I've been dealing with severe chronic anxiety for the past 3 years and i feel like i can't take it anymore. It all started when i was 16 (i'm 19 now) and even though i had anxiety before i don't think my life has ever been worse than this. Every day is the same: i wake up completly exhuasted, then i have a serious of panic attacks through the day and then i end the day completly burnt out. I can't even enjoy life anymore. I've been seeing a doctor for the past years and i've tried different things but none of them seem to work. I feel like anxiety is taking my life away. I can't do anything the right way, i can't talk to people without seeming weird, i can't go anywhere without being self conscious. At this point i feel like the only way out is suicide. I never thought about suicide in the past, but now everything just keeps getting worse and i'm going through so much pain that i'm starting to think about it everyday. I remember when everything started all my doctors would tell me that i would be alright and that i would find my way, and now here i am. I just want to know what you guys would do in my place: when everything just gets worse and you can't find any solution.
Hi joao75411
We note from a recent post which you have made to our forum that you may be experiencing thoughts around self-harm. If we have misinterpreted your comments then we apologies for contacting you directly. But if you are having such thoughts then please note that you are not alone in this, and there are people out there that can help.
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That is never the answer! =( I'm sorry you are at such a low point in your life with the anxiety that it makes you think about it. I understand how frustrating anxiety can be, I've struggled with it for about 8 years now. But it DOES get better. You just have to figure out what works for you!
Personally, I find therapy helps me a lot. I haven't tried meds yet, even though I have thought about it multiple times. I find just talking to my therapist, rationalizing and breaking down why I feel the way I do really helps me. And I still have my bad days but I know what it is not and I'm almost getting used to it so it doesn't effect me as much anymore.
You said you've seen doctors, do you mean doctors as in your reg doctor that prescribed you meds? Or do you mean a therapist. I highly recommend talking to a therapist if you haven't. And you may need to try a few before you find one you really like, but I just find talking to someone, esp someone who is experienced in anxiety and healing, is extremely helpful for me.
Hi Joao,
When I was 16 to 19 I was heavily depressed. Often socially awkward and would withdraw quite a lot. I suffered from panic also. It's a stressful, torturous time my friend.
It doesn't last.
Try to let go of the pressures you're feeling, you will only work yourself up. Nothing else is as important as you are. I began exercise, I focussed on getting a career, I let go of the hopelessness that consumed me. One or two low points in my 20s (I'm still there), but I know a lot more about my body than I did. And the good times are really good, it's all there waiting for you.
I hate to see a young guy going through this but keep faith and I promise you it can only get better, and it will.
Hey man. I’m going through the same thing you are going through. Luckily, I have found my way to stop getting so anxious about my health and symptoms. Private message me if you would like to talk about it. I’m here for you