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I have suffered from severe depression and anxiety since I could remember, but I started treatment of therapy and meds in 1994. My depression and anxiety are debilitating.
My question is, how do you cope with these feelings when you find yourself stuck? How do you handle yourself if you feel a panic attack coming? I used to get really mad, and that made me lose my job. I have to find better ways to cope, but I need ideas. Anyone? Thank you for your time and for reading this.
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nancy_shady anita32004
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I'm sorry you are having trouble. I certainly understand how unhappy you must feel; I also had a moderate depression/anxiety that did not respond to most medications. For years I went from depression and then to anxiety - with very few "normal" days. It is hard to force yourself to try new things, but I realized that I had to do something. I began mild exercise (walking) and gradually increased the speed until I had a good pace going. It was so hard to get myself out of the house, but I kept pushing myself. I slowly began to notice less anxiety! The depression took longer to lift, but it finally did after I invested in a home exercise "stepper" machine. I was sweating bullets but it began to work.
I also began to get serious about my prayer life. Some people find it offensive when I mention this, but I must state that it has taken my mind off of my problems and focused me in a better direction. All in all, I am very happy with how I feel at this point. Total time invested has been about 8mos.
I hope this will help you, as I do understand how you feel.
anita32004 nancy_shady
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This sickness... it's so exhausting, but I'll do my best. Thank you so much.
olivia25317 anita32004
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olivia25317 anita32004
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I would also suggest you keep a diary once you recognise your triggers and you stop repeating bad habits keeping you in this viscious circle you can make it through.
Lastly, hypnosis is really good and worked for me. Find a registered hypnotherapist perhaps?
anita32004 olivia25317
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nancy_shady anita32004
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We have many things in common, including the depression and anxiety. I also held highly demanding jobs in administration for 25+ years. I have been doing well with a home-based business, but now I must integrate back into the public sector and I am terrified that my skills are outdated. It does cause me a lot of stress and worry, so I have been praying continually everytime I feel the panic start to rise. I have an unsinkable faith that the Lord will make a way for us - we just need to fix it in our minds! I appreciate your post and will add you to my prayers. I believe that this is just a season that will pass, but we need to try our very best to conquer it.
anita32004 nancy_shady
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