does anybody ever get any relief?

[idleman52]

I'm just wondering because it seems like I never do. Every now and then there'll be times when i'm relatively calm but most of the time i'm so wound up and anxious. It seems like it's over stupid things most of the time. I just wish I could get out of this cycle and start living a little. I'm on medication but sometimes I can't tell if it helps or not. I'm too focused on how bad I feel to think about feeling good. I find myself breathing in and out all day long just to feel a few seconds of relief.

[benji88]

Yea anxiety is one hell of a relentless disease and seems to never give up. Good news is it does. I used to be fearful and scared every second I was awake and never got any good sleep either. Id be hyperaware of my situation too literally thinking the whole time 'oh sh*t, whats wrong with me, am I going crazy!?'

I found relief from self hypnosis and meditation. It offers a welcome break from the stress and torment of anxiety and trains you to relax your mind. I just used videos off of youtube, but I think you can but proper disc sets.

Anyway I hope this helps

[Fighter14]

We all know how you feel I was wound up and always thinking 24 hours a day with no relief even for a minute but my anxiety has seemed to lessen in intensity over the past month but I still find myself very aware of my thoughts and feelings I think anxiety eventually wears itself out and becomes less bothersome as time passes but everyones anxiety is different.

[anxiousinlondon]

i have same trouble, as soon as i wake up inormally start getting anxious thoughts i also have tension and tension headaches. im currently taking a lot from reading peoples shares and reading as much as i can ive been suffering with anxiety for 5 months and it was bad at the begining i was so scared id be like that forever. i dont know if u have this worry but if u do id like to let u know it does get better the more i realise its anxiety the quicker the feeling passes im far from cured but just knowing its getting better iscomforting for me

[Noahs Mom]

Keep fighting and KNOW there is another side to it!!  You can find the relief... it's hard work and may take a while, but YOU CAN get through this.  Maybe none of us will ever be Anxiety Free for the rest of our days - but you CAN be so much better than where you are right now.  Fight it with everything you have!

[Happy sailing]

Benji-  can you give me the gist of the technique you use to meditate?  Like in point form, please?

Noah's mom -
I noticed a post you did on a thread about the heart wrenching on your knees pain re:losing someone.  Tragically lost my sister at the beginning of 2012- which was a huge factor in the anxiety issues I now have. 
I can relate to the intense emotional pain in my heart... Any suggestion/thoughts?
 

[cutecat25]

I understand, i feel like i never get any relief, unless im sleeping, but even in my dreams i feel anxious sometimes.
Benjii, how long did it take for you to see the effects of meditation hypnosis?

[AnxietyJoe]

If we did we wouldn't be here

[CallMeAl]

Every now and then I get a day of relief. It's happening less and less often and I treasure each day. I can eat normally, laugh with my whole body and not just my face and  smile at the warm sun on my face and even enjoy a cup of coffee at a local cafe with friends and not want to bolt as soon as its polite to do so. Those days give me hope that I CAN get through this

[josho18]

I had been symptom free for almost 2.5 months and was about to book an appointment with my doctor to ease me off medication. Yesterday I had a huge anxiety attack.  Since then I have been eating very little, stomach aches, and got very little sleep last night because I was waking up in sweats.  Every few hours at work and home I've had to hide in the bathroom just to sob.

It really annoys me it has returned. I guess I better book an appointment with a psychologist.

[spazzytastical007]

I feel the same way most of the of time. I've been in a major slump for 6 months straight and I honestly don't really know what to do with myself. About the only time I feel like a normal human is when I am sleeping and I don't get much of that. I go through spells(usually just a few days) where I feel really positive and get a slight boost & reminder of the person I know I am before I go back into overdrive analyzing every tiny thing and rerunning pointless nonsense through my brain constantly. I cherish the days I feel good.  I know I need to try harder to not let the anxiety control me. Some days I am just so worn out with it I feel like giving up, but I never do.  I know it can be really hard at times to think positively and not dwell on negative thoughts, it takes a lot of effort. I have to distract myself with other things or focus on helping someone else, which helps me not think about my own problems. Just reading your post has helped me feel better knowing I am not the only one who feels that way! None of my friends can really relate to what I go through. This site has helped me a lot. It can get better if you want it to and try, it takes lots of patience and effort, don't give up! I hope you feel better soon & can get back to being yourself 


@josho18 - Sorry you're going through a rough time At least you made it to work. I totally didn't show up last night, nor did I call in sick :/ I have never been that irresponsible in my life regarding my job & feel like an idiot. It was kind of a wake up call for me its gotten out of control. I feel completely fried with my obsessive thinking. I've been crying off and on for months now and I was up till about 6 am this morning before I passed out. Don't let it diminish your hope though. Just take it as a small bump in the road & remember you're not alone! I'm glad you were able to go the 2.5 months symptom free, that's great! I hope it eases up for you & you can get some rest.

[Alecia6]

My anxiety has come and gone over the years. I'm not sure what went differently in my life for the anxiety to all of a sudden disappear.
But I have had it where I panicked over just leaving my house, and being afraid of everything. And then a couple of years down the road..not have any anxiety attacks at all, and couldn't even remember what the anxiety felt like.
But it came back.
I'm not sure if this is typical for most anxiety sufferer's. But I have had very good years, and very bad years. And truthfully..can't recall doing anything much different in either case.
I wish I could figure this anxiety stuff out. I have dealt with it for so long now, and am still learning how to cope.

[Noahs Mom]

HappyRelief -- The only thing I can offer for advice on grief is TONS OF SUPPORT.  Look for support groups - I know, they sound cheesey, but it works.  Just keep talking and remember that the hurt you feel is only a reflection of the insane love you have for the person.    "Time heals all wounds" is cliche... it doesn't heal it, but it helps a scar form.  Some days will be good, some will be bad - and grief ebbs and flows so unexpectedly.  Don't rush it.    Any by all means - have patience for people who say well meaning things that really just make you want to throat punch them )

[AnxietyJoe]

I wish anxiety disorders are very difficult to control  for most even people who take prozac zoloft etc... Still have  have anxiety issues it might reduce the symtoms not not for everyone