HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

Just messed up today

Support Forums
>
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 10/15/2018 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
I'm a mess today. I'm feeling general anxiety (my mind is constantly thinking of things to be anxious about) and I also feel depressed. Just sad about a lot of things - some that have to do with my life and others about the world in general.

I know the feelings will pass, it's just hell waiting for them to do so.

Feedback encouraged.
Posted 10/15/2018 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry you are having a bad day. But I guess when we have them, we just have to keep fighting and remember that we have been through that before and made it. Yes, it is going to be a hard day but hopefully it will pass fast. Try to stay busy and maybe take a walk. Best wishes smile
Posted 10/15/2018 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. It's important to remember that the mood and feelings will pass. I will try to find something to do.
Posted 10/15/2018 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Curious what medication you are on.....proper dosage of the right medication usual lessens times like this. I find that being with others helps me to engage and talk things out versus internalizing. Even just going to the mall and looking at merchandise can help. But stewing by yourself draws out time in my opinion.
Posted 10/15/2018 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
You are absolutely right about getting out and being around people. I actually physically feel a relaxation response when I talk to people.

I am on several psychtropic drugs, but the one that is specific to anxiety is Klonopin. i take it daily. I tried weaning myself off a few months ago (don't want to take so many pills) and i had some severe panic attacks. So now I'm on it - 1.0 mg per day.
Posted 10/15/2018 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi OG,

I too am sorry that you are having a rough go of it today. I will echo the truth that this will pass...and that having a down/challenging day is normal...even for those who don't have an anxiety condition. I think we as anxiety sufferers forget that anxiety is a normal part of the human condition. We get so accustomed to managing it...that we fail to accept it and realize that it just happens to everyone at different points.

Great job on reaching out for encouragement and support! That is exactly the thing to do...because, we your friends are happy to be here for you...as you have been for us. That's what this community is all about!!!

Sending healing/positive thoughts/prayers your way today. Stay strong as you always do...things will be better with time and continued practice of your skills. smile

S.C.
Posted 10/16/2018 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Rich

You're a trooper-have known you for a long time here
Hope you're feeling better soon
All my best
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply