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re: Debilitating Anxiety
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:09 pm to BoostAddict
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:09 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.
Before COVID my dad would insist on going to the ER at least once every couple months cause he felt like “something was really wrong”. Each time the same thing…they couldn’t find anything wrong and maybe gave him a dose of something to calm him down. No matter how many times I would I try to tell him the ER can’t fix his anxiety he would still insist on going.
One good thing about COViD is I was able to use that to convince him to not go to the ER. They wouldn’t allow any of us to be there with him and he was terrified of getting COVID (rightfully so as he had numerous other medical issues on top of his mental illness).
This post was edited on 10/20/22 at 8:11 pm
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Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:09 pm to JudgeHolden
quote:I gave up on resiliency a long time ago
shouldn’t resiliency have a role in mental health treatment?
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:09 pm to BoostAddict
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I remember growing up hearing about people having "nervous breakdowns".
When you’re right, you’re right. I heard about that too. I guess that was the equivalent of crippling anxiety now that I think about it.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:12 pm to Whatafrekinchessiebr
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Crippling depression is an entirely different thing.
No doubt.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:12 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.
I always cringe when I read shite like this here. It is pretty obvious the people who don't have a clue.
ETA: And we did this exact thread no too long ago.
This post was edited on 10/20/22 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:13 pm to Ignignot
And exercise and not eat a shite diet
Too many people are only making it worse by not taking care of themselves
Too many people are only making it worse by not taking care of themselves
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:13 pm to JudgeHolden
At any give time up to 30% of Americans are experiencing mental issues. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common conditions, and also two of the most treatable.
The brain is a delicate organ and there are thousands of things that can affect it negatively. You never know what battles are going on in another person’s head.
The brain is a delicate organ and there are thousands of things that can affect it negatively. You never know what battles are going on in another person’s head.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:14 pm to LegendInMyMind
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ETA: And we did this exact thread no too long ago.
Sorry baw. Been focused on the tRant. Didn’t see it. I’ll try to find that thread and read it.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:14 pm to JudgeHolden
People had it in the past. Look at Howard Hughes. They called it “the vapors” or “nervous breakdown.” If you were rich, you were eccentric, and if you were poor you were a hermit or a drunk or had shell shock or some other term. I do agree that more people today have mild anxiety than in the past. I blame our lifestyle.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:14 pm to JudgeHolden
Everybody has anxiety at some level, at some time. There are mental exercises that decrease the level of anxiety, like:
1. Ask yourself about the source of the anxiety. Many times it’s actually nothing, and your head just decided it was time to worry.
2. Ask yourself what the worst case outcome of the anxiety is. Most times you’ll realize the worst case is a nothingburger.
3. Prayer and/or meditation.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:15 pm to JudgeHolden
I found out from others on my dad’s side that there was a history of them being “worriers”.
So that was what they called those with anxiety back then. Worrywarts, worriers, etc.
Dealing with my father has made me realize my tendency to be anxious. However, unlike my dad I see how things can really help alleviate anxiety before it gets out of hand (therapy, exercise, etc).
He has made me realize in general just how important it is to take care of yourself now so you hopefully don’t have these issues when you are elderly
So that was what they called those with anxiety back then. Worrywarts, worriers, etc.
Dealing with my father has made me realize my tendency to be anxious. However, unlike my dad I see how things can really help alleviate anxiety before it gets out of hand (therapy, exercise, etc).
He has made me realize in general just how important it is to take care of yourself now so you hopefully don’t have these issues when you are elderly
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:15 pm to Kafka
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gave up on resiliency a long time ago
If you are serious, I hope you can find some help.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:15 pm to JudgeHolden
I suffer from severe anxiety daily. It’s been this way for a few years now. A good portion of my anxiety comes from my Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, but there are other issues that can cause anxiety in a heartbeat.
I take several medications for anxiety and depression, and I truly feel it takes the edge off for me. The anxiety is still there, but it numbs it somewhat, to where I don’t feel overwhelmed. I may have moments of intense anxiety throughout the day at random times, but the medicine helps me to stay in control and not let it dictate my day. Therapy has also been a great tool in providing strategies to deal with anxiety and obsessive thoughts.
I take several medications for anxiety and depression, and I truly feel it takes the edge off for me. The anxiety is still there, but it numbs it somewhat, to where I don’t feel overwhelmed. I may have moments of intense anxiety throughout the day at random times, but the medicine helps me to stay in control and not let it dictate my day. Therapy has also been a great tool in providing strategies to deal with anxiety and obsessive thoughts.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:16 pm to Rick9Plus
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They called it “the vapors”
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:17 pm to JudgeHolden
quote:I don't want any help finding help
If you are serious, I hope you can find some help
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:18 pm to lsunurse
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there was a history of them being “worriers”.
You know, I guess I’ve heard that too. Maybe it seems like there is more of it because it is more out in the open and is called what it is.
I’m still concerned that our world seems to undervalue resilience.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:18 pm to Kafka
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I don't want any help finding help
Then I hope you find it on your own.
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:19 pm to Rick9Plus
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People had it in the past. Look at Howard Hughes. They called it “the vapors” or “nervous breakdown.”
The Victorians are under appreciated for their contributions to the treatment of female hysteria
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:19 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.
I think people had varying levels of anxiety, it’s just that no one used that term
Posted on 10/20/22 at 8:19 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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SaintlyTiger88
Props, baw, for dealing with it. Really.
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