I just posted about health anxieties and worry.I do go to therapist and I do take meds.The therapist says its up to me to change the way I think .I try and I have good days and bad days but never wal like this before.I want my life back .The non worrier that had everything in controll.I have just about lost all hope that this can be achieved again.I don't even know why I worry .Everything seems to be the way it should be health wise.I am geting older and feel things I have never felt before,It freaks me out and shouldn't its just inncoent sensations and I never have heart attacks or strokes from them .I have almost given up all hope of every being the way I used to be .I have known people that lived like this for many years..What a miserable life.One time something just clicked in me and I wasn't afraid for many years .Now it tuned itsef right back on and its hard to turn it off again since im not real sure how I did it before.I just want to be normal again.
2006-12-17 14:04:48 · 7 answers · asked by Will T 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You said, "The therapist says its up to me to change the way I think". Although this is true, you will most likely need help in doing this. You have obviously done some soul searching to determine what you worry about and why and determined that understanding the issues does no good at all. You will need to let go of those things that worry you and learn how to trust God. The way that you will learn to do this is by expressing Love towards those who are less fortunate. When you learn to Give from your heart then you will begin to see your own "thinking" change and you will begin to feel much better. Then, when you see the result of your expression of Love towards another person (whether it is volunteering or giving directly of time or resources), that Love will rekindle Hope in you and you will begin to have a dream for your own future that will bring a feeling of purpose to your own life. As you work toward this dream of your own you will see how by Faith (Hope in action) will heal your worry problems. Do not stop taking your meds though because you may still have physical conditions which cause depression. My formula is one that will change your attitude and disposition. I believe it will eventually help you physically as well as it has me. Peace.
2006-12-21 10:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by TheNewCreationist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some different meds. Sometimes it just takes finding the right one. Talk to your doctor first of course. I had years of depression and anxiety. I thought it would never let go of me. Hopefully, you will get your life back, as I did. I am glad I never gave up. I think that will be you too, because, even though it truly seems like it never will leave you, it does eventually. Hang in there. I am presently taking Lexapro. I find it very helpful for me. Not everyone responds to every drug. You have to find the one that works.
I wish all the best and send you my blessings as I know how difficult life can be when you feel so absolutely miserable and worthless. Just remember it is a feeling and not the whole story.
2006-12-17 15:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see if your primary care physician will do a thyroid panel to check those levels and see how they are. Sometimes a thyroid that is out of whack can cause depression and anxiety. There is still a lot that is just not understood about physical causes of depression and anxiety but your life does not have to be hell. What works for one person may not work for you. Go to a different doctor for meds to treat your anxiety until you find someone who will give you whatever works for you.
I am sure there is something that will, and that will give you a much better quality of life.
2006-12-17 15:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the meds don't interfere with each other.. ask the pharmacist. Then, take some B complex vitamins, very good for the whole nervous system, very relaxing, and you can't overdose, they are not bad for you at all.
2006-12-17 14:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by JOYCE M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is any chance you have faith in a higher power, turn there. If you have not previous searched out this as an avenue for lasting health-seek truth. Ask and you shall recieve.
2006-12-17 14:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People that don't have such problems have no clue.............I have been on Zo* o* t for several years it's the only thing than has made my life bearable. When I take it everything is the way it should be.
Good Luck I will send you to my prayer circle.
2006-12-17 14:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it day to day, sometimes hour to hour...I no what your saying...
2006-12-21 08:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋