[TishaBuv]

I think I’m going to die from prolonged, constant stress.

[Skeezyks]

You know… I've thought the same thing for many years. But I'm 70 years old now & (obviously) I'm still here. I often read about how bad unrelenting stress & anxiety are for you. And maybe they are. But I'm still here... so I don't know...

[downandlonely]

Stress does have an effect on your health. I hope you get some relief.

[LucyD]

Originally Posted by TishaBuv

I think I’m going to die from prolonged, constant stress.

I have been thinking the same thing recently; trying to find relief. Has there been anything that has helped give you some relief? Meditation can be helpful. I know this is a very hard thing to endure and I hope you can find something that helps you.

[TishaBuv]

Originally Posted by LucyD

I have been thinking the same thing recently; trying to find relief. Has there been anything that has helped give you some relief? Meditation can be helpful. I know this is a very hard thing to endure and I hope you can find something that helps you.

I rationally know the answer is to avoid the stressors. But doing that is sometimes impossible. So then I’m trying to get myself to stop fighting. That’s easier said than done. I’ve been diagnosed with different things by different doctors, so it’s confusing; PTSD, MDD, and borderline traits. So there’s that. Which comes first, the stressor or the disorder? I’m not on any psych meds or seeing any more professionals. I am weaning off Cymbalta right now prescribed for pain, and having awful withdrawals incidentally with headache. I self medicate with Benadryl for the “attacks” and it works somewhat; .25 or .50 mg. I have taken more when severe, which I know is dangerous, and I don’t condone anyone else doing this. I’m terrified of the psych meds and their side effects. I hated the therapy situation. I tell doctors not to give me benzos as I will abuse and overdose on them.

I have a theory that I’ve been exposed to so much trauma that I’m addicted to the release of the chemical it produces in my body and now cause myself more trauma to keep getting more of that chemical.

You have to be your own best friend. You have to keep telling yourself to keep calm and carry on. Take baths, watch comedies, do whatever makes you feel good and relaxed. Avoid the A holes. I do believe in time we can retrain ourselves and suffer less and less stress.

[TishaBuv]

“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, make sure you are not in fact surrounded by azzholes.”

A. I’m bored and that’s why I don’t leave the house. I’m enjoying being lazy and venting on PC all day. My FOO are F’d up and we’ve had a falling out. None of us will ever call each other again. It’s not just me! My husband has a huge problem relating with me and I do as well with him. It’s not just me!

B. I am a Cluster B, but it’s still not just me! After spending years (as Mom says), “looking up my own azz”, I identify with every MI and disorder here short of schizophrenia.