Coping?

H:i Anita,

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.

Hi, depression and anxiety are horrible.  Thr way i deal with it is by exercising every single day, it really does.  I helps you manage sleep, mood and appetite and makes you feel good about yourself.  The way i also deal with panic attacks is by reminding myself that it is nothing.  When you give your anxiety the power over you it will just takr over. If you look at what anxiety actually is and you see see it for what it really is you can get over it.  I saw how stupid my anxiety was and how it made me feel and realised that i couldnt live the rest of my life like that.   If you let go of the anxiety and atop placing your anxiety and depression on a pedastal you will realise you can over come it.  It all depends on what your mental health issues are caused by if it is biological medication will probably help you over come it but if its environmental maybe cojnselling will help.  Or both? 

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?