Life ruined by anxiety
Hey there! Just joined Health Unlocked and hoping to find some folks who get what I'm going through. Anxiety has been part of my life for a while, but lately it's like this constant storm in my head that won't let up, no matter the medication.
Every morning I feel like I'm waking up underwater, struggling to breathe. And at work? It's alreay a battle. My partner is amazing and super supportive, but honestly, I worry about how long he can handle all this.
I used to be someone who wokke up early for yoga, hit the gym twice daily, ate liek a nutritionist's dream, and felt genuinely happy. But last year, everything changed when I got sick. My whole routine fell apart after that, and then the anxiety really started creeping in. Now leaving the house alone feels terrifying-I don't even answer my phone sometimes because it sets me off.
I know I need to get back on track but honestly, where do you start? Drinking has become a crutch when things are really bad, and I'm scared it's going to spiral out of control if I don't figure this out soon.
Anyone else here dealing with something similar? Any tips or tools that have worked for you?
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hey j just wanna say i feel u with the anxiety and depression stuff.i have gad too. have u talked to ur doc about it getting worse and meds not helping much? some docs r like "eh it's all in ur head" but maybe u got a good one who will listen. u can try self-referring to iapt if u wanna talk to someone else bout what u're going through.
some doctors might refer u to mental health services where u'll see a psychiatrist and then maybe a psychologist for therapy, but it takes forever to get an appointment.
i wish i could help more bc thsi sucks, but hopefully smn esle here can give better advice. take care of yourself tho. hope u find the help u need soon
Hi there, I know how you feel. I haven't been out socially in twenty years either.
In the mornings, I'm really bad too, kind of like a fog or a black cloud hanging over me.
I live alone, which doesn't help, and it just gives me more time to criticize myself.
This has made it really hard for me to find a female friend or girlfriend. I get so scared about going places.
I've been on medication since I was twenty-three,and they just keep me stable enough to manage things.
Good luck with everything in teh future,you know?
Oh man, I totally get how tough it must be with all that anxiety going around. It's seriously rough to deal with stuff like this day in and day out, but honestly, just know you're not the only one dealing wiht it. There are tons of people out there who understand what you're going through and can help you figure things out.
Getting some support from professionals-whether that's therapy sessions, or maybe even medication-is super important, i mean, it really can make a big difference in how you handle everything on the daily. With all these different options available, there's hope for sure when it comes to managing your anxiety and hopefully making life feel a bit easier.
You totally should check in with a doc for some extra support. There's also these websites like GAD specialists and NHS Every Mind Matters that can offer some pointers. I've deatl with bad generalized anxiety myself, especially early in the day, but breathing exercises really do help. Honestly, when those anxious thoughts pop up-just let them float away without getting caught up in 'em. Focus on what you're doing right then instead.