[pbausk87]

I have had this on and off for a few years and usually i get a change in meds from my doctor if it lasts long, but this time she thinks i can do it alone.

I have trouble sleeping and wake up anxious, and power through my day, which exhausts me and makes me sad, and i feel like at times, that the only way to get rid of it is via dark thoughts.

Has anyone ever had a similar experience and would want to talk about it with me?

I am a 26 year old male in New York, who lost his father at 22 and has issues coping with that as well.

[ShiningOne]

Hey there. I'm a New Yorker too and around your age. I've suffered from anxiety and intrusive thoughts since I was a boy and combined with ADHD, it lead to depression so I can sort of relate to you.

Do you get any exercise throughout the day? I find that lifting weights, running, etc... make me feel better and help with getting the dark thoughts out of my head. Any hobbies, friends, or interests to keep you occupied?

Also, that's a terrible loss you went through. Did you ever have anyone close like family to speak with about your father?

[pbausk87]

I have family and firends but im very poor at opening up. I only open up when i reach these breaking points of emotion from being so exhausted from anxiety and such.

I do exercise regularly, but I haven't so far this week. I plan on getting back into it this weekend and such. I am also traveling to Europe for a bit, and I am finding myself very nervous abouit that.

Do you think it's possible something as simple as traveling for 2-3 weeks can just trigger this whole range of emotions? My mornings are just riddled with anxiety and the dark thoughts come and go, so they arent constant at least.

Do you have these fits constantly, or is it cyclical for you as well? Is there a story you have that I could relate to?

I am very bad at opening up in general so that's why I am here frankly.

I also take 225 mg of effexor daily and have moderate sleep apnea.

Originally Posted by ShiningOne

Hey there. I'm a New Yorker too and around your age. I've suffered from anxiety and intrusive thoughts since I was a boy and combined with ADHD, it lead to depression so I can sort of relate to you.

Do you get any exercise throughout the day? I find that lifting weights, running, etc... make me feel better and help with getting the dark thoughts out of my head. Any hobbies, friends, or interests to keep you occupied?

Also, that's a terrible loss you went through. Did you ever have anyone close like family to speak with about your father?

[kaliope]

Hi
anxiety is certainly tough to deal with. I have it bad too and "power through" as a means of coping. it is exhausting. I just took a week off of work because it all became too much for me. Welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome

[court_1219]

Originally Posted by pbausk87

I have had this on and off for a few years and usually i get a change in meds from my doctor if it lasts long, but this time she thinks i can do it alone.

I have trouble sleeping and wake up anxious, and power through my day, which exhausts me and makes me sad, and i feel like at times, that the only way to get rid of it is via dark thoughts.

Has anyone ever had a similar experience and would want to talk about it with me?

I am a 26 year old male in New York, who lost his father at 22 and has issues coping with that as well.

I have been struggling with depression for a very long time and just recently have been diagnosed with anxiety. I have night terrors that keep me awake and panic attacks all the time. I have been having a hard time coping with everything in my life but I am here to vent to and talk about stuff. We can relate.

[ShiningOne]

Originally Posted by pbausk87

I have family and firends but im very poor at opening up. I only open up when i reach these breaking points of emotion from being so exhausted from anxiety and such.

I do exercise regularly, but I haven't so far this week. I plan on getting back into it this weekend and such. I am also traveling to Europe for a bit, and I am finding myself very nervous abouit that.

Do you think it's possible something as simple as traveling for 2-3 weeks can just trigger this whole range of emotions? My mornings are just riddled with anxiety and the dark thoughts come and go, so they arent constant at least.

Do you have these fits constantly, or is it cyclical for you as well? Is there a story you have that I could relate to?

I am very bad at opening up in general so that's why I am here frankly.

I also take 225 mg of effexor daily and have moderate sleep apnea.

I notice that my periods of depression have causes. Specific instances from the past would be poor grades in school from adhd and my difficulty in forming relationships because of social anxiety. More recently, I started getting depressed because of the bad economy and poor job opportunities. Are there currently any things specific in your life (relationships,career, etc...) that could be troubling you?

I can understand if your trip to Europe could be causing some anxiety since it's a new experience. Are you going by yourself?

Weather can also play a major role in mood. I know it's been pretty cold and rainy these days and it also gets dark out earlier.

[pbausk87]

The EUrope trip is very new to me, especially to be away for so long ina foreign country. I am going with my girlfriend, which will help while im there, but i already warned her i may freak out a few times and just start crying and getting anxious.

I have a lot going on in my life and i have people to talk to, and usually when these anxiety/depression fits come, they last 2-3 days and I am ok. This one has been about a week and i dont see it stopping soon. So it has me a bit more freaked out. I also have "negative" thoughts from time to time, but with .5mg of ativant, they usually go away.

My mornings are relaly the ones riddilded with anxiety, while my days its still there and then i am exhausted and vulernable to being upset.

Can you relate to that?

Originally Posted by ShiningOne

I notice that my periods of depression have causes. Specific instances from the past would be poor grades in school from adhd and my difficulty in forming relationships because of social anxiety. More recently, I started getting depressed because of the bad economy and poor job opportunities. Are there currently any things specific in your life (relationships,career, etc...) that could be troubling you?

I can understand if your trip to Europe could be causing some anxiety since it's a new experience. Are you going by yourself?

Weather can also play a major role in mood. I know it's been pretty cold and rainy these days and it also gets dark out earlier.

[pbausk87]

The EUrope trip is very new to me, especially to be away for so long ina foreign country. I am going with my girlfriend, which will help while im there, but i already warned her i may freak out a few times and just start crying and getting anxious.

I have a lot going on in my life and i have people to talk to, and usually when these anxiety/depression fits come, they last 2-3 days and I am ok. This one has been about a week and i dont see it stopping soon. So it has me a bit more freaked out. I also have "negative" thoughts from time to time, but with .5mg of ativant, they usually go away.

My mornings are relaly the ones riddilded with anxiety, while my days its still there and then i am exhausted and vulernable to being upset.

Can you relate to that?

Originally Posted by court_1219

I have been struggling with depression for a very long time and just recently have been diagnosed with anxiety. I have night terrors that keep me awake and panic attacks all the time. I have been having a hard time coping with everything in my life but I am here to vent to and talk about stuff. We can relate.

[court_1219]

Originally Posted by pbausk87

The EUrope trip is very new to me, especially to be away for so long ina foreign country. I am going with my girlfriend, which will help while im there, but i already warned her i may freak out a few times and just start crying and getting anxious.

I have a lot going on in my life and i have people to talk to, and usually when these anxiety/depression fits come, they last 2-3 days and I am ok. This one has been about a week and i dont see it stopping soon. So it has me a bit more freaked out. I also have "negative" thoughts from time to time, but with .5mg of ativant, they usually go away.

My mornings are relaly the ones riddilded with anxiety, while my days its still there and then i am exhausted and vulernable to being upset.

Can you relate to that?

I can relate. There are times where my tunnel seems never ending and times when its short. I often rely on others to help pull me through.