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I struggle with anxiety
#18887159 - 09/24/13 10:46 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have all my life, I've gotten better at keeping it under control. I dont get a knot of fear every-time I approach a group of people anymore. I dont alter my route to bump into as few people as possible either, but it still creeps in for a day or two here and there. I try and fight it off, I struggle to get it under control, but no matter how hard I try and make it go away. No matter what changes I make or how hard I exercise or meditate or how often I socialize it doesnt go away. Its constantly there, making me break out into a cold sweat when Im forced to engage people I dont know, ruining potential relationships because I cant keep a steady composure if im not completely comfortable with them, and I dont know how to make it go away. Sometimes I wanna rip my fucking hair out because I cant do something as control my emotions, and I dont know why.
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cheeshcat
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Just breathe is what I first suggest. Second is you need to stop caring about what other people think, that doesn't mean you need to stop caring about other people, but you don't have to care for their judgements. You are what you are, and make no apologies for it. Don't be so angry at yourself, it's only normal to feel lost and upset and angry when you feel you have no control, but you do, so hang in there, and keep thinking positive thoughts. You'll find it is empowering to not care what other people think, and it will improve your self-confidence ten-fold, because when you do feel valued and accepted, it is because of who you are, not who you are not. I hope you start to feel better soon.
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PocketLady



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Re: I struggle with anxiety [Re: cheeshcat]
#18888225 - 09/25/13 08:18 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Have you ever considered a physical health problem could be causing the feeling of anxiety?
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Anonymous #1
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Re: I struggle with anxiety [Re: PocketLady]
#18889713 - 09/25/13 03:03 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Im starting to think that might be the cause. The thing is I dont want to develop a dependency, I dont want to pop something everytime I get hit with an attack. I suppose if it is a chemical imbalance then there isnt much in the way of an alternative.
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PocketLady



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Might not necessarily be a chemical imbalance, or if it is there might be an underlying cause. I had a parasitic infection for years which caused an anxious feeling due to stress on the body (probably caused slight hormonal issues too). Since my physical health has improved, so has my mental health.
-------------------- Love is from the infinite, and will remain until eternity. The seeker of love escapes the chains of birth and death. Tomorrow, when resurrection comes, The heart that is not in love will fail the test. ~ Rumi The day we start giving Love instead of seeking Love, we will have re-written our whole destiny. ~ Swami Chinmayanada Saraswatir
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Re: I struggle with anxiety [Re: PocketLady]
#18890065 - 09/25/13 04:18 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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There is no pattern to them. I got hit with one the other day in the middle of class, for absolutely no reason. It left just as quickly as it came. Even with people Ive known for years when one starts up theres really nothing I can do to stop it other then try and maintain composure, luckily aside from suddenly becoming a little flustered and withdrawn I dont think most people pick up on exactly how bad it is.
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circastes
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I struggle with anxiety too at the moment. I blame the brain entirely and am waiting for it to heal or neuroplastize. You know it's the brain when it just consumes you without patterns. Try brain-related health supplements.
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