cope!
I hope it helps to know you aren’t alone
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Misty_1375 wrote: »I'm with ya! I have horrible anxiety. It's so EMBARRASSING! I know when I'm getting anxious and it's just an awful feeling and the only thing my husband can say to me is "What do you have to be nervous about? It's just drama" Yeah, ok.
That is the opposite of supportive. I'm sorry.3 -
The majority of everything in life gives me enough anxiety to put me into a panic attack if I'm not careful. Work, confrontations, too many people, the wrong conversation, something unexpected, a question I wasn't prepared for.... at my age (43), I have learned to acknowledge the signs that *kitten* is about to go south and prepare myself accordingly. Also, being medicated enough to calm a small country doesn't hurt either.6
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Sure, I'm in the same situation really. My family also don't really understand, so it'd be nice to have friends who did0
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_Deadman_Walking_ wrote: »Misty_1375 wrote: »I'm with ya! I have horrible anxiety. It's so EMBARRASSING! I know when I'm getting anxious and it's just an awful feeling and the only thing my husband can say to me is "What do you have to be nervous about? It's just drama" Yeah, ok.
That is the opposite of supportive. I'm sorry.
You are absolutely correct. It only makes my anxiety worse. Support would be nice and I’m sure it would definitely help. Thank you ☺️2 -
Misty_1375 wrote: »_Deadman_Walking_ wrote: »Misty_1375 wrote: »I'm with ya! I have horrible anxiety. It's so EMBARRASSING! I know when I'm getting anxious and it's just an awful feeling and the only thing my husband can say to me is "What do you have to be nervous about? It's just drama" Yeah, ok.
That is the opposite of supportive. I'm sorry.
You are absolutely correct. It only makes my anxiety worse. Support would be nice and I’m sure it would definitely help. Thank you ☺️
It certainly does. Nothing makes anxiety worse than the people you care about belittling the severity of your pain. I've been there too. I still am.... I wish you the best.4 -
I happened on this thread and I am glad ... I am lucky enough to not have the kind of anxiety that manifests as panic, but the kind that just seems to grind on. I think this is easier to handle than panic, it's just debilitating long term, but because of what I am going through I have great empathy and I know how very, horribly real anxiety is.
Exercise seems to help me some, and my therapist is just getting started with me but it's helping. I keep trying to do mindfulness meditation type stuff but the thinking gets chewing so hard I resist doing it. Even though I feel like it would help.
All the best and a hug to all of us.1 -
_Deadman_Walking_ wrote: »Misty_1375 wrote: »_Deadman_Walking_ wrote: »Misty_1375 wrote: »I'm with ya! I have horrible anxiety. It's so EMBARRASSING! I know when I'm getting anxious and it's just an awful feeling and the only thing my husband can say to me is "What do you have to be nervous about? It's just drama" Yeah, ok.
That is the opposite of supportive. I'm sorry.
You are absolutely correct. It only makes my anxiety worse. Support would be nice and I’m sure it would definitely help. Thank you ☺️
It certainly does. Nothing makes anxiety worse than the people you care about belittling the severity of your pain. I've been there too. I still am.... I wish you the best.
Thank you 😊! Awe. I hope your situation gets better. Many hugs to you ☺️2 -
My anxiety was to the point that I was finally willing to consider medication again when I read an article about hypnosis. I saw my Dr and went ahead and had an RX called in (half a Xanax worked well in the past), but started seeing a therapist that does CBT and hypnosis right away before I started back on the pills. It's made a significant impact for me, I never did end up getting the meds and it's been almost a year. A meditation or mindfulness app might be a place to start to see if you feel like it would be helpful for you. Just make sure to do it consistently, typically as you fall asleep, to get a good idea.
Also - I finished reading A Really Good Day by Ayelet Waldman not long ago. It's intriguing and makes me hope there will be some changes in drug law in the future.
Best of luck!1 -
Wow, I’m sorry to hear that! I don’t think I get full attacks, but I’m on lifelong bedrest for a 6-year-old injury and Dad says that’d be enough to make even Einstein crack. Starting a couple weeks ago, when I “explode,” it’s through these nasty hot flashes (I’m about to turn 24, so it’s way too early for that, even if my innards don't work the way they should!) and either anger/attitude with everything and everyone or unstoppable/you can punish me all you want but it ain’t gonna plug the tear-flow, style tantrums (Dad says correction/discipline/yelling at me until I wish I was dead or never born is the only way to stop emotional issues-no, you *full-grown cat!* Letting the attack run its course and being loving is the way to help me through it! If anyone could use an understanding friend, you may hit me up IF AND ONLY IF you use the (optional for others, but mandatory for me) Friend Request Message area to show me how you relate/any commonalities in our two stories.2
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I had anxiety/PTSD after spending a year as as a civ contractor driving water trucks in Iraq. When I met my wife and inlaws I finally had the support and understanding to transcend the panic attacks. I still don't like loud noises or large groups of people though. Finding people willing to offer support and understanding is the best medicine imho.2
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I had to get some help after my marriage ended and found a wonderful but kinda wacky therapist who recommended breathing exercises over medication. It sounds silly but I found it to be a lifesaver.
For 10 minutes in the morning and evening and randomly throughout the day...
Breathe in slowly for 4 seconds
Hold it for 6 seconds
Blow out slowly for 8 seconds
After a few months of regular practice my anxiety became minimal. It works if you feel panic beginning to set in too, but with practice and patience.
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Thank you all so much for commenting. Though I hate we all are going through this, it’s nice to know you’re not alone.5
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