Stuggling with anxiety

AyGok
Community Member

My anxiety symptoms get so bad even when Im on medication and I can't change the way I think and feel

i have been getting some help but how can I get a grip on it when I'm at home or stuck in my thoughts ?

Suggestions help ?

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maggie1
Community Member
Hi AyGok, thanks for sharing, i too suffer from anxiety and found it very hard a times to clear my thoughts. And i understand why you would want to turn to medication, i did the same, and also felt it didnt work as well as i hoped. For me i found talking to friends, reading books about dealing with anxiety and if course any time i feel anxiety i can write on this forum and i know i will receive some helpful advice, no matter what the issue is.

Hello Aygok

I am sorry to here that your anxiety is spiking. The feelings are horrible and sometimes are compounded by being alone or at home by yourself. I have had severe anxiety for 25 years and if your anxiety is new..the feelings can be strong. I was put on AD's and they actually worked in 2 days instead of the 3 weeks they normally take.

The meds are designed to take out the lows to give you a chance to build a platform on which you can heal. I see that you have sought help and thats a great step towards recovery...well done! The more regular the Gp visit or therapist visits the better...they will help you clear the dark clouds away so you can have some peace.

Gentle occupation (not being busy) to distract yourself usually works well...a good DVD..a hobby...gardening..Anxiety does lose its power when your mind is occupied...Even if there are some people that you can call and talk to can bring relief so you dont internalise about your symptoms.

The good news is anxiety symptoms do lessen in severity over time...it does take time. If I may ask you...how is your sleep going? Anxiety also loses its power when you are well rested.

Let us know how you are going

Kind Thoughts

Paul