Agitation associated with anxiety/depression

[CJ7]

Hi all,

I am really struggling with CONSTANT agitation/feeling on edge. It doesn't have to be for a reason, but I can never just relax or unwind. It feels so deep down in my body and it's hard to explain.

It's this anger and restlessness that I haven't found a way to relieve.

Its affecting my relationship as I snap over anything that irritates me in the slightest. And it's everyday things, and I always feel horrible after.

For example: I struggling with anxiety around being late even if there's not a certain time to be somewhere. If I'm going somewhere 20 minutes away I leave with over an hour to get there. If going with my partner and we don't leave on time (super early) I will get panicked and then snappy and angry toward him.

Hes very supportive but I'm sure there's only so much he can take. It's not fair for him.

Does anyone else experience this?

And any tips of how to elleviate this feeling or how to cope with it?

I hate that this is taken out on my partner. I get this guilt and self hatered after I snap at him for no reason as I wonder if I'm just a angry person. 😞

Thanks in advance.

[Hope_for_the_best]

Being constantly agitated/feeling on edge is certainly a symptom of anxiety. You haven't mentioned about that in your post - have you seen your GP for an assessment and are you following up with a psychologist? If you haven't done so, these are very important steps to get yourself better. It would be wise to communicate to your partner how you are feeling and you don't mean to snap at him over little things. I would also suggest that you practice relaxation techniques, particularly breathing. Next time when you feel the urge to snap at your partner, walk away and take deep breaths until you feel calmer. Very often, the action of walking away from the situation is helpful enough to alleviate anger.

Hope this helps.

[startingnew]

HI CJ

agaitation is certainly part of anxiety

Hope for the best has given some good advice here.

i second seeing your gp for an assessment and a psychologist as well to help you along

wishing you all the best

please let us know how you go 🙂