My Anxiety

By Maria Lynne Tuesday, September 09, 2008

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this is my first post, and I don't know exactly what to write here. Well last year I was diagnosed with anxiety, and the doctors put me on medication for it. Sure the medication helps me on some days, but other I just feel really really low, and I have an attack, that I feel on a good day was ompletely uncalled for. I will blow up at any given moment, and that scares me. It is affecting my relationship, and I especially don't like that because I love this man, and it is hurting him because of these attacks. I really want help as to how to control them.

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Sofia, Editor

9/12/08 10:44am

Hi Maria,

Thanks so much for your post! I'm no expert, but it seems that just opening up about what worries you might have some kind of therapeutic value. I also think you will find that there are a ton of resources here to help you manage your anxiety on those days when the medication doesn't feel like its kicking in. Please keep us posted and welcome to the community!

Sofia

Michel

9/24/08 2:05pm

Hello Maria Lynn

Hey dont feel guilty for them attacks, I for one been living with anxiety for as long as I can remember I know its not easy to be diagnosed with it but, you CAN live with it by doing things that will teach you how to cope, first and foremost YOUR NOT ALONE so if I may suggest something try to find a support group where you will be able to vent what your living with people such as you who understand what your going trough, it does a world of difference, see people around us often feel hopeless with our condition and they hurt to because of it so, by finding help in a support group does take a load off our love ones.

Fair Winds

Suffolk

Maria Lynne

9/27/08 5:26pm

thank you, I've been looking into finding a support group, but can't seem to find one in my area. I think I need to become more active in searching for one.

Suiffolk

9/27/08 7:44pm

Hi Again Marylinn

You said the magic word (active) anxiety and isolation are like oil and water they dont mix, by staying active you will find that your anxiety will be a lot less, support groups are very helpfull thing is a meeting last a hour but its a hour of great quality for the reason I mention before, so stay active plan your day ahead of time, so you'll know what to do with your day and DO IT even if you dont feel like it I guarantee you will be glad you did, do you keep a diary of your feelings of anxiety...it helps one more thing try not to anticipate by staying in the moment, you might find it hard at first but again I guarantee that if you try just try to do so on a daily basis YOU will feel better.

Fair Winds

Suffolk

beth irvine, Health Guide

9/25/08 12:22pm

Hi Maria Lynne-

Check out my share post- Awareness is a Big Step to Change

I hope this helps. I would love to hear your thoughts, comments.

Best wishes,

Beth

Health Central expert

www.truewellbeing.com

lynn73

9/27/08 6:23pm

omg i feel the same,the medicine works but there is still some bad days,i really feel for anybody that has anxiety,its so hard to explain to people that dont.ive been going threw this 2 yrs now

wisepossum

10/27/08 9:52pm

ive been going through this for 3 years and let me let you on a secret. medication only eases the problem. When it hits it hits hard and fast and usually after a migraine for me. it is important to have a support group. as everyone says. U are never alone. I have written out some strategies that all the family can implement. Try and focus on how far you have come and break the event down into small steps. eg. breathing in and out. Change your thought pattern and do something you love. Go for a walk. Garden. take yourself away from the situation until u are able to handle it. when all else fails. sleep. u see it differently after resting. kind regards mich

dewalt.17

1/17/09 11:49pm

Hello, Maria

Welcome

I have experienced the same things as you, and meds help some times it seems as though they don't but along w/ threapy and trying to avoid caffiene as much as possible does help w/ anxiety. You are not alone here and what ever advise or support that may help is a huge help for me..

keep posting andif you have hobbies you enjoy try to utilize them to relieve the anxiety it does help

dewalt.17

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