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Jun 08, 2016, 11:09 PM
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What is with anxiety???
I would rather be depressed than anxious. I will take any and all suggestions for anxiety. I know some depression is probably mixed in, but mostly I have anxiety. I hate to say benzos helped, but they did. However, now, because of all the information about benzos out there, I don't like to take them. Recently, after two weeks I stopped taking benzos. I don't think I have had any rebound increased anxiety. I have returned to my usual level of anxiety. Anxiety really wears me out and I wonder if others have had this same kind of feeling. I am trying to use DBT but it is difficult.
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Jun 08, 2016, 11:24 PM
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Hi, I can really relate to your situation.
I went through a period not long ago were I was very, very anxious 24/7, too. It went on for about 1 1/2 to 2 years. I was living in a residential community for people with MI then. They gave me Ativan which did nothing but slow my muscle movements down so much it was really scary. Nothing else suggested by my T worked either: exercise, progressive relaxation, deep breathing. The anxiety was so severe that all I could do was sit in a chair in my apartment at the center and try to calm down. It kept me isolated as I was too anxious to socialize or go on out trips--though I tried to go a few times and wanted to go. I tried to understand the source of the anxiety, but could never find it. My T was no help in this, either. The anxiety didn't lessen until I moved out of the residential community and in with my folks. I'm still anxious here, but it's not a 24/7 state of panic like before. It's mostly agoraphobia and other situational anxiety now, and I avoid those situations that cause it. I know that's not good, either, though. --Ceara1010
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Jun 08, 2016, 11:55 PM
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Thank you for your response. It sounds like you know my experience. It is disheartening to try so many things that don't work. My anxiety is more intense because I am moving and forced out of my comfort zone. So sometimes it is difficult to avoid situational anxiety, but like you, I will avoid situations that cause anxiety. I am glad you have had a slight improvement. As a fellow anxiety sufferer, I know that even a slight improvement is better than nothing. Take care.
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Jun 09, 2016, 01:07 PM
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Ugh.
I hate it. Mine is unrelated to anything and seems to come for days at a time. Keeping my mind busy is the only thing that helps me. So, yeah....what's IS with you, anxiety!?!? Why so needy!?!?! |
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Jun 09, 2016, 02:18 PM
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However, yeah, anxiety just hangs around no matter what. Sooooo needy.  I don't know if it will ever go away, but I would like it to stay in the closet, at the very least. I have a life to live and anxiety is getting in the way.
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Jun 09, 2016, 11:37 PM
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I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. Staying busy mentally and physically helps me, especially when I wear myself out so sleep comes easily. Can you throw yourself into the tasks of moving? Make lists, get things done, mark up the list? It would be doubly beneficial if you could get a handle and leg up on the imminent move. Kill 2 birds with one stone?
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Jun 10, 2016, 12:23 AM
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 I'm an organized mover, have my lists, get things done etc. But still unplanned things happen during a move, like this week I lost something I now have to replace. More $$$. Someone told me I should worry more selectively as I worry about everything, so I am trying to prioritize what I worry about, and that helps a bit. I sleep okay. Ordinarily I am a pretty high achiever and maybe the anxiety is about wanting to achieve more. For the last few years mental problems have gotten in the way. But I think I will follow your advice and step things up a bit. You are right. For me doing more things doesn't increase anxiety...it actually reduces anxiety, I think. I am willing to experiment. Good tip, Notz. I will try to throw myself more into this move... This was very good advice, I think.
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Jun 10, 2016, 03:27 AM
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I hate anxiety too, its the hardest thing to deal with. I was going through a crisis last year and had anxiety constantly, mine I believe was also to do with going off meds. I tried to use the DBT skills but they didn't fully work as I think my brain wasn't able to cope without the meds.
I was put on olanzapine over 6 months ago and despite a bit of weight gain which I don't fully attribute to that it completely changed my anxiety levels over night! I was so much more calmer.
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Jun 10, 2016, 04:14 AM
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Jun 10, 2016, 10:30 AM
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I too can relate. While depression has left me at times totally debilitating it comes and goes. It is the Anxiety that hngs like a cloud over me at all times - as though I m constantly waiting for the rain to fall and ruin everything. Anxiety is responsible for many of the decisions I have made in my life, ruined relationships (or been the root cause for getting into unhealthy ones), caused me to avoid what may have been positive situations, and been disasterous for my employment history.
I understand too the medication bit. I don't know what a benzo is but I do know my own anxiety medication has wreaked havoc on my body and self-image (I have gained 30lbs in 6 months). Yes it worked and I have pleasantly been anxiety free but it is that side effect for which the pdoc has decided to wean me off. Drats that the Anxiety is again rearing it's ugly head. But, it isn't as bad (yet) s it was before. I have graduated from a CBT program and honestly think it has been helping. I am confident the Anxiety this time around will be somewhat controllable. |
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Jun 10, 2016, 10:41 AM
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Well, congratulations on graduating from a CBT program. That is just wonderful. You see, I think that is the key. I am becoming convinced. We need to build skills to cope. The benzo means benzodiazepine, in this case diazepam. This medication makes my problems seem farther away...which is a relief...but that doesn't build coping skills. Maybe being detached is good, but then one has to see where one needs to grow. Thanks for sharing. From what I have read anxiety has been growing, in general, in western culture. There are so many pressures that people feel.
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Jun 12, 2016, 05:12 AM
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In my opinion anxiety its something that start from the mind and of course its caused by negative thoughts feeling ,depresion anger trauma etc .You must do a reconstruction of your mind and put beautyful thoughts be gratefull feel optimistic etc .And where happy and joy its then anxiety will not have power in your mind
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Jun 12, 2016, 06:22 AM
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Easier said than done...
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