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Location: Minnesota | Anxiety is horrible. I know so many of us deal with this on a daily basis, I just wanted to let everyone who deals with this that you are not alone.
I've had an abnormally rough couple weeks and I wanted to reach out to others that may be going through the same thing.
Keep on keeping on.
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  Ms. Marine
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Location: Texas | Prayers that your situation gets better and you find some peace. |
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Ive never been diagnosed with anxiety but I am a worrier. About everything (but mostly my horse). Its extremely uncomfortable. Hope things get better soon! |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | You are not alone. Mine has been a lot better. TBH, an anti-depressant helps me a lot in preventing anxiety attacks. I still get upset sometimes, but it helps mucho.
In addition, check out an app in the Apple store called "SAM". It's really useful. It's also free. |
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| It's hard when no one around you understands... The nervous stomach, shakes, hard to focus, no appetite, and it'll get to points that I feel like someone is standing on my chest. My husband always asks me, 'Well... what are you worried about, what are you nervous about, stop thinking about it and you'll feel better". I wish it was that easy. Most of the time I couldn't even tell you why. I'll just wake up and have the worst case of a nervous stomach and can't figure out why. Loud places really set it off and you get that overwhelmed feeling and I just have to escape, get the hell out of there so I can unscramble my mind. I've just come to except i'm crazy! 
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| I take Lumiday. You can get it at GNC or Amazon. Really works also they have one for night also called Luminite. |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | I am very blessed to not have to deal with anxiety, unless it comes later in life.
My mom has been having a lot of issues for a few years now. Everything started when she started going thru Menopause. She has seen many Doctors, Psycologists, Therapists, etc...She has been put on and taken off of many medications, different therapies, patches, holistics, so on and so forth. She was initially diagnosed with Bi Polar Disorder. Tried several different meds. Then was diagnosed with severe depression. Tried numerous medications for that. All that resulted in deeper depression. Anxiety. Insomnia, which she was perscribed further meds for sleeping. Little did the Doctor know, or care, it sent her spiraling into an even deeper depression. It was hearbreaking. She would call me sobbing. She was to the point that she was saying dark things. Suicidal things. And I will tell you what, I have never hurt so badly for another being in my entire life. I have never been so scared for anyone as I was for my mom. I can't describe the panic. I begged her to throw all the medicine away. Just get rid of it and wait. She listened. After it was out of her system, she went to her Doctor and told her of the panic and anxiety she gets. They put her on a low dose Anxiety medication and she has been even keeled since.
Anxiety is not something we can all understand unless you've been there. I can understand stress. But I can admit that I do not understand Anxiety. But whether I undertsand it or not, it is real. I am understanding of that. Sorry for rambling. I just wanted to put my experience out there. I am forever sympathetic and sorry to those that have to deal with it. |
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| The menopause sure doesn't make it any better. My problem is at night, that's when the little voices come out. Sometimes it is really hard to shut them up. Most of the time when then get really, really loud I go to scripture. That helps and shuts them up. |
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| I have anxiety as well. I had been on anti depressants years ago but they did not help me at the time. I was feeling suicidal and hated my life even though I had some good things going on. I ended up quitting my job I had, I work with my husband now who was my boyfriend at the time doing landscaping and I let him worry about the estimates, billing etc, I just do the work. I still get very easily worked up about the stupidest things, like just running errands. The best thing for me is just to go get something done early in the day so I don't have to think about it the rest of the day and frett over it. I normally still procrastinate about it and don't get much done during the day lol. What really gets me is when we have plans set ahead of time, like going to a friends house for dinner, going away for the weekend (unless its a camping trip!). I worry about it for the entire week and end up loosing sleep over it, so then when the weekend comes I feel like crap. I have to be careful what I eat, try to avoid too much sugar or soda because it certainly doesn't help me out. If I am tired its even worse and I tend to just break down for no reason and cry. I have never spoke to my family about it. My grandmother has anxiety as well and they think she is ridiculous, so why I would never mention it to them. I've had breakdowns in from my husband, last time we went riding I could not get my saddle adjusted properly on my horse, I just broke down sobbing. I got on bareback and went for a ride anyways and had a good time. I of course felt pretty embarrassed about it afterwards because it was so completely silly, but my husband never judges me for it.
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| I have it and I'm pretty sane until somebody wants to drive to town. Then here comes the fun. I get nervous, jumpy, sick to my stomach... I'm a mess the whole way to Tucson and then once I'm there and I'm shopping...it's fine. I'm fine all the way home..... until the next time I have to go to town...
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | FlyingJT - 2014-08-14 10:17 AM
It's hard when no one around you understands... The nervous stomach, shakes, hard to focus, no appetite, and it'll get to points that I feel like someone is standing on my chest. My husband always asks me, 'Well... what are you worried about, what are you nervous about, stop thinking about it and you'll feel better". I wish it was that easy. Most of the time I couldn't even tell you why. I'll just wake up and have the worst case of a nervous stomach and can't figure out why. Loud places really set it off and you get that overwhelmed feeling and I just have to escape, get the hell out of there so I can unscramble my mind. I've just come to except i'm crazy!
This is how I am. So many people tell me to stop thinking about it or to calm down but sometimes I just can't. I get a nervous stomach ALOT! |
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| Anxiety is tough. It gets me down when I'm already stressed out and makes me an edgy, scary, confrontational person. I get knots in my throat, my chest feels tight, and taking a full breath is nearly impossible. I grit my teeth, I have a lot of dental bills from clenching my jaw so hard my teeth are beginning to suffer. I don't ride when I'm like that (don't want to scare them), which causes sadness on top of the whole balled up, emotional mess.
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.5 mg Xanax is the answer. I take it when I'm starting to 'run away'. It makes life so, so much easier. I can focus, interact, and be productive. I go through phases, and might need it for a week straight, and not for months at a time. It just depends on what life is chunking at me.
I always support folks that suffer from overload to get some help. You don't have to try to deal with it yourself, it can be physically, mentally, professionally, and personally detrimental. |
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Location: Centerville, TN | I have anxiety and post dramatic stress syndrome. I've even spent time in a hospital for treatment. Right now I'm on Family Medical Leave from work. The noise and crowds get to me too. I have sat through our church service and cried the whole time. So I know what your going through. Being able to be home and ride my horse has helped. I walk and try to keep myself busy and not think about the bad things... Good luck with your treatment... |
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| Buckles - 2014-08-14 1:05 PM
I have anxiety as well. I had been on anti depressants years ago but they did not help me at the time. I was feeling suicidal and hated my life even though I had some good things going on. I ended up quitting my job I had, I work with my husband now who was my boyfriend at the time doing landscaping and I let him worry about the estimates, billing etc, I just do the work. I still get very easily worked up about the stupidest things, like just running errands. The best thing for me is just to go get something done early in the day so I don't have to think about it the rest of the day and frett over it. I normally still procrastinate about it and don't get much done during the day lol. What really gets me is when we have plans set ahead of time, like going to a friends house for dinner, going away for the weekend (unless its a camping trip!). I worry about it for the entire week and end up loosing sleep over it, so then when the weekend comes I feel like crap. I have to be careful what I eat, try to avoid too much sugar or soda because it certainly doesn't help me out. If I am tired its even worse and I tend to just break down for no reason and cry. I have never spoke to my family about it. My grandmother has anxiety as well and they think she is ridiculous, so why I would never mention it to them. I've had breakdowns in from my husband, last time we went riding I could not get my saddle adjusted properly on my horse, I just broke down sobbing. I got on bareback and went for a ride anyways and had a good time. I of course felt pretty embarrassed about it afterwards because it was so completely silly, but my husband never judges me for it.
I have not had a diagnosis but, since having my so. Three years ago, I'm a mess, I don't know what the deal is but I am exactly as you describe, I don't want to worry anyone so I don't mention it, it's amazing how many others deal with this. |
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 Purveyor of unconventional wisdom
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Location: CA | Holistic help is Rescue Remedy, Lavender, Exersize, full nights sleep, 3 healthy meals a day. too simple but many forget the basics. |
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Location: SE Louisiana | I used to get this a lot.... Suffered from it all my life... Those that know my situation may be surprised but it has not afflicted me in a few years... I shed all possessions and expectations and it went away.. I do however remember how debilitating it can be tho...    |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | classicpotatochip - 2014-08-14 5:35 PM
Anxiety is tough. It gets me down when I'm already stressed out and makes me an edgy, scary, confrontational person. I get knots in my throat, my chest feels tight, and taking a full breath is nearly impossible. I grit my teeth, I have a lot of dental bills from clenching my jaw so hard my teeth are beginning to suffer. I don't ride when I'm like that (don't want to scare them), which causes sadness on top of the whole balled up, emotional mess.
So...
.5 mg Xanax is the answer. I take it when I'm starting to 'run away'. It makes life so, so much easier. I can focus, interact, and be productive. I go through phases, and might need it for a week straight, and not for months at a time. It just depends on what life is chunking at me.
I always support folks that suffer from overload to get some help. You don't have to try to deal with it yourself, it can be physically, mentally, professionally, and personally detrimental.
I second this. Talk to a good psychiatrist. They found a good medication for me and it has greatly improved how I feel day to day. It has also lessened my panic attacks.
Lots of people suffer from depression and/or anxiety. It's more common than you think. |
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 The Purple Princess
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Location: Charlestown, IN | I was recently (last week) diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I got mugged on October 31, 2013. The man choked me until I blacked out. I have been ok but started having pains in my left arm and chest and thought I was having a heart attack. I had an EKG and everything checked out clear. It isn't easy for me to admit I'm still having trouble with being mugged but it's to the point that I have to do something or else I'm going to go crazy worrying all the time. I constantly think something bad is going to happen to me. The doctor prescribed me Zoloft and something else for attacks and wants me to see a therapist. I haven't made an appointment yet, but I know it's what I need to do to help myself get thru this. I have started a post about it several times in the last week but haven't had the courage to post so I am so glad you reached out to everyone and know that you, nor I, are the only ones going thru this. |
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Location: Cocoa, Florida | I get panic attacks pretty bad, they started in middle school an I'm in my early 30s now, some medication has helped but I understand its mind over matter, I try to beat them myself an put myself in situations that make me anxious so I can face and confront them. I was adopted and found out my biological mom has them really bad as well so I'm wondering if it's hereditary. I'd like to see if I can go without meds since I take such a low dose.
I also hear yoga and breathing techniques work, I'm almost willing to try anything. Mine are the worst when traveling long distances away from home to places I'm not familiar with. I know it's silly I wish I didn't have them, but I have so much else to b thankful for so I guess it's not all that bad. |
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