Any input?

purplepink1992
purplepink1992 Posts: 273
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My anxiety has been so high lately, an all time high for me. So many people talk about how much exercise helps them with it, but for some reason it's not helping me. I get so discouraged, and sometimes I want to completely give up on it. :(

I don't know what to do.

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  • JilloftheDead
    JilloftheDead Posts: 296 Member
    Have you tried Bach's rescue remedy? Don't give up hun.
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    U need to be introduced and welcomed to the weight lifting world :wink:

    The only thing u will be anxious about is breaking your PR
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    are you on medication? i would speak to your doctor
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    are you on medication? i would speak to your doctor

    Yup in all seriousness see a psychologist and get your anxiety sorted that way
  • MissySpring
    MissySpring Posts: 442 Member
    Absolutely speak with your physician. While, I've been lucky, exercise has helped ease my anxiety and panic attacks, it took quite a while for me to feel less anxious...about 4 months.
  • purplepink1992
    purplepink1992 Posts: 273
    Yup I have a prescription, just saw my doctor last week. I have 0.5mg of Lorazepam as a rescue type deal. He said since I'm not technically depressed, I can essentially avoid a daily anti depressant.

    The lorazepam makes me sleepy though, so when I do take it I have low energy afterwards.

    Sorry for the TMI but a week before my time of the month begins it seems my anxiety gets the most out of whack. And that's when me feeling like this happens! Lol
  • MissySpring
    MissySpring Posts: 442 Member
    Glad you've sought help from your doctor. If you're not finding relief in a reasonable timeframe, you should go back. I'm sure there are more options available.

    Some things that help me...yoga, deep breathing, reading, getting enough sleep ~ this is a biggie, doing my favorite hobby...sewing.
  • purplepink1992
    purplepink1992 Posts: 273
    I tried to prolong it as much as possible because I was really dreading having to take something for it. But there was no way I could live that way any longer.

    I've been trying to fix my sleep, that is a big issue I have. Some nights I'm literally wide awake all night long, and then nap during the day when I can. Or I sleep for a few hours at night and than I'm up between 5-7. It gets frustrating.

    I've been looking for some new hobbies, I'll definitely take those into consideration!

    Thank you
  • purplepink1992
    purplepink1992 Posts: 273
    Have you tried Bach's rescue remedy? Don't give up hun.

    I was actually on the website reading about it! But I don't understand it or how it works
  • brewji
    brewji Posts: 752 Member
    #1, I think you need a hug. A non-creepy, actual real-life hug.

    Secondly (see how I avoided saying #2?), I agree that being honest with your psychiatrist about how you continue to feel is the best thing to do. You can always ask about alternative methods of coping, aside from prescription drugs. I know it can be done, but it's not for everyone.

    Best of luck, and if you ever feel like crap, just know that a lot of us have your back.
  • psych0kitty
    psych0kitty Posts: 313
    Yoga and lifting.

    I struggle with anxiety as well. Yoga and meditation are great for getting calm. Lifting helps just in general.

    Rescue Remedy is just some homeopathic stuff in a brandy solution. Give it a try if you want, but IMO it works best on cats.
  • minimalistmom
    minimalistmom Posts: 137
    I referred to myself as a deranged crazy woman on my profile today, because that's what postpartum is doing to me having just had my 3rd c-section 2 weeks ago. A nurse addressed the fact that I have a history of postpartum depression and recommended I seek a support group or talk it out with my husband. I opted for the second choice, because I'm not big into groups. I also find taking a brisk walk, jog, or doing yoga helps, even meditating and focusing on my breathing for 5 minutes helps me regain a little of my self-conscious. It really is a matter of keeping the mind busy.

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