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[Yangedd]

Hi everyone,

Edd here. I was just wondering if anyone else suffers from Anxiety? I have it really bad and was on a lot of sedatives, but am currently being weened down from them and sometimes find it difficult to cope. I have cut out wine and caffine, and now my levels are sky high. I went from 20mg of Valium a day to 3mg twice daily and sometimes (Like today) find it very difficult. Anyone else suffer from this, and if yes, do they have any coping tips? I am currently listening to Celine to calm myself because I have already taken Valium and I am not due more until this evening. I am also on Zyprexa and Zispin.

[caitlynceline56]

I have anxiety...not bad enough to need sedatives, but bad enough that I am constantly worrying about something. It really takes a toll on the body and the mind. My anxiety also causes me to get sad and depressed (I've been on an antidepressant for 3 years). I listen to Céline (and other singers) to calm myself down as well - music is very therapeutic in that way.

[AtitanicfanofCelineDion]

I do. I have trouble with it to . I freak out about change. Even good stuff makes me really nervous. I take lexapro and propanolol to deal with it.

[AtitanicfanofCelineDion]

sorry for the double post, but i listen to celine to calm down and take natural sleep aid.

[Yangedd]

I am now on Lyrica for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. They are a replacment for valium and are working well. I find I no longer worry about things like death, financal worries ect. I need to take them every few hours to keep the panic and anxiety away.

[ashleylovesceline]

Oh yes. I've always felt like I was born with the worry gene or something. I cannot calm down... but only when it comes to serious things. Or things or situations I have no control over. I make myself sick over it... I wish I knew how to control it.

[Modesta]

Generalized anxiety disorder + depression here    I've been suffering from this ever since I was a young child, diagnosed for about 6 years. I was the top of my class in high school, but this disease has been a major block in my university/ polytechnic studies. Reoccurring depression always makes me quit/ change faculties   So far I've studied English, Molecular biology and the latest was nursing. And all of them I've quit, because I've had so bad anxiety/ depression episodes that I've felt I can't go back anymore.

Just started my sixth year in therapy, I have sessions three times a week - though this week I have 5 sessions, because I just had a really bad anxiety/depression bout and got a bit self-destructive However, this last pit I fell into induced a major break through in therapy, so maybe there's hope for me yet..

[Bell]

AtitanicfanofCelineDion, on Jun 29 2012, 08:41 PM, said:

I freak out about change. Even good stuff makes me really nervous.

You know, I'm just like this! I hate changes!

[Modesta]

Anxiety levels hitting the roof here  

I was supposed to have a therapy session today, mut for some reason I had the time wrong in my calendar.   Now I feel guilty for screwing up and making my therapist wait in vain, and sad because I really need my therapy sessions to keep sane.

*sigh  

[caitlynceline56]

I've been having recurring anxiety/depression bouts too. Like now for instance! I can't stop worrying about everything, even the silliest things, and I'm having trouble sleeping. My mom has been saying for a couple of years that she thinks I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, and I'm starting to think she might be right. My mood is always more unstable in the fall and winter.

[Bell]

I'm a lot like you - it's obviously seasonal.

Edited by Bell, 01 November 2012 - 11:58 AM.

[Modesta]

I wish mine was seasonal     I hate this all year round  f***ed-upness..

[caitlynceline56]

Oh, believe me, it's year-round for me too. It just gets worse in the fall and winter!

[brujocrow]

sorry to hear that. It's hard to say what works for someone else. Aside from any prescription: I have success with Calm Magnesium supplement. Chamomile tea (it may make you sleepy). A spoon full of honey works for me. There are supplemental treatments I have tried, for getting at the "root" of some of my anxiety. E.M.D.R. worked wonders for me. Keep trying above all and good thoughts. B

[Yangedd]

^{Chamomile works wonders for Anxiety. I drink two cups each night before bed and it really helps to sleep.}

[Daysleeper]

Hi everyone!

I just found this topic so I thought it's maybe better to post here rather than opening a new one. I was wondering if there is anyone who is dealing with low-grade depression also known as Dysthymia? I need some some help and informations.