Anyone here have Anxiety?

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  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    MissJay75 wrote: »
    Not to derail the thread, but for those of you who have been on medication since you were a kid, could you speak about the difference it's made for you and any long term affects of being medicated from such a young age? My daughter was diagnosed with GED at the age of 5, she's now 8 and we have discussed medication, but are reluctant considering her age.

    my suggestion would be to NOT go the route of medication.
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    I completely agree that exercise makes a significant difference, and it's the first thing I'd suggest to someone dealing with anxiety.

    That being said, sometimes anxiety and depression are completely crippling, and there should be no shame in seeing a doctor and considering the help of medication.

    Definitely exercise, but no shame if medication is necessary. Take care of yourself!
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    7elizamae wrote: »
    I completely agree that exercise makes a significant difference, and it's the first thing I'd suggest to someone dealing with anxiety.

    That being said, sometimes anxiety and depression are completely crippling, and there should be no shame in seeing a doctor and considering the help of medication.

    Definitely exercise, but no shame if medication is necessary. Take care of yourself!

    for an 8 year old? I dont know.
  • winnie141
    winnie141 Posts: 211 Member
    My daughter also suffers horrible anxiety (gee I wonder where she gets it from lol). She will eventually have to take something but for now no...she is 12. If we get to the point where she isn't functioning (think no sleep, can't leave the house ect.) then I would consider it as a worse possible case scenario...then I would take her to her psychologist and we would go from there.
    For what it's worth I wasn't put on them until I literally couldn't function anymore. I lost a week of sleep, and it got to the point where I couldn't leave the house. I was then put on a daily antidepressant and a sleeping aid as a helper. This has made a huge difference but I wouldn't consider that route for my daughter unless she was a complete mess first. For now it's deep breathing, and exercise and lots and lots of cuddles.
  • notinthisgalaxy
    notinthisgalaxy Posts: 22 Member
    I have anxiety and bouts of depression. Running really helps.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    mizztanjo wrote: »
    Love the responses in here! Anxiety/stress is a big part of my life, always has been really.
    I'm always open to new ideas on how to calm it. Love that everyone here seems to walk it off. Guess I should pick up more walking!
    For me, I find watching video's on youtube on how to deal with it helps a ton. I do exercise as well, LOVE fitness.

    I do have a question though, just your thoughts on this....it seems more and more people are becoming overwhelmed with anxiety/depression/stress...do you think it has to do with the fact that we are becoming more and more disconnected with other people, with nature, ect. More connected with technology/social media?

    I have general anxiety and a few other issues for which I'm on a low dose medication and it helps tremendously.

    I can't say for certain on exercise since I train very regularly but I suspect it helps.

    Regarding your last question I think it's an interesting question but I'm not sold on the premise being correct.

    It's possible that conditions like anxiety are being diagnosed more due to emphasis on mental health, rather than an actual increase in incidence.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
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    we make ourselves antisocial.
    I am actually very connected because of technology. when i have a bad day, there are people i can reach out too because of technology and my smart phone.

    medicating children is a difficult issue.
    i would go with what the dr says. also, I've found diffusing essential oils or applying them helps me a lot. lavender helps me relax and sleep, primarily. I have a tea with many relaxing herbs and while the taste is not fantastic, it detresses and relaxes me, whisking away my anxiety.
  • mizztanjo
    mizztanjo Posts: 153 Member
    Chaelaz wrote: »
    mizztanjo wrote: »
    Just a general discussion about the combo of anxiety and exercise. Anyone workout to help their anxiety, OCD, depression? What workouts do you do to help and does it work for you?

    Years back I ended up having my life spin out of control in depression and anxiety. I had never had issues before and I kept thinking I was just being a Pu**y and I needed to buck up and be stronger. Time passed and I learned that my body's balance had changed and there were tried and true ways to help get things aligned. The two biggest for me were diet and exercise.

    For food, I cut down on caffeine and sugars, I eat smaller meals more often, and I do more fruits and greens. For exercise I need to get in about 30 minutes of moderate activity each day.

    The last part was spiritual, or finding a better center in my life than what I hard. I had to really look at where I put my energy and commitments, and what I really wanted that filled me with a sense of pride and accomplishment. That doesn't alleviate anything, but makes all the difference in how I handled the depression and anxiety. My attitude has been my biggest ally!

    All the best.

    Thank you for sharing! :)
  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
    Hell Yeah!! Lift!! Lift!! Lift!!
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    7elizamae wrote: »
    I completely agree that exercise makes a significant difference, and it's the first thing I'd suggest to someone dealing with anxiety.

    That being said, sometimes anxiety and depression are completely crippling, and there should be no shame in seeing a doctor and considering the help of medication.

    Definitely exercise, but no shame if medication is necessary. Take care of yourself!

    for an 8 year old? I dont know.

    I wasn't referring to any 8 year-olds in my reply, but rather to the adults posting on the thread about their anxiety.
  • V_Keto_V
    V_Keto_V Posts: 342 Member
    Exercise is a daily ritual to me; without it, I do feel more depressed. Although I am very reserved, the gym is one of the few atmospheres where social interaction comes easily...it's quite a relaxed environment.
  • mizztanjo
    mizztanjo Posts: 153 Member
    edited October 2015
    V_Keto_V wrote: »
    Exercise is a daily ritual to me; without it, I do feel more depressed. Although I am very reserved, the gym is one of the few atmospheres where social interaction comes easily...it's quite a relaxed environment.

    See, I still prefer home workouts for some reason. But if I did go to the gym I'd def go when it was pretty empty. Not much one for working out in public! But kudo's to you...happy ya found what works for you :smiley:
  • yogabritt89
    yogabritt89 Posts: 5 Member
    I have anxiety and get panic attacks. Yoga & hula hooping have been lifesaving for me! Yoga is a way for me to find a sense of calm and really get me I touch with myself. It's also taught me how to connect with my breath. Adding a partner and doing Acro yoga has helped with my social anxiety!
    With hula hoops I hoop dance so I can get out emotions while getting an insane cardio workout :)
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  • _Owls_
    _Owls_ Posts: 3 Member
    I can't recommend yoga enough. It isn't the most calorie burning activity, but certain exercises will definitely promote lean muscle and flexibility. It's also a form of meditation for me. You're gently paying attention to your body, rather than your troubles.
  • Madam65
    Madam65 Posts: 3 Member
    Meditation helps. I started with 5 mins. It was difficult at first but I kept at it and as you do it daily it becomes easier and it helps. Listening to meditation music also helps.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    edited October 2015
    mizztanjo wrote: »
    Love the responses in here! Anxiety/stress is a big part of my life, always has been really.
    I'm always open to new ideas on how to calm it. Love that everyone here seems to walk it off. Guess I should pick up more walking!
    For me, I find watching video's on youtube on how to deal with it helps a ton. I do exercise as well, LOVE fitness.

    I do have a question though, just your thoughts on this....it seems more and more people are becoming overwhelmed with anxiety/depression/stress...do you think it has to do with the fact that we are becoming more and more disconnected with other people, with nature, ect. More connected with technology/social media?

    personally, i think there's just a greater and greater emphasis on mental health issues in general. They've been taboo for a long time. IMO, mental health care is not nearly where it should be, but there is definitely more emphasis these days than in the past.

    i have bouts of anxiety and panic attacks and regular exercise and a healthy diet has definitely made a difference and i have these issues less frequently than i did in the past. i've also found that in addition to doing regular moderate to vigorous exercise, taking some time out to do some yoga a couple days per week has been very helpful...i've tried meditation as well, but i tend to do better meditation when I'm doing some restorative yoga. i don't take medication regularly, but I am prescribed some mild tranquilizers for when the *kitten* does hit the fan...i use them pretty infrequently.

    other things i've noticed are, drinking heavily tends to exacerbate my anxiety issues...if i drink in moderation it's not really an issue but partying too hard can cause me issues...not always, but often enough to make me think twice before doing a bunch of shots. I also have a pretty stressful job and as good as exercise is, it's also a stress on the body...i take a powdered magnesium supplement to help de-stress and it has also helped a great deal with cramping. good nutrition is also a powerful tool.
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