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Racing thoughts, feeling really negative and scared; I need support

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iapoao
iapoao

Hey guys,

It's 4:30 a.m where I live and I am at the point of hightened anxiety; I'm using my coping techniques the best I can to stave off the negative thoughts (and behaviors)

Can y'all give me other tips, quick wisdom, and coping techniques that work for you?

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  • dawn57104
    dawn57104 iapoao

    Posted

    calming music and shut off from the world.

    i also take kalms to help with anxiety they might be worth a try if you can get them where you are?

    What is making you feel negative and scared?

     

    • iapoao
      iapoao dawn57104

      Posted

      Everything and anything, especially fear of harming myself or others; fear that I won't be able to confront and win over thoughts that I might not be good enough. . .

    • iapoao
      iapoao dawn57104

      Posted

      I was at the hospital for it, got discharged. I was successful at remembering that those thoughts are intrusive. Have to attend group counseling and therapy, and see a psychiatrist.

      Right now I just try to build my coping techniques toolkit

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 iapoao

      Posted

      Thats a positive step, you not on any meds?

      I journal my thoughts which help me, wonder if you did that if it would help?

       

    • iapoao
      iapoao dawn57104

      Posted

      I'm on Seroquel. I've wanted something for anxiety as well since to me it's in high anxiety/stress that things get bad, but my psychiatrist has assured me I only need the Seroquel.

    • iapoao
      iapoao dawn57104

      Posted

      Oh, and I will definitely try journaling, though now I proceed safely about having anything written.
    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 iapoao

      Posted

      get your self a normal book and keep it with you, i have two one at home hidden away and the other in my handbag for on the go.

      sometimes writing is hard so i doodle or draw pictures of how i see things and how i am feeling.

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 iapoao

      Posted

      Kalms can help with the anxiety and you can take them with other meds too
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