Aa
Still trying to Cope....
Been trying to deal w stress, anxiety and depression for 20 yrs. Lately waking up w uneasiness in abdomen. memory is worse...I can barely remember yesterday, I cant focus or concentrate. I cant socialize. I Feel lifeless. Experienced side effect to every Antidepressant ever taken. anxiety causing embarrassing acne at 30. Itchy red bumps on my body, have had body aches and swollen glands stemmed from a vaginal infection for 4 mos, txd w antibiotics 3 times, doc says subjective symptoms are all in my head. So disheartening, How do i live like this? On hunt for a new herbal supplement today
"Anxiolytic"
I agree that you need to get into some kind of therapy. While so many of us have had tremendous success with medications, we also have therapy to thank for a lot of the progress we have made.
Also, this is sometimes a long process. No matter WHAT route you take for anxiety treatment, relief doesn't come overnight (much to our dismay). You need to be patient, and be willing to do some hard work and challenge yourself along the way. There WILL be uncomfortable moments and bad days, but that is all part of the process.
You are among people who understand and who have been there. Hang in there, and let us know how you're doing!
I agree that you need to get into some kind of therapy. While so many of us have had tremendous success with medications, we also have therapy to thank for a lot of the progress we have made.
Also, this is sometimes a long process. No matter WHAT route you take for anxiety treatment, relief doesn't come overnight (much to our dismay). You need to be patient, and be willing to do some hard work and challenge yourself along the way. There WILL be uncomfortable moments and bad days, but that is all part of the process.
You are among people who understand and who have been there. Hang in there, and let us know how you're doing!
Hey there..
Let's look at the positive. You are posting here. Believe you had a physical and doctor said you are free of problems. But. Anxiety could be culprit.
Since you have severe side effects to antidepressants, how about therapy?
You may be seeing a counselor...but it is a thought.
Most of us with severe anxiety take a medication and have had therapy. The day to day of life is then up to us. Baby steps. You can socialize...just not in a large group..I'm guessing now. Bet you can chat with the postman/woman, or the clerk at a minimart. You are talkin to us...so give yourself a pat on the back for that.
When your energy is depleted by anxiety...you can't focus or concentrate well. Still...you did focus on this post and get it done. Again...points for that!
I don't know much about supplements. Hope someone with experience will weigh in on that. I do know you can spend a lot of money and get disappointing results...so proceed with caution. There is no one thing that will solve your problems. No silver bullet. What we do is try a little of this and a little of that....to get to a comfortable life.
Let's look at the positive. You are posting here. Believe you had a physical and doctor said you are free of problems. But. Anxiety could be culprit.
Since you have severe side effects to antidepressants, how about therapy?
You may be seeing a counselor...but it is a thought.
Most of us with severe anxiety take a medication and have had therapy. The day to day of life is then up to us. Baby steps. You can socialize...just not in a large group..I'm guessing now. Bet you can chat with the postman/woman, or the clerk at a minimart. You are talkin to us...so give yourself a pat on the back for that.
When your energy is depleted by anxiety...you can't focus or concentrate well. Still...you did focus on this post and get it done. Again...points for that!
I don't know much about supplements. Hope someone with experience will weigh in on that. I do know you can spend a lot of money and get disappointing results...so proceed with caution. There is no one thing that will solve your problems. No silver bullet. What we do is try a little of this and a little of that....to get to a comfortable life.
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