Anxiety

yep. there's a mental health group...if you'd rather post in there. i have a whole slew of stuff!

I have several anxiety disorders.

With me meditation and cognitive behaviour therapy worked quite well.


I refused meds as well. A lot of them are addictive, while a lot of people suffering from anxiety are more likely to become a substance abuser. So I just told my therapist I didn't want to use it.

If you truly believe that you have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, I would recommend seeking professional evaluation and help. A professional can discuss your treatment options with you, including the costs and benefits of medication (some of which are addictive, some of which are not). Random people on the internet, even if they have been diagnosed with these disorders are not a substitute for qualified, professional help.

I will agree with the person above who said they suck though. Exercise helps, but as you say, only so much. A qualified therapists may also be able to help you find other types of positive coping mechanisms.

I'm diagnosed with GAD and Panic Disorder... going on 15 years with it. Therapy alone can be helpful (especially for panic attacks) but I also take xanax (as needed). I started out needing it 4-5 days/week and am now down to 1-2 days/week after about 3 months on it. I find that despite it having a risk of addiction it has made a huge difference for me to just know that I have something available to calm me down when I get overwhelmed. The safety net of having a chemical solution has actually helped keep me calmer in situations that would have made me extremely anxious only a couple months ago.

18 and I've had anxiety for a while.. Recently I have found talking to that one person you trust and adore really helps, whether it is a family member, partner or best friend.. sometimes even a stranger can help (like us) . with the chest pains, breathe deep and lay down close your eyes.. but with the rest go RUN!! run it all out. I guess in general not letting things pile up inside is best to help avoid an attack, so having someone you can talk to really helps :flowerforyou:
This often works for me.. good luck.

Yes Kalms are good, personally I believe they have a placebo effect, however as more of a mental than physical condition this is good. I don't want to be on any medication so exercise breathing and ocassionally Kalms

Oh it is much worse around "that time of the month". I can totally relate with you on that. I also work in a quiet office. When I feel anxious or panic little things will startle me too.

Sounds just like all of us you're not alone :flowerforyou:

Oh it is much worse around "that time of the month". I can totally relate with you on that. I also work in a quiet office. When I feel anxious or panic little things will startle me too.

Sounds just like all of us you're not alone :flowerforyou:

Not to be argumentative, but not all of us. I've never seen a relationship between anxiety and menstruation, even when keeping logs for my therapist and doctors. I'm not saying it's not common, but it's certainly not universal.

I have been diagnosed with "general depression" "social anxiety" and "general anxiety disorder" . I used to go through weeks where I would have panic attacks so debilitating that if I was driving I would have to stop. I couldn't go alone to strange places, I hate crowds. It was awful.
How I cope today:
I got a new job (not something that can be done for most people I understand) and instantly was a lot better. About five months later I started getting haelthy. I have noticed that changing my diet has made me feel better over all. Plus a lot of the social anxiety I was having came from insecurity. As I'm working to better myself, I get less insecure.
Do I still have intense panic attacks? I've had one in the past five months. Do I get nervous in new placed with new people? Hell yeah, but I can manage now and I'm now medication free.

Try eating fresh foods, get lots of vitamin C, and find someone you can talk to, even if it's about nothing major. Sleep at night, and when you wake up tell yourself you're going to have a good day. Negative self-talk is the hardest thing to overcome, but makes the biggest difference.

Oh it is much worse around "that time of the month". I can totally relate with you on that. I also work in a quiet office. When I feel anxious or panic little things will startle me too.

Sounds just like all of us you're not alone :flowerforyou:

Not to be argumentative, but not all of us. I've never seen a relationship between anxiety and menstruation, even when keeping logs for my therapist and doctors. I'm not saying it's not common, but it's certainly not universal.

I agree. I tracked my mood for two years straight and there was no correlaton between menstruation and my mood.

Me neither. It is know that birth control can bring on feelings of anxiety during the time of month, but I don't have that either.

I haven't really bad anxiety but haven't done anything about it. =/

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im only in my twenties and shouldnt have this much stress already.

This statement is amazingly laughable. First, people of all ages suffer from significant stress, from children to elders. Second, while stress often makes the symptoms of anxiety disorders worse, and is often associated with the onset of anxiety disorders, for people who have anxiety disorders, the anxiety often exists even when the person is not under obviously high levels of stress.

One, thank you for laughing at me...thats really nice in a support group. Two, i was stating that the doctor was saying at my age i should be living care free and enjoying life because you are only young once... and i should control the things i can but try to not let the things i cant control cause me to worry and Three, i cant control my stress/anxiety whatever you want to call it.... thanks for the support...
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I understood your comment. Some people should think before speaking...you may offend someone. I hv no "wonderful" ideas and so I won't offer any. I hope that all of you are managing well or find something that works for you. Nothing is a one size fits all and pharmaceuticals are NOT always the way to go unless your overall daily functioning is affected. I had a doctor's appt today and my only complaint was a little anxiety when I feel I don't hv enough time in the day and some stress (which is rare for me). Heart palpitations are not new for me but may hv increased because of the stress and anxiety. I just remember to breathe deeply. Sometimes it works...other times it doesn't. He asked me if I wanted meds and I declined. If you are worrying about something you can fix apply action...if you can't fix it move on to the next. Nothing is worth your health. One last thing I want to add is, find ways (that work for you) to cope. Most of our stress and anxiety comes from our inability to cope or lack of coping skills. Once we figure out what the root of the problem is we can learn adaptive behaviors that reduce symptoms. Once again...wishing you all the best!

im only in my twenties and shouldnt have this much stress already.

This statement is amazingly laughable. First, people of all ages suffer from significant stress, from children to elders. Second, while stress often makes the symptoms of anxiety disorders worse, and is often associated with the onset of anxiety disorders, for people who have anxiety disorders, the anxiety often exists even when the person is not under obviously high levels of stress.

One, thank you for laughing at me...thats really nice in a support group. Two, i was stating that the doctor was saying at my age i should be living care free and enjoying life because you are only young once... and i should control the things i can but try to not let the things i cant control cause me to worry and Three, i cant control my stress/anxiety whatever you want to call it.... thanks for the support...

I understood what you meant as well, that the doctor was saying that. I have a very depressed mother and have beat depression myself but I would never pretend to know everything about it and preach to others about it.

im only in my twenties and shouldnt have this much stress already.

This statement is amazingly laughable. First, people of all ages suffer from significant stress, from children to elders. Second, while stress often makes the symptoms of anxiety disorders worse, and is often associated with the onset of anxiety disorders, for people who have anxiety disorders, the anxiety often exists even when the person is not under obviously high levels of stress.

One, thank you for laughing at me...thats really nice in a support group. Two, i was stating that the doctor was saying at my age i should be living care free and enjoying life because you are only young once... and i should control the things i can but try to not let the things i cant control cause me to worry and Three, i cant control my stress/anxiety whatever you want to call it.... thanks for the support...

Passive-aggressive much? You completely misunderstood what they were saying. No one was LAUGHING at you--the idea that "I shouldn't have stress at this age" is laughable... like in a sad sort of way. People are under tremendous amounts of stress--young adults are famously under more and more stress today.