I’m just looking for someone in the same boat as me, I suffer really bad anxiety. Which I’m taking medication for, but my anxiety is still so bad it’s ruining my day to day life, I’m currently sitting in tears because I don’t feel right and my brain thinks I’m about to die, please I’m just wondering if this gets any better as it’s ruining my daily life I will avoid certain situations so it doesn’t flare it up, just want someone to talk to who suffers the same.
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Yes its definitely manageable. Medication can literally lower the worry hormones and increase the happy ones, to give you a bit of a break while you learn how to manage and change what youre currently in.
I hope things turn around for you! Anxiety is a horrible thing to battle. Is it worth seeing your dr to see if they have a more suited medication? Have you got anyone close by to talk to when it flares up?
I was in your spot 15 years ago. It took 10 years but I’m pretty much anxiety free (it’s very manageable when it does come as it isn’t severe). I had every ailment, was dying every day. Had every cancer etc. Here I am years later still alive. You have to think that you are ok. Tell yourself it’s unlikely you have these things. Things to help:- constant and good counselling and alternative therapies. You need the right person to help you. If something pops up, visit the dr to get tested. With my severe anxiety, I also had a fear of Drs so eventually I had to face it head on when I needed surgery which helped me realise I was ok when I got tests done. Meditation and essential oils, incense, anything positive will assist to shift your mindset. Goodluck. It’s an awful situation and now I’m on the other side I cannot believe I lived that way for so long xx
Yes it’s normal. When you get like this you need to get up and go for a walk. Get outside, and walk and keep walking. It’s mentally exhausting. Our minds take over and it’s so real. I go for big walks and it distracts me. When I get home and if the feeling hasn’t gone. I walk around the block, then I might go again. It does get better. I also have a relaxing bath or a shower and it calms me down a lot. Just remember you are not going to die. It’s not real and you need to change your thoughts. Distract yourself and I know it’s almost impossible but you have to else this thing will win. Medication is fantastic and if it doesn’t help, get stronger dose and you need a psychologist.
I suffer the same and I know all the things that I'm supposed to do that supposedly help but doing those things is easier said than done. I have had a horrible anxiety day today and have also had a big cry. Please don't hesitate to text me on 0411783103 for a chat if you want as a start, you certainly aren't alone. xx
Amy
It does get better, you may need a different medication or it may need more time to
Build up in your system.. talking to a therapist helps to! You will over time learn how to manage it and you will not feel
Like you do now..good on you for reaching out that alone is a big start to feeling better ☺️