my doctor has diagnoised me with anxiety. im not coping to well with this?

Question

i've got anxiety and have found that i can't concentrate at work i always fell lik im going to burst into tears im very anxious and paranode
i suffer from depression which i have accepted and im dealing with it but the anxiety seems to be getting the better of me.
please help

i am also currently on meds but they haven't taken effect yet

Answer 1

Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Whether you have an actual phobia or just occasionally get anxious about the world around you, it's important to deal with it. Dealing with Anxiety is easy, if you know how to do it. And it can prevent other, more serious psychological issues down the road. There are various ways of handling it, but they all help and help each other.

Meditation and Deep Breathing - Yoga??
Dealing with Anxiety through meditation and deep breathing can be effective. Sitting for a set amount of time and attempting to clear your mind and make it a total blank, free of all worry and anxiety, can help you calmly deal with what anxieties come up later. Deep breathing can be equally effective in helping to clear the mind from distractions, so that when new issues and fears crop up there is more space for them to keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

Both Meditation and deep breathing can help with low levels of anxiety, that don't require a medical professionals' help. Dealing with Anxiety with either of these techniques can be rewarding and can help you also deal with other issues, like anger and short attention span. Some research indicates that they can also make you healthier and lengthen your life.

Religion, regardless of the faith or denomination, can help you in Dealing with Anxiety, as most religions have some beliefs or practices concerning meditation and centering, which help you expand your religious horizons, strengthen and deepen your faith, and can also help you with anxiety, giving you a stronger mental base to work from when faced with problems.

Socializing
Another effective means of Dealing with Anxiety is through socializing; by going out and having fun you can be more relaxed and able to let the anxiety slide off you. While for some people, going out and socializing can actually increase the amount of anxiety they feel, because one of the reasons for their anxiety is socializing itself, for those that don't have that as an issue, socializing can be a great way to alleviate stress and get rid of lingering anxiety, by taking your mind off of your issues temporarily, a break from the stresses off your life. Friends, family, and even acquaintances with a high level of understanding can help with this, which is why it is incredibly vital to have a support structure to help you when anxiety threatens to start negatively affecting your life.

Pets
Another thing that many people find helpful in Dealing with Anxiety is, owning pets. Pets have long been known to help with stress and anxiety by their very presence, in that they are something to be taken care of, that doesn't get into a verbal argument and doesn't seem to ask for anything more than food and affection. Pets can always listen, and are always home when you are. Having a pet, however, is not the solution for everyone. Some people don't have the time to take care of a pet, and others (like those suffering from herpetophobia or arachnophobia, or those who have allergies to pets with dander) are limited in what types of pets they can actually have.

Addressing Causes
Dealing with Anxiety by addressing the root causes of the anxiety can make your anxiety disappear altogether. Sometimes, it is just a matter of sitting down for a time and truly realizing what it is that is causing stress, sometimes it involves going out and resolving problems that are facing you. If it is money woes causing the anxiety, then you can speak to a credit counselor. With a good support structure of family and friends, it is possible to solve any issue that may be causing you stress and anxiety.

Counseling
If the anxiety that you are faced with is neurotic, irrational, or just too much to deal with, counseling may be the answer. Modern psychotherapy includes many ways of helping patients deal with anxiety and stress. One on one session with a therapist might be what helps you get over your issues, or perhaps group counseling. Even medication, prescribed by a qualified mental health professional during the course of approved therapy, can help you get back on track when you are overwhelmed and find yourself incapable of Dealing with Anxiety on your own. Other methods of counseling include journaling and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Even people with severe anxiety issues generally make a full recovery if they are able to aggressively pursue therapy.

Answer 2

I am no doctor, but i did work at a health food store. What I have discovered, is that a great deal of anxiety, depression, adhd, and add, are food related symptom. Do you eat a lot of processed foods, caffiene, sugar? Diets high in these particular things can cause your symptoms. Of course it might be something else as well. Too often these days, people are turning to harmful anti-depressants instead of trying the natural approach first. Also, try doing some yoga, it is amazing for relieving stress and anxiety! Hope this helps

Answer 3

I'm sorry to say but you may need to find another doctor. So often people, women especially, are diagnosed with depression, in fact it's one of the most over-diagnosed illnesses currently, and in reality you may not have it. You need to look more in depth into your health before giving in to that diagnosis. Go to an Endocrinologist and have your hormone levels checked (it could be hormonal at any age) and have your thyroid checked. My suggestion is, do not start taking anti-depressants until you know what is really wrong with you. Many doctors want to put you on medication just to get you to stop complaining. If you're "happy" then you won't be bothering them anymore. I know all doctors don't feel that way but I've actually seen it happen many, many times including to myself. Start reading about how bad eating habits can cause the same symptoms as depression and can be easily remedied by a change in diet. There is a great book called "You: The Owner's Manual" by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet Oz that could give you a lot of information. Please read it before you take any anti-depressants.

Look at how many people have told you to take drugs first before you try anything else. Please keep this in mind, drugs are much easier than working through your difficulties, is that what you want?

Answer 4

is your doctor a pyschiatrist? if not, you ned to make an appointment to see one A S A P. it's 2006 and NO ONE should have to be suffering with depression and anxiety.
first, know that you did not cause these afflictions. they were created by a chemical imbalance in your brain. that chemical imbalance needs to be correct before you can begin to feel the symptoms dissipate.
i'm speaking from experience. i've struggled with periodic episodes of depression and anxiety since i was in the 3rd grade.
that's 50 years ago. you can conquer either illness without intervention. that's where a good psychiatrist comes into play.
at your first session, start by describing/discussing your life, how difficult it is, how painful it is, how intense the suffering is, etc. after listening carefully to you, your doctor will make a diagnosis and offer you a theraputic plan for your recovery. Most, if not all of these recovery plans include talk therapy with your psychiatrist and the use of drug therapy. anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds will undoubtedly be prescribed. don't fight taking them.
within 6-8 weks, i promise, you'll begin to fell the depression and anxiety symptoms begin to lessen. each day will be better and brighter.
please know that i am routing for you. one winter, many years ago, i stood atop a snowy mountain at a ski resort and shouted (i think to God), "i survived depression." you WILL too.
treat yourself well and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Answer 5

Hello~ I have suffered from anxiety on and off. I suffer from Chronic Depression. That is a form of depression developed from one episode and then another. I take med's when I have too.
I have found that the best way to help control anxiety is MEDITATION. Just taking a few minutes to half hour or more helps. Find a quiet spot just for yourself. Close your eyes and think of a place you would like to be or go somewhere alone and take in all the enjoyment of your surroundings using your senses.
I also listen to sounds of music that I like, or anything else that relaxes me. I like the sound of water so sitting along the river or going to a body of water helps.
You just need to find what relaxes you and then make time for yourself. This does help alot. If you have children, you can also include them in on your meditation time once in awhile and this also helps relax them as well and helps them in enjoying and understanding there is more to life out there.
Ohh if you like to read... Janet Evanovich is a wonderful author. Her books are fiction and novels. They are louded with funny adventures. I have found her books to make me laugh and just a little reading each day here and there improves my day.
Good Luck and I feel your anxiety easing up in the near future.

Answer 6

i have the same problem. The doctors played with my mind for a while. I hated it and they told me some pretty heartless things right down to how i was going to die in a term of so many months. I didn't of course or I wouldn't be typing here. Unfortunately, some of them know less about us then we do and some of us know ourselves better then them!!!
I have anxiety and depression too. When they told me I was going to die it absolutely sent me into turmoil. I couldn't handle it at all and it took them 4 years to tell me they misdiagnosised me. Though I have the same diseases they originally thought just more underlying things wrong.
I think that the anxiety is coming out. Anxiety causes a lot of problems. social disorders, excess talking as you are nervous, and withdrawal for social activities. I don't go to church even because of my anxiety. I have a hard time working because of my anxiety. Being labeled with anxiety has brought out an attack of your anxiety. Like it triggered it. You have to come with terms of it or even medications will not work all they basically will do is sedate you. Relax and settle down! remember the numbers of acceptance.. anger, denial, upset, break down, then finally acceptance. can't member if thats the right order I have flip flopped through it for 4 years now ;)

Answer 7

hun I completely understand I too suffer from depression and anxiety and like you I can deal better with the feeling of worthlessness than the complete feeling of paranoia..

Are you on meds?? I tried paxil and it seemed to make me more jumpy now I'm on Zoloft and it seems to be helping a little ..I suggest meds with a good living habit limit drinking and drugs witch trigger and worsen anxiety attacks ..exercises is a great stress reliever and plenty of rest

I have it really bad with social interactions where I think everyone is against me and talking about me..just remember that all of it is in y9our head..you will be OK..GOOD LUCK

Answer 8

I used to suffer from anxiety, and hypochondria. It's pretty annoying. But you have to keep telling yourself that its all in your head and accept and realize the thoughts are irrational. Accept the feelings but write them off as irrational thinking. Over time, you may be able to "ignore" these feelings when they pop up until they eventually don't bother you as much.

Contrastly, you may need to get on some sort of medication for a bit. I never got on anything, I just dealt with the emotions, knowing they were ridiculous. I had a bunch of doctors bills from the hypochondria and ended up taking control of my mind.

Good luck.

Answer 9

Being anxious is nothing to be ashamed of. It's only that our society sees the treatment for this as less "noble" than the treatment for depression. This is mostly due to the propaganda from drug companies who can't market (well-known, effective) medicines for anxiety, due to hysteria from doctors, but CAN, for awhile at least, make billions marketing drugs for depression. Many people are diagnosed w/depression who are NOT really depressed, BTW.
"Depression tends to be an over-diagnosed condition and various other diagnoses are possible. Simple emotional situations such as grief may be misdiagnosed as depression (though grief can also trigger true depression), and such situations lead to over-diagnosis of depression with over-prescription of antidepressants.

There are also various medications and drug interactions that can lead to depression syndromes." (1)

You may be actually be depressed, but this is worth investigating, since many doctors are so influenced by the sales pitches of drug reps, who give them gifts, and other incentives to prescribe antidepresants.

Anxiety can accompany depression, but can suddenly appear, either due to aging (growing up), a genetic family trait, or some trauma in life. Just as depression can be long-term or short-term, so can anxiety and panic disorder. There are effective medications and therapeutic techniques to alleviate anxiety (cognitive-behavioral therapy has had the best success), but again, you need to be in contact with a doctor and therapist who is OPEN to these, and won't just write it off as depression.(2)

It's important not to hide your anxiety, though it can be difficult to discuss it. The sooner you deal with it, the less you will suffer and the sooner you can be on track to either living a normal life with it, or eliminating it!

Support groups can also be helpful, so you know you are not the only one.

Answer 10

Hopefully your doctor has put you on some type of pill to help with the feelings of anxiety you're having. Give it some time & you'll get better. The depression in itself is tough enough to deal with, mix the anxiety in there honey and you've really got your hands full. I wish I had the answer for you..try some type of relaxation exercises..find something that works to help take your mind off of your problems. From a warm bubble bath, to losing yourself in a good novel - you've got to find something that relaxes you. I wish you the vey best honey - take care of YOU...

Answer 11

first of all take a deep breath. i have delt with anxiety, depression. paranoia, and suicidal tendecies now for two and a half years I do fine my self it isn't the end of the world. you can deal with this you are stronger than you think. the docs have put me on lexapro 20 mg a day and geodon 20 mg twice a day. I am a totally different person. maybe you could mention these to your doctor maybe they would help you I don't know but maybe worth a try. hang in there. there is help. pray and ask God to guide you to the help you need.