My anxiety has been so high lately

I can’t even think straight. Can barely function. I’m having a hard evening writing this. I can’t hold a conversation without losing my train of thought. I was having a difficult time driving. My head is just spinning out of control. Been having chest pains. A good friend of mine ended up giving me some of her Alprazolam just so I could calm down for a little bit. I don’t know how much more of this I can take 😥

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Renaci · 36-40

A benzo can help in the short term1 but it'1s not a long term solution. How long have you been having anxiety? Is it getting worse. A longer term solution would be an anti-depressant. Although they can put you on a benzo while you adjust to it in the short term.

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@Renaci I have suffered from depression and anxiety, my whole life. Most of my anxiety right now stems from the abusive, narcissistic relationship I am in. I’m trying to figure out what to do and what steps to take, but I am very trapped at the moment.

Renaci · 36-40

@DisarrayedNightshade Ohhhh. That sounds like you are possibly trauma bonded as well. Do you see a therapist or anything? That would be more their territory.

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@Renaci I am experiencing extreme trauma right now. I used to go to a therapist. But I stopped going. It wasn’t helping. She always had the same solution to every problem. Just practice mindfulness and meditation. Exercise will help. Been there done that. Didn’t help.

Renaci · 36-40

@DisarrayedNightshade It can help some but it wont do anything for anything that isn't mild. Some brains just don't habituate to the anxiety and need outside help. Mine is like that actually. I could also suggest you talk to your primary care doctor about this stuff as well since they have prescribing ability and might be able to refer you to a different therapist as well. Also if you need to talk I'll listen. Even if I cant fix things I can be an ear at least.

DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40

@Renaci thank you ❤️