How to get rid of anxiety without medication?
Hey there, I know what you're going through and it's really difficult hearing people giving you simple answers. Anyone that hasn't been through anxiety can't even estimate how much of a problem it can cause. I've been through very similar circumstances to you and can tell you this is very common so you're not alone on this. The best thing that I did and recommend you to do is give up the substances that trigger your anxiety, you need to give your brain some time to relax and balance out the chemicals. I don't recommend medicine as your body may become dependent on them and they may worsen your anxiety in the long run. Bouts of Social Isolation are very common in anxiety, they are only temporary and please always remember anxiety can be cured and its in your power to do it. Getting rid of Anxiety is basically reprogramming your brain. Getting rid of the negative thoughts and the irrational fear and worries. Self=help books are great, talking to someone who has been through the same thing is helpful and inspiring, counselling is advantagous too...try and find one to suit you, it may take you talking to a few to get one your comfortable with. Also look up natural ways to boost your serotonin levels in your brain (its the chemical that makes u happy and relaxed, gets rid of nasty anxiety and depression and keeps it away! :D) like laughing at funny things on tv or go to a show etc, excercise, music, singing, dancing, yoga, a new hobbie, whatever you like! Anxiety doesn't go away on it's own, you need to work at it and stay persistent. I STRONGLY recommend you visit this website www.anxietynomore.co.uk the author has a really similar story to you and he gives great insight into dealing with anxiety. Hope this helped, stay strong :)
Can you be on doctor's prescribed anti-anxiety medications if you want to join the U.S. armed forces?
I am prescribed Xanax, I have been on the medication 2mg once a day for about 2 1/2 years...It was prescribed for G.A.D. (generalized anxiety disorder/ Panic Attacks) since i am on the medication i do not have these things happen to me anymore and I was treated by 3 separate psychologists and they all found the same diagnosis...I am currently in the Virginia Defense Force (A branch of the Virginia National Guard) which is basically the VA National Guard reserve except without drug testing and its strictly for the state of virginia to help during nat. disasters/terrorist attacks/ETC...I really want to join another branch of the military whether the regular national guard, air force, army, marines, coast guard...BUT I do not know their policies about medications prescribed for this condition...My Staff Sgt. said that if it is medically necessary and does not effect your ability to perform the minimum tasks required of me, then it should be fine....I really need this answered because I want to make up my mind about what branch to join and whether I want to be an M.P. or to try to become a Gunnery Sgt....I am just a Private in the Virginia Defense Force, 23rd Battalion, Blackhorse Brigade...Thank you for the help!
Help depression or could it be borderline bipolar disorder?
I was diagnosed with depression about 2 months into my relationship with my husband 7 years ago. I took prozac until I became pregnant, a couple of years after having my daughter I decided to go back on meds, but while prozac made me abit happier, it made me lose my sex drive so my husband was not to happy. I switched between antidepressants and anxiety pills, I had too many different and scary moods, 1 pill I was taking gave me so much self confidence but i still had a negative outlook, in turn then I would always stand up for myself for all the wrong reasons, if you know what I mean, I felt I could win all fights and I picked most of them,I figured that drug would get me killed, so no more. I tried prozac again recently but I felt I was losing my interest in sex again so I stopped taking them. Lets try and make my story short now. I am ruining my families life, I am always angry, irritated, agitated, sleepy, weak, restless, I can not concentrate, complete anything, I do have bouts of energy with ideas of unattainable goals, but i soon realize it and get depressed. My mood change very rapidly, I have no support at home, my husband I think hates me because when I go off on one of my rants I be little him, I have no family to ask for help, I feel trapped and I wonder how others deal with depression and anxiety and bouts or craziness. I also wonder if anyone feels like the have to wash there hand 25 times a day and have things done thier way like u have to have control or it all fall apart. Oh well, I took a sleeping pill I am wondering if any of this makes sense. What meds have worked for others, what kind of therapy or maybe a natural remedy. please no negative input, I give myself enough, and If i could tell myself to snap out of it I would I hate never being able t sit calmly or sleep and turn my brain off, gosh I am so alone I am looking for support on a ask website, please be nice I am sensitive,
My PTSD is really killing me!?
I am at the breaking point. I am already a 100% disabled vet, but I just can't seem to want to live. I have lost everything due to this problem. I really want to die, but I know doing this would be being a coward. Does anyone else from combat know what I am feeling? It is like everynight I just can't stand the panic and anger and reliving things again and again. It is wearing me down and I dont think I am going to make it. I would appreciate any help, I have gone thru the programs, take tons of meds, but I just really dont want to go on. I really am just asking for advice. Thanks for any answers.
How do you overcome unbearable existential anxiety?
Existential anxiety is one of the symptoms of Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD).Note: Schizoid, NOT Schizophrenia or Schizotypal. Those last two are entirely different types of problems.Many famous philisophers, especially the Existential Philosophers, have talked about similar issues to the ones you describe.In general, the sort of anxieties you are talking about reflect an intense fear of becoming so disconnected from other people that life seems pointless.Fears about ContactUsually, the real issues under these existential fears have to do with fears about contact and intimacy. When individuals with Schizoid issues feel it is too unsafe to attach to other people because they are afraid of being dominated and controlled and losing their autonomy and sense of self, they start to distance and cut people out of their life.Too Much DistancingWhen they get too disconnected, they fear becoming so distant that they cannot reconnect with the world,Existential FearsLiving without meaningful connections to other people leads to a sense of hopelessness. The fear for the “Universe” can be a metaphor for your fear for yourself.DissociationMany people who have made Schizoid adaptations had abusive and very scary situations in their childhood. They could not physically leave because they were too young to be on their own, so they learned to emotionally and psychologically detach themselves. They “go away” in their minds. Sometimes this leaves people feeling like robots or detached from their bodies. This can lead to feeling even more disconnected from everyday life and other people.What to Do: If you see yourself in the above description you need to:Find a psychotherapist who is familiar with Schizoid issues.Make efforts to reconnect to other people who feel safe.Read up on Schizoid Personality Disorder to see if this diagnosis actually relates to you.Realize that you are not alone. Other people have had similar anxieties and learned how to deal with them.Many of our best science fiction and fantasy writers, scientists, computer experts, and doctors have had similar fears to yours. They have found ways to manage their contact issues so that they don’t trigger existential anxieties or leave them feeling overwhelmed by their contact with other people.Good Luck!Elinor Greenberg, PhD, CGPIn private practice in NYC and the author of the book: Borderline, Narcissistic, and Schizoid Adaptations: The Pursuit of Love, Admiration, and Safety.www.elinorgreenberg.com