https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/fear-and-anxiety-and-feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired/m-p/506702#M42275 <P>I don't have a counselor but I agree with you that building resilience is the only way out as I have tried other avenues without any success</P> <P>I don't have any community support as a lot of people in my community have been through war and don't think it's a big issue. I have good support from my family but they don't know how to help</P> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:13:32 GMT EJohn 2021-02-26T11:13:32Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/fear-and-anxiety-and-feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired/m-p/506700#M42273 <P>I am overwhelmed and unable to cope with life's challenges in my adult life. Example. ( Assignments, exams, work, family, savings and future prospects in life. I am scared that I have missed the bus and I have not hope of recovery. </P> <P>When my mind becomes active first thing in the morning (when I start to wake up in the morning gradually) around 5am or 5.30. I dream about negative things happening to me. I am very fearful and feel that I want to hide in a safe place as I sense danger from me unable to handle or cope with the difficulties in life and its doom and gloom. I have been feeling like this when I get stressed with normal challenges in life as mentioned above - when I think how I am going to handle a difficult situation ( Exams, assignments, work, family, savings and future prospects in life)</P> <P>I have been on antidepressants and anti anxiety medications which provide temporary relief ( reduce the symptoms to a extent) but not permanently. I also take TMS treatments. </P> <P> <SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">As a child I grew up in a war zone sometimes fearing for my life. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">I feel very tired and helpless. I was told that I needed to build resilience and coping skills but how? </SPAN></P> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:26:06 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/fear-and-anxiety-and-feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired/m-p/506700#M42273 EJohn 2021-02-21T10:26:06Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/fear-and-anxiety-and-feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired/m-p/506701#M42274 <P>Ejohn</P> <P>Weclome to this forum and thanks for sharing your story.I can not begin to imagine the effects you suffered growing up in a way zone fearing for your life.</P> <P>Do you have a psychologist or a counsellor who has expertise in helping people have your life experience? I think someone who has training in teaching resilience and coping skills would be necessary to help you. ? <BR /> Is there someone in your family or community you could talk to.?</P> <P>By answering your post more people will be able to see your post. </P> <P> </P> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:01:28 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/fear-and-anxiety-and-feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired/m-p/506701#M42274 quirkywords 2021-02-25T22:01:28Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/fear-and-anxiety-and-feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired/m-p/506702#M42275 <P>I don't have a counselor but I agree with you that building resilience is the only way out as I have tried other avenues without any success</P> <P>I don't have any community support as a lot of people in my community have been through war and don't think it's a big issue. I have good support from my family but they don't know how to help</P> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:13:32 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/fear-and-anxiety-and-feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired/m-p/506702#M42275 EJohn 2021-02-26T11:13:32Z