[olamaja]

I have had GAD and PD for about 6 months now and really am getting to the point where I dont tink its ever going ot go away or get any better. I do the things that my primary and psch and behavoral people tell me and yet I dont see things getting much better.

I think I am just getting use to being this way. I am so tired of being tired and feeling like I am not "all there". Its almost like I have to fight to get through the day without crying or feeling like I am going to have a break down.

Does anyone have any advice on how to make this more or a tollerable thing?

[madisgram]

EXERCISE a brisk walk or gym work out will help you feel better and also relieve some of your symptoms cause you're burning off energy. sometimes i feel that everybody must groan.....when i suggest it but it really does help! studies have been done to remove any doubt.
i'm sorry you are going thru this trying time but it sounds like you have a good plan in action with your docs, and t. so that will help too.
keep us posted, will u? and know that many of us do understand how badly you are feeling right now.
oh and welcome to pc!!! i just saw that you are newly joined.

[CalmCarl]

I would echo the exercise idea. I helps me when I am dealing with my symptoms.

It also takes time to work through a treatment plan with your docs and although I don't know much about your diagnosis, almost everyone I know with a MI has to work out what helps their symptoms and keeps them stable.

Be patient and keep working with your docs and let us know how things turn out.

[Atalia]

Yeah me too!
I have to say exercise helps me a lot, it gives me a time out from the anxiety, but usually only for a few hours, i have a large block and mowing is my sport of choice at the mo. By neccessity too i live in north Queensland and it wont stop raining!
By far the best escape for me is distraction, i do art or craft combined with an audio book, something really easy to hear, not to bogged down in detail. keeping the head and hands busy sometimes gives me hours of forgetting i have anxiety.

[Sannah]

Originally Posted by olamaja

I am so tired of feeling like I am not "all there". Its almost like I have to fight to get through the day without crying or feeling like I am going to have a break down.

Ola, I'll bet you have been anxious all your life, it has just really increased over the last six months. Getting rid of anxiety is a long term process that cannot be rushed. I am glad that you are in therapy.

What you wrote up there ^ that I quoted, these things need to be worked through. Our development and environment got us to where we are and if where you are isn't working you have to develop a different way that works better for you. Further development requires understanding where you are at and what you need to fix.

[olamaja]

Hello All!

I would like to start out by thanking all of you for your kinds and VERY encouraging words. Please know that it really does help to know that someone else really does understand what I am going thru.

I am working with my primary and my psychologist to work out a plan of action to combate my attacks. I have noticed that things are getting better, and that I have days where I do almost forget that I have anxiety issues. YEAH!!

I have also come to terms with the fact that this has been long in comming. I have made this for myself and now it is up to me to try and find a better place or a way that works better. NOT AN EASY TASK!!

Please send any advise you have!!

Thank you all again!!

[Sannah]

Originally Posted by olamaja

I have made this for myself and now it is up to me to try and find a better place or a way that works better.

Actually, I think that we had help getting to where we find ourselves today. Parents did have responsibilies for our wellbeings......... I do agree, though, with the fact that we have to find our way out.....