severe anxiety

tashiaberman

I used to have a very similar problem with anxiety and it is difficult to make other people understand how you feel and that intellectually you know there is no "reason" for it, but it still happens.

Have your doctor check your iron levels. I had been staving off my anxiety with high potentcy B-Complex vitamins, with added sub-lingual B-12 for years. After finding out that I was anemic and needed iron, I have improved. In addition to the iron, I also am taking about 4,000 iu/day of vitamin D. You can get all these at most grocery stores or local health-food/vitamin stores.

Try the above, but don't take too much iron without a doctor's guidance as it can be toxic. If your doctor doesn't find you anemic, you might try a multivitamin/mineral formula with iron, like Geratol. Also, eliminate caffeine and go easy on the refined sugar for a while. Sometimes hypoglycemic attacks can feel like anxiety/panic attacks too. Exercise can help alleviate stress and getting enough sleep can help too.

Try all of these at once. After years and years of anxiety problems, it is good to finally feel okay. I have been over the anxiety problem for a couple of years now and it's great.

alinakaras

I too suffer from anxiety, although it's not as severe as it was 2.5 years ago. I did a cognitive behavioural therapy, but it was the antidepressants that sorted me out, to be honest. I noticed that what I eat plays a big role in how I feel mentally. As soon as I cut out sugar and carbs I am much much calmer, confident etc. This is when keeping a food diary helps, so hopefully you will be able to see what triggers your anxiety.

Wishing you all the best and hope you will get better soon!