Hey yall
I'm new to this site so I'm not sure how to go about this. I am 23 and have been dealing with anxiety for over 5 years. The doctors have me on klonopin and high blood pressure meds because I do have a heart condition. The klonopin works great, I know there is a lot of bad talk about klonopin but I have to say it has definitely changed my life for the better.
I've started weening myself off the klonopin because I've noticed my anxiety decreasing a lot. However, when I do get anxiety symptoms, which are far and in between, they are really bad.
Today I was fine and I all of a sudden had this extremely sharp pain in my left breast, almost my arm pit area. It was over before I could even think about what it was but it was scary. I'm not sure if this has anything to do with anxiety?
Also I was feeling very jittery this morning (but this was after having two cups of coffee) but I sometimes can't even enjoy one cup of coffee without my anxiety shooting through the roof.
When I get anxiety I immediately Google all of my symptoms.. And I know that's bad but I try to look for reassurance to calm myself down.
How do yall handle your anxiety? I would love some tips because I have been struggling for a while and it interferes in my life. If yall have he same symptoms as me please share and tell me how you handle it. It's so hard to have something that nobody really seems to understand.
Thanks guys!
Yes I have I was in therapy for a few years and it didn't really seem to help. I might have just given up too quickly but she couldn't figure out what was the cause of my anxiety
Cognitive behavioural therapy you can get it from your gp it's good for anxiety that's what most people have ask your gp about it
Hypnotherpy can help as well ive suffered from it for just under 2 years now I know how you feel what type of anxiety is it ?
Hi, im 21 and i have been dealing with anxiety for awhile now, but i too have noticed its deff decreasing and for that i am so thankful. I can deff relate because i too am the same way with sudden pain that is over before i even have time to react to it. It is very scary, and i would and do google these kind of things, but am slowly stopping myself from doing so. Google does present the worse case most of the time, but i do find it reassuring sometimes like you said also so i can understand why people do. I dont take medication, i am trying to work this out on my own and see how i can do. I am fearful of side effects as i once had a bad reaction to biopolar medication. Whatever works for you is best regardless of other peoples experience and opinion. I tale it day by day and tell myself i am fine, that i am strong and can beat this. Anxiety is really like quick sand. The more you spend thinking about it the more it pulls you down. Try to be positive and know anxiety does not control you. Also, i do like to think pain (emotional, or physical) is just our bodies way of releasing weakness. Good luck, and everyone here has been great in helping me so i am sure youll get the advice and help you need here. Its a great site.
My therapist said its GAD. I'm fine in crowds and I'm not afraid of public speaking. You wouldn't be able to tell I have anxiety because I'm so outgoing but I'm good at hiding it.
Thanks for your response. I'm doing the exact same with trying to control it on my own. Today was the first time I've had to take my medicine in a few weeks.
It's so weird how it effects areas of your body that you wouldn't think would be effected by a mental disorder. I hope you figure it out!
What's the feeling you get ?
Hi Megan, the big problem with anxiety is that BANG there it is, all the meditation, relaxation, CBT,NLP, hypnotherapy, medication will with practice enable you to recover quicker once the attack comes and may even reduce the severity of the attack. The key is to maintain the practice, what ever suits you do it and keep doing it, don't just read a book on CBT and expect it to work in three months. Coffee and anxiety (to my sorrow) are like petrol and fire. And as for Dr Google please don't use sites like this or other charities not what any snake oil remedies that are paid to pop up first. Hope this helps and I'm always around for a chat if you need one
David 🙏😀❤️