Posted 3/23/2015 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
I am having a bad day with anxiety and overall down mood. On days like today, I am not sure what more I need to be doing to get out of this episode of anxiety that started about 10 months ago.
1. I take 20mg Lexapro (4 month now) and 1mg of Klonopin
2. I go to therapy at least 2 times per week
3. I meditate 10 minutes at night and 10 minutes in the morning
4. I do deep breathing for 5 minutes before going to bed and when I wake up
5. I try to socialize at work with my colleagues
6. I put CBT to work when I need it
7. I live alone and push myself to socialize, especially on the phone with friends and stopping by some some close friend's house.
It is still a struggle. I feel hopeless on days like today. I feel like I am not going to ever get over this. I lived a very happy, productive life just 1 year ago.
Coming on here gives me some relief as I feel others can chime in on their ways of dealing with their anxiety.
I have had many good days since Jan. and every time, I pray that I might have finally gotten over it.
I keep a gratitude journal and write in it almost every evening, good or rough day, I write things that I am thankful for.
Any advice please?