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Posted 10/27/2015 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
I am new to the forum. I have always suffered from anxiety but right now it's through the roof. I am going through so much. I have had an ongoing problem with my foot from a surgery I had almost two years ago. The pain is continuous and it makes me worry about my job. Last week I had a procedure on my foot which I took 6 days off for. The pain was so bad I am currently taking an extra 3 days with the doctors permission and my boss acted pretty rude about it. I'm so worried about my job. I sit here all day and stress as to whether my job will just get sick of dealing with me. So all I do is sit here with extreme anxiety. I can't take it anymore. My wife also had health problems so all I do is worry about her. It just feels like my whole life is filled with anxiety. I would be so appreciative of any help or coping skills anyone can offer. Thank you all.
Posted 10/28/2015 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kenseth03
A lot of people do the breathing technique. In through the mouth for 7 seconds,slow out through the nose for 7 seconds. I have a few things I do you could try. I start a anxiety dairy, I know it sounds childish but it works. I write down how I feel,my worries,and my fears. Then on the next right everything little thing that's great in my life. I also play mind games to help take my mind off of all the stuff going on. I'm sorry about your wife and foot. But instead of looking at it as bad look at it different. See it in a positive way, like I may be in pain and missing work but I woke up and got to see my wife. She woke up and got to see me. I know it's hard to think that way but when you start seeing that way little by little it gets easier to cope. Plus there are plenty more coping skills you can find online. You need to find one that works for you. It may take a bit but it's worth it.

We're always here to lend a year hun
Posted 10/28/2015 3:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kenseth and welcome!

I am sorry you are struggling with anxiety and worry about health, job, family...ect. That IS a lot to bear!

Try and think of your foot procedure/time off as preventive maintenance...you can take a little time off now...

...or could possibly have a bigger issue/longer recovery later!

For now, for anxiety management, please feel free to visit our Resources at the top of the main forum page. They are filled with great self help material that can help lower your overall anxiety levels.

Keep posting with us as well! We understand and care...and support is key. :)

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 10/28/2015 12:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello kenseth03

Hi and welcome to the forum. I'm so sorry to hear about your anxiety problem, your foot injury, and your worries about your job and your wife. I know that your life seems to be really on the edge lately and it's very difficult to survive. But I urged you to keep fighting because life with anxiety problems will always be a struggle and you'll need energy, patience, and determination in conquering it.

There are actually many things you can do with coping up with your situation. Of course there's the medications, counselling therapies and mindfulness exercises. There are also other alternative methods that some people neglects to use. There is Yoga or meditation, breathing exercises, massage therapies with aromatherapy, and painting. This activities actually can help you deal with a lot of anxiety. There are also some nutritional supplements that can help promote calmness and relaxation on your body and mind, 5-HTP, fish oil, and endoca hemp products have properties that may alleviate anxiety. Last but not least you can try herbal teas that also can help induce calmness.

I hope this was able to help you. I will wait to hear from you again. God Bless you and Good Luck.
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