Nonstop Anxiety over everything

[Guest]

Hi! I was hoping someone could help me. I have nonstop anxiety that causes me depression. Things in my everyday life cause me severe anxiety: watching television, going shopping, cleaning, deciding what to have for lunch, exams for classes... I don't know what to do anymore. I feel like I've tried every single medication and nothing works and I go to counseling regularly for a year now, but I only seem to be getting worse. I've lost all motivation and no longer enjoy anything. Every day seems more and more impossible. Anyone have any advice? Has anyone experience this before? Has anything helped?

 

[MorningStar]

Hi Lola. Focusing all your attention on doing something you enjoy will help take your mind off your anxiety for the moment. Also, do simple exercises daily, this will boost your feeling of well-being slowly. Lastly, your counselor may not be a good fit for you; if this is true, I would encourage you to find someone more suitable to help.

 

[Alex]

Each of us are different, but all I can say is try to do things slowly and not set yourself too many goals in one go. My dad is a very anxious person who I get this from and I have been trying to tell him that if something doesn't work out or happen it's not the end of the world.


What I suggest is look at what makes you happy and relaxed and do those things more often, or make time for them. Medication doesn't always work, because you need to focus on what triggers things. It can help you get through the day, but won't stop the anxiety. My go to things are a relaxing bath, listening to my favorite songs on repeat ( I make a playlist) making or baking my favorite food, or watching an old movie I like. They help me to relax, but you need to look at what makes you feel good about you and make sure you do some of those things each day. I found my medication made my anxiety worse, so consider that might be a reason too.

 

[justsayyes]

I know the feeling when you've lost all motivation in every aspect of your life. The things you used to love just don't cut it anymore like listening to music, etc. You just feel so empty and despondent. I really don't know how i did it but i started listening to music again and i do things to keep me busy and really forget about anxiety even for a few moments. Find something that you love to do, it could be writing, drawing or dancing. Don't let anxiety win. Just take baby steps in fighting it and one day you will feel like you're okay again and that things are looking up for you.

 

[janemariesayed]

It can feel worse when you are going through counselling. Expect it to get worse before it gets any better. You will heal though as you talk about it more. It is upsetting and depressing at the moment because you are bringing all the negative to light. You are releasing it all.

Keep going with your counselling. It will eventually get easier and then you will find that you have probably healed too.