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I have been diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression since I was a junior in high school. Now 23, I have learned how to cope with anxiety without medication, however it is still very present with me on day to day basis. Typically I feel light-headed, dizzy, lethargic,etc. On days when I am feeling more stressed than usual, I will get numbing sensations in my hands and feet, rapid breathing and back pains. All of these symptoms I have become customary to so they are nothing out of the ordinary. However, this past month my symptoms have intensified and I feel like am on the verge of having a panic attack ( I have a history of having panic attacks). Recently I quit my job, but still go to school part time, there fore I am assuming my added anxiety is to life changes. During these anxiety episodes I tend to lock myself in my room for 3-4 days, avoiding all human contact. I become dysfuntional. I am embarrassed because I can't perform regular day-to-day tasks and I feel like I have no support system (family or friends). I am just an annoyance to them. Right now it is very difficult for me to remain optimictic because I feel empty and hurt. I am wondering if I should get on medication (which I desperately do not want to) but unfortunately I feel it is my only shot of recovery. I would appreciate if some of you could advise me of how to deal with the situation I am in and if there are some helpful techniques or life style changes I could do to lessen my anxiety.
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lisalisa67 yulia1992
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If you don't want to go the meds route, 5-Htp might be good. I also currently take GABA, Sam-E, Magnesium, and Vitamin B complex to help with moods and my nervous system.
Definitely learning to breath from the belly vs the chest will help. Try to take a little bit of time each day to focus on your breathing. There are many breathing techniques for anxiety online (Pinterest, YouTube, etc). I breathe in for 4-5 seconds thru my nose, hold it for about 2, then exhale for about 6-7 seconds thru my mouth. But do it slowly, that's the key. Cognitive behavioral therapy will definitely help you along with meds. Helps you to change your thinking. I'm doing ALL of these things and they help me, so I hope at least one of them helps you. Take care. xx
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