Anyone Have Constant Anxiety??

I can truly relate to this thread I have GAD as well and the anxiety is ALWAYS there. It escalates in stressful situations, and in large crowds. Even when I am trying to relax and making every effort not to worry, I remain tense, almost anticipating the worst is about to happen. It has been this way since I was a child.

Best wishes to everyone here! Your posts have warmed my heart.

I do have constant anxiety which has lead into panikec attacks. It is like always living in fear.I am on medications,but to me at this point they dont seem to help. That is why i came to psych central for support.I hope you feel better

It took me several years to concour my panic symptoms... and every so often... I still suffer... mut not so badly... At least I can work and go to the grosery store!!!! Hugs

I feel like this every day. I have big issues with calling people I don't know and/or talk to frequently. I had to call the plumber the other day, it took me 20 minutes of procrastinating and planning what I wanted to say before I plucked up the courage to do it. However, I've never been tested for any sort of disorder because I fear no one will understand.

Same here. Sometimes it makes place for sadness but never goes away completely.
I know how you feel, glad that medication works for you.

I have been diagnosed with GAD too. I guess I would say mine is constant too, but I am able to function.

I have been almost on every antidepressant available, but nothing has helped. I've taken ativan, but that knocks me out. Has anyone taken Buspar? One of my docs recommended Valerian Root, so I have been trying that. They have plain Valerian and also Valerian with "calming" ingredients like hops, etc. I've found the latter to work good for insomnia on those rare nights when I can't sleep.

Hi 2 all, i suffer with anxiety and panic attacks i hate people coming from behind me, it surprises me it makes me feel 2 scream starts it off i try to distract them with carrying a drink with me wherever i go, as my meds make me worse 4 the heat they drain me, give me aches and pains in my body hoping 4 support 2 trick my brain 2 not react in a bad way so i can be strong once again and beat these or at least improve them. Im new here im told what dont kill you makes u stronger thanks 4 taking time 2 read my messages ;-)

oi have generalized anxiety disorder--plus social phobia

I have GAD also. When I go through major changes I get so anxious I wake up in the morning with the dry heaves. I take some meds but they never help much or for very long. Good luck...

Mine is pretty constant. Usually it calms down in the evening before bed when I read and listen to music. But in the morning it spikes right back up there.

Mine is worse in the evening once I have time to think on and reflect in my day and my actions. I just wish I could live my life without this stress and anxious feeling- no decision is right and no matter what, I'm gonna miss out or make a bad decision. I gotta figure something out bc I simply cannot live like this.

Yep--I have generalized anxiety disorder (plus, PTSD, and social phobia). So I'm getting from all sides.

Hi I too feel anxious all day almost as if I am constantly waiting for something bad to happen ,but recently I was showed all about Safe place Visualisation .
It took me awhile to get it but bascially its imagine a place where you have felt safe .
Go there if possible and just describe the place ,the feelings you have and I must say it helps me sometimes X Hope this makes sence .

Mine is worse in the afternoon and evenings. Sometimes I curl up in a little ball on my sofa with my fluffy throw. I am terrified to go to the grocery store or any kind of large store. Now I go to bed around 6 or 7 p.m., whenever I can work it out around the brain zaps that sometimes happen when I lie down.

Mine used to be worse during the night and in the early mornings, because I was having a reaction to some medicine. (I'm off it now).

I too have be diagnosed with GAD. Right now it's really bad cause there are lots of changes and financial problems in my life. Medications help a little, but never seem enough. Mornings always seem the worst for me. I isolate because of the social anxiety I have too. When you're like this just take on one thing at a time. Otherwise it's too easy to feel overwhelmed....

Why does this happen?? I don't get it... and once the meds wear off its BACK again. Terrible.

(((hugs))) to you, yeah I have GAD and some hours, night is usually worse for me. I hope that you get better. I try my best to occupy my mind, sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. I know that if I have sugar it will make me a lot more anxious than other times, but I am very sensitive to foods. Please keep us posted

Yes...I have had anxiety for the last 14 yrs and in the last 2-3years it has been getting better. With right medication, therapy and other holistic paths, things can definitely improve. For all those talking about staying in the present, I had the same issue and what is helping me is meditation...and reading spiritual literature, if you're spiritual. These are definitely worth a try...they have made a lot of difference to me.

i wouldn't say i have constant anxiety about everything, but 1 thing i am constantly anxious about is watching my life just past me by... days turn in to weeks, weeks turn in to months, months turn in to years... etc etc.

i really have this sickening feeling that their really is nothing out their for me

My anxiety is through the roof in the mornings so I take my meds at night and one as soon as my eyes open in the morning.

I have tried morning yoga lately. Its ok.

I have had GAD since I can remember, but I was diagnosed about 7-8 years ago. It sucks.

Yes. All the time. Especially when I have to be around a social environment. it sucks

i live with constant anxiety. daily, i struggle with small things even thinking! it sucks

I am ALWAYS anxious about something.

Every Day !!!

Maybe not constant, but consistent. It's most apt to occur in the morning or when I have not had enough rest/sleep. Just a couple weeks ago it took me 3 frickin days to talk myself into going to the barber shop to get a hair cut! I used to be a bartender at NFL games here but I had to quit because one game day I could not bear the thought of working that crowd! Other days I down some highly caffienated drinks (like Sun Drop, Mountain Dew, or a Rock Star energy drink) and then ride my caffiene buzz to do all my errands and that usually helps me out. Sometimes just the tought of going anywhere other than work is frightening; but occasionally i get freaked out about work too.
I have been like this now for as long as I can remember, but definitley the last 1-2 years has been the worst, especially the last 6 months.
I have not been diagnosed with GAD but its pretty obvious I have it. I had meds for my depression but they caused unbearable anxiety and I stopped taking them. Now I am back to just my 'normal' anxiety.
Wishing you all the best!