fucking anxiety

[rockstar45177]

Anxiety doesn't just come from no where. It won't "just pass" most likely unless the event causing it does. My point is: address the source.

obviously this anxiety is a reflection of a fear I am having so accepting what ever fear it is should be a great way of getting rid of the anxiety.

I've had anxiety for a long time. I also didn't want to be put on medication. I was in 7th grade when I started the medication, and I can honestly say it has changed my life. I used to be afraid of car rides and driving past tractor trailers. I couldn't go to an amusement park because I was afraid of the rides. I used to always have to take the stairs everywhere I was, no matter how many flights I had to walk up, because I was afraid of elevators. I didn't want to go to friends birthday parties because I was just afraid. I used to have night terrors and would wake up and scream and run around the house.

My doctor said that a lot of it may have started when I was younger because my parents fought a lot. There could be a variety of reasons and you will never know unless you talk to a professional.

While it does suck that I have to take two pills everyday, it really has changed my life. The night terrors went away when I started the medication, and have never returned. I do get uneasy feelings sometimes, but I'd rather it be once in a while then all the time.

Whether it be anxiety or another medical problem, I would get it checked out right away.

thanks for all the information but I don't think my anxiety includes night terrors. I will however be on the safe side and will go see a professional about this . sending you a response to your PM.

Agree with Turbo, gotta address the source. In the short term however, strongly recommend you try Kava. It's a natural root from the south pacific, totally natural. Tastes like shit but will HUGELY help you with anxiety and give you a nice buzz too.

Kava originally came from the island of Vanuatu... there's a reason that island is often called the happiest place on the planet.

I also agree with turbo on a lot of levels and will look into kava.

will also hit the gym , start running to get those endorphins moving again I love the felling you get after a good work out.

 

[Bofu2U]

First thing you may want to give a try (even if it's only a temporary solution) is breathing techniques. Keep in mind I don't know if you're talking the type of anxiety where you're sitting there and freaking the fuck out, or a slight simmer anxiety over time that you just feel is there like a slight haze. I'm assuming you get some attacks occasionally.

The only reason I bring this up is because you said you tried deep breaths, but I don't know if you were doing them ... "correctly".

Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety - How to Use Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety

Helps a lot if you have any sort of flare up slash attack. I use it a lot when I fly for when the flight takes off. Helps me calm down (I used to be afraid to fly) and then from then on out I just sync up with the music and let it roll.

 

[HiGhPeR]

First thing you may want to give a try (even if it's only a temporary solution) is breathing techniques. Keep in mind I don't know if you're talking the type of anxiety where you're sitting there and freaking the fuck out, or a slight simmer anxiety over time that you just feel is there like a slight haze. I'm assuming you get some attacks occasionally.

The only reason I bring this up is because you said you tried deep breaths, but I don't know if you were doing them ... "correctly".

Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety - How to Use Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety

Helps a lot if you have any sort of flare up slash attack. I use it a lot when I fly for when the flight takes off. Helps me calm down (I used to be afraid to fly) and then from then on out I just sync up with the music and let it roll.

Blah, I tried this buddy with my anxiety and didnt help me at all. I hope it works for the rest of you.. but mine gets so severe, it doesnt do shit.

 

[Bofu2U]

Blah, I tried this buddy with my anxiety and didnt help me at all. I hope it works for the rest of you.. but mine gets so severe, it doesnt do shit.

Oh it definitely won't do shit with "severe" or more hardcore shit. But for smaller stuff when you start to feel an attack coming on, sometimes it can prevent it. At least it does for me. :-/

 

[HiGhPeR]

Oh it definitely won't do shit with "severe" or more hardcore shit. But for smaller stuff when you start to feel an attack coming on, sometimes it can prevent it. At least it does for me. :-/

I'll try that the next time it hits, I've never tried to prevent it right from the start.. because I dont ever really feel anything coming on, it just hits. :/

 

[eliquid]

I have gotten those at times in my life.

Sounds dumb, but when they would hit I had this crazy idea that if I ran hard as soon as they started for like 15 minutes that they would go away.

My crazy idea was that by running for 15 minutes I cleared my head and also got my blood pumping and circulating and also got my heart rate way the fuck up for a short period of time. That, combined with when your at rest your heart rate should back down, was just some crazy shit I thought would stop the palpitations and anxiety and it almost generally always worked for me ( for at least half a day ).

Its a short term solution, def not a cure.

 

[REIMktg]

I am fascinated by all of those that have experienced anxiety on a regular basis.

It is obviously more common than I would have ever imagined. Is this widespread across society or is it possibly something that is part of the WF demographic?

 

[d_diggler]

I am fascinated by all of those that have experienced anxiety on a regular basis.

It is obviously more common than I would have ever imagined. Is this widespread across society or is it possibly something that is part of the WF demographic?

I think it's lifestyle induced but many people on WF have a similar lifestyle I guess.

Its hard / stressful / tiring to run your own business / pay your own way. I doubt people who are happy to take what's given to them get anxiety, but if that senario is unacceptable to you then you're going to be anxious and stressed with the way society is setup these days.

 

[REIMktg]

I think it's lifestyle induced but many people on WF have a similar lifestyle I guess.
Its hard / stressful / tiring to run your own business / pay your own way. I doubt people who are happy to take what's given to them get anxiety,

Makes sense. Many on WF do not have the traditional perceived security of a common 9-5. WF also has a lot of young people who have not lived enough life to understand how to handle it properly.

if that senario is unacceptable to you then you're going to be anxious and stressed with the way society is setup these days.

Indeed.

 

[TeeBird]

Just Stop It! By Bob Newhardt

Mad TV Bob Newhart Skit - Mo Collins - Stop it - YouTube

 

[KaniGT5]

+1 for this thread.

I have gotten severe anxiety that has started over the past 5 months that progressed into full blown panic attacks. In a car, while alone, drinking, etc etc. Prior to September, My life consisted and revolved around making money, going out and partying, and eating whatever the fuck I wanted. One morning I wake up with a full blown hangover, and start to get some serious palpatations/panic/etc. They would get so bad at certain points that once I went to a walk-in clinic. They took all my vitals and told me that it was panic which was most likely the cause.

Since September, I have virtually quit drinking, started seeing a personal trainer 2 times a week, and hitting the gym hard the other 5, and also really being health conscious in terms of food: Organic, Grass-Fed, etc. I have also completely cut out Caffeine (starbucks, espresso, etc) and quit smoking cigs cold turkey.

That time back in September, the doctor had prescribed me Clonzepam, and Zoloft (I think??). I never took the Zoloft, and while the Clonzepam helped, I knew it was a temporary fix and refused to take it every day.

Today, the panic is gone. I may have a minor setback in a long car ride, or when I am really stressing something - but other than that - nothing. and I feel great. Fuck having to resort to drugs to fix a problem. seriously, I wont let that shit control my life.

I pretty much function like a machine now, Make $$, fuck bitches, and take care of my body 24/7.

I can also tell you that cutting out the drinking really opens up your mind and lets you clearly see your goals, objectives, and putting things into perspective.

The drinking and eating like shit have done a number to my social life, but its not anything I can't deal with. So called "friends" never did shit for me in the past anyway except try to spend my money or benefit from me.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

First thing you may want to give a try (even if it's only a temporary solution) is breathing techniques. Keep in mind I don't know if you're talking the type of anxiety where you're sitting there and freaking the fuck out, or a slight simmer anxiety over time that you just feel is there like a slight haze. I'm assuming you get some attacks occasionally.

The only reason I bring this up is because you said you tried deep breaths, but I don't know if you were doing them ... "correctly".

Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety - How to Use Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety

Helps a lot if you have any sort of flare up slash attack. I use it a lot when I fly for when the flight takes off. Helps me calm down (I used to be afraid to fly) and then from then on out I just sync up with the music and let it roll.

This helps tremendously. I had issues with flying and riding in cars (when I wasn't driving) and it totally works.

 

[rockstar45177]

First thing you may want to give a try (even if it's only a temporary solution) is breathing techniques. Keep in mind I don't know if you're talking the type of anxiety where you're sitting there and freaking the fuck out, or a slight simmer anxiety over time that you just feel is there like a slight haze. I'm assuming you get some attacks occasionally.

The only reason I bring this up is because you said you tried deep breaths, but I don't know if you were doing them ... "correctly".

Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety - How to Use Deep Breathing to Reduce Anxiety

Helps a lot if you have any sort of flare up slash attack. I use it a lot when I fly for when the flight takes off. Helps me calm down (I used to be afraid to fly) and then from then on out I just sync up with the music and let it roll.

thanks will give this a try from now on. It's the latter of what you said like heart palpitations and slight haze through the day. I always feel better sleeping so it makes sense that this would work with the deep breathing .

I have gotten those at times in my life.

Sounds dumb, but when they would hit I had this crazy idea that if I ran hard as soon as they started for like 15 minutes that they would go away.

My crazy idea was that by running for 15 minutes I cleared my head and also got my blood pumping and circulating and also got my heart rate way the fuck up for a short period of time. That, combined with when your at rest your heart rate should back down, was just some crazy shit I thought would stop the palpitations and anxiety and it almost generally always worked for me ( for at least half a day ).

Its a short term solution, def not a cure.

will start running and hitting the gym asap.

I am fascinated by all of those that have experienced anxiety on a regular basis.

It is obviously more common than I would have ever imagined. Is this widespread across society or is it possibly something that is part of the WF demographic?

be thankful you have never had to deal with this stupid shit.

+1 for this thread.

I have gotten severe anxiety that has started over the past 5 months that progressed into full blown panic attacks. In a car, while alone, drinking, etc etc. Prior to September, My life consisted and revolved around making money, going out and partying, and eating whatever the fuck I wanted. One morning I wake up with a full blown hangover, and start to get some serious palpatations/panic/etc. They would get so bad at certain points that once I went to a walk-in clinic. They took all my vitals and told me that it was panic which was most likely the cause.

Since September, I have virtually quit drinking, started seeing a personal trainer 2 times a week, and hitting the gym hard the other 5, and also really being health conscious in terms of food: Organic, Grass-Fed, etc. I have also completely cut out Caffeine (starbucks, espresso, etc) and quit smoking cigs cold turkey.

That time back in September, the doctor had prescribed me Clonzepam, and Zoloft (I think??). I never took the Zoloft, and while the Clonzepam helped, I knew it was a temporary fix and refused to take it every day.

Today, the panic is gone. I may have a minor setback in a long car ride, or when I am really stressing something - but other than that - nothing. and I feel great. Fuck having to resort to drugs to fix a problem. seriously, I wont let that shit control my life.

I pretty much function like a machine now, Make $$, fuck bitches, and take care of my body 24/7.

I can also tell you that cutting out the drinking really opens up your mind and lets you clearly see your goals, objectives, and putting things into perspective.

The drinking and eating like shit have done a number to my social life, but its not anything I can't deal with. So called "friends" never did shit for me in the past anyway except try to spend my money or benefit from me.

props to you for turning your life around and ending bad relationships. I will do pretty much everything you did except the pills. getting a personal trainer and will start working out on my own and running. I don't drink period or smoke or drink coffee .

my anxiety seems to be coming from a weird event that happened to me a few months ago. I felt a shit load of anxiety right afterward. then it went a way for about a month. Now it is coming and going day by day and the worst thing is that event still replays in my head sometimes. wish I could get it out. I will see a doc about this and see what he says. I think someone mentioned seeing a hypnotist in the other anxiety thread.

 

[King.]

It might also have to do with the time of year as well. Google 'seasonal anxiety' - people are more prone to this kind of thing at this time of year when its cold and gets dark quickly. Just a thought.

 

[Bofu2U]

+1 for this thread.

I have gotten severe anxiety that has started over the past 5 months that progressed into full blown panic attacks. In a car, while alone, drinking, etc etc. Prior to September, My life consisted and revolved around making money, going out and partying, and eating whatever the fuck I wanted. One morning I wake up with a full blown hangover, and start to get some serious palpatations/panic/etc. They would get so bad at certain points that once I went to a walk-in clinic. They took all my vitals and told me that it was panic which was most likely the cause.

Since September, I have virtually quit drinking, started seeing a personal trainer 2 times a week, and hitting the gym hard the other 5, and also really being health conscious in terms of food: Organic, Grass-Fed, etc. I have also completely cut out Caffeine (starbucks, espresso, etc) and quit smoking cigs cold turkey.

That time back in September, the doctor had prescribed me Clonzepam, and Zoloft (I think??). I never took the Zoloft, and while the Clonzepam helped, I knew it was a temporary fix and refused to take it every day.

Today, the panic is gone. I may have a minor setback in a long car ride, or when I am really stressing something - but other than that - nothing. and I feel great. Fuck having to resort to drugs to fix a problem. seriously, I wont let that shit control my life.

I pretty much function like a machine now, Make $$, fuck bitches, and take care of my body 24/7.

I can also tell you that cutting out the drinking really opens up your mind and lets you clearly see your goals, objectives, and putting things into perspective.

The drinking and eating like shit have done a number to my social life, but its not anything I can't deal with. So called "friends" never did shit for me in the past anyway except try to spend my money or benefit from me.

One-fucking-hundred percent truth. Had the same sort of situation about 3-4 years ago. Woke up one day, started freaking out. I believe the way I described it was "I feel like my body is running on E, but I literally can't sit still - and when I'm moving I feel like I need to stop" - it was a consistent battle to try and even figure out what I wanted.

I consistently felt like everything was wrong. That, and I needed to fix everything - but any time I tried to think about it I went straight into "why the fuck is this shit happening". Anyway, fast-forward about 60 minutes & 1 pill - all good. I took it once, and sorted it out.

The second I was able to actually think straight I started prioritizing what I felt like it could have been & how to fix it. A week later, figured it out and eliminated it - and all went back to normal. The trial and error sucked, but the result is what I needed.

With every action there's an opposite and equal reaction. Just make sure your reaction at least is most(ly) positive. If you even have the slightest feeling that it may be starting to happen, cut the fucker off at the pass.

</2 cents>

 

[l3msip]

Just go out and enjoy yourself with other people.
People that wont bitch about their shitty problems or try and analyse you.
Reading this thread probably isnt helping.

 

[HiGhPeR]

Makes sense. Many on WF do not have the traditional perceived security of a common 9-5. WF also has a lot of young people who have not lived enough life to understand how to handle it properly.

I doubt it has anything to do with being young. I'm 28, so a bit older than the average person here. I've definitely lived life and have tons of life experience and all that shit. The anxiety/panic attacks just happen. You cant really explain "why" which is why its such an ass kicker.

 

[REIMktg]

I doubt it has anything to do with being young. I'm 28, so a bit older than the average person here. I've definitely lived life and have tons of life experience and all that shit. The anxiety/panic attacks just happen. You cant really explain "why" which is why its such an ass kicker.

Yeah, everyone has lived life, until they age and realize they hadn't.

But that's fine, it's quite possible you are an exception (at 28 you have had some time to process the word). Also, judging by your signature, you are a creative person, creative/artistic/design types are always more subject to/involved/sensitive to their environment, so it could be a combination.

If you want a correction to my laying much of it at the feet of the young, maybe I should switch the word to the lesser experienced. It would seem that with more experience and understanding of life comes less anxiety. Knowing how even the most insecure of situations will play out, through previous experience, no doubt reduces anxiety.

As Turbo said earlier - understanding the root cause could be important, then reflecting on that root cause can assist you when those feelings flood you the next time - this would come with experience/age.

Anyone care to share what they are feeling at the moment of attack? Is it physical/economic security? Is it a lack of "order" where nothing is defined backward/forward? I am guessing it is highly kinesthetic even in individuals that do not oftentimes operate in that mode?

 

[HiGhPeR]

Yeah, everyone has lived life, until they age and realize they hadn't.

But that's fine, it's quite possible you are an exception (at 28 you have had some time to process the word). Also, judging by your signature, you are a creative person, creative/artistic/design types are always more subject to/involved/sensitive to their environment, so it could be a combination.

If you want a correction to my laying much of it at the feet of the young, maybe I should switch the word to the lesser experienced. It would seem that with more experience and understanding of life comes less anxiety. Knowing how even the most insecure of situations will play out, through previous experience, no doubt reduces anxiety.

As Turbo said earlier - understanding the root cause could be important, then reflecting on that root cause can assist you when those feelings flood you the next time - this would come with experience/age.

Anyone care to share what they are feeling at the moment of attack? Is it physical/economic security? Is it a lack of "order" where nothing is defined backward/forward? I am guessing it is highly kinesthetic even in individuals that do not oftentimes operate in that mode?

When I would get the attacks it just came out of nowhere and feels like you cant breathe properly, your palms and soles of your feet sweat like crazy, and my back - behind my shoulders gets very tense. My mind starts racing as well. It just sucks :/

However, I should note that changing my surroundings and environment seems to have helped immensely. Since moving to Mexico, I feel great, and I've had about 90% less anxiety. I feel a lot better... and am actually enjoying myself again. Theres always something to do and something new to see which keeps my mind occupied it seems. So who knows, maybe my anxiety was stemming from boredom and stress.

 

[NetMillion]

i stopped drinking and my anxiety went away, it actually went in the reverse