Hoping other can help me cope with my anxiety

[drew53813]

Hello everyone, My name is Andrew. I am 36 and suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. I was diagnosed with this disorder 10 years ago. I most notice my symptoms when I'm out to dinner, out grocery shopping, or sitting on my couch watching tv at night. My symptoms include: nausea, chest pain, heart palpatations, random zaps throughout my body, muscle spasms, and feeling like I'm going to pass out. I would like to hear input from others about their anxiety symptoms and what they do to cope. Thanks- Andrew

 

[Cuchculan]

Welcome to the site. Here you are with like minded people. We all suffer from something or other. Symptoms wise, there are too many. Think I will leave that for another post. Coping wise, I always say, if it works it is the right answer. Because people have to find something that works for them. I listen to music when out and about. That always helps me. I focus on my music. So any form of distraction does the trick.

 

[TDS74]

Welcome Andrew! I also have generalized anxiety disorder which is getting worse. It has held me from doing many things in my life. It also has recently gotten worse. Sometimes talking to a therapist, playing loud music, meditation, distract myself with a hobby will help. When I go to bigger stores I feel weird, dizzy and rush to get out the store. I begin to feel as if I could pass out. When I'm going through it bad like I am now, I often get dry mouth, feel like there's a lump in my throat, palpitations, headache , just generally weird all over. It is ruining my life.