My anxiety is getting worse and depression won't let me live my life, how do I overcome this?

Think about all the good things you have around you . The details that are enough to make your day better and to make you smile ,the activities you like to enjoy ...Talk with people you love and who gives you always good energy . Embrace their energy and love. See all those people who are there for you and love you just the way you are . Open your eyes and see the bright colours of your life and the good things that are there because they are more stronger than you think .

If it has taken over your life, the best thing you can do is call a hotline (not all hotlines are for suicidal thoughts) or get a therapist.

It sounds like you’re dealing with a lot at the moment and my heart goes out to you. The truth is, when anxiety and/or depression start disrupting your daily life, that’s usually a decent indicator that seeking out mental health services would be beneficial. Always remember, you aren’t alone in this. Seeking out support from our 7Cups community, our Listeners, your trusted offline friends and family, and a licensed professional would all be very helpful during this time. What comes next? Taking each day step by step. Every battle someone faces is a bit unique, in the sense that.. what works for me, might not work for you too. And, that’s okay. So spending time figuring out what to put in your own ‘tool/first aid kit’ so to speak, will help a bunch. Best wishes, take care.

It is very important to know that in life there are no immediate solutions to problems. Solving problems takes time, energy and effort. In therapy we should not look at the mind, the soul and the body as separate units, but rather as a single unit. The mind cannot be treated away from the treatment of the soul and soul. ...Some things that can help in the treatment of depression such as: communicating with friends, listening to stimulating music, playing sports, doing new activities, medications, taking responsibility, getting enough sleep and eating healthy, helps to get rid of depression once and for all and develop a routine....

I've had a lot of experience in this area. One of the best things you can do for this is try and get out. Don't let yourself sit and dwell on things cause that only will make things worse. For you to overcome your depression you need to be stronger than it. Which everyone is they just don't see that at the time cause it hurts. When do things that help you and find that one thing that constantly makes you happy and you keep doing it will slowly heal you! The worst thing you can do is go to something bad to help heal you. examples are drinking or smoking. Find something healthy and productive!

There's nothing to overcome. Just practice the complete acceptance of the present moment. Accept your anxiety and depression and be friendly to them, let them arise inside of you, understand where is their source, welcome them and let them go, like clouds in the sky: let them come, give them a warm welcome, look at them, observe their shape, colour, size then let the wind gently blow them away. Whenever you feel anxiety and any other emotion, be it "bad" or "good" repeat to yourself: “Thank you for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever.” That's how you start to practice the complete acceptance of the present moment, just as it is. And that's how you deal with your emotions, knowing them, welcoming them, understanding them and letting them go.

Sometimes it can feel like anxiety and depression rule our lives. Once those anxious thoughts creep in, it can feel impossible to shut them off. Even the most mundane, routine tasks can feel like the most difficult tasks. Anxiety and depression can trick us into thinking that the sky is falling, and there is nothin we can do to stop it- but they're lying to us. No step is too small. Reaching out on 7Cups is a great start to tackling your anxiety and depression, so I want to congratulate you and thank you for being honest and willing to share.

you can start with doing something you used to like in the past, like reading a book or traveling. And than, when you ll feel better, you can start talking to someone you liked chatting. You can talk about your hobbies, your family, your friends, your boss maybe, your teachers. Than read the best book you ever heard of. Try to concentrate on the good things in life and spend most of your time by doing it. Try to keep your mind off of the bad things and try to take back control. You can do this, and I believe in you, and your family does too.

Speak out- talk to someone whether that is a friend, family member, doctor or even a neighbor. A problem shared is always a problem halved. Often we carry a load on our shoulders and just by chatting with someone can really help off load. You can also try self help guides online or in book format. It may also be of use to get outdoors, be surrounded by nature. Exercise has been proven to be of benefit to our mental health. As for anxiety you could always try a weighted blanket or heat pad. There is also a range of meditation apps which you may find useful.

I suggest, finding someone to talk to and noticing what patterns your doing and noting them down, the numbing patterns, and dont entirely cut yourself off from them because that would add far more to the stress but try to periodically indulge in them, and do one tiny thing to move urself out, usually and a major part of it is to do with the relations you have in your life and the circumstance - See how Im typing and talking to you as I answer this? Try this communication style where you can be vulnerable and honest. If you can find someone who can talk to you like that - you will be on your way to creating a Blue layer of protection that will make you feel safe and secure within which you can get up for and start exploring life around you - slowly lifting yourself out of depression. That is my suggestion.

I'd say it would be impossible to do on your own. Reaching out is the first step and I don't mean going out and finding like-minded people. That could actually bring more harm then good. Overcoming anxiety and depression will be a grueling and time-consuming endeavor but through finding the right people (therapists, supportive friends/ family, people you trust) progress is sure to follow. Though, a team effort is necessary in overcoming anxiety and depression, it also takes self encouragement and self motivation to continue; to want to see yourself better and happier and fining motivation in that to continue the hike up the mountain. Though the journey may seem impossible or the fight never-ending. I'm certain the view from the top will be magnificent.

At this point it's definable worth talking to other people about this including your doctor and a therapist before it spirals out of control. Although there is plenty of self help tools out there which can be used and will take a little practice and focus on to strike up some good techniques to implement asap, talking to a close friend or indeed a stranger also helps in some cases there's always advice out there to be had, this is something you cant afford to leave and fester as it generally has a nasty habit of growing and getting worse.

My grandmother once told me a great saying and it has helped me so many times in life. How do you eat an elephant? (No don't really eat an elephant) One bite at a time. I often think that we look at the big picture and sometimes that can be overwhelming. I think we have to break things down into bite size pieces. One bite at a time. One second at a time, one minute, one hour, one day... whatever it takes to make it more comfortable and manageable. I write down goals and gratitude with this as well, this helps me to see the small things. One day it might be a couple of things and the next day one might be I am breathing. Small steps, baby steps. I also think that with that we need to slow down, sometimes just practicing breathing and relaxation is so helpful. A 1 minute breathing exercise to calm us restores a lot in our mind and slows it all down so we can decide what is our next bite.

Truly, I have been in your position for and know what it's like to have anxiety and depression take over your life and make you feel as though you have no say over it anymore. To overcome it, the treatments vary. Some just include minor adjustments to your daily routine and others involve a more intensive approach. We do have many communities here at 7Cups that can help you fight these battles, as well as free listening and therapy at a fee. Also, just waking up and letting yourself have the mindset that you are in control of your life and you can decide how you want to handle your anxiety and depression, should it come up, is a really good technique as well.

I have felt the same way before. It sucks. But there is always a way out. I know when I felt like I couldn't live my life anymore, I would just talk. I would talk to my sister, my parents, or my friends. Sometimes I didn't even talk to them about how I felt. I just talked to the people that made me happy. If I found that any time by myself would make my anxiety worse, I would constantly talk to people (different people of course so you don't get tired of just one person). I would occasionally tell them how I was feeling so I could be listened to, but I would also just talk to them because I found that I was happier with them than I was by myself. Then, once I started to feel like myself again, I would go back to my regular routine.

Try to do things you normally dont do everyday - things that make you happy or things in the past that have made you happy. For example, going for a quick run, drawing, journaling, yoga, calling a friend. Things like this may make you feel happy and make you realize other things too that you enjoy as well. Maybe you like to cook, ride your bike, walk a dog, something that you forgot about that brings you joy. We all need happiness in our lives. Also remember to practice self-care. Take some time for just yourself. :) Stay positive and keep fighting. You've got this!

I understand how you are feeling, I often feel as if these feelings are getting in the way of my life. It can be hard to move past these feelings but in the end It is so rewarding. Also, remember that getting help is not a bad thing, these are illnesses and sometimes treatment is needed. Doing something I love helps me let go of these feelings for awhile, you could try this. In these times, I like to think of this quote "Feel what you need to feel and then let it go, do not let it consume you."

Firstly, it's very important to seek medical help now. Seeing your doctor and having a chat with him will be a relief to you in itself. He/she might advise that medication will help and refer you to a specialist, therapist, counsellor or any other service that he/she feels might help you. It might be a appropriate to tell your partner, family and friends that you're not feeling so good at the moment. If you feel able, having a chat with a close friend might help. In the short-term, if you have to wait for appointments to come through, use the listening service on & Cups - expert help is also available on the site. Sometimes just putting life on hold can help, if that's not possible (if you've got kids or other responsibilities) try to get some support or just do the essentials until you're feeling better. It's important to care for yourself first. Overcoming not being able to let your live your life because of anxiety and depression might take a long time, but it does become manageable.

First, find out in what situation you are feeling anxiety and depression. It's better to always find the patterns, like is it the same reason you find your anxiety and depression about or it is a various reason. If it is the same reason, then you can find what is making you anxious or depressed like particularly. and try to change your perception, learn what you have don't that didn't work before, and which made you feel better, so you could focus on that, and keep trying it. If you feel it's out of control and you can't think about it because it makes you more anxious, you can start talking to a therapist who will guide you.

Create a to-do list that gives you pleasure, mood, and energy. For example, meeting with friends, training, meditation, sauna, swimming pool, cooking, bath, walking to the music, shopping and so on. And when you feel a drain of energy, be sure to try to switch your attention from one activity to another activity on the list as soon as possible. Our brain is unloaded at this moment, because it switches to another matter and a different mood. And 1-2 hours are enough, as you already feel refreshed. If it's hard for you now, remember: Everything is temporary. Everything. And no matter how hard it may seem, a way out of the situation can always be found.

As a person with anxiety, I tried really hard to do things that my anxiety wouldn’t let me and it was getting in the way of alot of things that made me feel like it was making my life hard. I researched alot and tried everything I could find. A couple of things that helped for me were: meditation, for at least 5 minutes, I’d put away everything abd close my eyes and breathe. Journaling, I started to write down all my negative thoughts and tried to find the root of the problem. And the find thing that helped was talking to myself like I was my younger self. Sounds silly but giving myself the love I greatly impacted me and telling myself things I needed to hear by looking in the mirror.

I know it seems hard now, but there are better days ahead. Don't give up! You are stronger than you even know. There are many people out there suffering from depression and anxiety, so you're not alone. There are tons of resources out there, so feel free to find one that you like. I've found it to be extremely helpful to talk to people I trust about my innermost issues. 7 cups is a great resource for non-judgmental listening and sharing one's thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Always remember to find something you enjoy and keep pursuing that. You got this!

Try using techniques like mindfulness. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future. This includes pausing in the moment and remembering where you are and recognizing that are starting to get anxious/depressed. Then you can start deep breathing and try relaxing by taking deep breaths.

There are many ways to overcome depression and anxiety, if religious you can look for the faith, if not working or not religious you can always go to the psichologyst so that a professional can help you figure out how to overcome little by little giving you the tools you need to overcome those feelings. The most important is to find a support system, whether you find it at home, friends, professionals, church, group of people with similar problems, etc. For we are never alone feeling the way we do, we just need to find the tools that work for us.

You could try bettering yourself by making you more happy. Try new things such as, new hobbies. There are many many hobbies you could try out. Find something that you love doing. Relax maybe meditate, try out some yoga, or just take a bath and do some self care. You could also just be more productive. Do things like clean or organize your room. These are some things that I did to help with my depression. When I felt like not doing anything and had lack of motivation, I just started small and did more and more things to make myself happy.

I think from my own experience is that you just need to talk to a therapist or someone in your family about what you are feeling. You could also try and talk to a friend that you trust and that won’t tell anyone else how you are feeling. I have been through anxiety and depression and it is hard to try and live your life. Just think In your mind that you are able to overcome anything. Try talking to your mom or dad and see if they can get you on some medication to help with your anxiety and or depression

Hi there, i believe if you stick with these steps you can overcome depression! Find small ways to be of service to others, this can be big or small!. Find goals that can be workable and give yourself a sense of accomplishment!. Schedule activities that you find pleasant, this can include events. Keep in the present, try not to focus too much on your head with self-judgment. Exercise!!, this can be a great way to help overcome depression as it can dramatically help your mood. I hope some of these help!, they helped me during my time that i delt with depression and i overcame it and became stronger on the other side!.

There are many ways to help get over this time in your life. One option you could consider is getting professional help. There are a lot of people who are trained to guide you through this and they might have a more expert opinion. If that doesn't sound like it would work out for you, there are plenty of other options you can try. One of the best is to find a hobby or activity that you enjoy. Sometimes you can find an activity that you like that can help distract you a bit. Talking to others about your situation can also help take care of some of the stress. It really is just about finding what works for you and sticking to that.

Here are some ways you can overcome depression and anxiety: Cry: Some researchers say that crying helps to communicate pain to others. It is found that crying removes toxins from the body. But do not cry if you don’t feel like it. Exercise : It is found that exercise releases endorphins and other chemicals that eventually helps to fight sadness. Moreover it helps you develop energetic and positive personality. Smile: Even though you are feeling down, smiling have the strongest positive effect on your mood. Listen to music: If you listen music to reminisce the sad situations you had, this deteriorates you. So I recommend you to listen instrumental and the numbers that you prefer. Keep yourself Busy: The more you have leisure time, the more chance of getting back and regretting oneself. So it would be best to spend your time on creative stuffs and involvement on the social clubs that makes you involving. Meditation: The best way to get rid of depression is meditation. It helps you control your own brain and soul. It is said that meditation cures almost all the diseases except AIDS , Cancer of third stage and Last stage of TV. I seriously recommend you for meditation. Be in touch with family and friends: Sharing the feeling of sadness with others makes them feel less intense. Talk to your doctor: Some of the depression symptoms severely affect your daily life. I recommend you to visit Physician. They may prescribe you antidepressant medications that help you regulate the hormones in your brain. Never ever switch or stop taking antidepressant medications without consulting physician. This could result serious health and mood issues. Get sunlight: Do not keep yourself in a dark room. Exposure to the sunlight helps you elevate your mood. Stop the negative self talk: It is found that depressed people tend to see the world in a negative way. When things go wrong they blame themselves and when they go right, they put it down to luck. Monitor your inner negative talk and never take your thoughts seriously when you are feeling low.

There's no simple solution however starting off with the knowledge that others have also been through this and come out the other side should be an important thing to keep in mind. I have personally experienced times like this and overcome them and the help I have had has been fantastic. Sometimes people can do it alone and other times you'll need support, either one is ok. But definitely seek out help if you think you need it. It does help immensely. Take it minute by minute. Seek help, talk to someone if you need to. It's more common than you think. Stay strong!