Anxiety

[Rocky4510]

Any anxiety sufferers out there? Going through a bit of a bad time at the moment just wondering if anyone has similar problems.

 

Not the happiest of topics I knowlol, but it's always nice to get it off your chest and talk to people in the same boat if there is any

 

 

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[GIXXERUK]

Interesting topic, going through a rough patch myself, would love to know how people cope/deal with this .....

I don't cope, I just ride the black cloud until goes away ... Not the best way I'm sure

[NeilMH]

My wife has done. I know books aren't everyone's cup of tea but there is a book called "feel the fear but do it anyway" or something like that, which a lot of people have found helpful.

[Linus27]

I think one of the first things to identify is what's causing the anxiety. Is it change, uncertainty, lack of confidence, lack of communication and the unknown or just generally someone who naturally worries and lets things get all out of proportion. There are many different things that can trigger anxiety so If you can identify what the triggers are, then it's a big step in being able to find the best coping mechanisms to deal with it. Also, it's very important to be able to identify what the triggers are so you can recognise early on when your anxiety is starting to take hold to allow you to react to them quicker. Even small thing like diet and changes to routine can have an impact.

 

There's a lot of good resources and help available these days and it's more accepted as a real issue rather than someone just being unsocial, quiet, aloof etc. The important thing is to not ignore it or bottle it up. A lot of GP's will accept it as a genuine concern and refer you to a specialist.

 

 

[Rocky4510]

Interesting topic, going through a rough patch myself, would love to know how people cope/deal with this .....

I don't cope, I just ride the black cloud until goes away ... Not the best way I'm sure

 

Hope you're ok mate, what do you mean ride the black cloud? I've spoke to a lot of people with similar issues, I've even told to read up on breathing exercises so I think I'll give that a go next. I tend to just try to play games or maybe go for a drive to take my mind off things but it doesn't always work and I get myself in a panic

 

 

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[Rocky4510]

My wife has done. I know books aren't everyone's cup of tea but there is a book called "feel the fear but do it anyway" or something like that, which a lot of people have found helpful.

 

Thanks for the info, I don't read books but I will defiantly give it a go I see if it helps

 

 

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[Vik54]

Any anxiety sufferers out there? Going through a bit of a bad time at the moment just wondering if anyone has similar problems.

 

Not the happiest of topics I knowlol, but it's always nice to get it off your chest and talk to people in the same boat if there is any

 

 

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Mindfulness approach - http://bemindful.co.uk/

[chirag1988]

I don't suffer from anxiety, but for me I find going to the gym helps me channel my energy and clear my mind. Obviously it won't remove the problem completely, but it gives you an opportunity to look at it from another angle and see another avenue of solving it.

 

Maybe try something similar, or meditating/yoga helps as well.

 

Hope you get through whatever it is that's affecting you mate

[Jetpilot]

I was diagnosed with depression the year before last, out of blue, never had it before and never want it again!

 

I am usually a very upbeat character and usually have a smile on my face, i thought something didnt seem quite right for a while, i went to do a small job on a Monday morning that i wouldnt normally bat an eyelid at, but when i got there, i just couldnt do it or thought i couldnt do it, i got it done and spoke to my sister who said straight away, you have depression, she recognised the signs from her husband! My response was, i have nothing to be depressed about, i thought i was quite happy with life, albeit a few issues in the background!

 

I went to see the Doc, filled out a form and was diagnosed with moderate depression. I was offered tablets and or cbt (form of counselling), i choose neither as wanted to see if i could pull through myself. It took a good 4 months before i felt more me, 6 months before life didnt seem such a battle.

 

How did i get through: Not sure really, i did whatever i felt best, if i wanted to talk to people about it, i did and if i didnt i ddint! If i wanted to shut the curtains and go to bed, i did! I spoke to some good friends and was amazed to find out many others had been through the same, it was incredibly how lonely you felt like you were the only one, it was very encouraging to know others had been there and got better, also helps that others understood.

 

I dont think there is an answer or quick fix, maybe i was fortunate that i worked it out for myself and by that i mean, what i needed to do to get through it! Its a chemical imbalance in the brain and new worst case i could take some tablets to sort it.

 

My advise would be, if you need help or think you do, ask for it, from a doc by the way

 

Good luck you will get there

[Rocky4510]

I think one of the first things to identify is what's causing the anxiety. Is it change, uncertainty, lack of confidence, lack of communication and the unknown or just generally someone who naturally worries and lets things get all out of proportion. There are many different things that can trigger anxiety so If you can identify what the triggers are, then it's a big step in being able to find the best coping mechanisms to deal with it. Also, it's very important to be able to identify what the triggers are so you can recognise early on when your anxiety is starting to take hold to allow you to react to them quicker. Even small thing like diet and changes to routine can have an impact.

 

There's a lot of good resources and help available these days and it's more accepted as a real issue rather than someone just being unsocial, quiet, aloof etc. The important thing is to not ignore it or bottle it up. A lot of GP's will accept it as a genuine concern and refer you to a specialist.

 

I tend to be an 'over-thinker' and I've had a lot of things on my mind just building up inside, which is probably is whats causing my problems. Doctors just seem to love throwing pills at me but I don't want to rely on them so I've taken your advice and given Talking Therapies an e-mail as their phonelines are closed on weekends. Hopefully they will be able to direct me further. Thanks for the advice

[Lacky]

I don't suffer from anxiety, but for me I find going to the gym helps me channel my energy and clear my mind. Obviously it won't remove the problem completely, but it gives you an opportunity to look at it from another angle and see another avenue of solving it.

 

Maybe try something similar, or meditating/yoga helps as well.

 

Hope you get through whatever it is that's affecting you mate

 

+1 for this. I don't suffer at all so I don't know what it feels like, sorry. But if I'm having a bad couple days I take it out with physical activity. Clears my mind. Also after my first Det in afghan I did a lot of yoga. Not only is it generally awesome, but it also improved drastically in the gym with lifting heavier weights.

[Rocky4510]

I was diagnosed with depression the year before last, out of blue, never had it before and never want it again!

 

I am usually a very upbeat character and usually have a smile on my face, i thought something didnt seem quite right for a while, i went to do a small job on a Monday morning that i wouldnt normally bat an eyelid at, but when i got there, i just couldnt do it or thought i couldnt do it, i got it done and spoke to my sister who said straight away, you have depression, she recognised the signs from her husband! My response was, i have nothing to be depressed about, i thought i was quite happy with life, albeit a few issues in the background!

 

I went to see the Doc, filled out a form and was diagnosed with moderate depression. I was offered tablets and or cbt (form of counselling), i choose neither as wanted to see if i could pull through myself. It took a good 4 months before i felt more me, 6 months before life didnt seem such a battle.

 

How did i get through: Not sure really, i did whatever i felt best, if i wanted to talk to people about it, i did and if i didnt i ddint! If i wanted to shut the curtains and go to bed, i did! I spoke to some good friends and was amazed to find out many others had been through the same, it was incredibly how lonely you felt like you were the only one, it was very encouraging to know others had been there and got better, also helps that others understood.

 

I dont think there is an answer or quick fix, maybe i was fortunate that i worked it out for myself and by that i mean, what i needed to do to get through it! Its a chemical imbalance in the brain and new worst case i could take some tablets to sort it.

 

My advise would be, if you need help or think you do, ask for it, from a doc by the way

 

Good luck you will get there

 

Your story basicly sums me up spot on. I've always been a shy character but i get on with anyone and everyone, but one day at work it just hit me and a little while after thats when my attacks started to happen. I went to the docs, they offered me tablets and CBT, I chose tablets probably cause I find it hard to talk to some people anyway and just hid away from that i guess. But now I'm thinking about going down the CBT route.

 

Thanks for replying. Like you said its crazy when you realise the ammount of people that go through the same thing and how much better you feel once you've spoen to people that have been through it

[Rocky4510]

I don't suffer from anxiety, but for me I find going to the gym helps me channel my energy and clear my mind. Obviously it won't remove the problem completely, but it gives you an opportunity to look at it from another angle and see another avenue of solving it.

 

Maybe try something similar, or meditating/yoga helps as well.

 

Hope you get through whatever it is that's affecting you mate

 

+1 for this. I don't suffer at all so I don't know what it feels like, sorry. But if I'm having a bad couple days I take it out with physical activity. Clears my mind. Also after my first Det in afghan I did a lot of yoga. Not only is it generally awesome, but it also improved drastically in the gym with lifting heavier weights.

 

Cheers guys. I'd love to go to the gym but because of my anxiety it leaves me breathless very easy so i find it very hard. I'm also only 9stone (skin and bones) lol but I'm hoping a diet change will help me gain weight so I can gain the confidence to start up the gym.

[cmck13]

Not unknown for Winston Churchill's black dog to visit me, his name for the depression he suffered from. He did quite well by his painting and a cat called "jock", a marmalade colour that comforted him. Apparently his ancestral home even today gets a new "jock", marmalade colour ever since, when the old one passes away to keep up the tradition.

I get comfort, seriously this, by spending money on the car apparently its a well known way of making yourself feel better and it works for me. Need a healthy bank balance though. Hope we can show your not on your own.

[Jetpilot]

I was diagnosed with depression the year before last, out of blue, never had it before and never want it again!

 

I am usually a very upbeat character and usually have a smile on my face, i thought something didnt seem quite right for a while, i went to do a small job on a Monday morning that i wouldnt normally bat an eyelid at, but when i got there, i just couldnt do it or thought i couldnt do it, i got it done and spoke to my sister who said straight away, you have depression, she recognised the signs from her husband! My response was, i have nothing to be depressed about, i thought i was quite happy with life, albeit a few issues in the background!

 

I went to see the Doc, filled out a form and was diagnosed with moderate depression. I was offered tablets and or cbt (form of counselling), i choose neither as wanted to see if i could pull through myself. It took a good 4 months before i felt more me, 6 months before life didnt seem such a battle.

 

How did i get through: Not sure really, i did whatever i felt best, if i wanted to talk to people about it, i did and if i didnt i ddint! If i wanted to shut the curtains and go to bed, i did! I spoke to some good friends and was amazed to find out many others had been through the same, it was incredibly how lonely you felt like you were the only one, it was very encouraging to know others had been there and got better, also helps that others understood.

 

I dont think there is an answer or quick fix, maybe i was fortunate that i worked it out for myself and by that i mean, what i needed to do to get through it! Its a chemical imbalance in the brain and new worst case i could take some tablets to sort it.

 

My advise would be, if you need help or think you do, ask for it, from a doc by the way

 

Good luck you will get there

 

Your story basicly sums me up spot on. I've always been a shy character but i get on with anyone and everyone, but one day at work it just hit me and a little while after thats when my attacks started to happen. I went to the docs, they offered me tablets and CBT, I chose tablets probably cause I find it hard to talk to some people anyway and just hid away from that i guess. But now I'm thinking about going down the CBT route.

 

Thanks for replying. Like you said its crazy when you realise the ammount of people that go through the same thing and how much better you feel once you've spoen to people that have been through it

 

I did use St Johns Wart, a natural anti depressant, i dont know if it helped. Dont mix tabs though, i you want to try them advise your doctor for the correct course of action as you may not be able to just stop taking the tablets you are and need to gradually lower the dose. It does take 2 / 3 months for any tablets to have an affect though!

 

Cbt will just give you a thought process to act on to try and train your mind and divert it away from the anxiety, no bad thing, but i knew life was ok so was already thinking as positive as i could!

 

Honestly, you will be ok, just take your time, take one day at a time and see that as a personal goal

[chirag1988]

I don't suffer from anxiety, but for me I find going to the gym helps me channel my energy and clear my mind. Obviously it won't remove the problem completely, but it gives you an opportunity to look at it from another angle and see another avenue of solving it.

 

Maybe try something similar, or meditating/yoga helps as well.

 

Hope you get through whatever it is that's affecting you mate

 

+1 for this. I don't suffer at all so I don't know what it feels like, sorry. But if I'm having a bad couple days I take it out with physical activity. Clears my mind. Also after my first Det in afghan I did a lot of yoga. Not only is it generally awesome, but it also improved drastically in the gym with lifting heavier weights.

 

Cheers guys. I'd love to go to the gym but because of my anxiety it leaves me breathless very easy so i find it very hard. I'm also only 9stone (skin and bones) lol but I'm hoping a diet change will help me gain weight so I can gain the confidence to start up the gym.

 

Don't worry about how much you weigh and how big you are - there's more respect for those trying than those who don't. Same with overweight people trying to lose weight. Either way you go it's the effort that counts mate.

 

By diverting your attention to another goal, you'll probably find yourself moving away from the anxiety, and into a more positive state of mind, especially as you start to see changes, and see the effects of your efforts coming through. It's a very happy feeling when you see yourself putting on size, or losing weight, whichever your goal is. Set yourself small goals and achieve them. It'll make you feel better about yourself. Not to mention the fact that physical activity will release endorphins (the happy hormone) into your system, so you'll generally feel happier afterwards anyway.

 

It's easier said than done, but don't let life get you down - you live once so make the most of it mate and do what makes you happy

[Rocky4510]

Not unknown for Winston Churchill's black dog to visit me, his name for the depression he suffered from. He did quite well by his painting and a cat called "jock", a marmalade colour that comforted him. Apparently his ancestral home even today gets a new "jock", marmalade colour ever since, when the old one passes away to keep up the tradition.

I get comfort, seriously this, by spending money on the car apparently its a well known way of making yourself feel better and it works for me. Need a healthy bank balance though. Hope we can show your not on your own.

 

I have no idea what the first part of your reply meant lol! But you're right, doing bits and pieces to my car also helps me take my mind off things and makes me feel better. Thanks

[Rocky4510]

I don't suffer from anxiety, but for me I find going to the gym helps me channel my energy and clear my mind. Obviously it won't remove the problem completely, but it gives you an opportunity to look at it from another angle and see another avenue of solving it.

 

Maybe try something similar, or meditating/yoga helps as well.

 

Hope you get through whatever it is that's affecting you mate

 

+1 for this. I don't suffer at all so I don't know what it feels like, sorry. But if I'm having a bad couple days I take it out with physical activity. Clears my mind. Also after my first Det in afghan I did a lot of yoga. Not only is it generally awesome, but it also improved drastically in the gym with lifting heavier weights.

 

Cheers guys. I'd love to go to the gym but because of my anxiety it leaves me breathless very easy so i find it very hard. I'm also only 9stone (skin and bones) lol but I'm hoping a diet change will help me gain weight so I can gain the confidence to start up the gym.

 

Don't worry about how much you weigh and how big you are - there's more respect for those trying than those who don't. Same with overweight people trying to lose weight. Either way you go it's the effort that counts mate.

 

By diverting your attention to another goal, you'll probably find yourself moving away from the anxiety, and into a more positive state of mind, especially as you start to see changes, and see the effects of your efforts coming through. It's a very happy feeling when you see yourself putting on size, or losing weight, whichever your goal is. Set yourself small goals and achieve them. It'll make you feel better about yourself. Not to mention the fact that physical activity will release endorphins (the happy hormone) into your system, so you'll generally feel happier afterwards anyway.

 

It's easier said than done, but don't let life get you down - you live once so make the most of it mate and do what makes you happy

 

Makes a lot of sence, I apperciate it thanks for your advice I'm willing to try anything at the mo

[NeilMH]

Whilst some people are sceptical about CBT - it's like many things - the more you put into it the more you get out of it. So it's really worth embracing, particularly if you get a good psychologist/coach working with you.

 

By acknowledging you have a problem this is like "throwing a six" and is a good start. A lot of people find it hard to accept this problem which makes it harder to solve. Once you know you have anxiety, you can start to understand the link between "it" and the physical symptoms it can give you. For example, if you start getting the feeling of shallow breathing, you can say to yourself - that's just the anxiety, nothing else. Naturally, there are many techniques to manage the symptoms and there is some good stuff on the web if you search for "tips for dealing with anxiety". Some of it, at first sight, sounds odd, like self-talk but is better than you think.

[Kraziekatz1]

I don't suffer from anxiety, but for me I find going to the gym helps me channel my energy and clear my mind. Obviously it won't remove the problem completely, but it gives you an opportunity to look at it from another angle and see another avenue of solving it.

 

Maybe try something similar, or meditating/yoga helps as well.

 

Hope you get through whatever it is that's affecting you mate

 

+1 for this. I don't suffer at all so I don't know what it feels like, sorry. But if I'm having a bad couple days I take it out with physical activity. Clears my mind. Also after my first Det in afghan I did a lot of yoga. Not only is it generally awesome, but it also improved drastically in the gym with lifting heavier weights.

 

Cheers guys. I'd love to go to the gym but because of my anxiety it leaves me breathless very easy so i find it very hard. I'm also only 9stone (skin and bones) lol but I'm hoping a diet change will help me gain weight so I can gain the confidence to start up the gym.

Exercise definitely helps & fresh air. You can come running with me, as long as you promise not to laugh too much

[Rocky4510]

I don't suffer from anxiety, but for me I find going to the gym helps me channel my energy and clear my mind. Obviously it won't remove the problem completely, but it gives you an opportunity to look at it from another angle and see another avenue of solving it.

 

Maybe try something similar, or meditating/yoga helps as well.

 

Hope you get through whatever it is that's affecting you mate

 

+1 for this. I don't suffer at all so I don't know what it feels like, sorry. But if I'm having a bad couple days I take it out with physical activity. Clears my mind. Also after my first Det in afghan I did a lot of yoga. Not only is it generally awesome, but it also improved drastically in the gym with lifting heavier weights.

 

Cheers guys. I'd love to go to the gym but because of my anxiety it leaves me breathless very easy so i find it very hard. I'm also only 9stone (skin and bones) lol but I'm hoping a diet change will help me gain weight so I can gain the confidence to start up the gym.

Exercise definitely helps & fresh air. You can come running with me, as long as you promise not to laugh too much

 

Trust me you would be the one laughing! Lol, yeah getting fresh air does help too, thanks

[Ricey]

Any anxiety sufferers out there? Going through a bit of a bad time at the moment just wondering if anyone has similar problems.

 

Not the happiest of topics I knowlol, but it's always nice to get it off your chest and talk to people in the same boat if there is any

 

 

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Mindfulness approach - http://bemindful.co.uk/

 

I suffered from it a while back and this does really help. You'll think its a load of rubbish if you read up on it but half the battle I found with anxiety is to clear your head from the thoughts that are making you anxious.

 

Now the real tricky thing with that is that often you wont actually realise what it is..........its just lurking in the back of your head.

 

Finding something that you enjoy that takes your mind off things really helps - I would never feel anxious when playing football or cleaning the car for instance.

 

 

The other thing is to just accept that anxiety takes time to go away......you've got it to deal with and that is that. It WILL go eventually but its not as quick as dropping a paracetamol and clearing a headache.

 

Whatever you do be careful going to the doctor..........some are a little bit pill happy which is fine and appropriate for some circumstances (manic depression for example). Lucky for me mine was happy to let me deal with it myself but I've heard of people ending up on so many pills they must rattle when they walk (each with 40 or so side effects!).

 

You'll ride it out but if you need a non-professional to moan at I'm only a PM away

 

Also buying detailing gear is very therapeutic.................have you seen my sub forum

[Ricey]

Also I've just read the gym bit.........DO NOT take creatine to bulk up if your feeling anxious. The side effects can mimic the symptoms of anxiety and make you feel worse.

[Rocky4510]

Any anxiety sufferers out there? Going through a bit of a bad time at the moment just wondering if anyone has similar problems.

 

Not the happiest of topics I knowlol, but it's always nice to get it off your chest and talk to people in the same boat if there is any

 

 

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Mindfulness approach - http://bemindful.co.uk/

 

I suffered from it a while back and this does really help. You'll think its a load of rubbish if you read up on it but half the battle I found with anxiety is to clear your head from the thoughts that are making you anxious.

 

Now the real tricky thing with that is that often you wont actually realise what it is..........its just lurking in the back of your head.

 

Finding something that you enjoy that takes your mind off things really helps - I would never feel anxious when playing football or cleaning the car for instance.

 

 

The other thing is to just accept that anxiety takes time to go away......you've got it to deal with and that is that. It WILL go eventually but its not as quick as dropping a paracetamol and clearing a headache.

 

Whatever you do be careful going to the doctor..........some are a little bit pill happy which is fine and appropriate for some circumstances (manic depression for example). Lucky for me mine was happy to let me deal with it myself but I've heard of people ending up on so many pills they must rattle when they walk (each with 40 or so side effects!).

 

You'll ride it out but if you need a non-professional to moan at I'm only a PM away

 

Also buying detailing gear is very therapeutic.................have you seen my sub forum

 

Yeah, I went on pills the first time I started having anxiety attacks, came off them slowly after 3 months and i was ok. But I really dont wanna keep having to reply on pills everytime i feel bad. Knowing these pillls have so many side effects also plays on my mind lol so that can even make me feel worse sometimes.

 

Thanks for your advice also, I do need some cleaning gear so ill check it out

[Rocky4510]

Also I've just read the gym bit.........DO NOT take creatine to bulk up if your feeling anxious. The side effects can mimic the symptoms of anxiety and make you feel worse.

 

All my mates have been telling me to take creatine/whey gainer and stuff to bulk up and i was always worried if there was side effects of the stuff lol. Thanks for the heads up