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Posted 1/28/2019 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
I am having a rough time and feeling very isolated and alone in my struggle with my anxiety, my strange physical symptoms, and my inability to do the things I once could... I am having trouble coping and seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
I know we are all different in what works for us, but it would mean a lot to me if you have something that has worked for you, to help you through tougher times or has helped you to recover from trauma, anxiety and panic... If you could just share it with me to remind me that maybe this isn't hopeless and I'm not stuck like this until I die.
Posted 1/28/2019 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi S!

Sorry for the late reply. Busy life atm....good...but crazy lol!

My two main go to coping techniques are Breathing Exercises and Positive Mantras. The breathing helps relieve my physical symptoms and aids in panic management...

...and the mantras help with my overall moods...affectively keeping my anxiety low/a non issue.

It took time to find my personal best tools..and then some effort to hone them to where they work so effectively....but it was worth the persistence!

Don't give up hope...and keep searcing (hee hee) for what works best for YOU!

S.C.
Posted 1/28/2019 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
I write poetry....and meditate when I can...and do mindful walking. Music is the turtles main therapy. Keep strong. The breathing methods are excellent tool's that I use. SC spot on...what works for you.
Posted 1/28/2019 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
It's good that you're reaching out for help. I was recently on a new blood pressure medicine and it speeded me up, mind and body, and I couldn't concentrate on anything, couldn't get anything done but walk around the house remembering when I could get things done. I got them to change the b/p medicine and it's slowing me down back to where I was.

Are you on the wrong medicine? Are you able to get out? Can you do any volunteer work like at a hospital or senior citizens home, talking with patients or walking around the grounds? Can you help at a local shelter for animals and maybe walk some of the dogs?

I had a helper who recently turned on me when I asked her for some help making a decision, and I realized, I need a counselor, for I do have a hard time making decisions and my helper didn't assist me with that recently. Do you have a counselor or any kind to help you work through some of this?

Can you walk in your neighborhood giving you also a chance to see some of your neighbors? I also try to stay positive when in such a situation, reminding myself that the hardest time to stay positive is when you have a problem, but that's the time I need it the most. I know how rough this can be. Do you have any projects you can work on? Are you able to concentrate on something like that?
Posted 1/28/2019 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
My go to tools are currently Breathing, positive mantras, drawing/art/making patterns, reading, stretching, walking, listening to peaceful music. I’m still a work in progress but usually some combo of these will get me feeling improved. Hope you find something that works for you!
Posted 1/28/2019 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear you are hurting.
My 2 main go to's are:
1) my pets - I remind myself that I am loved and needed and my dog lets me cry on his fur sometimes.
2) Reminding myself "THIS WILL PASS." The intensity of this will lessen. I have survived these nearly unbearable feelings before and I will again.
Beyond that, I try to accept that I am not going to be living up to my own personal standard and to be gentle on myself because what I have is an illness.
Posted 1/29/2019 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
what helps me is the right medicine or combo of . exercise also plays a huge part for me.
Posted 1/29/2019 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much everyone!
This is so helpful for me. When I am feeling low and having a particularly hard time it can feel so lonely and like there's no answers or end in sight. It also is that much harder to continue trying to do the old things that can help or try new things that might be useful.
It means a lot to me that you took the time and shared your thoughts and tips.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Posted 1/29/2019 4:34 AM (GMT 0)
Absolutely, we’re all in this together! I know I’ve felt that way too but that’s what we are here for to remind each other that we just have to keep riding the waves!
Posted 1/30/2019 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Loving the support here in this thread!

This is what our community is all about!

Peace and progress and love to you all.

S.C.
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