anxiety help?

Question

I am looking for some new ideas for relieving anxeity??? I have tried alot of different things,, including meds for it,, I have alot of stress that I can't do anything about right now. and I can't take any trips or anything like a spa day,, I am just stuck at home with two pre teens and a hubby with very little extra money right now.

guess I should have added I am in theraphy,, and on anti depressants, mood stabilzer, and anti anxiety meds LOL!!!! I am a walking pharmacy. I am exercising,, not as much as I should be but for sure some.

Answer 1

this is gonna sound crazy... but it's free:

masterbation.

Not so free thing, but it's inexpensive:

Chocolate and ice cream

Answer 2

Did you take Zoloft? There are many to try. Some times you have to try for a while to see if it works. If it doesn't, then on to the next.

No caffine, limit sugars and drink hot Camomile tea and warm milk have chemicals that cause relaxation. Take a hot tub with bubbles before bed. Read a nice book that is a story of pleasant happenings. Ask the librarian for a recommendation. That way when you are done reading it you can go back and get another at no cost to you. Take a walk each and every day no matter what the weather - by yourself (with a pet if you have one). Do it before everyone else is up and running around. Make sure you walk a good distance and come home tired. Physical exercise is the best. Listen to some soft classical music on the radio. It sooths the savage beast in the back seat of my car - it can help in the house too. Music is my favorite. I keep it playing all day in the background of normal routine. Make each meal time a time for silly laughing even if table manners need to slip a bit till things in your life calm down. Think positive and understand that this is only a phase. Going to the museum is usually not expensive and a nice time to relax on the weekend. Kids do like it once they are there. Don't tell them just do it. An adventure for the day. Don't do shopping malls (because they want to buy something and that adds to the stress). Do take everyone to the grocery store with you unless this is a good time for you to be alone. When the kids get close and involved with their parents they seem to easy up. Read books together. Try to have them enjoy their childhoods. Silly, laughing, playing simple games can be quite fun and relaxing plus inexpensive.

Make homemade play-doh. The kids and your husband might think you lost your mind - but everyone will participate and make time to be simple of thought. I hope you understand what I am trying to explain. Simple, Relaxing, Quiet, Pleasant. If you go to church you can sing your lungs out and that is good for you and no one cares.

Yesterday my 15 year old son saw some plastic cups and a string and made string telephones for his 12 year old cousin & himself to play with. It didn't work quite right (the cord was too long) but they occupied themselves during the process and it became a learning experience. I suggested finding a stick in the yard and a rubberband and maybe a nice round stone to make a noise maker. I do know they were out and about having fun. That made my mind ease up and the same can happen for you.

Anxiety is a form of depression. You and everything around you feel out of control. The chemicals in your brian are working overtime on how to fix everything. Let it go and enjoy what you have. It will improve and don't give up on the meds. Good luck!

Answer 3

Meditation exercises would be my first suggestion. Make sure you have enough sleep everyday (if you can). Set off to bed way before your bedtime and relax. Breathing exercises or something like that, keeping your mind free of all thoughts (or trying to), and trying not to move. You shouldn't fall asleep when doing them. Also do breathing exercises throughout the day to avoid building up stress. What kind of drugs did you try? A long term anti-depressant might help (my mom got good results with it). But it's not something you take when you stressed only, it's something to take everyday for as long as you need. Although it's antidepressant, it helps stress too, because they are correlated. But you need to talk to you doctor for that since it's a prescription.

Answer 4

Take a long brisk walk. Fresh air will do you good. Being alone for the 40 minutes or so will help you sort things through and the exercise will help burn up some of that stress. You can walk 2 miles in about 40 minutes at a brisk pace..........

Answer 5

I have it too. I know it's chemically induced. The easy way out is drugs...but I chose early on that drugs were out of the question.

I, like others, have found no way to actually stop the anxiety from welling-up from time to time; but, here are the things that I have found that does - over time - work for me:
1. Switch to decaf coffee.
2. Minimize chocolate intake.
3. Diet and exercise.
Those three things yielded almost immediate benefits.
However, some other things that are having a profound impact on me are:
1. Learning the meaning of faith in Christ...perhaps for the 1st time, I am praying to Jesus for help in a real, sincere way, and expecting results. He has not zapped me or performed an instant miracle...but I know He is with me, helping me one step at a time. The constant dependance on Him, I have come to realize, is what faith is all about. When I start to geet those feelings...I secretly pray for His presence and help. I can almost hear Him say, "Everything will be alright, I am with you now." That may sound corny to some, but it is very real to me...and has turned bad situations into good. For me, the long-lasting answer is an ever-increasing trust in the Lord to do for me what I cannot do for myself -- of course, that's what He also did for me over 2000 years ago when He took my place of death for my sins so I can - one day - have fellowship with Him in heaven.

This is not meant to be a sermon...but I cannot impress upon you the power He has had in my life - and anxiety, when I finally submitted my life to Him. Faith in Jesus is not some feel-good meditation or self-delusion. He works in ways I cannot explain...and gives me a peace that passes understanding. You can read the Bible, go to church, pray with your kids at the table...but...I have found that when I was really in need of help - and alone in my room - and was willing to take that step of submission - and pray to Jesus...my life (and anxiety) started to change for the better. He is my rock - really! And I come back to Him often.

I hope this helps.

Answer 6

Professional help will give you much relief. But alternative ways can make wonders:

1. Meditation..yoga
2. Enough rest and moderate exercise
3. Take some holiday trips with your teens
4.You need friends who can support and understand you..go to yahoo!360 if you don`t want to go out.
5. If possible...reach out for your trusted friend..she can help you this time
6. You can also count on me!
7. Wish you a peaceful heart and a peaceful mind..my dear friend!
8.Seek for God`s help

Answer 7

Serious aerobic exercise. I recommend running. Once you get hooked, you'll never stop and your stress level will plummet. The only thing you'll need is a good pair of shoes, which may be a bit expensive, but they'll last you for a while. Then take a look at this site:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml

Answer 8

Breathing is Key!

My wife said Tai Chi helped her. It's like a no contact martial arts system. Something about breathing and meditation...

Answer 9

Warm bath. Chamomile tea. Good book from library. Try to limit caffeine. Even a little can make you jumpy and interfere with sleep.

Answer 10

Try exercising, I also suffer from anxiety and i found taking Pilates and Yoga have helped my anxiety.