How do you cope with anxiety?

Linda@wmconnect.com · August 31st, 2004, 07:04 PM

I am having trouble coping with anxiety.Please help.

Linda@wmconnect.com · August 31st, 2004, 07:09 PM

Does anybody have anxiety to the point where you can't remember ,get lost in traffic , can't find the way home,and have difficulty speaking the proper words during the episode. please help.

IRISH_EYES_99 · August 31st, 2004, 08:48 PM

Welcome Linda, I have not had episodes like that, Let me ask you a question here? Have you talked to a close friend about this, or to a doctor you are comfortable with? Anxiety is hard to deal with on your own. Have you had a lot of changes in your life recently?
Sincerly wish you luck with finding out what is going on here.

brede · September 4th, 2004, 03:10 PM

Anxiety and depression can go hand in hand. I know that when my depression deepens, I have more anxiety. And, I get lost, can't remember where I'm going or even why. Sometimes I have trouble finding my way home. That is when I usually stop driving for a while. And it seems that my vocabulary consists of about 100 words. I've turned my poor husband into a walking reverse/dictionary. I will describe whatever word I want to say until he figures it out.

I would definately make a doctor appointment and tell the doc what is going on if I were you. It may not even be anxiety! There are so many brain chemicals that cause the same symptoms. Also, how well do you sleep at night? Not getting enough sleep will cause exactly the symptoms you describe. Let me know what happens, please.

james001 · November 28th, 2010, 02:23 AM

It appears that you're experiencing teen depression. frankly, you should see your doctor and try to get some anti-depressants which will help you tremendously and also strongly consider getting some counseling to help you handle anxiety.

james001 · November 28th, 2010, 03:51 AM

In addition, Anxiety is coming as a result of not sleeping but for insomnia you need to look into some homeopathic ways to relax into sleep that's why you are becoming depress lately. Using lavender oil in the bath and lightly scenting your pillow can ease you for being depress.

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Wolf_angel · November 29th, 2010, 12:27 PM

Hi James001 most of your previous posts I agree...however I disagree about using pills for depression unless its ruled as a beneficial thing. In my area many get addicted to these things and thus unable to work and etc.
Have a great day!

iampat · January 31st, 2011, 12:42 PM

I agree with james001 in the fact that Linda should connect with a physician to explore these terrible attacks of anxiety. However, also agree with Wolf-angel concerning the idea that people can become addicted to the anti-depression drugs. Plus, if Linda is a teenager, it's more dangerous for her he take anti-depression drugs due to the possible side effect of suicidal thoughts. Without going the medication route, a person can go to counseling, see a nutritionist, and visit his/her church for help navigating these rough waters. Good luck to you, Linda.

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iampat · January 31st, 2011, 12:42 PM

I agree with james001 in the fact that Linda should connect with a physician to explore these terrible attacks of anxiety. However, also agree with Wolf-angel concerning the idea that people can become addicted to the anti-depression drugs. Plus, if Linda is a teenager, it's more dangerous for her he take anti-depression drugs due to the possible side effect of suicidal thoughts. Without going the medication route, a person can go to counseling, see a nutritionist, and visit his/her church for help navigating these rough waters. Good luck to you, Linda.

February 6th, 2011, 12:05 AM

hi, i am ok now but have passed at times thru baaad anxiety at 67 yoa i have had time to go through a lot... at times i had to lie down on my back and spread out pressed onto the floor of my apt to calm myself. now i find i can use music ,,, it helps anytime for me to do some moving of my body... even pacing in circles or the opposite... just concentrate on lying down calmly...
but i knew why the anxiety was happening... a death or loss or some particular stress... still not easy to cope...
as the other post said ... different kinds of help are out there...
best of luck with it...

toepic · February 21st, 2011, 09:31 AM

i have had periods of aniexty - my mom passed away and I had to sell my family home and had pressures of family arguements. Aniexty came at the strangest times - I tried walking it helped somewhat but does not work all the time

entrepreneurweek · February 10th, 2012, 11:52 PM

Anxiety is a serious problem. I am also a sufferer of this disease. I don't know it will works or you or not but my way to tackle with anxiety is to make yourself busy in work and in spare time spent your time with your kids.

Wolf_angel · February 11th, 2012, 11:47 AM

Go see a doctor you trust. Once there the Doctor can help you by referring you to a therapist or psychologist (sp?) From that point on, it would be determined if you need meds or not. Learning coping skills helps tremendously. When I was having anxiety attacks I brought that here. Those few and true rare friends helped me deal with it head on. As they have over the years I have been coming here. LOL Wow long time. So hope this helps as it was meant too. Hugs

IRISH_EYES_99 · February 12th, 2012, 10:57 PM

Hi all, Toepic I'm going to address this to you. Please find someone you can talk to openly. Someone you trust. Holding it in is one the worst things you can do to yourself. Talk to your dr. If your dr recommends a grief group, or a counselor please take the dr advise.
You need to be able to relieve your anxiety. Talking to someone who is not of top of the situation is best.. dr/ counselor/ therapist ... no shame in that. Don't get bogged into the family arguments if possible. Everyone will have different memories they may not be what you remembered. Why! Because Each of you are individuals. Your memories are that yours.. Something that affected your life good/bad or indifferent. Theirs are theirs. Don't get bogged into it. ... Talk to someone who can help, even just listen while you talk out loud instead of keeping it in. Good luck. Let us know what happens. We do care.

Aiden11 · March 8th, 2012, 03:43 AM

Its really difficult to cope this indeed.I prefer YOGA exercise for this.It gives me peace and relaxation.If you are also a fond of music too then you can also use to listen rock and fast music with exercise.

August 31st, 2004, 07:04 PM	#1
Linda@wmconnect.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 2	How do you cope with anxiety? I am having trouble coping with anxiety.Please help.

August 31st, 2004, 08:48 PM	#3
IRISH_EYES_99 Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: in the state of confusion :) Posts: 3,524	Welcome Linda, I have not had episodes like that, Let me ask you a question here? Have you talked to a close friend about this, or to a doctor you are comfortable with? Anxiety is hard to deal with on your own. Have you had a lot of changes in your life recently? Sincerly wish you luck with finding out what is going on here. __________________ Smiles are contagious. It's ok to pass them on. *

September 4th, 2004, 03:10 PM	#4
brede my new motorcycle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 574	Anxiety and depression can go hand in hand. I know that when my depression deepens, I have more anxiety. And, I get lost, can't remember where I'm going or even why. Sometimes I have trouble finding my way home. That is when I usually stop driving for a while. And it seems that my vocabulary consists of about 100 words. I've turned my poor husband into a walking reverse/dictionary. I will describe whatever word I want to say until he figures it out. I would definately make a doctor appointment and tell the doc what is going on if I were you. It may not even be anxiety! There are so many brain chemicals that cause the same symptoms. Also, how well do you sleep at night? Not getting enough sleep will cause exactly the symptoms you describe. Let me know what happens, please. __________________ I wanted to be a pirate, but I couldn't grow a beard and rum makes me giggle.

November 29th, 2010, 12:27 PM	#7
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Hi James001 most of your previous posts I agree...however I disagree about using pills for depression unless its ruled as a beneficial thing. In my area many get addicted to these things and thus unable to work and etc. Have a great day! __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

January 31st, 2011, 12:42 PM	#9
iampat Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 21	I agree with james001 in the fact that Linda should connect with a physician to explore these terrible attacks of anxiety. However, also agree with Wolf-angel concerning the idea that people can become addicted to the anti-depression drugs. Plus, if Linda is a teenager, it's more dangerous for her he take anti-depression drugs due to the possible side effect of suicidal thoughts. Without going the medication route, a person can go to counseling, see a nutritionist, and visit his/her church for help navigating these rough waters. Good luck to you, Linda. Last edited by Sysop; February 3rd, 2011 at 12:39 PM. Reason: link removed

August 31st, 2004, 07:09 PM	#2
Linda@wmconnect.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 2	Does anybody have anxiety to the point where you can't remember ,get lost in traffic , can't find the way home,and have difficulty speaking the proper words during the episode. please help.

November 28th, 2010, 02:23 AM	#5
james001 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 15	It appears that you're experiencing teen depression. frankly, you should see your doctor and try to get some anti-depressants which will help you tremendously and also strongly consider getting some counseling to help you handle anxiety.

November 28th, 2010, 03:51 AM	#6
james001 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 15	In addition, Anxiety is coming as a result of not sleeping but for insomnia you need to look into some homeopathic ways to relax into sleep that's why you are becoming depress lately. Using lavender oil in the bath and lightly scenting your pillow can ease you for being depress. ________________ stories of teen depression

February 6th, 2011, 12:05 AM	#10
terraplen Guest Posts: n/a	coping w/anxiety hi, i am ok now but have passed at times thru baaad anxiety at 67 yoa i have had time to go through a lot... at times i had to lie down on my back and spread out pressed onto the floor of my apt to calm myself. now i find i can use music ,,, it helps anytime for me to do some moving of my body... even pacing in circles or the opposite... just concentrate on lying down calmly... but i knew why the anxiety was happening... a death or loss or some particular stress... still not easy to cope... as the other post said ... different kinds of help are out there... best of luck with it...

February 21st, 2011, 09:31 AM	#11
toepic Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 6	i have had periods of aniexty - my mom passed away and I had to sell my family home and had pressures of family arguements. Aniexty came at the strangest times - I tried walking it helped somewhat but does not work all the time

February 10th, 2012, 11:52 PM	#12
entrepreneurweek Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4	Anxiety is a serious problem. I am also a sufferer of this disease. I don't know it will works or you or not but my way to tackle with anxiety is to make yourself busy in work and in spare time spent your time with your kids.

February 11th, 2012, 11:47 AM	#13
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Go see a doctor you trust. Once there the Doctor can help you by referring you to a therapist or psychologist (sp?) From that point on, it would be determined if you need meds or not. Learning coping skills helps tremendously. When I was having anxiety attacks I brought that here. Those few and true rare friends helped me deal with it head on. As they have over the years I have been coming here. LOL Wow long time. So hope this helps as it was meant too. Hugs __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

February 12th, 2012, 10:57 PM	#14
IRISH_EYES_99 Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: in the state of confusion :) Posts: 3,524	Hi all, Toepic I'm going to address this to you. Please find someone you can talk to openly. Someone you trust. Holding it in is one the worst things you can do to yourself. Talk to your dr. If your dr recommends a grief group, or a counselor please take the dr advise. You need to be able to relieve your anxiety. Talking to someone who is not of top of the situation is best.. dr/ counselor/ therapist ... no shame in that. Don't get bogged into the family arguments if possible. Everyone will have different memories they may not be what you remembered. Why! Because Each of you are individuals. Your memories are that yours.. Something that affected your life good/bad or indifferent. Theirs are theirs. Don't get bogged into it. ... Talk to someone who can help, even just listen while you talk out loud instead of keeping it in. Good luck. Let us know what happens. We do care. __________________ Smiles are contagious. It's ok to pass them on. *

March 8th, 2012, 03:43 AM	#15
Aiden11 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23	Its really difficult to cope this indeed.I prefer YOGA exercise for this.It gives me peace and relaxation.If you are also a fond of music too then you can also use to listen rock and fast music with exercise.