Anyone Have Constant Anxiety??

RJ78 · Dec 28, 2012, 08:59 AM

Yes, I've been diagnosed with GAD as well, about 7 years ago. It's a crippling feeling this anxiety, one that I never grow accustomed to. I'm taking meds that are a relief, plus exercising quite a bit. But the last few days have been a bit of a struggle.

Hugs to you all!

RJ

ZoeyAshman · Dec 28, 2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by peaches100

Absolutely, yes! I have almost constant, chronic anxiety/worry that takes up large parts of my day and consciousness every day! I hate it so much! I am diagnosed with GAD.

I worry about every possible bad things that could happen in the future, and how i will be able to handle it. . .and then worry that i will not be able to handle it! Even when i am not consciously thinking about something worrisome, I can still physically feel the unsettled, anxious feeling underneath.

I even worry about "not worrying," because when i clear my mind and try to relax, i worry that i am letting down my guard and something bad could happen. I get physically exhausted by worrying so much. When i get too stressed out or anxious, i have to go to sleep to get away from it.

It is awful to feel keyed up all the time, and not be able to just chilll out. My therapist is constantly working with me to try to help me stay in the present moment and not worry about the past or future, and to help me learn how to relax.

That has just summed me up completely, this will be the second quote I have done on here that has helped me to understand why I feel the way I do and that I am not the only one, I am just not too great at describing it. Sorry for hijacking thread!

hinzc7711 · Jan 26, 2013, 09:53 AM

Yes and Cortisol Manager was my solution, no more prescription meds!

"Tilly may" · Jan 26, 2013, 01:13 PM

yes i do, but am trying xanax and working out. i never realised how common this was.

internettie · Jan 26, 2013, 05:37 PM

Yes, mine is constant all day, every day. Sometimes I feel better than other times but the anxiety is still always there. Once in a while I have panic attacks which cripple me. I don't go out much anymore. I've been dealing with this for about 6-8 months. I stopped seeing my therapist because of it but am going to try to go back in February. I need help and although I'm not sure there's much I can do besides taking medications I figure that therapy is worth the effort. It really stinks to feel this way all day every day. I'm exhausted and drained from it. Had 2 visits to the ER in December because I felt so bad I thought I was sick. Spent 6 days inpatient this month but found that to be of no help really. Just know that there are a lot of us out there and you are not alone.

SamuelAdams1313 · Jan 27, 2013, 04:05 AM

restlessness from hell

InfiniteSadness · Jan 28, 2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hinzc7711

Yes and Cortisol Manager was my solution, no more prescription meds!

Cortisol manager?? can you explain? you dont take medication anymore? I wish i didnt have to, couldnt function though in public.

InfiniteSadness · Jan 28, 2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by internettie

Yes, mine is constant all day, every day. Sometimes I feel better than other times but the anxiety is still always there. Once in a while I have panic attacks which cripple me. I don't go out much anymore. I've been dealing with this for about 6-8 months. I stopped seeing my therapist because of it but am going to try to go back in February. I need help and although I'm not sure there's much I can do besides taking medications I figure that therapy is worth the effort. It really stinks to feel this way all day every day. I'm exhausted and drained from it. Had 2 visits to the ER in December because I felt so bad I thought I was sick. Spent 6 days inpatient this month but found that to be of no help really. Just know that there are a lot of us out there and you are not alone.

Wow... you went inpatient and no help even there?!? That actually makes me feel more hopeless about my situation!

Jan 28, 2013, 03:50 AM

I have had constant anxiety since a child and tried different meds but nothing works.
I so relate to you all it would be great if there was a cure for us all

SadSmilingGirl · Jan 28, 2013, 05:19 AM

Yeah, i do. It got so bad that i don't even attend a normal school anymore, and i only go once a week for an hour at a time. I hate leaving my house, and my friends usually have to drag me out of my door. I am afraid that something bad is going to happen, constantly. When i'm happy is when it gets really bad. I start to think of every negative situation in my head, and how nothing will ever last. And over thinking things will be the death of me i swear.

AngelWolf3 · Jan 28, 2013, 08:21 AM

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...I hate leaving my house, and my friends usually have to drag me out of my door...

When i'm happy is when it gets really bad. I start to think of every negative situation in my head, and how nothing will ever last. And over thinking things will be the death of me i swear.

Oh man do I TOTALLY understand this. I do the same thing. My roommate just moved out last week and we were like best friends and now that she is across town I know I won't see her because I am such a recluse. I don't even go to the grocery for myself or go to restaurants, either. (the last time i was in a restaurant I had a panic attack...)

I over think things all of the time too. I swear if I could just shut my thoughts in my head off for a bit, that would be fantastic.

Pikku Myy · Jan 28, 2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shortandcute

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

Not alone....

Ineptitude · Feb 02, 2013, 09:20 AM

I am a very anxious being, SAD, GAD, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, and agoraphobia all contribute in a pretty hefty way.

Sometimes I spend entire days hiding in my closet and my spouse has to drag me out kicking and screaming before I realize how unreasonable I am being. Medication has not been effective for me, but I am working very hard to change my negative thought patterns, and am starting to see tangible results.

ladytiger · Feb 02, 2013, 06:59 PM

yep my issue comes from emotional abuse as before it started at age 10 i didnt have very much anxiety still a prob for me at now 27

InfiniteSadness · Feb 05, 2013, 06:36 AM

Sleep is the best escape, sadly..

avlady · Feb 05, 2013, 07:05 AM

I also am in constant anxiety, i'm on 9 meds, i'm afraid i'll have a seizure as i have before, but haven't had one in about 3-4 years now, i worry about car accidents as i was in 5 different ones, 2 in street and 3 in a car as passenger, i can't learn to drive myself as i can't understand what is happening so i have to get rides everywhere. luckily my hasband drives and has a car!!! I hate crowds.

optimize990h · Feb 26, 2013, 01:21 PM

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Yeah, its hard to just be myself in social situations. I feel like an Actor.

I call it my public mask.

Pikku Myy · Feb 26, 2013, 01:26 PM

I tend to do the same

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Sleep is the best escape, sadly..

optimize990h · Feb 26, 2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by InfiniteSadness

Like almost constantly with small breaks in between- all day. Like an inner restlessness.

I am on Wellbutrin 150 mg twice a day. I know it is the side effects of this med. my body has adjusted now, but if I have Starbucks regular coffee and a ciggy then I am more likely to experience this anxiety that ranges from restlessness, lack of motivation, disturbed sleep, poor meditation sessions, concentration affected and at the worst it was like pressure building up inside my head(not a headache.)
My body must have adjusted to the med less symptoms of restlessness now. And the pdoc decided not to increase dosage because increase risk for seizures(maybe the pressure build up in my head sensation was a sign of seizure risk?). But ECT is like ?controlled seizures that sometimes is used for depression, so......I wonder if seizures from lowered seizure threshold from Wellbutrin could be a beneficial side effect if it could be controlled?

hinzc7711 · Jul 19, 2013, 05:16 PM

For my anxiety, I hd to get a restfull nights sleep on a regular basis. According to my dr that had t ocome first before medications. Once getting that from the m Lexapro I started the cortisol amd eventually backed off the Lexapro. If you read about cortisol manager it can help. Always consult your dr though. It worked for me does not guarantee it'll work for you.

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Cortisol manager?? can you explain? you dont take medication anymore? I wish i didnt have to, couldnt function though in public.

withlove71 · Jul 20, 2013, 01:14 AM

I started out having GAD but my stress levels have increased to the point where I'm now having seizures that are from repressed trauma the medical term is called NES Non Epileptic Seizure Disorder and I have developed Agoraphobia.

Jolisse · Jul 20, 2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by withlove71

I started out having GAD but my stress levels have increased to the point where I'm now having seizures that are from repressed trauma the medical term is called NES Non Epileptic Seizure Disorder and I have developed Agoraphobia.

Are you taking any medications.

Shadow13 · Jul 20, 2013, 09:10 AM

I have GAD. Even with meds ( which have helped) I'm always hyper aware of people/ surroundings.

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newlyborn0372013 · Jul 20, 2013, 03:34 PM

I too experience that as well. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and Codependant, and I have a lot of anxiety but I have yet to be diagnosed for that yet. Its most likely either GAD or panic disorder.

I totally understand, and I've had it so long its felt normal and when I have breaks in between the anxiety it feels like something is wrong.

withlove71 · Jul 20, 2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolisse

Are you taking any medications.

Yes. I'm on an antiepileptic and it helps me a lot. I'm waiting for more conclusive tests on ruling out Epilepsy but my Dr. are pretty sure that I do have NES but you can have both NES and Epilepsy.

I'm on meds for my anxiety but they just are not working for me. I am in the middle of changing my Dr. I have to see a Neurologist and go from there. I had issues with my last one because he would not respond to me or to my psychiatrist. I don't take it personally some people just don't want the hassle and that's understandable.

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