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Debilitating Anxiety
Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:56 pm
The Mrs. was telling me a story tonight about a young professional who began having panic attacks and crippling anxiety and is no longer able to function.
I explained that I treat my crippling anxiety with a daily dose of suck-it-the-frick-up.
Mental illness is real. I get that. But “anxiety” seems to have become some insurmountable obstacle to every day life for a lot of people.
How do you know what’s real and what’s an excuse?
I explained that I treat my crippling anxiety with a daily dose of suck-it-the-frick-up.
Mental illness is real. I get that. But “anxiety” seems to have become some insurmountable obstacle to every day life for a lot of people.
How do you know what’s real and what’s an excuse?
This post was edited on 10/20/22 at 7:57 pm
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Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:57 pm to JudgeHolden
it really do be like that sometimes
Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:57 pm to JudgeHolden
Anxiety is real but at the same time you have to understand what your triggers are and not do those things then also medicate to become the best version of you you can if you're not doing all that you're not actually trying
Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:58 pm to Ignignot
That makes sense.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:59 pm to JudgeHolden
She should go to the gym to escape from it. I have a pretty stressful job and that’s what works for me. Started hitting the gym years ago and that became my escape
Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:59 pm to JudgeHolden
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How do you know what’s real and what’s an excuse?
Posted on 10/20/22 at 7:59 pm to JudgeHolden
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How do you know what’s real and what’s an excuse?
or for euroshits:
This post was edited on 10/20/22 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:00 pm to JudgeHolden
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explained that I treat my crippling anxiety with a daily dose of suck-it-the-frick-up.
You obviously don't have crippling anxiety then.
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But “anxiety” seems to have become some insurmountable obstacle to every day life for a lot of people.
Yeah dude. The world is a different place than it was when we were growing up.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:00 pm to JudgeHolden
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I explained that I treat my crippling anxiety with a daily dose of suck-it-the-frick-up.
This attitude is why we have a problem with mental illness in this country.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:03 pm to JudgeHolden
My father’s anxiety got so bad before he died that he couldn’t leave the house. He spent his time awake worrying every single second of the day. He couldn’t just “turn it off” and meds didn’t really help him much at that point. Everything was a catastrophe to him. Something little like running out of milk would set him off and he would freak out.
I had to basically surprise him the day of doctor’s appointments that I took him to. If I reminded him the day before he would spend all that time worrying about having to go to the appointment and it would make it more difficult for me to get him to get in the vehicle to take him.
So yes….anxiety can be “that bad”. I’m pretty sure that’s what actually killed my father. He literally worried himself to death.
I had to basically surprise him the day of doctor’s appointments that I took him to. If I reminded him the day before he would spend all that time worrying about having to go to the appointment and it would make it more difficult for me to get him to get in the vehicle to take him.
So yes….anxiety can be “that bad”. I’m pretty sure that’s what actually killed my father. He literally worried himself to death.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:03 pm to Spelt it rong
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The world is a different place than it was when we were growing up.
I think that too.
But is it that, or were we tougher? This isn’t bravado. Nobody I grew up with ever had a level of anxiety that prevented them from functioning. Depression? Sure. Alcoholism? Oh yeah. But anxiety? No. Why so much more now?
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:04 pm to lsunurse
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My father’s anxiety got so bad before he died that he couldn’t leave the house.
Very sorry to hear it. Sounds awful for him and you.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:04 pm to JudgeHolden
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crippling anxiety with a daily dose of suck-it-the-frick-up.
I think a lot of this is true all though medication and therapy go a long way with figuring it out and making yourself work through it.
Crippling depression is an entirely different thing.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:04 pm to JudgeHolden
quote:I'm a depressed, anxious drunk thanks to covid
Nobody I grew up with ever had a level of anxiety that prevented them from functioning. Depression? Sure. Alcoholism? Oh yeah. But anxiety? No. Why so much more now?
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:05 pm to JudgeHolden
Imagine everything is going great in life, you're sitting on the couch relaxing watching tv and in an instant it feels like you can't breath and you're having a heart attack. It's real and terrifying for some people.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:05 pm to 0x15E
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This attitude is why we have a problem with mental illness in this country.
I’m exaggerating for effect. But shouldn’t resiliency have a role in mental health treatment?
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:06 pm to JudgeHolden
What a pussy
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:07 pm to JudgeHolden
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Nobody I grew up with ever had a level of anxiety that prevented them from functioning. Depression? Sure. Alcoholism? Oh yeah. But anxiety? No. Why so much more now?
Diet. Lack of exercise. Social media. Not particularly in that order.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:07 pm to JudgeHolden
quote:I remember growing up hearing about people having "nervous breakdowns".
think that too.
But is it that, or were we tougher? This isn’t bravado. Nobody I grew up with ever had a level of anxiety that prevented them from functioning. Depression? Sure. Alcoholism? Oh yeah. But anxiety? No. Why so much more now?
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:08 pm to BoostAddict
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Imagine everything is going great in life, you're sitting on the couch relaxing watching tv and in an instant it feels like you can't breath and you're having a heart attack. It's real and terrifying for some people.
Dude, I’ve felt that, and sometimes in situations that warranted it. I’ve used meds and yoga and exercise and counseling to get through it. I could get back there tomorrow and check out, legitimately claiming anxiety, if I left those habits behind.
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