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hey All.

i have been having a tough month. i am having such high anxiety for the past month. and it all started with the edible panic attack i had. i have always had anxiety but never to this level and i think because of it i think my depression is getting worse.

i have been trying to stay strong through all of this but it is very difficult when you can t control your mind.

i feel sad, frustrated, and just mad. but its a constant feeling i have. and i just cant seem to shake it off like before.

when i start feeling somewhat OK i start thinking again and think like what if i never get better. i just want to cry constantly and how did i get this way. i am scared because thing dont look the way they used to before like i recognize them but i just dont feel anything and it is a tough thing to explain.

since i experience the Depersonilization/derealizaton things just look different and wonder if they will ever be the same again.

J
I am sorry to hear your still having these feelings. Try and stay strong it does and will eventually get better.
I am not saying it is easy BUT it does improve. I know a month of feeling this way feels like an eternity when your in such a heightened state of anxiety and depression.
But trust me the anxiety gets easier... please try as many coping skills as possible anything that helps to relax , breathe calmer, etc: look after your self diet and fluids wise (i know that is easier said than done when the anxiety causes nausea and lack of interest in food)
But it is so important to keep your energy levels up , i can also recommend fresh air and exersise..
There is light at the end of the tunnel ...
Even if you have a good day you have to keep up the coping skills that suit you the best.. I do 2x daily meditation and i use positive mantras through out the day, when i am working...
6 weeks ago i never thought i would be writing to tell some one that it gets better as i never thought it would... but hey ... IT DOES xxx
hang in there work at it , try evéry tip in the book so to speak.... for me guided meditation helped as i could not concentrate for more than 2 secs so it helped someone bringing me back to the here and now... My favorite is relax in the stillness
xxxx

J.,

You are taking the right steps to feel your best again...and it WILL happen! Give it time, and be patient with the process and yourself.

If consulting with a P-doc is an option for you, then I do encourage you to do it! He/she can help you with a management plan for the anxiety D/P D/R and depression.

Hugs and high fives!

S.C.

Hey all,
i am doing a bit better. i have less derealization but still a bit of depersonilization. then i

J.,

Glad to hear that you are feeling a degree better today...that is progress, and I hope it continues to grow!

You are taking great steps. I am sure you will find value in the book you ordered, as it comes highly recommended.

The supplement regimen will factor into your overall well being and how you feel, given time...

...and as far as the St. John's Wort...there is certainly a divided jury on whether or not this helps significant A/D. I think some find it helpful for mild depression, but beyond that, I am not sure of its efficacy. I did take it for awhile, but my root issue is anxiety, so I did not notice any difference in how I felt, personally.

SJW does take up to several weeks to build in the system, so if you decide to try it....be prepared to have patience.

Also, I don't think it is safe to take along with an SSRI or other A/D's...so if you do decide to see a P-doc for an Rx...be sure to discuss any interactions.

Wishing you continued recovery...keep up the good work! :)

S.C.

J,
Glad to hear you're on the road to feeling better.
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