Does anyone else suffer from anxiety?

[RIP sleazyy]

basically everything Comparison Ford said.

xan rarely when I NEED it, mostly medicate with herbs or fungus.

in time I've begun to see a lot of my issues were self inflicted or able to be changed with my own decisions.

I also realized my social anxiety is really only heavy in places I'm not familiar with. but if I'm with someone I'm familiar with I can deal with it much, much better. I also just really do not like people and large social settings. I can deal with them but if I have an option I'm really not even going to consider being around more than 2-3 other people at the same time if I don't have someone with me who I'm really comfortable with.

still plan escape routes in every building I enter

 

[Fong$tarr]

I had some issues back in 2008. Hate to even admit it but had to do with an ex girlfriend. Long story short, had a back breakup and just felt I hate to isolate myself from ever running into her. From that, I would just bug out anywhere when I was forced to go out whether it be work or whatever. Just always had that nervous feeling where ever I went and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemies. It took a while to subside but it went away. It was so bad at the times that I wanted to take pills but my friends told me not to. Glad I listened.

Only anxiety that I have no is with work people and corporate professionals. Not nearly as bad but I always feel nervous from always sounding dumb. Because of this, it has resorted me to being aggressive on my personal thoughts, which is why I hate the corporate world and the elitist people that are a part of it. Honestly I do know I am making it worse than it is.

 

[ayzee]

 
I've been officially diagnosed as having Dysthymia with bouts of Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.  I DEFINITELY have Seasonal Affective Disorder too.  Can't seem to find the motivation to do anything other than work, go to school, and study in the winter.  

I've been dealing with it for the past 8 years.  I was seeing a psychologist during my first serious episode of depression because I was shook and didn't know what the hell was wrong with me, but I've been able to deal without going to him ever since.  I took Zoloft and Xanax for about 18 months and decided to ween myself off.  Haven't taken any meds since.  Just a fairly regular marijuana user now.  

I'm definitely a lot better than I was 8 years ago, but I've still had my ups and downs since then.  I've had only one other major depressive episode since, but I felt a lot better equipped to deal with it now that I know myself a little better.  I regret not going back on antidepressants during that time, but now I know better the next time it happens.

When I don't have periods of major depression I'm okay for the most part, but I tend to get moody or melancholic from time to time.  I've always been a somewhat nervous/cautious/careful person, so the anxiety is always there.  I don't really have much social anxiety, though.  I can go out and meet new people fairly easily.  I just tend to not like most people 

.  These days I'll choose solitude or hanging out with one or two close friends over big social gatherings.  

The biggest things that have helped me over the years are: 1. Weeding out the individuals in my life that were bringing me down, 2. Finding new interests/getting more involved in old ones (for me it's been skateboarding, cycling, music, and reading/researching topics of interest), and 3. Changing my perspective from "woe is me" to "do something about your problems because no one else will do it for you."  This might sound silly, but I actually got a lot of inspiration to change my mindset from listening the Adam Carolla Podcast and old clips of him on Loveline.  I don't agree with the guy a lot of times, but he definitely encourages self-empowerment/determination and is a living example of it.  

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Same. I didn't want to get out of bed. Literally wanted to cover my whole body and head with a blanket and for some reason I was getting OD emotional. Like movies and TV shows were hitting me in the feels like an AR-15. Sort of funny thinking back, but it was terrifying when it was happening.

 

[isco]

The biggest things that have helped me over the years are: 1. Weeding out the individuals in my life that were bringing me down, 2. Finding new interests/getting more involved in old ones (for me it's been skateboarding, cycling, music, and reading/researching topics of interest), and 3. Changing my perspective from "woe is me" to "do something about your problems because no one else will do it for you."  This might sound silly, but I actually got a lot of inspiration to change my mindset from listening the Adam Carolla Podcast and old clips of him on Loveline.  I don't agree with the guy a lot of times, but he definitely encourages self-empowerment/determination and is a living example of it.  

This is great advice..I avoid negative, envious, un-motivated ppl.. wish I learned this when I was a lot younger..I only hang out with a few who I like to chill with..also finding new interests is good..the first time I started traveling (abroad)..I was literally hooked..now every summer we always go to Europe for 2 weeks..come back feeling like a new person..seeing the world is amazing

I've also learned that you should strive for goals..without them everything seems boring, repetitive, robotic

What works for me is working out, family, friends, sports, music, reading, video games, favorite movies..reading is so underrated..it's really hard to find good reading material tho

 

[gqbomber]

who ever said overanalyzing stuff hit it right on the head. That's what I do, I'll take a situation or upcoming event and look into it too deeply in all different ways of how this or that outcome could be. The good or the bad, sort of like picturing the future of what's going to happen and that can get me to be nervous or worry too much sometimes preventing me to attend or do  things just based on my "prediction" fantasy which is usually feeling pessimistic  lol.  I'm always thinking of what could go wrong before it even happening and for whats it worth it always goes fine and i just make a big deal of nothing in my head beforehand.

I do this too.

 

[gqbomber]

any of you check the alarm like 5 times before you sleep? or check to make sure the door is locked 3 to 4 times for no reason?

 

[Comparison Ford]

any of you check the alarm like 5 times before you sleep? or check to make sure the door is locked 3 to 4 times for no reason?

Pretty regularly. Especially the alarm clock.  I HATE being late. I set my alarm for an hour and a half before I have to be up.

 

[gqbomber]

Pretty regularly. Especially the alarm clock.  I HATE being late. I set my alarm for an hour and a half before I have to be up.

has anybody been able to conquer this situation? my feeling is that im not sure if I set the alarm clock or not. but I do check like 5 times. its very strange I can explain it. I've been slowly working into fixing this. in all my years of living I only remember once that I check the alarm and it was wrong.

 

[gqbomber]

cant explain I mean

 

[qstorm3]

I've been healthy all my life and almost 30, but a month ago I lost one of my closest friends to a heart attack. About a week after I started having severe chest pain and trouble breathing. Went to the hospital one time thinking I was also having a heart attack. It was diagnosed as a panic attack and they gave me lorazapam which helped. I've been feeling almost back to normal the last week, but yesterday started having another one. The scariest feeling of my life. Anyone have any tips? or know how to control your breathing? Thought about doing yoga or meditating, but don't think I have the patience for meditation.

 

[mike honcho]

any of you check the alarm like 5 times before you sleep? or check to make sure the door is locked 3 to 4 times for no reason?

These are some of the things I used to be paranoid about. I mean it's ok to make sure and all that, but only to an extent. I stopped caring so much and trusting myself more. I don't live in the hood and I'm not on anybody's hit list (that I know of ) if that makes a difference... So I really don't have anything to stress about.

 

[doyung9]

Not sure I can say what I use to deal with my anxiety, at least on here. Let's just say, it'd be easier in LA or Denver.

 

[160jordansdeep]

Having a little anxiety or paranoia in moderation can be fun.

Just watch your drug intake

 

[currensy]

I have social anxiety where I don't feel like I don't fit in with anyone, which is weird because most people seem to like me. Another ironic thing is that I play in a band and love performing music infront of people and just being goofy while doing so, but soon as I have to meet people afterwards or talk to them I get extra nervous and start sweating a little more than I should. I don't think I'm completely comfortable with myself yet or something, I'll figure it out one of these days I suppose.

 

[fourtyeight48]

I have social anxiety where I don't feel like I don't fit in with anyone, which is weird because most people seem to like me. Another ironic thing is that I play in a band and love performing music infront of people and just being goofy while doing so, but soon as I have to meet people afterwards or talk to them I get extra nervous and start sweating a little more than I should. I don't think I'm completely comfortable with myself yet or something, I'll figure it out one of these days I suppose.

Talking to new people or people you never spoke to can be nerve racking. I hate it.

It's never going to change unless you force yourself in these situations.

Just like playing basketball or doing your music. The more you do it, the easier it gets.

Something is bothering you that you don't want to admit to yourself.

In most cases you are self conscious about something that makes you feel that way. Think about what is possibly making you self conscious. Look at it and try to get over it. You feel like those people you are talking to, are better than you. You feel they are above you in something that you just don't have yet.

If you talk to a old person or a foreign or a homeless person or a nerd you will feel comfortable.

This is just somethings I realized over the years.

Read this:

Good read to improve yourself. 

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=155767843

 

[sofa king awsm]

I hate when dudes talk about anxiety like everyones anxiety is the same. normal ppl's anxiety goes away after awhile... mine does not.

theres normal anxiety that everyone has.

and then theres social anxiety disorder where you start to get physical symptoms like panic attacks, flinching, stiff walking, face clenching, mouth clenching, eye/brow squinting, speech problems, avoidance, DSPS(sleep problems), brain fog, extreme 24/7 tiredness etc

I believe you have to experience these feelings to have legit anxiety.

this is why my parents never acknowledged my problems they just said its normal. I felt that way as well when I was a kid...then It got worse and worse and started to effect my daily life. prob one of the worse things that came from the anxiety is the delayed sleep phase symdrome I developed... I cannot get any sleep during the work week due to anxiety/worrying... only on Saturday nights because I don't have to go to work on sunday. its hell it really is. :x >:

also

Dat feel when bishes think you have a thing for them but in reality ur just bein ur socially awkward self

 

[ayzee]

^ What have you done to counteract it?

 

[011781]

I have panic attacks all the time... not as much as I use to (which was every day)

thing is... im not stressed, at all....

im not a worrier ... im always pretty relaxed and even ... so where they come from is anyone's guess

I refuse to take medication for it... that **** will **** you up

had one the other day that was HORRIBLE.... felt like i was going to drop dead... heart was racing ... got all hot... started to feel high

i;ve had them so much that I can deal with them and hide it when i have them around people ....   sometimes I go for a drive, i need something else to focus on..... when i cant do that i have to sit still, breathe, and clinch my fists ....

**** is the worst feeling in the world mentally...

 

[sofa king awsm]

^ What have you done to counteract it?

I quit smoking bud. started to eat all natural food. grass fed beef, organic veggies. cut out fast food. started lfiting heavy and get into shape.

I was thinking if I look shredded and ppl are nice to me...these thoughts of "ppl don't like me" would go away. my self esteem would climb back up and id be good. I try to have more of a positive outlook on life now. I use anger and the fear of death to push me to go out and do things even when I feel the clutches of anxiety ...its hard and it takes soooo much will power but its just something you have to do as a guy with anxiety... tryna be the best I can be bruh...

also nofap makes a world of difference...its a subtle feel... but it effectively dulls your anxiety...enough so that you can do what you need to do...w/o feeling like a lil bish

 

[mangudai954]

I have panic attacks all the time... not as much as I use to (which was every day)

thing is... im not stressed, at all....

im not a worrier ... im always pretty relaxed and even ... so where they come from is anyone's guess

I refuse to take medication for it... that **** will **** you up

had one the other day that was HORRIBLE.... felt like i was going to drop dead... heart was racing ... got all hot... started to feel high

i;ve had them so much that I can deal with them and hide it when i have them around people ....   sometimes I go for a drive, i need something else to focus on..... when i cant do that i have to sit still, breathe, and clinch my fists ....

**** is the worst feeling in the world mentally...

That's crazy man, and you haven't been able to trace it to anything? Does anyone in your family have a history of having panic attacks?

 

[sooperhooper]

Mental issues can be just as debilitating and a physical injury. It sucks.

 

[OrangeBlueGarden]

Suffer is definitely the right word. I suffer myself. It started when I was 26 maybe the word Anxiety isn't correct but it's not a good thing. I hope it hasn't held you back from jobs and what not

 

[fourtyeight48]

sucks when you get nervous talking to people. 

Sucks when your nervous and start sweating.

Sucks being awkward.

Sucks not being able to hold a convo.

 

[gqbomber]

sucks when you get nervous talking to people. 

Sucks when your nervous and start sweating.

Sucks being awkward.

Sucks not being able to hold a convo.

its tough trying to hold a convo. what I try to do is ask a few question and try to find out what their interest are. then try to make a connection. for example if they are young you can ask them what their favorite movies are. then you can expand on that. or ask them what they do for fun. and then say this is what I do for fun etc...

 

[301216baller]

sometimes Ill be sitting with someone and feel like I have nothing to talk about with them lol