My search for a cure for my depression and anxiety turned into an obsession in searching for a cure on the internet and hoping to always find a way to cure my depression and anxiety which eventually turned into insomnia. I would search all different times of the days on all my free time and still get urges to check the internet a lot.
Has this ever happened to anyone else out there and did it only make things worse for you as it has for me. What are some ways that people think that would be the best way for me to get away from always looking stuff up and start living again?
Stop searching and start Living! There are no answers on the internet especially those blogs. Keep with your doctor and your meds. for a reasonable length of time, if not working after 4- 6- weeks, You definately need a change.
Your so right Nancy it's just like I need to reprogram myself to stay off the internet searches and just live my life again. It's crazy how desparate you can become when you get depression and anxiety and you don't know why.
Oh em gee..I am so you! I think we need to change our habit and start living outside the internet like Nancy says. Actually I've been trying to stop but it has become like a bad habit. Hmmm...maybe I'll start watching movies again. Haven't watched a movie in ages.
What do you plan to do?
You are the cure. Trust me, all the pills and counselling and friends saying 'you'll be fine', are nothing compared to your own self help. Start doing things differently, even if it's just slightly out of routine like having your tea after breakfast instead of before? Break habbits that feel comfortable, start small and work up! Anxiety is all about the what ifs and the worst case scenario, and worrying sick about the things that might happen when actualy all we need to do is focus on the now. I used to HATE getting on buses, I'd get sweaty and shakey, I'd have to leave 30 minutes before it was due to make sure I didn't miss it and I'd have my money in my hand before I left the house, even with a 20 minute walk to the stop. One day I got the exact change ready and had it in my hand and for some reason I did the weirdest thing and I slipped the coins back into my purse and mixed them all up. I waited until I was half way to the stop to get my purse out and start counting. It made the rest of the walk go faster and I was s focused on getting the change right I wasn't worried at all about the bus.
Anxiety and Depression is the hardest to deal with because it's different for everyone and when you're suffering it feels like no one understands or gets it. But you're not alone, there are thousands and thousands of us and it's nothing to be ashamed of, live your life! Turn the internet off of a night, insomia will take over your life but you need to fight it! Try an all nighter or two without giving into daytime sleep! Often helps to get you out of that nasty cycle!!\
Thanks Sharni and I've just started trying to change my routine but it has been hard to get out of it but I know it's what I need to do to get better and get out of this vicious cycle. It definitely helps knowing that other people are there just like me and understand all the pain and frustration that we've all been through.
You're welcome. I really hope you manage to find yourself again and get through the fog! It's hard, and some days are easier than others but we're all here for you!
I don't know about the internet but specifically social media has played a huge role in my depression ans anxiety. I have noticed a big difference when I've been away from social media and on it but because of the popularity and how we live now, it's hard to get away from it all. I've always tried to set my mind on something else, if I want to get away from technology, like reading before I go to bed instead of going on the internet or social media.