Oh hi there anxiety...

Hello - It's been awhile but I was a frequent flier of the group a few years back. So this may be geared more toward the female members (sorry, guys!) but I have been experiencing a high amount of anxiety lately and it all stems from things going on in my life. I'm buying my first home which I've been unreasonably anxious about, then my dad fell ill and I've been stressed about him and his health.. now I'm about 2 weeks "late" and my anxiety is at its all time high. I don't know it's skipped because of the stress or if I actually may be pregnant...

I weaned myself off lexapro about a year and half ago and have been managing my depression/anxiety fairly well (IMO) up until these last couple months. I just don't know where to go from here? How do you guys cope with a flair up? I'd hate to get back on something when it's only situational, but I don't know, the way I'm feeling needs to go...

HI JRF007,

I am sorry for what you are going through. Do you do any breathing exercises? Because they can really help with high anxiety.

I use to skip months at a time. Finally I went on birth control and it helped keep me regular. Stress can cause ailments. It messes with my blood sugars. Stress is an unwanted visitor.

I think once you figure out if you are pregnant or not you should talk to your doctor about options. With birth control (if you are interested) and anti anxiety or anti depressant medications. I think by taking control, you will be a lot less anxious.

I hope you feel better soon. Take things one day at a time...

Hugs, Karen...