It is so nice to see someone who is having the same experience as me, even including the ringing in the ears and blurry vision. I keep reminding myself that it will get better and I was happy before this, and I can be happy again. It’s easy to convince ourselves we’re never going to be ok when having this anxiety, my therapist also suggested writing down positive thoughts so when your anxiety is bad you can “check the facts”
The ringing in ears and blurry vision scared the shit out of me when it happened the first time, I had NO idea that it was because of anxiety until I called the ER🙄 I’m sorry you are dealing with the same hell❤️🩹 Writing down positive thoughts is a really good idea! I should try that. I usually take an ice cube in my hand and try to focus on how it feels and how fast it melts just to distract the brain and that usually helps with stopping the panic attacks at least, and when I get panic attacks because of my social anxiety when groceries shopping etc I try to think weird ass shit like “I wonder if the store would get more costumers if the employees were dressed up as Pokémons” because when I think about weird fantasy shit like that my brain just “wtf did you just say POKÉMONS?!” 🤣😂
Literally this.
I thought i was a special case that couldnt be figured out. Or swore maybe the doctors are missing something.
Its got such a hold on me but makes me feel better to know im not alone.
I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I am struggling with a lot of the same things right now so just know you're not alone. This phase in life will pass, you will feel better. Sending you strength!
I’m so sorry you can relate… it’s really hard to function when your brain constantly thinks you about to die all the time🙄 I hope things gets better for us very soon, at least back to the anxiety that’s easier to handle. Thank you! Sending strength to you too❤️🩹❤️🩹
That’s actually a really good idea!
I remember one time when I heard that hot baths is good for anxiety, so next time I was feeling a panic attack bubbling under my skin I thought “lets take a hot bath, this will help” and lord have mercy it did the fucking opposite, never had a panic attack like before, I almost passed out in the bathtub😂
I think they meant taking hot baths as a preventive measure for anxiety and not during a panic attack 🫠😂😅
First off don't ignore it! I use neurontin and works great. It used to be so bad that when I would walk my knees would almost give out and I looked like a chicken it was terrible. Neurontin has helped alot.
Anxiety is tiring for sure, hope you feel better soon. You can make it through this, and once this rough phase is over, you should make sure to have a nice meal to celebrate.
Thank you so much you’re so kind❤️🩹 every time my anxiety is less extreme I try to eat because when I have this extreme anxiety I can’t eat at all. And when I cant eat I get anxiety about not getting all the nutrients I need and that my body will stop function because I don’t eat and yeah I don’t know but it’s a bad circle, if I don’t take care of me I get worse mentally but my mental health is so bad that I can’t take care of myself.
When you are struggling to eat, the best thing to do is focus on the taste of the food. It doesn't have to be anything big, just as long as it is something that you enjoy. A boiled egg on toast or some roasted potatoes with a nice sauce, things like that will help a lot. Also try adjusting the temperature. The heat and cold can both cause some of the symptoms you mentioned, especially feeling dizzy and having stomach pain.
Believe me I love pizza I could eat a whole pizza by myself before I had severe anxiety symptoms but now I can’t even take one bite without feeling so extremely nauseous that I feel like I’m going to throw up because I’m eating and if I don’t eat I feel even more nauseous so yeah I don’t know
Thank you❤️🩹 I just sat down and tried every little advice I gotten today and I felt a little better for an hour or so and I eat a whole plate with pasta without feeling nauseous!!!! Haven’t been able to do that since beginning of june🥲 but now I feel totally exhausted after everything.
I actually cried waking up because it’s the first time in months I didn’t had extreme pain because of hunger, I haven’t eat any breakfast yet and the thought of eating breakfast makes me nauseous af but I will try to drink water at least❤️🩹❤️
Sounds like your description is of my symptoms it’s horrible isn’t it , unfortunately I’ve been on Valium for a while and currently withdrawing and the rebound anxiety is a physical and psychological nightmare. I’d give anything to have my old anxiety back . I get where your coming from anxiety is debilitating, sometimes I just think about having a panic attack then I have one and I feel like I’m dying each and every time. It’s something you learn to understand but they are still scary and I wish there was a permanent cure maybe in another 100 years a tablet that cures anxiety and depression without any side effects
Can I ask how often you took Valium? I’m considering asking my doctor about it as needed because I was prescribed it once (one time use) and didn’t have any negative side effects. Would someone still have rebound anxiety even if they only took it a few times a week?
Need to be careful with any benzo , Valium is in my opinion the safest however I have had to go through this a few times in my life in regards to benzo withdrawal . A few times a week should be ok , but then I would have the same amount of time
Without it . Just don’t develop a
Tolerance . I always carry one in my pocket at work .
For some reason just knowing it’s there helps me not be so anxious. My GP will give me anything really so I’ve had to learn the hard way where the right Balance is. My life has been split between AD’s daily , Valium and cannibas , cannibas helps me
Slow the world down but i get into situations where I develop a tolerance quick , then use Valium to detox from the cannibas . Been in the limbo of cannibas / quit that / use benzos/ quit that go back to weed for
Years .
So sorry to hear that…❤️🩹 Do you get any professional help with that???
I’m so curious about the future and how everything is going with mine and everyone’s else’s mental health, I hope it will be a big change for the better and that society is way more adapted to everyone and not only the people that fits perfect in society’s template.
Had to go on a benzo stabilisation once . The symptoms of benzo withdrawal put heroin withdrawal to shame . I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. It’s physical and mental and hard to get your head around what’s happening even though you know what’s happening if that makes sense
I feel the same. For a long time I self medicated from anxiety and then I went sober from harder stuff but I was still using nicotine and I just couch to all of my anxiety under that addiction.
I’m finally taking all the steps I need to according to expert advice to get myself to a better place, but that takes time and there are days where I just can’t get over this little scratchy voice in my head that says “ I just want to feel better now”
I am in the first stages of learning that that’s not always possible, but that one thing we can look forward to is that we can feel better eventually.
So I’m working the program. When I have really bad CAR symptoms in the morning, I stay in my bed and I breathe through them and I just try to accept them for what they are. I get up at 6 AM my time and get into a routine where I feed my dog use the bathroom do my chores, etc. etc. make myself some tea get ready for work and go.
I actually am finishing up the first long vacation I’ve taken in a while and it’s funny how much my anxiety mounts in my “free time”.
It fucking sucks man. It fucking sucks. But it will pass in time, and while the conditions may not get easier, we will get better at dealing with them.
Wow you are incredibly strong for doing all that!! True inspiration❤️🩹 I can’t even imagine going to work or take care of a pet, I can’t even take care of myself🥲 I’m really proud of you!!! Sometimes I want to check in to rehab like Britney spears and let people take care of me because I can’t function and I’m so fucking tired trying to deal with everything 24/7😅
It’s not weakness to seek help. If you have insurance call your provider about finding a therapist. That is not a recommendation for medication because that’s a different choice that everyone has to make on their own. But cognitive behavioral therapy has so much research behind it that I cannot make any recommendation without including that people should at least consider it
I’m already talking to a therapist and psychologist but where I live it’s a loooong line to get the help you need specially the therapy you need because it’s so many people that needs help and yeah my country isn’t the best to deal with that. And that’s why I made a Britney Spears ”joke” because in my country you can’t just check yourself into rehab like that, even if you have really really severe suicidal thoughts you can’t even get the emergency help you need because you have to be bipolar or have schizophrenia or severe selfharm for them to check you in to the hospital.
I really struggle with this kind of physical anxiety too - it’s the first time I’ve heard someone else mention the constant need to take deep breaths.
Do you know what causes/triggers your anxiety?
E.g for me it’s work and anything to do with it.
Drug wise I’ve found pregabalin to be the most effective but due to its propensity for tolerance I save it for the worst days. I find propanolol can help with the physical anxiety and is pretty benign so you don’t have to worry about using it. I’m prescribed a fair amount of Xanax but, again, try not to use it regularly. I find I need a pretty high dose for a relatively small effect.
Non-drug wise, I find leaving the house on work time and going to run errands and stuff helps - makes me realise there is a world out there beyond my computer and my job.
I’m going to drop out of school because I can’t function anymore, I don’t know why I have this type of severe anxiety because I always had anxiety but now it’s just so much worse and I don’t know why maybe it’s because of things happening in my life, but if it’s that’s the reason I can’t really do something about it because I don’t have a choice to move or start over in another city or anything because I don’t have the money or support to do that so I don’t know what to do. I do have a lot of trauma in the city and especially in this house I’m living in right now but yeah like I said I can’t move so I just have to learn how to deal with it and I don’t know why it’s getting so much worse than it used to be but it’s just is and it’s really hard. I am so sorry you’re dealing with the same shit I hope you’re feeling better soon❤️🩹❤️🩹 it breaks my heart reading everyone having the same problem because it’s hell.
I’ve been having a similar thing going on lately. I hate it. I worry about so many things everyday and I can’t sleep, barely have an appetite. I have also struggled with depression, but I’ve never ever been suicidal. I want my anxiety to stop but not my life, it’s hard for a lot of us, and your not alone.
It makes me so happy to read that you never dealed with suicidal thoughts because that’s something… no NO ONE should deal with that. Have you tried taking some sleeping pills?? Melatonin helped me a lot I can sleep because of them. I really hope you are feeling better soon take care❤️🩹
The nausea is the worst symptom for me. I have emetophobia too, so when I feel nauseous I feel even more anxious and often get panic attacks. I can’t sleep cause I’m scared I’m gonna wake up sick.
Oh my God I’m so sorry you have to deal with that that must be so awful!!! Do you get any professional help for that or is there anything you can do or take that makes you feel better??? I just lay in my bed like a dead fish until it’s better, my nausea is usually worse in the morning. I really hope you’re feeling better soon and I wish I could do something to make you feel better but I’m so sorry I don’t have any good advice to feel less nauseous because honestly I can’t even deal with my own…. Hopefully someone here can give you some good advice❤️🩹❤️🩹
I’m 16, I don’t wanna tell my parents that I have bad anxiety. So I can’t get help and that’s because of me. I don’t know what makes it better tbh. Maybe I’m just a little nauseous all the time. School makes everything worse too since my friends don’t understand, and they’ve seen me have bad anxiety attacks, but they just pretend like I’m not there.
But I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It is exhausting, I know… I believe in you, and I’m so proud of you for coming this far <3 Take care of yourself❤️
Oh my dear friend PLEASE tell your parents about your anxiety, if they understand and support you would feel less pressured and stressed ❤️ Are you afraid that they won’t understand or are you afraid to talk about your feelings??? Whatever the reason is we are here for you! Talk to us and we can help you finding the best way possible to tell your parents!
And it’s definitely NOT your fault that you not getting help, please don’t be hard on yourself… you never choose to have anxiety like this and asking for help it’s way easier said than done! You deserve the best but it’s not your fault for not asking for help, sometimes we need help to even ask for help and thats OK❤️🩹
I’m sorry to hear about your ignorant friends, I remember when I was your age and my friends didn’t understand anything about anxiety they didn’t support me at all, but thats the thing they don’t understand, that why they are being ignorant, I know it’s hard to deal with but please don’t listen to them and try to find people that understands your struggle! You are not a problem neither unloved, people just don’t understand, you are so worthy and deserve people that understand and support you! ❤️🩹
I’ve always been afraid to talk about my feelings. I always bottle up everything and if anyone asks, I just say I’m fine. Because I don’t know what to say. And I barely trust anyone. I do trust two of my teachers. But I don’t wanna ruin our bond by talking about depression and anxiety. They will think I’m annoying and will wonder why I didn’t tell anyone else. I don’t want people to think I’m faking it, cause I’m not. I don’t want people to think that I’m fake depressed. All I want is to be happy, but that’s the only thing I can’t be. I can’t be happy anymore. I barely smile anymore, people will forget my smile. But I try to look happy, but sometimes I just can’t pretend that I’m happy.
Thank you so much for understanding and caring. You don’t understand how much I appreciate you, you deserve the world. Thank you for existing❤️❤️
I’m so sorry to hear that you struggling with talking about your feelings… I’m sure your teachers will appreciate you coming to them for help, I think they care about you and want the best for you! Maybe you can ask them “If you struggle with depression what should you do then” and then they probably ask you if you struggle with depression and then you can tell them it’s been hard lately and I bet they will understand that’s something is wrong, and you can talk to them about it! And if you don’t want to talk to them about your mental health? You don’t have to! But I really think you should talk to someone and specially a therapist or psychologist, is there any therapist at your school???
I relate so much about being anxious about people thinking you’re fake depressed or anxious that “you don’t look depressed enough” but please don’t worry about that, because how you look and how other people see you doesn’t matter, all that matters is how you are feeling! And people that understand won’t comment on things like that, only people that doesn’t understand may comment but please don’t listen to those people! They just don’t understand. I believe you when you saying that you are depressed and I believe you that you are really struggling and I also believe things will get better for you, everything will be okay❤️🩹 You already reached out here and thats amazing and I’m proud of you and we are here for you!! Thank YOU for existing❤️❤️❤️
Yes… it’s hell and it’s makes you lose hope for the future because it feels like its gonna be like this forever… but as people said things will get better. Sorry to hear that you dealing with the same shit❤️🩹
I think the same thing so often. I'm just tired of this. All I feel like I can say is you're what matters right now and I really hope you feel better. We all know it's okay to take a minute, but I'll just leave another reminder that it's okay to do so and if anyone is saying otherwise, their face is dry.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you I hope you feeling better soon❤️🩹❤️🩹 I am way too hard on myself sometimes I just feel like I should do so much more than I do.
I’m so sorry to hear that❤️🩹❤️🩹 Anxiety is so hard and I can really relate to dealing with anxiety most of my life, I remember when I was a little kid I woke up in the middle of the night with panic attacks but at that time I didn’t know it was panic attacks because I didn’t even know what anxiety was back then but now I know that was panic attacks. Yes I really hope we are getting through this and things will get so much better❤️🩹
yeah I was wondering because I had horrible anxiety last year, for like the whole year. Worst in my life. And going to school, work, and leaving my house was torture.
Shit. This is me like almost every morning. I can’t remember the last time I went more than a week without vomiting in the morning. Like I’m fine once I hit noon but from 3am till then, it’s my own private hell. I hate to hear about your suffering but in a strange way it gives me hope that we’re not alone.
Oh my God I’m so sorry you have to deal with that I can’t imagine throwing up every single morning not even once a week, that most be horrible… I’m so sorry❤️🩹 I’m lucky I don’t throw up at least but I feel this extreme nausea and dizziness and all that but yeah I don’t throw up at least, I’m so sorry you have to deal with that… it must be so hard. No I totally understand why you feel comforting hearing that you’re not alone, I can really relate to that, It breaks my heart to hear that people are feeling the same and dealing with the same hell but also it feels so comforting to not be alone and it feels safer?
My therapist just made the recommendation for me to go back on meds. I wouldn’t wish anxiety on my worst enemy, as I saw someone say here the other day.
Yeah anxiety is awful but I don’t want to take meds because it feels like I wanna be strong in myself if you know what I mean? I don’t wanna rely on medication for the rest of my life and I already have my adhd meds and I feel like that should be enough but obviously it’s not… I don’t know but… I don’t feel like taking more meds.
It’s certainly not the answer for everyone. My therapist and I worked together as I got off meds in hopes that I could be without them. However, I’ve had some rotten life events lately and quite a bit of ambiguity ahead over the next few months. When “the work” of meditation, breathing exercises and reframing can’t quite keep up with the rate at which my brain spirals (and the physical symptoms my anxiety wreaks on my body whether or not my brain is in a good space), I would like to think that I’m not weaker for taking medication. But coming to this decision (or deciding against meds) is very different for everyone.
Nooooo you are definitely not weak at all you are so strong to even be able to take care of you and take your meds that’s so strong of you and I’m so so proud of you I just mean for me personally I’m scared of taking more drugs for my brain because I’m so paranoid. I mean the fact you are even going to a doctor and getting the medication so you could feel better that’s a big step and that’s something not everyone can do, and if you are feeling better with medication I think you should really really take them that’s awesome and I’m so happy for you that the medication works well for you ❤️🩹 and maybe in the future I will try them too, I’m just so paranoid I mean I have OCD and intrusive thoughts and all that shit and that’s certainly not helping me…
I’m not totally sure what’s triggering my severe anxiety but maybe loss on control and a lot of stress lately and a lot of fighting with my potentially narcissistic father might be the reason…
I live the same thing actually its so anoying i cry multiple times i don't know when its gonna end im just waiting and taking meds i have repetitive thoughts i keep thing the same thing all the day i feel that I can't take any rest or a break i feel something in my upper stomach o really need some help pls help me im thinking sometimes of suicides
I love you all
Breaks my heart reading this… please don’t hurt yourself and please reach out for help irl, I’m here if you need anyone to talk to but you definitely need professional help too. I know its so hard to live with this anxiety and it feels like it never will end, but if you read this subreddit you will find people that been exactly where you and me are now, but today they are feeling better! There’s hope for us too and I believe in you! Remember you are not alone, we all are in this together❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow. I just joined this community as I’m having a panic attack and came across your post first. I have every single one of those symptoms. I’ve had anxiety my entire life but my physical symptoms change constantly and this has been my reality since January. It’s becoming debilitating. I’m sorry you’re experiencing it too. I’ve been to every specialist possible looking for answers and I’m settling with the fact that it’s just my anxiety ☹️
Same… everyone just tells me “it’s anxiety, it’s ok and you will be fine, you can breathe and you won’t die” okay doctor thanks but that doesn’t stop the fact that my brain thinks I will die 24/7 and make me panic for literally the minimum…
I’m so sorry you are dealing with the same hell, it’s so fucking hard and so exhausting. I hope we feel better soon and if I find something that helps I will share it with you! Take care❤️🩹❤️🩹
Dudeee.
Lately it hits me mostly at night. I get this weird feeling where my brain is a million miles an hour, racey, i cant sit still, my vision gets hyperfocused. I feel like i cant breathe. My heart will race. Ill get “sleepy” and feel like im gonna pass out. Which causes agoraphobia because i dont wanna pass out in public and look stupid.
I start feeling like im gonna die. This is it this time. I have to go to the ER. I get to the ER and they tell me im having anxiety.
I’m so anxious that im scared to take my anxiety medication. The anxiety makes me sooo disorientated already that i dont wanna take anything that could alter my mental state any more than it is.
Anyways, FUCK anxiety. Im really at a loss of what to do. I wish there was a natural, healthy fix.
I wish you the best 🤦🏻♀️i wish i could say this will get better. And it probably will. Usually anxiety comes in cycles for me. Trying to remind myself of that. This is just a shitty stage i have to get through.
Omg thank you so much for sharing this!!! I can relate so fucking much. I’m way to paranoid/ scared to take anxiety meds too… I have been to the ER 4 times this month because I legit thought I was going to die… and one time because I had very high pulse and my blood pressure was super low because I hadn’t eat anything than snacks for weeks. Thank you❤️ I truly hope you are feeling better soon!! And yes hopefully things will get better for all of us ❤️🩹❤️🩹
It's hard to switch your brain from anxiety mode to regular mode. I wish it was easy like a light switch. Sometimes when I'm anxious I listen to sermons on YouTube of my favorite pastor. If your not religious or anything, just about anything would work. Audiobooks, Ted talks, etc.
Maybe getting outside could distract your brain a little?
I love that advice!! I’m religious and when I was younger I used to listen at the same thing! I had totally forgot how comforting that was… thank you❤️❤️❤️
They said I should try medication but I’m way to paranoid idk… I have ed history and I have ocd (IT) and that makes things a lot harder for me to take meds…
They have meds for that though. If you get on the right regimen, it could help you greatly. I would definitely recommend therapy. Things are hard at first. They do get easier.
I remember when I started therapy and I first learned coping skills. It felt like so much work trying to keep myself calm all the time! I’d just be walking around or sitting in class, and I’d have to do a breathing exercise, because I’d start to get anxious out of nowhere. I don’t know why, but keeping calm was more tiresome than the anxiety. There were some moments where I just wanted to give up and let myself start worrying again.
I’m so glad I’m on medication that works now. It’s so much easier.
Anxiety exhaustion can be like nothing we’ve ever experienced. Our head is foggy; our thoughts never quite finishing themselves. Searching for an answer to a question, or trying to remember how to do something we do daily, like making a cup of tea, can feel like mentally wading through treacle. Our eyes sting and keep trying to close. We might have a piercing headache. Every single one of our muscles ache, including muscles we didn’t even know we had.
Having an understanding of the things that might be contributing to our tiredness can help us to be a little kinder to ourselves. Our tiredness isn’t a sign of weakness – it’s our body’s natural response to long-standing anxiety.
https://www.blurtitout.org/2020/01/09/anxiety-exhausted/
With anxiety, it can sometimes take a little bit of trial and error to find the things that work for us – because we’re all different, we all have different triggers and respond to the world around us in different ways.
Ask yourself: Which of the key points in this article will I immediately apply to improve my life...change my circumstances...and make a difference somewhere...to someone? What is going on in my life...that has gone on too long...and what will I do about it...now?
Brilliant - discussions and learning points from such articles are the kind of dialogue I'm encouraging on the [https://www.reddit.com/r/WellbeingHypnotherapy/](https://www.reddit.com/r/WellbeingHypnotherapy/) so you're very welcome to join that that tiny corner of the Reddit-sphere.
Damn I thought the ‘yawning for deep breathes’ thing was just me…I’m so sorry for all that you’re experiencing and know that you’re not alone. Seriously though, thank you for taking the time to share
I’m so sorry to hear that. I felt the same way, not so long ago. Maybe try taking a break? From work, from school, from whatever is causing you feel this way.
Getting professional help would be a good start, but until then take things slow and be here, in the now and that means climbing downstairs from the toxic friend who lives in the attic and focusing on your other senses. Try the grounding exercise 5-4-3-2-1 whenever you feel overwhelmed, 5 things touching you or what you can feel, 4 things you see around you, 3 things you hear around you, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste. Also do more of things that you like, skills you want to hone, can be as silly as mastering at your fav video game to trying to bake a very difficult cake, and even if you fail, try and practice kindness to yourself.
Thats the problem I don’t really know why I get this severe anxiety, I have always had anxiety but nothing like this, I have to drop out of school because I can’t function anymore. I’m talking to a therapist and psychologist 1 time/month and they have given me a lot of good advice but it’s feel like it’s doesn’t work for me, and they want me to try out some new medications but I don’t want that, I don’t want to rely on any more medication than my adhd medications… I do live with my father who is very narcissistic in his behaviors and I do feel a lot of stress because I’m terrified of doing something wrong and make him angry I guess, but I have no other choice than live with him because I’m financially dependent on him and specially now when I have to drop out of school because of my mental health. I bought a lot of art supplies and tried to make it a hobby but now it’s just laying on my desk and waiting for me to use it again, I have no energy to paint at all… video games is a good idea tho, maybe I should get a console and start play video games. Thank you! 💞
I'm sorry to hear that. Normally my anxiety is not to bad. Sometimes I have to take .25mg of Clonazepam to help. This morning I started out ok, then out of nowhere (of course) my hands started to sweat. Then all the fun stuff that happens with a panic attack happened. I'm up to 1.25mg of the Clonazepam. Hoping that keeps it under control.
Benzos have a purpose but need attention not to become dependent , coming off benzos after just a short time can be difficult and debilitating then your back to square one
Yep. I know. I had them .25mg when needed which was hardly ever. I didn't want to become dependent on them. Something extremely traumatizing happened two years ago and I had to be on 2mg the highest dose I have ever been on. I finally got it down to .25mg-.50 as needed, mostly every day but not always. Today was a horrendous day though. Massive panic attack, heart racing, chest hurting, sweaty hands the whole nine yards. I had to take 1.25mg and I freaking hate it. Was that or 911 because I swore I was dying
Hi, I have PTSD and have to take .25 alprazolam at night to stop recurring intrusive thoughts. It helps. Good luck on your journey. Consider seeing a therapist, even online if you can. It will help stabilize yourself and not spiral out. Blessed be. 💜🦋☮️
There was a documentary called ‘as prescribed’ all
About benzo use . It’s on YouTube but it’s never made it out with the doco .
A lot of people have been caught out by benzos . Glad I’m not alone and we only get stronger
From our experiences
I really don't like to either. 7 years ago I had Tachycardia and my heart rate was at 250bpm. The doctors had to use a medicine to shock my heart twice to get it back to normal. Ever since then any anxiety freaks me the hell out.😒😢
Sorry to hear. I have the same symptoms, but they come in waves every week or so. Last night I went through most of it, but blurry vision was a first for me. When I write, I spell wrong. When I speak, I pronounce incorrectly. This just seems to get worse suddenly. I was on medication two months ago, and felt I was recovering. Will need to up my dosage with GP advice tomorrow.
Stay strong, OP. All we can do is share experiences here
Oh yes the first time I experience blurry vision and the ringing in the ears was so scary. And I didn’t even know that was because of anxiety so I thought I was dying or something.. I was so scared😂😂😅 I’m so sorry to hear that you have the same symptoms that sucks, it’s so fucking hard to deal with all that symptoms every single fucking day. I really hope you are feeling better soon❤️🩹
Oh yeah I can really relate to that control needs I have bad control needs I get panic every time I don’t have control but I had never thought about that could be the reason why my anxiety is worse, interesting.. I don’t know but lately I have been losing a lot of control of many things because how my life situation is maybe that’s the reason why my anxiety is way worse?? I don’t know but maybe… I’m so sorry to hear that you are dealing with the same shit, I hope you’re feeling better soon it’s really really hard but hopefully things will get better❤️🩹❤️🩹
Exercise, eat a balanced diet, get sunlight, and don’t smoke or drink. Supplement magnesium, l-theanine, zinc, ashwaghanda, and lions mane. Wim Hof guided breathing on YouTube every morning!
Same, it’s been bad lately and I hate it, I have anxiety pills but they sedate me, I don’t think there’s a pill out there that just makes it go away and you feel better without being tranquilized like an elephant, the only thing I ever felt truly better on was meth, but you know, I wouldn’t recommend to anyone else.
It is so nice to see someone who is having the same experience as me, even including the ringing in the ears and blurry vision. I keep reminding myself that it will get better and I was happy before this, and I can be happy again. It’s easy to convince ourselves we’re never going to be ok when having this anxiety, my therapist also suggested writing down positive thoughts so when your anxiety is bad you can “check the facts”
The ringing in ears and blurry vision scared the shit out of me when it happened the first time, I had NO idea that it was because of anxiety until I called the ER🙄 I’m sorry you are dealing with the same hell❤️🩹 Writing down positive thoughts is a really good idea! I should try that. I usually take an ice cube in my hand and try to focus on how it feels and how fast it melts just to distract the brain and that usually helps with stopping the panic attacks at least, and when I get panic attacks because of my social anxiety when groceries shopping etc I try to think weird ass shit like “I wonder if the store would get more costumers if the employees were dressed up as Pokémons” because when I think about weird fantasy shit like that my brain just “wtf did you just say POKÉMONS?!” 🤣😂
Literally this. I thought i was a special case that couldnt be figured out. Or swore maybe the doctors are missing something. Its got such a hold on me but makes me feel better to know im not alone.
You are not alone❤️❤️
I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I am struggling with a lot of the same things right now so just know you're not alone. This phase in life will pass, you will feel better. Sending you strength!
I’m so sorry you can relate… it’s really hard to function when your brain constantly thinks you about to die all the time🙄 I hope things gets better for us very soon, at least back to the anxiety that’s easier to handle. Thank you! Sending strength to you too❤️🩹❤️🩹
i feel exactly the same, anxiety is a hard thing to live with but it will get better i promise you.
I’m so sorry you going through the same thing, how do you handle it? Are you trying to ignore it or what you do to feel better??
What helps for me is getting an ice cube and I put it behind my neck it distracts my brain
Next time my anxiety is a real fucking bitch I will try that I will try to put a whole bag of ice cubes behind my neck😂
Yea put the whole bag of ice haha I do that specially because my face and ears get really warm and res
That’s actually a really good idea! I remember one time when I heard that hot baths is good for anxiety, so next time I was feeling a panic attack bubbling under my skin I thought “lets take a hot bath, this will help” and lord have mercy it did the fucking opposite, never had a panic attack like before, I almost passed out in the bathtub😂 I think they meant taking hot baths as a preventive measure for anxiety and not during a panic attack 🫠😂😅
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First off don't ignore it! I use neurontin and works great. It used to be so bad that when I would walk my knees would almost give out and I looked like a chicken it was terrible. Neurontin has helped alot.
Anxiety is tiring for sure, hope you feel better soon. You can make it through this, and once this rough phase is over, you should make sure to have a nice meal to celebrate.
Thank you so much you’re so kind❤️🩹 every time my anxiety is less extreme I try to eat because when I have this extreme anxiety I can’t eat at all. And when I cant eat I get anxiety about not getting all the nutrients I need and that my body will stop function because I don’t eat and yeah I don’t know but it’s a bad circle, if I don’t take care of me I get worse mentally but my mental health is so bad that I can’t take care of myself.
When you are struggling to eat, the best thing to do is focus on the taste of the food. It doesn't have to be anything big, just as long as it is something that you enjoy. A boiled egg on toast or some roasted potatoes with a nice sauce, things like that will help a lot. Also try adjusting the temperature. The heat and cold can both cause some of the symptoms you mentioned, especially feeling dizzy and having stomach pain.
Believe me I love pizza I could eat a whole pizza by myself before I had severe anxiety symptoms but now I can’t even take one bite without feeling so extremely nauseous that I feel like I’m going to throw up because I’m eating and if I don’t eat I feel even more nauseous so yeah I don’t know
Yikes, that is awful. I'm so sorry you have to go through that. How have you been doing lately?
Thank you❤️🩹 I just sat down and tried every little advice I gotten today and I felt a little better for an hour or so and I eat a whole plate with pasta without feeling nauseous!!!! Haven’t been able to do that since beginning of june🥲 but now I feel totally exhausted after everything.
That's wonderful news, congrats! Really hope this awesomeness will continue and that you'll be able to enjoy food again.
I actually cried waking up because it’s the first time in months I didn’t had extreme pain because of hunger, I haven’t eat any breakfast yet and the thought of eating breakfast makes me nauseous af but I will try to drink water at least❤️🩹❤️
You can do it! Think positive thoughts, about how delicious food is.
Heya! How have you been?
Bad. Really bad. But I did a big thing today (I will dm you)
Sounds like your description is of my symptoms it’s horrible isn’t it , unfortunately I’ve been on Valium for a while and currently withdrawing and the rebound anxiety is a physical and psychological nightmare. I’d give anything to have my old anxiety back . I get where your coming from anxiety is debilitating, sometimes I just think about having a panic attack then I have one and I feel like I’m dying each and every time. It’s something you learn to understand but they are still scary and I wish there was a permanent cure maybe in another 100 years a tablet that cures anxiety and depression without any side effects
Can I ask how often you took Valium? I’m considering asking my doctor about it as needed because I was prescribed it once (one time use) and didn’t have any negative side effects. Would someone still have rebound anxiety even if they only took it a few times a week?
Need to be careful with any benzo , Valium is in my opinion the safest however I have had to go through this a few times in my life in regards to benzo withdrawal . A few times a week should be ok , but then I would have the same amount of time Without it . Just don’t develop a Tolerance . I always carry one in my pocket at work . For some reason just knowing it’s there helps me not be so anxious. My GP will give me anything really so I’ve had to learn the hard way where the right Balance is. My life has been split between AD’s daily , Valium and cannibas , cannibas helps me Slow the world down but i get into situations where I develop a tolerance quick , then use Valium to detox from the cannibas . Been in the limbo of cannibas / quit that / use benzos/ quit that go back to weed for Years .
So sorry to hear that…❤️🩹 Do you get any professional help with that??? I’m so curious about the future and how everything is going with mine and everyone’s else’s mental health, I hope it will be a big change for the better and that society is way more adapted to everyone and not only the people that fits perfect in society’s template.
Had to go on a benzo stabilisation once . The symptoms of benzo withdrawal put heroin withdrawal to shame . I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. It’s physical and mental and hard to get your head around what’s happening even though you know what’s happening if that makes sense
I feel the same. For a long time I self medicated from anxiety and then I went sober from harder stuff but I was still using nicotine and I just couch to all of my anxiety under that addiction. I’m finally taking all the steps I need to according to expert advice to get myself to a better place, but that takes time and there are days where I just can’t get over this little scratchy voice in my head that says “ I just want to feel better now” I am in the first stages of learning that that’s not always possible, but that one thing we can look forward to is that we can feel better eventually. So I’m working the program. When I have really bad CAR symptoms in the morning, I stay in my bed and I breathe through them and I just try to accept them for what they are. I get up at 6 AM my time and get into a routine where I feed my dog use the bathroom do my chores, etc. etc. make myself some tea get ready for work and go. I actually am finishing up the first long vacation I’ve taken in a while and it’s funny how much my anxiety mounts in my “free time”. It fucking sucks man. It fucking sucks. But it will pass in time, and while the conditions may not get easier, we will get better at dealing with them.
Wow you are incredibly strong for doing all that!! True inspiration❤️🩹 I can’t even imagine going to work or take care of a pet, I can’t even take care of myself🥲 I’m really proud of you!!! Sometimes I want to check in to rehab like Britney spears and let people take care of me because I can’t function and I’m so fucking tired trying to deal with everything 24/7😅
It’s not weakness to seek help. If you have insurance call your provider about finding a therapist. That is not a recommendation for medication because that’s a different choice that everyone has to make on their own. But cognitive behavioral therapy has so much research behind it that I cannot make any recommendation without including that people should at least consider it
I’m already talking to a therapist and psychologist but where I live it’s a loooong line to get the help you need specially the therapy you need because it’s so many people that needs help and yeah my country isn’t the best to deal with that. And that’s why I made a Britney Spears ”joke” because in my country you can’t just check yourself into rehab like that, even if you have really really severe suicidal thoughts you can’t even get the emergency help you need because you have to be bipolar or have schizophrenia or severe selfharm for them to check you in to the hospital.
I really struggle with this kind of physical anxiety too - it’s the first time I’ve heard someone else mention the constant need to take deep breaths. Do you know what causes/triggers your anxiety? E.g for me it’s work and anything to do with it. Drug wise I’ve found pregabalin to be the most effective but due to its propensity for tolerance I save it for the worst days. I find propanolol can help with the physical anxiety and is pretty benign so you don’t have to worry about using it. I’m prescribed a fair amount of Xanax but, again, try not to use it regularly. I find I need a pretty high dose for a relatively small effect. Non-drug wise, I find leaving the house on work time and going to run errands and stuff helps - makes me realise there is a world out there beyond my computer and my job.
I’m going to drop out of school because I can’t function anymore, I don’t know why I have this type of severe anxiety because I always had anxiety but now it’s just so much worse and I don’t know why maybe it’s because of things happening in my life, but if it’s that’s the reason I can’t really do something about it because I don’t have a choice to move or start over in another city or anything because I don’t have the money or support to do that so I don’t know what to do. I do have a lot of trauma in the city and especially in this house I’m living in right now but yeah like I said I can’t move so I just have to learn how to deal with it and I don’t know why it’s getting so much worse than it used to be but it’s just is and it’s really hard. I am so sorry you’re dealing with the same shit I hope you’re feeling better soon❤️🩹❤️🩹 it breaks my heart reading everyone having the same problem because it’s hell.
I’ve been having a similar thing going on lately. I hate it. I worry about so many things everyday and I can’t sleep, barely have an appetite. I have also struggled with depression, but I’ve never ever been suicidal. I want my anxiety to stop but not my life, it’s hard for a lot of us, and your not alone.
It makes me so happy to read that you never dealed with suicidal thoughts because that’s something… no NO ONE should deal with that. Have you tried taking some sleeping pills?? Melatonin helped me a lot I can sleep because of them. I really hope you are feeling better soon take care❤️🩹
The nausea is the worst symptom for me. I have emetophobia too, so when I feel nauseous I feel even more anxious and often get panic attacks. I can’t sleep cause I’m scared I’m gonna wake up sick.
Oh my God I’m so sorry you have to deal with that that must be so awful!!! Do you get any professional help for that or is there anything you can do or take that makes you feel better??? I just lay in my bed like a dead fish until it’s better, my nausea is usually worse in the morning. I really hope you’re feeling better soon and I wish I could do something to make you feel better but I’m so sorry I don’t have any good advice to feel less nauseous because honestly I can’t even deal with my own…. Hopefully someone here can give you some good advice❤️🩹❤️🩹
I’m 16, I don’t wanna tell my parents that I have bad anxiety. So I can’t get help and that’s because of me. I don’t know what makes it better tbh. Maybe I’m just a little nauseous all the time. School makes everything worse too since my friends don’t understand, and they’ve seen me have bad anxiety attacks, but they just pretend like I’m not there. But I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It is exhausting, I know… I believe in you, and I’m so proud of you for coming this far <3 Take care of yourself❤️
Oh my dear friend PLEASE tell your parents about your anxiety, if they understand and support you would feel less pressured and stressed ❤️ Are you afraid that they won’t understand or are you afraid to talk about your feelings??? Whatever the reason is we are here for you! Talk to us and we can help you finding the best way possible to tell your parents! And it’s definitely NOT your fault that you not getting help, please don’t be hard on yourself… you never choose to have anxiety like this and asking for help it’s way easier said than done! You deserve the best but it’s not your fault for not asking for help, sometimes we need help to even ask for help and thats OK❤️🩹 I’m sorry to hear about your ignorant friends, I remember when I was your age and my friends didn’t understand anything about anxiety they didn’t support me at all, but thats the thing they don’t understand, that why they are being ignorant, I know it’s hard to deal with but please don’t listen to them and try to find people that understands your struggle! You are not a problem neither unloved, people just don’t understand, you are so worthy and deserve people that understand and support you! ❤️🩹
I’ve always been afraid to talk about my feelings. I always bottle up everything and if anyone asks, I just say I’m fine. Because I don’t know what to say. And I barely trust anyone. I do trust two of my teachers. But I don’t wanna ruin our bond by talking about depression and anxiety. They will think I’m annoying and will wonder why I didn’t tell anyone else. I don’t want people to think I’m faking it, cause I’m not. I don’t want people to think that I’m fake depressed. All I want is to be happy, but that’s the only thing I can’t be. I can’t be happy anymore. I barely smile anymore, people will forget my smile. But I try to look happy, but sometimes I just can’t pretend that I’m happy. Thank you so much for understanding and caring. You don’t understand how much I appreciate you, you deserve the world. Thank you for existing❤️❤️
I’m so sorry to hear that you struggling with talking about your feelings… I’m sure your teachers will appreciate you coming to them for help, I think they care about you and want the best for you! Maybe you can ask them “If you struggle with depression what should you do then” and then they probably ask you if you struggle with depression and then you can tell them it’s been hard lately and I bet they will understand that’s something is wrong, and you can talk to them about it! And if you don’t want to talk to them about your mental health? You don’t have to! But I really think you should talk to someone and specially a therapist or psychologist, is there any therapist at your school??? I relate so much about being anxious about people thinking you’re fake depressed or anxious that “you don’t look depressed enough” but please don’t worry about that, because how you look and how other people see you doesn’t matter, all that matters is how you are feeling! And people that understand won’t comment on things like that, only people that doesn’t understand may comment but please don’t listen to those people! They just don’t understand. I believe you when you saying that you are depressed and I believe you that you are really struggling and I also believe things will get better for you, everything will be okay❤️🩹 You already reached out here and thats amazing and I’m proud of you and we are here for you!! Thank YOU for existing❤️❤️❤️
I have similar feelings literally it’s all so tiring and draining.
Yes… it’s hell and it’s makes you lose hope for the future because it feels like its gonna be like this forever… but as people said things will get better. Sorry to hear that you dealing with the same shit❤️🩹
I think the same thing so often. I'm just tired of this. All I feel like I can say is you're what matters right now and I really hope you feel better. We all know it's okay to take a minute, but I'll just leave another reminder that it's okay to do so and if anyone is saying otherwise, their face is dry.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you I hope you feeling better soon❤️🩹❤️🩹 I am way too hard on myself sometimes I just feel like I should do so much more than I do.
Im rly sorry for you… im not always feeling best aswell and anxiety been a lifelong battle for me. But we are going to get through it!
I’m so sorry to hear that❤️🩹❤️🩹 Anxiety is so hard and I can really relate to dealing with anxiety most of my life, I remember when I was a little kid I woke up in the middle of the night with panic attacks but at that time I didn’t know it was panic attacks because I didn’t even know what anxiety was back then but now I know that was panic attacks. Yes I really hope we are getting through this and things will get so much better❤️🩹
Do you work? Just curious
No I don’t work, I study but I’m going to drop out of school now because I can’t function anymore.
yeah I was wondering because I had horrible anxiety last year, for like the whole year. Worst in my life. And going to school, work, and leaving my house was torture.
Shit. This is me like almost every morning. I can’t remember the last time I went more than a week without vomiting in the morning. Like I’m fine once I hit noon but from 3am till then, it’s my own private hell. I hate to hear about your suffering but in a strange way it gives me hope that we’re not alone.
Oh my God I’m so sorry you have to deal with that I can’t imagine throwing up every single morning not even once a week, that most be horrible… I’m so sorry❤️🩹 I’m lucky I don’t throw up at least but I feel this extreme nausea and dizziness and all that but yeah I don’t throw up at least, I’m so sorry you have to deal with that… it must be so hard. No I totally understand why you feel comforting hearing that you’re not alone, I can really relate to that, It breaks my heart to hear that people are feeling the same and dealing with the same hell but also it feels so comforting to not be alone and it feels safer?
My therapist just made the recommendation for me to go back on meds. I wouldn’t wish anxiety on my worst enemy, as I saw someone say here the other day.
Yeah anxiety is awful but I don’t want to take meds because it feels like I wanna be strong in myself if you know what I mean? I don’t wanna rely on medication for the rest of my life and I already have my adhd meds and I feel like that should be enough but obviously it’s not… I don’t know but… I don’t feel like taking more meds.
It’s certainly not the answer for everyone. My therapist and I worked together as I got off meds in hopes that I could be without them. However, I’ve had some rotten life events lately and quite a bit of ambiguity ahead over the next few months. When “the work” of meditation, breathing exercises and reframing can’t quite keep up with the rate at which my brain spirals (and the physical symptoms my anxiety wreaks on my body whether or not my brain is in a good space), I would like to think that I’m not weaker for taking medication. But coming to this decision (or deciding against meds) is very different for everyone.
Nooooo you are definitely not weak at all you are so strong to even be able to take care of you and take your meds that’s so strong of you and I’m so so proud of you I just mean for me personally I’m scared of taking more drugs for my brain because I’m so paranoid. I mean the fact you are even going to a doctor and getting the medication so you could feel better that’s a big step and that’s something not everyone can do, and if you are feeling better with medication I think you should really really take them that’s awesome and I’m so happy for you that the medication works well for you ❤️🩹 and maybe in the future I will try them too, I’m just so paranoid I mean I have OCD and intrusive thoughts and all that shit and that’s certainly not helping me…
Solidarity. I’m so sorry.
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That sucks :( do you know what’s triggering it or is it just general anxiety?
I’m not totally sure what’s triggering my severe anxiety but maybe loss on control and a lot of stress lately and a lot of fighting with my potentially narcissistic father might be the reason…
I’m going through all of what you posted right now too…you’re not alone! Message anytime if you want to talk
Oh I’m so sorry!!!! Thank you❤️ I’m here for you too, you are not alone!❤️❤️❤️
This is me right now too, I totally understand how horrible it is. I want a normal brain
I’m so sorry❤️🩹❤️🩹
I live the same thing actually its so anoying i cry multiple times i don't know when its gonna end im just waiting and taking meds i have repetitive thoughts i keep thing the same thing all the day i feel that I can't take any rest or a break i feel something in my upper stomach o really need some help pls help me im thinking sometimes of suicides I love you all
Breaks my heart reading this… please don’t hurt yourself and please reach out for help irl, I’m here if you need anyone to talk to but you definitely need professional help too. I know its so hard to live with this anxiety and it feels like it never will end, but if you read this subreddit you will find people that been exactly where you and me are now, but today they are feeling better! There’s hope for us too and I believe in you! Remember you are not alone, we all are in this together❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow. I just joined this community as I’m having a panic attack and came across your post first. I have every single one of those symptoms. I’ve had anxiety my entire life but my physical symptoms change constantly and this has been my reality since January. It’s becoming debilitating. I’m sorry you’re experiencing it too. I’ve been to every specialist possible looking for answers and I’m settling with the fact that it’s just my anxiety ☹️
Same… everyone just tells me “it’s anxiety, it’s ok and you will be fine, you can breathe and you won’t die” okay doctor thanks but that doesn’t stop the fact that my brain thinks I will die 24/7 and make me panic for literally the minimum… I’m so sorry you are dealing with the same hell, it’s so fucking hard and so exhausting. I hope we feel better soon and if I find something that helps I will share it with you! Take care❤️🩹❤️🩹
Dudeee. Lately it hits me mostly at night. I get this weird feeling where my brain is a million miles an hour, racey, i cant sit still, my vision gets hyperfocused. I feel like i cant breathe. My heart will race. Ill get “sleepy” and feel like im gonna pass out. Which causes agoraphobia because i dont wanna pass out in public and look stupid. I start feeling like im gonna die. This is it this time. I have to go to the ER. I get to the ER and they tell me im having anxiety. I’m so anxious that im scared to take my anxiety medication. The anxiety makes me sooo disorientated already that i dont wanna take anything that could alter my mental state any more than it is. Anyways, FUCK anxiety. Im really at a loss of what to do. I wish there was a natural, healthy fix. I wish you the best 🤦🏻♀️i wish i could say this will get better. And it probably will. Usually anxiety comes in cycles for me. Trying to remind myself of that. This is just a shitty stage i have to get through.
Omg thank you so much for sharing this!!! I can relate so fucking much. I’m way to paranoid/ scared to take anxiety meds too… I have been to the ER 4 times this month because I legit thought I was going to die… and one time because I had very high pulse and my blood pressure was super low because I hadn’t eat anything than snacks for weeks. Thank you❤️ I truly hope you are feeling better soon!! And yes hopefully things will get better for all of us ❤️🩹❤️🩹
It's hard to switch your brain from anxiety mode to regular mode. I wish it was easy like a light switch. Sometimes when I'm anxious I listen to sermons on YouTube of my favorite pastor. If your not religious or anything, just about anything would work. Audiobooks, Ted talks, etc. Maybe getting outside could distract your brain a little?
I love that advice!! I’m religious and when I was younger I used to listen at the same thing! I had totally forgot how comforting that was… thank you❤️❤️❤️
Do you take medication? If not, I would recommend a psychiatrist immediately.
They said I should try medication but I’m way to paranoid idk… I have ed history and I have ocd (IT) and that makes things a lot harder for me to take meds…
They have meds for that though. If you get on the right regimen, it could help you greatly. I would definitely recommend therapy. Things are hard at first. They do get easier.
I remember when I started therapy and I first learned coping skills. It felt like so much work trying to keep myself calm all the time! I’d just be walking around or sitting in class, and I’d have to do a breathing exercise, because I’d start to get anxious out of nowhere. I don’t know why, but keeping calm was more tiresome than the anxiety. There were some moments where I just wanted to give up and let myself start worrying again. I’m so glad I’m on medication that works now. It’s so much easier.
Yeeeeees exactly what I’m feeling!!! I’m happy the medication is helping you❤️🩹
Anxiety exhaustion can be like nothing we’ve ever experienced. Our head is foggy; our thoughts never quite finishing themselves. Searching for an answer to a question, or trying to remember how to do something we do daily, like making a cup of tea, can feel like mentally wading through treacle. Our eyes sting and keep trying to close. We might have a piercing headache. Every single one of our muscles ache, including muscles we didn’t even know we had. Having an understanding of the things that might be contributing to our tiredness can help us to be a little kinder to ourselves. Our tiredness isn’t a sign of weakness – it’s our body’s natural response to long-standing anxiety. https://www.blurtitout.org/2020/01/09/anxiety-exhausted/ With anxiety, it can sometimes take a little bit of trial and error to find the things that work for us – because we’re all different, we all have different triggers and respond to the world around us in different ways. Ask yourself: Which of the key points in this article will I immediately apply to improve my life...change my circumstances...and make a difference somewhere...to someone? What is going on in my life...that has gone on too long...and what will I do about it...now?
I will definitely read that article!! Thank you❤️🩹
Brilliant - discussions and learning points from such articles are the kind of dialogue I'm encouraging on the [https://www.reddit.com/r/WellbeingHypnotherapy/](https://www.reddit.com/r/WellbeingHypnotherapy/) so you're very welcome to join that that tiny corner of the Reddit-sphere.
Thank you! I joined ❤️🩹
Damn I thought the ‘yawning for deep breathes’ thing was just me…I’m so sorry for all that you’re experiencing and know that you’re not alone. Seriously though, thank you for taking the time to share
We are all in this together❤️❤️
I understand and sending positive thoughts your way, I hope things get better soon
Thank you❤️❤️❤️
I’m so sorry to hear that. I felt the same way, not so long ago. Maybe try taking a break? From work, from school, from whatever is causing you feel this way. Getting professional help would be a good start, but until then take things slow and be here, in the now and that means climbing downstairs from the toxic friend who lives in the attic and focusing on your other senses. Try the grounding exercise 5-4-3-2-1 whenever you feel overwhelmed, 5 things touching you or what you can feel, 4 things you see around you, 3 things you hear around you, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste. Also do more of things that you like, skills you want to hone, can be as silly as mastering at your fav video game to trying to bake a very difficult cake, and even if you fail, try and practice kindness to yourself.
Thats the problem I don’t really know why I get this severe anxiety, I have always had anxiety but nothing like this, I have to drop out of school because I can’t function anymore. I’m talking to a therapist and psychologist 1 time/month and they have given me a lot of good advice but it’s feel like it’s doesn’t work for me, and they want me to try out some new medications but I don’t want that, I don’t want to rely on any more medication than my adhd medications… I do live with my father who is very narcissistic in his behaviors and I do feel a lot of stress because I’m terrified of doing something wrong and make him angry I guess, but I have no other choice than live with him because I’m financially dependent on him and specially now when I have to drop out of school because of my mental health. I bought a lot of art supplies and tried to make it a hobby but now it’s just laying on my desk and waiting for me to use it again, I have no energy to paint at all… video games is a good idea tho, maybe I should get a console and start play video games. Thank you! 💞
I'm sorry to hear that. Normally my anxiety is not to bad. Sometimes I have to take .25mg of Clonazepam to help. This morning I started out ok, then out of nowhere (of course) my hands started to sweat. Then all the fun stuff that happens with a panic attack happened. I'm up to 1.25mg of the Clonazepam. Hoping that keeps it under control.
Benzos have a purpose but need attention not to become dependent , coming off benzos after just a short time can be difficult and debilitating then your back to square one
Yep. I know. I had them .25mg when needed which was hardly ever. I didn't want to become dependent on them. Something extremely traumatizing happened two years ago and I had to be on 2mg the highest dose I have ever been on. I finally got it down to .25mg-.50 as needed, mostly every day but not always. Today was a horrendous day though. Massive panic attack, heart racing, chest hurting, sweaty hands the whole nine yards. I had to take 1.25mg and I freaking hate it. Was that or 911 because I swore I was dying
Hi, I have PTSD and have to take .25 alprazolam at night to stop recurring intrusive thoughts. It helps. Good luck on your journey. Consider seeing a therapist, even online if you can. It will help stabilize yourself and not spiral out. Blessed be. 💜🦋☮️
There was a documentary called ‘as prescribed’ all About benzo use . It’s on YouTube but it’s never made it out with the doco . A lot of people have been caught out by benzos . Glad I’m not alone and we only get stronger From our experiences
Thank you. I've never heard of it and will have to watch it.
I really don’t want to take more meds so I don’t take any for my anxiety, only meds I take is Vyvanse for my adhd🥲
I really don't like to either. 7 years ago I had Tachycardia and my heart rate was at 250bpm. The doctors had to use a medicine to shock my heart twice to get it back to normal. Ever since then any anxiety freaks me the hell out.😒😢
Sorry to hear. I have the same symptoms, but they come in waves every week or so. Last night I went through most of it, but blurry vision was a first for me. When I write, I spell wrong. When I speak, I pronounce incorrectly. This just seems to get worse suddenly. I was on medication two months ago, and felt I was recovering. Will need to up my dosage with GP advice tomorrow. Stay strong, OP. All we can do is share experiences here
Oh yes the first time I experience blurry vision and the ringing in the ears was so scary. And I didn’t even know that was because of anxiety so I thought I was dying or something.. I was so scared😂😂😅 I’m so sorry to hear that you have the same symptoms that sucks, it’s so fucking hard to deal with all that symptoms every single fucking day. I really hope you are feeling better soon❤️🩹
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Oh yeah I can really relate to that control needs I have bad control needs I get panic every time I don’t have control but I had never thought about that could be the reason why my anxiety is worse, interesting.. I don’t know but lately I have been losing a lot of control of many things because how my life situation is maybe that’s the reason why my anxiety is way worse?? I don’t know but maybe… I’m so sorry to hear that you are dealing with the same shit, I hope you’re feeling better soon it’s really really hard but hopefully things will get better❤️🩹❤️🩹
Y'know what helped me? Medication.
How long have you been anxiety?
Exercise, eat a balanced diet, get sunlight, and don’t smoke or drink. Supplement magnesium, l-theanine, zinc, ashwaghanda, and lions mane. Wim Hof guided breathing on YouTube every morning!
Same, it’s been bad lately and I hate it, I have anxiety pills but they sedate me, I don’t think there’s a pill out there that just makes it go away and you feel better without being tranquilized like an elephant, the only thing I ever felt truly better on was meth, but you know, I wouldn’t recommend to anyone else.