Worrying...... Anyone else do this??

I'm sooo depressed but even still- I still tend to worry about everything!!!!

I'm always constantly worried about something- if it's not one thing it's something else!

Like for instance yesterday- I was on the freeway and then saw one of those parked van photo radar camera's go off when I passed it- and I could swear to you that I wasn't speeding more then 5 over for sure (which is always allowed- and who doesn't always drive 5 over?? most go more then that) When I saw that happen I totally freaked and of course immediately looked at my speedometer and it said 60- the speed limit was either 55 or 60- so I should be fine. There were lots of other cars driving on the freeway in other lanes right then too- so I'm guessing it was someone else that got the camera and not me- well I'm certainly hoping it was someone else anyway. I swear to you I will worry about this everyday for atleast the next 2 weeks though (I'm not sure if it's more or less time then that when they mail them out)- I can't help it.

I'm also worried about something else that has been worrying me for the last week about.

UGH, I just worry about everything- I can't stop- what if this, what if that! It's like a whole job in itself!

Anyone else relate?
Or am I just crazy? (which I know I am anyway!)

Hey Autumn. I can totally relate to the worry thing. I worry constantly about my sons and husband. I even worry about people if I see them broke down on the interstate. It sucks

I totally do that too. No matter what, I'm always worrying about something, and over-reacting to little stuff. I know I'm doing it too, just can't stop...

Wish I could offer some advice.. but I've got nothing..

My dear friend Autumn as well as thunderbear and dooders,

I think it may be the anxiety that's probably accompanying your depression. I too have been the same way though it was when we were buying our house in May/June. My poor wife....

Often it happens to me and I have to try to remind myself that no matter what, my worrying will only cause me to feel worse, my blood pressure to increase, and could end up being a self-fulfilling prophecy. It's times like these when the feelings are just so intense that I try to engage in a breathing meditation technique that's designed to focus the mind on the simple but necessary act of breathing. When it comes down to it, everything that happens outside of me is beyond my capacity to control or change. Feel the flow of air going in through your nose and filling your lungs, then feel the air leaving the lungs, and being exhaled from your mouth. No matter what else happens, let the thoughts come and go and return to concentrating on breathing. Often this helps to quiet my raucous mind.

I hope that helps you my friend and I know you've been in a lot of pain recently. Know that I care and wish you at least 1 bright and sunny beam upon your face each day.

Chris

((((((((((( Autumn ))))))))))))))))))

When my depression is bad I seem to worry a lot too. Try to treat yourself well, doing things that you enjoy may help some with the anxiety that you are feeling, even if it is just soaking in a warm bath.

It's nice to know I am not the only one who worries all the time. Thank you! It's just non stop, all day everyday. I have tried different techniques that my therapist told me to do to help me relax, but I can't do it. I can't get my head quiet enough. And I will over react at the littlest things as well, and I hate my self for all of it!

((((((((Autumn)))))))))


I worry a lot too. Sometimes it's the worst part of the depression because the depression makes me worry, but it also makes me pretty much incapable of doing anything about the things I'm worrying about. Grrr...

Just floating, you said it! I get kind of manicky energy when I'm depressed to I REALLY worry and obsess, to the point that it drives folks close to me nearly to the brink. And yes, it makes dealing with the depression and doing things about it much more difficult. In short, it SUCKS

I can also relate... big time