whywhywhy16 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ive suffered from anxiety for years i didnt realise till a coupe of years ago what it actually was but ive tried to get rid of it...well i wouldnt say get rid of it because thats impossible its a natural thing to have ..in times of panic! i have been to classes and learnt about it tried things to stop it.But still its there... its like this knot in my stomach it just wont go.I try not to worry about things but thats easier said than done.Its gotton to the point where now i get anxoius about nothing really and it just wont go.Its ruining my life! can anyone help or suggest anything theyve done to help? ive tried breathing techniques and that helps a little bit but not much... thanks people =) Link to post Share on other sites
D-Lish Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You'd be doing yourself a huge favour by talking to your doctor. I have had anxiety since I was a child- always lived with butterflies and knots in my stomach. It's so bad it can make you physically sick sometimes. And it's 24/7- not something you can escape from just because you choose to. I tried a lot of natural remedies (nothing worked)- but I eventually found a medication that works really well. Yoga/meditation also works well in conjunction with medication. I'd talk to your doctor and explore all your options- see what works best for you. Link to post Share on other sites
Author whywhywhy16 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 thanks, what meds are you on? just curious...ive never been to my doctor about it.i just wish it would stop its getting that bad...also it makes me smoke and drink alot more than id like too its not good for my health but its the only way it goes if that makes any sense??? ive never had a panic attack its just constant anxiety its always there! n i try breathing techiniques but it just makes me focus on it more so it stays longer lol if that makes sense Link to post Share on other sites
Meaplus3 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 getting that bad...also it makes me smoke and drink alot more than id like too its not good for my health but its the only way it goes if that makes any sense??? This will make your anxeity worse. Your better off getting rid of these habit's trust me it helps. I suffer from panic attacks. I have found relief through Cognative Behavioral Therapy, Yoga, Meditation and just the simple art of distraction by keeping my mind focused on other things. For real bad attacks, I keep xanax on hand. It's not a drug for the long term due to it's addictive properties but, it can help alot during a out of control attack. I've heard that Anti-D's can work well but I'm to stubborn to take them. Also, warm tea, hot baths, sootheing music and lotions.. they all have a calming affect. You name it, I've tried it. Best of luck. Mea:) Link to post Share on other sites
Author whywhywhy16 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 i know in the long run it will make things worse and i shouldnt really drink to make it stop as that wil cause problems too.its shoul always so constant.Ive never had a panic attack and i should be thankful for that really.I just want to be able to relax without having this constant knot in my stomach over absolutley nothing.Ive been to a group where they use cbt techniques and where as it helped a little to understand it more it still wont go =( Link to post Share on other sites
nobody's girl Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Talking to your doctor is the best place to start. If you'd rather try some natural remedies, I've found Sam-E to be the best for helping. It won't relieve all of your anxiety but it can help even you out some. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Google cognitive behaviour therapy. I too, suffered from panic attacks and had anxiety, fears and that knot in my stomach..Did counselling and it really helped! (without meds!) Learn all you can about panic attacks and anxiety disorders. I found once I understood what it actually was and learned how to control my anxiety, not let it control me, I felt alot better. That and the talk therapy, facing my fears and things that were making me worry.. Exercise daily whether it be brisk walking or doing yoga, or any other type of physical activity, will decrease your anxiety too. Be careful of what you eat, (sugars, caffeine etc, during your anxious times, all it will do is add to your anxiety) and ofcourse, can't forget hormones do have a play in this as well. Some books, The Feeling Good Book by Dr. David Burns and Been There, Done That, Try This! By Sam Obitz are both excellent and can help you. Also, any Claire Weekes books are good too. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites
Author whywhywhy16 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 hi thanks for the replies.I have one problem with the exercise...i know that exercise can help quite abit to get rid of anxiety i find it hard to exercise more because of my child.I walk everywhere and often end up walking fast that helps but its at night times which are the worst...when i have to stay in because i have a kid in bed etc i cant just go for a walk because hes in bed.I dread the nightimes because thats when its at its worst.I drink because my anxiety goes when i do but drinking isnt doing me any good..infact i feel ashamed of it....it will end up killing me if anything..my little boy doesnt deserve that Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Instead of having a drink of alcohol, get a glass of water..One thing my therapist told me from the start, "it's good you don't drink or do drugs." All that does is mask it and eventually it'll make you feel worse, or possibly teach yourself to rely on drinking to feel better..Last thing you need to deal with is that with the anxiety disorder. I know how hard that must be to not have time to go and walk, so my suggestion is, buy a beginners yoga DVD and do that when you have time. Or just do some stretches, deep breathing in the evening once your little one goes to bed or just when you have some time to yourself. It really does help. There's something about yoga that not only relaxes the body, but the mind too. It's helped me feel less anxious and during the winter months, it's helped me with SAD (mild depression). Another thing to do in the evenings once your child is sleeping, call a friend or ask a neighbour (if you are friendly with any of them) to come over and have some (decaf) tea with you, just so you have the company. Being alone when you're anxious just makes it worse! I know I've been there! Please consider CBT. It saved me. Link to post Share on other sites
terra Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hi, I had pretty serious anxiety problems that I suffered with for years. I went to a doctor and took meds (celexsa)for about a year and a half... I'm off them now with no serious anxiety that I can't control with behavior. They really helped, I would definitely talk to your doctor. Link to post Share on other sites
D-Lish Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Anxiety Disorders fall into different catagories. It sounds like you have GAD- or General Anxiety Disorder. The biggest tip off is the knot in the stomach that never goes away, and you remember feeling the same way from childhood. I can tell you what meds I am on that help- but everybody is different. What works for one person won't necessarily work for the next. I take Clonozopam and Wellbutrin. That is a good combo for me. It took trial and error to figure that out. that is why talking to your doctor, working with your doctor, is important. As for the drinking, I fell into alcoholism in my 30's... at first just to calm me down enough to sleep. It made me worse. How often are you turning to the alcohol? Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki Sahagin Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I've always had this myself, again since childhood. Its important to determine whether your anxiety is generalised or whether it is applicable to certain things in particular. Is there an underlying cause for your anxiety? Or are you just generally anxious about everything? I think you can beat anxiety naturally without medication...or at least cope. Therapy, a slow exercise like yoga, talking to people, rescue remedy, cognitive behavioural therapy, may all help. Link to post Share on other sites
Lostgurl Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 ive suffered from anxiety for years i didnt realise till a coupe of years ago what it actually was but ive tried to get rid of it...well i wouldnt say get rid of it because thats impossible its a natural thing to have ..in times of panic! i have been to classes and learnt about it tried things to stop it.But still its there... its like this knot in my stomach it just wont go.I try not to worry about things but thats easier said than done.Its gotton to the point where now i get anxoius about nothing really and it just wont go.Its ruining my life! can anyone help or suggest anything theyve done to help? ive tried breathing techniques and that helps a little bit but not much... thanks people =) I had this problem. It is part of depression. Once I started on Wellbutrin, it went away. I'm not saying you are depressed, but it is used to treat a variety of anxiety disorders. Have you been to a doctor? Link to post Share on other sites
alwayssme Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I would suggest a few things.. 1. Talk to your doctor 2. Try to see if you can get on meds and also therapy 3. If what you're worrying about, logically, you don't need to worry about then try to keep telling yourself that. 4. Keep your mind and body occupied and surround yourself with people who love you. 3 and 4 are easier said than done, I know...But I strongly suggest you do one and two. Also if you're religious pray and open your heart to God. Link to post Share on other sites
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