Anxiety help, please?

Jess73 · Jun 11, 2010

Hello everyone. I'm new to all this but am very thankful to have come across this. I'm a sufferer of anxiety and panic with some depression thrown in as well. I've dealt with it for 7 to 8 years on and off, ever since my last child was born. If it weren't for my relationship with Jesus, I don't know where I'd be. I've been to a doctor and counseling. I take meds which is very hard for me because I feel like my faith should have helped me overcome. I pray constantly to be delivered from this but I'm not and it's so hard. I have moments of peace and hope but anxiety always comes back. I don't feel like I'm a worrier (excpt worrying about the next attach). The Doc. did check my hormones even though he thought I was too young for that (I'm 37). Turns out they were not where they should be and I was given a script for progesterone creme. Unfortunately my insurance won't cover it starting this year and we simply can't afford it. I was taking it for about three months and I did feel a little better but I honestly don't know if it was working or all in my head. I really just want to talk to others who deal with this too. I'm praying over this whole site and ask for prayer too.
I guess I need some encouragement because sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy. :help:

A Catholic Friend · Jun 12, 2010

Keep praying. This is hard for all of us. Some have different degrees of anxiety. We will be praying for you amen,

God bless.

Jess73 · Jun 12, 2010

Thank you! Knowing I'm not alone in this helps.

Girlee · Jun 12, 2010

oh, you are far from alone!!

I have bipolar disorder which definately comes with high anxiety!

First, i'd have to say--if you found something that works, keep with it!! Stop thinking about if it's all in your head!! If it's working, it's working!

Keep working on the cause. You may find it, and correct it.
But for now, maybe some of these things may help you with the symptoms:

Some may work, some may not--not everything works for everyone!

Deep breaths--yes, these really do work!
Exercise. Going for a walk, or riding a bike, etc.
Hugs--lots of hugs.
reading an interesting book, or watching an interesting movie. This helps me focus on something other than whatever i'm thinking about.
A hobby like logic puzzles or model making (or whatever interests you).
Camping--yes, camping. This helps me.

And don't be afraid to rant about whatever may be bothering you. Nothing is trivial if it is causing anxiety!! Get it off your chest!!

Hope some of this helps!!

brandon.j · Jun 12, 2010

Jess73 please Google and go to PPARX they will match you with a program to help you get your medication. I have anxiety as part of my PTSD and without my medication I'm a nervous wreck. Please continue getting help, there are programs to help as well.

nessa9522 · Jun 13, 2010

I understand how frustrating this can be. I do not take any meds because i am afraid to. we need to try to focus on God and his love and power to save us and try not to focus on how we are feeling. i know it is hard believe me i need to take my own advice but we can do allthings through Christ who strengthens us.

janny108 · Jun 13, 2010

A lot of people keep their health a secret from others or are uncomfortable talking about it. I told someone about taking med for anxiety(this person has a bit of high blood pressure and she is young). I don't have a habit of talking to others about it but I'm not ashamed about it either.

About having faith; my idea has changed somewhat over the year; I thought if you had enough faith you shouldn't "struggle" with stuff like this. Now I believe meds can help you as you believe and have faith. I don't "look down" on anyone that takes meds anymore. This is a funny weird world we live in, so take heart. :.)

janny108 · Jun 13, 2010

Keeping a sense of humor helps and taking things with a grain of salt helps too. I've been at my job for a month and even though I feel limited in what I know and can make mistakes like everyone else, I know it's not the end of the world. I think of verses like Phil 4:13 I can do all things thru Christ who strenthens me and Romans 8:39 I am more than a conqueror in every situation. God will never leave us or forsake us and I try to remember to pray when I'm working and often will pray about work when I am home too.

hope_is_last_to_die · Jun 13, 2010

Hello Jess and welcome to CF :wave:

So sorry to hear you are suffering so much from anxiety and panic disorder but its good that you are here to share your burden with us. Im suffering from the same disorder and have been for the past year.

I dont know how your stress levels are but I find that my stress tolerance is very low. I need to as much as it is possible stay away from stressful situations.

Yes I understand what you mean about not knowing whether the creme was working or not. I have tried different things and sometimes I feel better but wonder too if its a mind improvement or whether the things Ive tried really helped me.

I have learned many things through this very difficult time about myself and other people and see that good is coming from a hard time. I do find much comfort in knowing that God loves me all the time and He gives me strength to cope with this disorder.

Ive prayed for you :groupray:

flakblas · Jun 13, 2010

Hello fellow newbie.

I too have anxiety and panic attacks. I've been seeking counseling for the last several months (fortunately my insurance covers most of it) and I can already see massive changes in myself. I'm also on some mild meds which make things slightly more manageable. The only real thing I've figured out though is that God is active in all of this. It's almost impossible to see when the anxiety is rough but I'm pretty sure He knows that

. My prayer for you, and all of us anxiety sufferers, is that we can just keep our sight on Jesus.

Luke 11:34a The light of the body is the eye: therefore when your eye is single, your whole body also is full of light;

A Catholic Friend · Jun 14, 2010

I like to exercise and work on hobbies. Sometimes they keep my mind off the anxiety.

Also I watch movies too. I like comedy, action etc. If it's a good movie that is positive and not sad it keeps my mind off of things.

Also reading good books or listening to good music helps too.

May God help you and bless you. You are not alone.

Jess73 · Jun 14, 2010

Thank you all so much! You have no idea (or maybe you do) how comforting it is reading all your encouraging words and your own struggles and stories. Today has been much better and I'm sure all the prayers are helping. I have started exercising and taking vitamins and I'm also trying to eat better. I've read a lot of stuff lately about how not eating right can mess you up mentally. Have any of you ever felt like suddenly things were not "right"? I don't know how else to explain it. Things just seem really weird and you suddenly feel really hopeless? I've been told by a counselor that this is all part of the panic but it makes me feel like I'm losing it, ya know?

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