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I A Little About Me

I really don't like writing depressing posts because I don't want to cause someone else to feel depressed or I don't want someone to think that that's all I am is a depressing person.
I have some issues that I try to deal with and move past. One is coming to terms with a past I regret and accepting that there is nothing more I can do and move forward.
Another is my severe anxiety. When I think that something bad is happening or about to happen I cannot function. I start feeling hot in the face. My chest starts to tighten and heart beats fast. I'll start sweating profusely and my hands or head starts to fidget and my body either completely tenses up or I start to shake. Sometimes I can stop it if I can go be alone or have someone talk calmly to me but other times it will just go full blown meltdown. It gets hard to breathe and I start crying very hard so hard it hurts. Sometimes under extreme pressure I laugh and cry at the same time .It feels helpless and shaming that I can't control it like I want to. I have seen drs but do not want to take anything as I don't like how it makes me feel mentally or physically when I do. It helps to talk especially to people who for the most part can't point or judge on a face to face level...ergo this post lol thanks for listening and if you can relate please tell me and some of the ways you cope ☺
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
I'm a nervous old lady. Anxiety attacks are sure not fun. I find taking extract of hawthorn, along with bacopa and holy basil capsules helps. During an attack, I take hawthorn extract mixed with passions flower extract. Walking or swimming helps me feel calmer.

Another suggestion: Liquid calcium and magnesium. I Take it with something with fat in it, like whole or low fat milk, or a bit of butter or olive oil. This has really helped me to feel calmer.
Ready2LLL · 46-50, F
😕 sorry , I can feel myself building up to this at times. I find a release .. a day to myself or something to refocus on and usually can work through it. Working through it now, it's been the hardest yet not sure if I'll get better or find my limit. Hope you find something that helps
Fallflower · 46-50, F
I feel ya. Nothing to be ashamed about. I cope with meditation and yoga. Guided deep breathing. And half a Xanax 😌 pretty sure this will not go away without therapy, getting to the root of it, facing our fears etc. it’s on my list of things to do before I die 👍
11knaves11 · 41-45, M
Unfortunately I indulge in isolation. I do listen to music at certain points. I'm very careful with a lot I do. Good luck
Mistypetal · F
Thanks for sharing, you seem like a really nice person and I hope you find ways to manage it!
jenmil · 22-25, F
I have had some of these same feelings. Pm me if you want
Krishh · 46-50, M
Agree with first two lines.
should try breathing technique
St0ut · 51-55, M
That’s what we are here for :).

 
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