Unsure of myself

[InlustrisLuna]

Hi,

So this is my first post and I'm not 100% sure what to say rather then just wanting to express how to feel as I don't know what to do or who to talk to or even how as I don't know where to express my emotions or talk about them especially in person.

For awhile now maybe 1-2months I haven't felt great like I just cry for no reasons and feel super anxious. But I don't believe anything bad has occurred that should be making me feel this way.

like it was my birthday tonight and I had a party with some friends last night and now I'm reduced to crying for unknown reasons.

Im just unsure what to do and how to go about it or anything.

[white knight]

Hi luna, welcome

Sadness, overflowing of emotions is more common than people think because its usually done alone.

We cant duagnose but thete are illnesses that will give you this state without reason. I know as I have one called dysthymia and there's melancholy depression and general depression etc even anxiety and tiredness. The list goes on.

The important things to know is that they are treatable and once the correct treatment has taken effect and maybe fine tuned, you can lead a better life.

So start with your GP and try to be positive. Sometimes we need a helping hand cause none of us are perfect.

Good luck. Post anytime

Tony WK

[RadDad75]

Hi Iuna,

The mind is a powerful thing of that i'm sure. You are safe here and there are many very experienced people that will help you understand what it is you are feeling. Don't be afraid to seek some professional help either. When you are feeling extremely anxious have a search around the forum for coping mechanisms. There are many different options. Some of these have made such a difference for me. Hope you feel better soon. If you need any more help please keep posting.

[startingnew]

HI luna and welcome to the forums

i too suffer extreme anxiety and also rollercoaster of emotions.

would you consider seeing your gp for some extra support and asking to see a psychologist as well?

please done be afraid to ask for help and extra support. the sooner you do so the sooner you can start to recover and learn how to cope with what your dealing with.

we cant diagnose you with anxiety/depression but taking the K10 test can give you a better idea of your mental state and also what the next best steps are to do.

i do have quiet a few coping strategies that im happy to share with you as well if you would like

please feel free to keep posting, we are here for you

oxox

[InlustrisLuna]

Thank you very much.

I would love to here you mechanisms please.

I also keep thinking about seeing a gp/psychologist but I'm in sure of how to go about it and what to do to be able to.

[startingnew]

HI Luna

glad to hear back from you. ill get to the coping mechanisms in a sec

i would really reccomend getting that extra support.

the first step is going to see your GP and speaking about how youve been feeling. from there they can give you a mental health assessment and also refer you onto a psychologist with a Mental Health Plan which allows you to claim back some of your sessions through medicare.

but the first initial step is speaking to your gp.

[startingnew]

DEEP BREATHING AND MEDITATION
the 3-3-3 method. so you breathe in for 3
seconds hold for 3 seconds and breathe our for 3 seconds. continuedoing that for a few time until you feel yourself relax and calm down

there are heaps of you tube videos and phone apps that can help you throught this, i found 1 GIANT MIND particuarly helpful for MEDITATION do you could try that


this one is pretty much MEDITATION/DEEP BREATHING put together- which is breathe in notice how it fills your belly, hold for 3 breathe out and release that tension that you feel and keep continuing on until you feel calmer

[startingnew]

MINDFULLNESS
there are so many ways to do mindfulness such as these examples
A) listen to your favourite song and concentrate
on one specific thing such as the words and what they mean, or the
beat- what instruments can you hear in the song?

B) take a look at your surroundings, what
can you hear, what can you see, what can you smell, what can you
taste.

C) pick up an object like a pencil. really notice
how the texture feels, is it cold , warm, does it have a smell?

D)Go for a walk and take in the sights of nature,
feel the breeze on you, notice how it feels

[startingnew]

DISTRACTIONS
this can pretty much be anything you enjoy doing that takes your mind off things such as:
count backwards from 100

play a musical instrument
scribble on a piece of paper
have a nice bubble bath or shower
print and colour a mandela
makea dream catcher
make a scrapbook
go on a cleaning ramage
dance around to your favoutite music
go for a drive

do some origami
cook your favourite recipes

pop bubble wrap
hold a cuddly toy
figdet with a sensory toy
cry- its ok to cry
plant a tree
watch funny youtube videos
write a list of the good things in your life
look at happy photos
squeeze a stress ball
play with a pet
write a nice letter to yourself
do a random act of kindness
count the things around yourself
create or build something
yoga
teach your pet a new trick
learn a new language
pray
take up another hobby
draw on yourself with a marker
study the sky
knit or sew something

listen to music
play a sport
go fishing
go for a run
draw or do some art

[startingnew]

JOURNALLING
Start by journaling for 5 to 15 minutes.
Write about what's on your mind, and what's bothering you:
Write about your concerns, writing for several minutes until you feel you have written what needs to be said, but haven’t delved into a mode of rumination.
You may prefer a computer, a journal, or just a pad and paper; if you are using paper, please skip a line or two for every line you use—this will be handy later.
Detail what is happening right now, describing the events that are currently causing difficulties. Keep in mind that, with anxiety, sometimes it isn’t what is currently happening that is causing stress, but rather your concerns about what could happen from here. If this is the case for you, it’s okay; you can write about what is currently happening and just note that the only part that is really stressful is the possibility of what could happen next. (This, in fact, may be a realization that brings some stress relief in itself.)
Next, write about your concerns and fears, and write in chronological order. In other words, start with one of the stressors you are contending with in the present, and explore what you think will happen next, then write what you fear will happen after that.Write how this would affect you.
Now that you have your thoughts in order, see what you can do to relieve some of the stress and anxiety within.