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Posted 6/5/2013 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
shakehead well ucan usually find me on the anxiety forum but lately my depression has turned for the worst .. including my anxiety!! .im only 20 years old dealing with seveerree panic attacks && hypochondria .. && now severe depression ... im.scared all this stress &&anxiety wil drive me into a breakdown where I'll lose touch with reality and never come back!!! I also have scary thoughts like whats the point of life? What's its significance?? I can't imagine living
Like this any longer!!! I have been awake almost 2 days with insomnia!! Please tell me things can get better!!
Posted 6/5/2013 6:37 AM (GMT 0)
Things get better. I've been crawling through my own personal depression. You have to be the boss. It's hard. Somedays are easier than others. It starts by admitting you're scared. You've completed that step. Next is breathing a sigh of relief that you haven't lost sight of reality because you know it's depression making you feel this way.
I wish I could offer more than "I've been there". It's all I've got but I hope it shows that even with depression you gotta keep trying. Keep your chin up.
Posted 6/5/2013 8:16 AM (GMT 0)
I stil haven't slept .. :( i feel empty on the inside && literaally burnt out that i can't be sad, depressed, or even cry anymore ... i feel.like robot!! I been awake but dont feel.a bit sleepy at all
.. its like my mind shut my sleep button off!!!! What happened to.my emotions also!???
Posted 6/5/2013 9:13 AM (GMT 0)
Dear AF,

my goodness, they first thing you need to do and practice a "coping skill" to calm yourself down!

breathe in count 1, 2, 3, and let it out slowly 1, 2, 3, 4. Do this at least 3 -5 times in a row.

Any time you feel upset do this breathing exercise, it will naturally calm you down, so you can think straight.

At night it will help you concentrate on relaxation and fall alseep.

Anxiety and Depression are two thing that can not be messed around with. they are true illness's and need to be respected as such. We need to learn coping skills to deal with then on a daily basis along with our medications and therapy.

It may help you to read and view the video Admin posted regarding mindful under the depression thread.

Things do get better AF, your symptoms are ampflied now do to lack of sleep. Do try to relax and get some sleep. Call the doctor and ask for help if you have to.

Peace and courage
Trina
Posted 6/5/2013 10:49 AM (GMT 0)
Trina has given you some fantastic advice. Admin has just posted about mindfulness on the forum. It really helps you keep in touch with reality. And do practice the breathing. I hope that you feel better soon...

Keep posting...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/5/2013 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi anxiety,

You will feel better. Everything will eventually get better in a matter of time. Hang in there. Practice what Trina shared about breathing. It really helps you and slows things down.

Hope you feel better.

UA
Posted 6/5/2013 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for all the replies && advice!!!!! Yessssss i ended up get 6 hours of sleep, they weren't refreshing but hey at least i slept!!! Thank tha lord!!! I was going to commit myself to a mental hospital today if i didn't sleep!!! My chest is very sore!!! I wonder if its from.stress /anxiety /tension!?? I am deep.breathing as i type because i woke up.with a rapid heart rate!!
Posted 6/5/2013 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hey AF,

Thanks for posting and letting us know how things are going. Eventually the breathing becomes automatic. It does help...

Take care and I hope that you have a good day...

Hugs, Karen...
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