Agitation or nerves?

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone suffers from severe agitation?
It's weird, after all these years this symptom just won't go away

I can't talk to anyone without cutting them short and wanting to get away. My mind never stops racing about other issues or things while i'm talking to someone,hence my forgetfulness and lack of concentration. I NEED to hurry all the time???

I'm very confused by this and really am tired of it, it happens at work on a daily basis, in 'this' employment no one knows about my anxiety and depression. I can't say anything as they are not the most accommodating of companies when it comes to the care of their workers.

Any info appreciated,
Thanks.

Same as Larry, here. :)

This is an awful feeling...

Have you ever looked into Mindfullness? It teaches one to be present in the moment, and may help you with the runaway thoughts and feelings.

Also, meditation and relaxation exercises on a daily basis could take the edge off of these feelings...practicing everyday, whether you feel anxious/symptomatic or not is the key.;)

Peace and calm today!

S.C.

Refresh my memory...have you ever used an as needed benzodiazepine?

These can be useful for acute anxiety situations such as the one you are facing.

If you prefer not to use a med, here are some tricks that I have used.

★Visualize a positive outcome. Envisioning having a calm and successful trip is the first step in making it happen.

★Use positive mantras. Repeating something like this to yourself will help keep your confidence up and anxiety down.
"I am capable of doing this, even if I have some anxiety, I have handled it before and can do it again now."

★Know your coping skills inside and out! Be ready with your breathing/PMR, ect...practice ahead of time so you really know them when/ if you need them.

Finally, make a symbolic gesture of leaving your anxiety behind you. Make a list of your fears/concerns...seal it in an envelope, and leave it at home;)

Keep posting with us, and we will help get you through this!

S.C.

'Benzos' are a class of anti-anxiety meds which include Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin. (among others)

They have a short half life, meaning that they enter and exit the system quickly, making them ideal for acute anxiety and panic episodes...or situations of expected high stress.

They can be taken as needed, but the downside is the dependency risk that they carry...and thus must be taken with care/responsibly.

You can ask your doctor if he/she thinks this could be a good option for this situation if you are interested in learning more.

S.C.