Anxiety
@B9Emmpathy Hi there, I am so sorry to hear about your anxiety. It is quite unpredictable how anxiety can go up and down. If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to reach out to any of the teen listeners here (I see you are a teen currently). Thank you for your post, and hang in there! We got your back here.
@B9Emmpathy
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing anxiety often. Anxiety can be unpredictable and challenging to manage. How have you been coping with it?
Hi EmmpathyI have been dealing with depression for over 20 years. My last battle was about 5 months ago and it hit me pretty hard so I decided to see a psychologist for the first time in about 7 years. It helped me a lot. He discussed how anxiety and depression actually work and he also suggested for me to read 2 books. The 10 Best Ever Anxiety Management Techniques and Feeling Good. They discuss not only coping skills but talk about how the brain works in regards to anxiety and depression. I really liked the books and I am still reading them. I am not a huge fitness guy but for the last 5 months or so I take a walk in my hilly neighborhood and I also jog a little bit to get my heart rate up. This helps me tremendously. I usually do it on my lunch break because I work close to home. I am also on an anti depressant which is 20 mg of Lexapro and when I go through my anxiety/depression episodes I will take Klonopin. There is hope and you will be ok. Trust me.
Figuring what makes us anxious, eliminating triggers and balancing our lifestyle might be part of our journey rather than temporary task. Youre strong and doing well.
@B9Emmpathy
That sounds stressful. What are ways you think you could help calm yourself down? I also understand how anxiety can make it hard to reach out for help. You're doing great right now reaching out and I hope that the replies have helped.
@B9Emmpathy I feel you, it's been the same for me lately but here's something I heard that made me feel better. Olives need to be squished in order to get olive oil. Diamonds are created under pressure. Seeds grow in the dark. The fact that you're going through this means you're just growing. It's only getting better❤️
@B9Emmpathy
Sorry to hear that .
As someone who has experienced anxiety I can definitely say anxiety so no head or tail so it's normal if you feel that.
And i appreciate your effort to share this with us because it helps .
@B9Emmpathy I'm sorry that you have recently been experiencing more anxiety. This must be difficult. I am happy to refer you to a trained professional to speak with or maybe try some breathing exercising which may help you. I hope you feel better soon.
@B9Emmpathy
Hiya there! Im sorry to hear about that! You aren’t alone with that situation. Anxiety has a mind of its own, it tends to spike even when there isn’t a reason. I hope it gets better!