LaylaVi Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi guys, So I've had anxiety issues as far back as I can remember, and at 23 I haven't began to live as a direct result of this.So I've decided that the time to act decisively is now, and am currently waiting for my CBT assessment in the hope that it will teach me some valuable coping skills.At the moment I'm unable to travel far from my house, haven't been out for lunch or to the cinema in over a year, and have frequent panic attacks while outside. However, this shall end! I've completely revamped my diet, exercise 6 times a week, including interval training (gets me out of the house) and am physically in the best shape of my life. I will win this war, ARGHH! -Layla 2 Quote Link to comment
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LaylaVi Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ain't that the truth!Well cutting out the rubbish from my diet has definitely helped with the depressive side of it, as has the exercise.But no real effect on the fear factor I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment
dodg1988 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Anxiety sucks. My wife struggled with it extensively but she is doing much better now (thank goodness). Not to be too personal but are you on any meds for it? My wife takes something (can't remember the name) and it seems to be working for her. She also met with a psychologist for a couple months and that really, really helped her. Its an ongoing battle but it is something that can definitely be overcome. Good luck!!!! Quote You can follow a photo log of my weight loss here http://www.tumblr.com/blog/fattyveg password is nerdfit Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi dodg, I'm not on any meds at the moment, I'm generally quite wary as I've been on quite a few different types throughout my life, and their such a bitch to come off!If things don't improve otherwise I'll probably start to seriously consider them.First I'm going to give the therapy a go, and see where it takes me. Quote Link to comment
Barfly Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Bravo on the therapy! It's a step a lot of us who need it won't take. Idk why...It's a lot of work, but worth it. Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Anxiety sucks balls. Good luck with the therapy! It's totally worth it, like Barfly said. You can win the war and you're not fighting it alone! We're all rooting for you Quote Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks so much for the support guys, means a lot. Quote Link to comment
Flex Luthor Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yeah! Kick anxiety's ass! I don't have anxiety but I do have depression and from what I understand the effects are quite similar although they obviously manifest very differently. My battle hasn't been going so well lately so I feel your pain. I just noticed we're the same age too. Anyway that was a slight ramble but good luck and remember your nf family is always here. Quote "I like you just the way you are" - Mr. Rogers In Br0din's name we gain. Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hi Simon, Yeah, depression and anxiety are definitely bred from the same beast so to speak, and a bit of a bitch to slay, but we shall persevere! (Sorry about that, playing dragon age.)Thanks very much for the support. Quote Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'm having a bad day of it today, I have an appointment that I need to go to, and I'm feeling awful. Quote Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Hope you make it out. It'll totally be worth it and you may find you feel better after you go! Quote Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Well I went to my appointment, so that's me -1 anxiety -0. 2 Quote Link to comment
Barfly Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Big first step! Congrats. Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment
shagy2303 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 i have had problems with anxiety and i know friends who have had problems too. i m not one who likes medicine but i take prozac to help with other stu ff. i havent like the anxiety meds. they do dont sit well with me. i have found food is medicine in the past few years and i have made some teas that will help me and my friend with with both every day anxiety and the strong attacks. one friend annleese now is finaly able to sleep because she can actually calm down at night with the every day tea. if you want i cant can tell you the belends and send you some if you want to try it out befor going and get the stuff for your self. and yes they are all legal before any one asks. lol. Quote lvl 1Half Orc Ranger STR: 4 | DEX: 2 | CON: 4 | STA: 1 | WIS: 2 | CHA: 2 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] We are Rangers. We walk in the dark places no others will enter. We stand on the bridge, and no one may pass. First Challenge http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?17992-Shagy-s-Pull-head-out-of-_______ Link to comment
Barfly Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 How've you been? Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
dodg1988 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 How have you been doing Layla? Quote You can follow a photo log of my weight loss here http://www.tumblr.com/blog/fattyveg password is nerdfit Link to comment
Quirkyself Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 My anxiety is not out of control, but I find between mild depression and the anxiety, I have stopped being social, don't like being around alcohol or party atmospheres. I also get very anxious about travel especially flying, but my biggest trigger is actually my kids and vomit. Any sort of stomach bug works me up into a frenzy and tummy aches, upset tummy... sends me in a spiral of worry. I have recently been put on some mild meds and they definitely help with the anxiety - it isn't gone, but a lot of the minor day to day anxiety is gone. I did do therapy first and still use a lot of the breathing and self-talk exercises to help me get through the time ones. My hope is that if I get through a few flying episodes or stomach flues and handle it okay, then I can try to go off the meds again - we'll see. Quote Quirkyself OUT! Current Challenge, Third Challenge, Second Challenge , First ChallengeLevel 4 Hobbit Adventurerstrength: 5 | dexterity: 2 | stamina:5 | constitution: 5 | wisdom: 6 | charisma: 7Pounds lost: 2%2% Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 My anxiety is not out of control, but I find between mild depression and the anxiety, I have stopped being social, don't like being around alcohol or party atmospheres. I also get very anxious about travel especially flying, but my biggest trigger is actually my kids and vomit. Any sort of stomach bug works me up into a frenzy and tummy aches, upset tummy... sends me in a spiral of worry. I have recently been put on some mild meds and they definitely help with the anxiety - it isn't gone, but a lot of the minor day to day anxiety is gone. I did do therapy first and still use a lot of the breathing and self-talk exercises to help me get through the time ones. My hope is that if I get through a few flying episodes or stomach flues and handle it okay, then I can try to go off the meds again - we'll see. I'm still not great with flying, which sucks as I have to travel internationally on business regularly or when I go home to see my parents, somehow I make it through. Keep doing what you're doing, sounds like it's getting better, we're all rooting for you! Quote Link to comment
DragonBorn Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Good luck with the anxiety! As a sufferer of anxiety mixed in with perfectionism, I can understand your pain... It sucks, but it will end =) Quote Level 1 Gnome AssassinSTR 2 l DEX 2 l STA 1 l CON 2 l WIS 3 l CHA 2Current Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46760-dragonbornthe-adventure-begins/"I'd rather die on my feet, than live on my knees" - Emiliano Zapata Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi guys, So sorry for the late reply, fell off the bandwagon in a big way, but I'm back and ready to roll!I've just landed myself a job, so I'm pretty chuffed, and in time I plan to go back to college to train as a beautician! Anyhoo, how is everyone?Layla x 2 Quote Link to comment
Barfly Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 We're great! Congrats on the job! Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
LaylaVi Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks! I'm pretty chuffed! 1 Quote Link to comment
Barfly Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks! I'm pretty chuffed! You Brits! I thought chuffed meant exhausted, but contextually I'm reading it as stoked (excited). Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
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