Pushing through your anxiety

[socialmoth]

Hi everyone --

I'd really like to get some advice on how to push through when you feel like your anxiety is holding you back.

For me personally, once I'm anxious I find it really hard to get through to the other side. My anxiety will be so strong and sit with me for so long that it will stop me from doing things that I really want to do such as going to work or seeing friends.

I know that your anxiety shouldn't stop you from doing the things you love, so how do you cope with this? What helps you push past the anxiety so that you're able to do the things you love?

[Petal22]

Hi socialmoth,

Thats ok 😊 I’m here if you ever want to chat..

thats fantastic you have an appointment with a gp.... well done...

one piece of advice don’t hold back on telling your gp exactly how you are feeling.... the more you can tell them the more they will understand were you are at.... and help you 😊

sorry to hear what your previous antidepressant did.... maybe let this gp know and they could prescribe you a different one if you and your gp want to go that way.... also maybe see if they could refer you to a psychologist so they give you some strategies...... I know it’s some times hard to open up to a health professional but it’s worth it so they can help you..... I don’t know we’re I would be with the help of health professionals 😊 amazing people

good luck with your appointment, let me know how you go 😊

[CalmCat]

Hi Guys,

What a great forum topic!

I person use the Buddhist quote "Never Give Up"! Here is how it goes:

"NEVER GIVE UP No matter what is going on Never give up Develop the heart Too much energy in your country Is spent developing the mind Instead of the heart Be compassionate Not just to your friends But to everyone Be compassionate Work for peace In your heart and in the world Work for peace And I say again Never give up No matter what is going on around you Never give up
Dalai Lama"

Have a great weekend!

Regards,

CC

[Petal22]

Hi Calmcat,

so true....... I adapted to reading alot of positive affirmations on my mental health journey.... I still read them on a daily basis, it helps to keep my mind positive..... I always look for the best in every situation.....

if anxiety ever pops in head up ... I say to myself what is it here to teach me? Just by saying this it creates a shift.....

From my previous experience with mental health I believe our struggles are here to make us not break us...

We come out of it as a more stronger wiser person ... mine taught me so much it’s made me the beautiful person I am today 😊 going through it was tough but who I am today because of it is amazing.... there are always blessings we just need to see them 😊

[socialmoth]

Hi Calmcat,

Thank you for sharing! That is a really nice affirmation. I'm really anxious about my GP appointment tonight and have thought about cancelling a fair few times today. I'm going to not give up and keep pushing forward!

[Petal22]

You CAN do this socialmoth it’s the start of your recovery by seeing your gp 😊 keep pushing forward..... take a deep breath.... try to put your attention on your breath on not on your thoughts 💪

[socialmoth]

Just letting you know I did it 🙂 I will be going to them again next week to get a referral for the mental health plan. Thank you everyone for helping me with strategies to get through this first step. It can only go up from here!

[Petal22]

Welldone socialmoth that’s fantastic you saw your gp 😊 I’m proud of you and you should also be proud of yourself.....

this is the first step for you to the road to recovery..... because you WILL recover.... your condition is temporary you will get better.... stay positive 😊

that’s great you are going back to do your mental health plan.... I also did this ... it gave me 10 free sessions to a psychologist.... I was given many strategies....

I learned meditation, mindfulness, attention training just to name a few.....

meditation is great for anxiety it really helped me... you could find some apps on your phone if your interested in doing it.....

mindfullness is also great it teaches us to be more in the present moment and not so much in our minds....

have you tried exercising? I also found this helpful with my anxiety.....

another thing I did was before I went sleep I’d write a list of things for me to do the next day......

eg house work, exercise, go out of the house, catch up with a friend for a coffee .... each time I’d do one of these things I’d cross it off the list..... it would keep me moving and motivated every day because I was determined to do everything on the list ...... you could try it?

remember to keep talking you aren’t alone in this 😊

im here if you want to chat 😊

[Sunshine188]

Hi Socialmoth!

Hope you’ve been feeling ok.

I’ve had anxiety for a few years now but am currently going through a difficult time, and my anxiety has increased.
I also feel like my anxiety stops me from doing things. Sometimes I feel like it’s easier to stay at home then to go out and put on a brave face. I also worry that when I’m feeling super anxious, I can’t focus on other people and engage in good conversation cos I feel so wrapped up in my thoughts.

ive found that journalling helps, to get the thoughts out of my head. Or sometimes I will ring a close friend/family and talk my anxiety through with them, before I head out for a social gathering.

It does feel exhausting sometimes though. I’m glad you’re seeing your GP for a mental health care plan..hope you’re able to get the support that you need