How do you guys deal with your problems?

[MR PA]

I would like to know how people deal with there problems,because I'm not doing a good job.I never get relief i feel shitty none stop and i never been sick for this long.So if this will never go away what can i do.I always think maybe dieing is the only way but it seems like some people on here by sick for years and they mastered away of living in peace even though there living with problems.I guess one more question is doesn't away ever feel like they are getting worse every day?I got sick last DEC and i seemed more happy and liked reading books,playing some video games and watching movies now all i like doing is sleeping and eating. ....I hate myself!Why did i take that job that brought this on and why did i do so many drugs when i was younger

[justagirl81]

Hi there!

I'm new here but I feel like I can maybe give you a little insight into dealing with this on a day to day basis.

I'm very lucky to have a mother who is super insightfull, spiritual and easy going. She's taught me (albeit I resisted for very long) that you have to take one day at a time and if that scares you one hour at a time and if that is too much one minute at a time. I know it's difficult, I admit that when I'm in an episode it's the last thing I want to hear but in all honesty it is truly what has gotten me through this so far. I repeat key phrases like "it will pass",  I stay the hell away from google and other websites that provide scary information. Most of all though I found something to focus my energy on other than myself. I created a weblog where I talk about my problems, my battle with HA and how i'm working to get over it.

I think a really important tool in dealing with this is distraction. You need to find something to distract you from it.

are you on any medication? are you seeking any therapy?

[Deemet99]

i really feel for you here.  im not sure what the solution is...especially coming from someone else who feels somewhat the same way as you....i have been progressively getting worse since last year and i also feel like my quality of life has decreased significantly.
but i do know that everyone is different so what makes me better may not work for you and vice versa.  you have to start somewhere though.  myself, i have mapped out a plan that includes going to the doctor and getting back on my meds, starting therapy again, becoming a member of a church, and going out of my comfort zone to do more and more each day.  whether or not that works, well i guess i'll have to see as forcing myself to get to that doctors appt is proving to be difficult.  i think im scared to live at this point because i realize the kind of effort im going to have to make.  it just scares the hell out of me! 

start somewhere though.  do you see a counselor?  meds, if so are they working?  do you feel that you could have depression as well?  i know that my anxiety and being off meds has caused me to have major depression and the key is to pull ourselves out of that first.  i know so many people who felt so much better after conquering just that and then the rest of their life just kind of fell into place.....they wanted to do more, they didn't feel as anxious, just felt more positive and energetic. 

i guess just starting somewhere is a plus.  i know for me, i haven't done all i can because ive let myself become stuck in this house without treatment and without letting people in and asking for more help. jeez, i could probably go on forever, but the key is finding something that works. im sure you will get other posts with some good ideas, run with some that inspire you.  it will take just one thing to give you better focus and a more positive outlook, you can do it....
danielle

[itsmeesindee]

The only way I can deal with the anxiety is being on my meds.  It was difficult to get past the initial adjustment to the meds (increased anxiety for a short time) but it was well worth it as I feel "normal now".

Cin

[MR PA]

i have been taking ativan which i am now addicted to and had side effects with everything else Ive taken,one thing that is great is my therapy bested Ive ever had but i really need to find the right medication,everyone else in my family has found something that works.

[LibbyLou02xo]

You really think that past drug use brought you to where you are today?
And if you were a user of  drugs in the past, I'm surprised that anyone would perscribe you to ativan.
It is really addictive... I was on it for a month.... 3 times a day... and when it came time for me to ween off of it, it was freakin HARD.... in fact... it sucked!

But anyway.... Do you seriously feel shitty all the time? Like, "I hate my life 24/7 ? " Because I get like that sometimes.... but for me its random... Like one day I will hate my life and wish I never woke up... but then like two days later... I'm in love with my life... and am soo thankful for it.... I'm sooo dramatic I know.... and so up and down......


Someone else said this above me ... but I feel as if it is the best advice.... "Live one day at a time"

Ive learned never to look forward to things anymore.... And that may sound depressing but its kinda how you have to live when u have this crap... I used to look forward to something... have a complete terrible day with anxiety... and then have a miserable time at the event i was looking forward too... then i would go home... be all pissed about it... and i would just be ruined with emotions and anxiety for days.....

But how wonderful it is when you go into a situation with no expectations and come out with a positive experience....

at least thats how i feel...

hope this helped~! hang in here.....

[hkov]

I never did drugs, I dont know if that has anything to do with how you feel.  I take prozac 20 mg. twice a day and xanax for when IM REALLY REALLY BAD WITH ANXIETY. I take it day by day and sometimes hour by hour.  I also pray and talk to God alot.  I wouldnt be here without Him.  Best of Luck