Anxiety
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I have had anxiety since the age of 19 I'm now 35 but I try to stay strong and been on and off tablets which I no is not really a good approach. I have been fine for nearly a year tablet free until the last 2 month , my anxiety is back and I'm struggling to deal with calming it down , mostly physical like chest pain , my breathing dizziness and constantly feeling bloated however can't remember if been bloated was ever apart of anxiety
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Tigerlily84 derek1980
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I really feel for you. I'm 30 and have suffered from anxiety since I was 16. I'd be ok until Feb this year and then have had a really rubbish few months.
I'm not currently on meds so can't advise with that but if they helped before it might be worth discussing again with your doctor. Have you tried any form of therapy? I'm currently having CBT, still undecided on whether it works for me but if you've not tried it that could help.
Other than that the most important thing is that you recognise your symptoms are anxiety, that's the first step. Make sure you look after yourself. Eat well, do regular exercise and try to get on with your normal acitivities. Good luck :-)
derek1980 Tigerlily84
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lindathepinda derek1980
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Also I would recommend doing a blood panel on the B vitamines and vitamine D. These causes of anxiety are often overlooked, but can have a major impact on your well being.
Also regular exercise is of great importance; it regulates your brain chemistry in a good way. I can't stress this enough: it's REALLY important. Make sure you go for a half an hour stroll every day at least.
Pills are just a temporary solution, to suppress symptoms, but the don't solve the cause of your anxiety.
You probably developed some disfunctional thought patterns during the past years. For solving these I also, like some other commenters, would recommend CBT. It's very effective when offered by a good therapist, a few months should be sufficient.
The chest pain is a sign of tension in your chest, it will be relieved by doing breathing exercises daily. The bloating is caused by a disbalance in your gut flora due to stress, best take probiotics a.s.a.p. to solve this. it might take a couple of weeks to feel better, be patient, take them every day.
Also make sure you eat healthy: loads of vegetables, fresh meat and fatty fish.
chris219 derek1980
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ellebi derek1980
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Its going to be slow process for me this time as I am also suffering from Major Depressive but Im sure once they get a med to suit me and I continue what im doing, things will get better
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