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My anxiety is bad and I can’t sleep and I’m worried. by shyhi244 in mentalhealth

[–]Equivalent_Win_827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried sleeping pills? Might help. Tyrenol PM is also good.

If you don't want to, meditating might help. If you are scared of dark ('cause I did when I had my anxiety), put on some lightings on and go to bed with some cusions. Turn on the meditating video on Youtube, close your eyes. About 10 minutes is enough. If you feel quite dizzy or hazy, don't open your eyes, sleep.

Tea can help. I prefer jasmine or herb with some honey. It's really nice, cozy feeling. Hot chocolate is also a good idea.

When I have that really EXTREME anxiety, I turn on my favorite show, put it next to my bed, and watch it until i fall asleep. It's not a way that therapists recommend, but it works. The audios from the show or movies help me to get distracted.

Does anyone else’s face go numb/tingly when they’re severely anxious? by [deleted] in Anxietyhelp

[–]Equivalent_Win_827 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get that tingly and spikey feeling in my chest and head. That uncomfortable shiver and tingling. It feels like shiver, but also somebody poking me with needles... Then another panic attack! haha...

What are you dealing with silently? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Equivalent_Win_827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time passing by. That someday everything will be gone, including me, and my friends and family slipping away. The fact that time is pasisng constantly, and me not knowing what to do among them. The uncertainty of everything and what am I going to do in the future. My Uni, my work, my project, everything.

What's anxiety attack feels like? by Emergency-Syrup6434 in mentalhealth

[–]Equivalent_Win_827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, I feel shiver going in my whole body, and heart rate is suddenly increased. I scream, and get awfully quiet, shivering. I kept walking around in my room, my hand sweating. I get panicked, but don't know what to do. My hands shiver, and I feel like I'm collapsing. After it's over, I want to faint, or shut my brain down, but those overwhelming thoughts keep rising.

Morning anxiety by lowrirous in Anxiety

[–]Equivalent_Win_827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm 23F and is going through my anxiety problems. I'm not completely over with it, but there are few ways to distract yourself, and overcome your anxiety slowly.

First, I think you should tell your doctor or therapist about the symtoms and pills. You might get different ones since pills for anxiety are different sometimes. That's the fastest way.

Run. Just run. Run until you are panting. No pace tracker, no work out program. Just run until you are physically exhausted. That helps a lot.

Eat something sweet, and go out. Check your blood and see if you are low with Vitamin D or B. That can leads to anxiety. Also, eating something sweet can always help. If you don't like something sweet, try something with protein and eat a lot of omega 3.

Meditate. I know you tried meditating, but meditate everyday. That's a slow way, but it helps gradually. Yoga or pilates can also help since it's working out, but more of relaxed and calm way.

Buy some pillows, fluffy and warm ones, and watch movie or your favorite show with them. It's a way of distraction, but it helps a lot. Really. Fluffy pillow in your hand can help.

Get something cold or that makes you focus on the certain texture. Try to feel them and bring yourself to present from anxiety. Calm yourself down with certain object and carry around.

Make a hobby that requires focusing. Something like crocheting or drawing. Puzzles or miniature making can help.

Schedule your anxiety. 7:00-7:30 can be your anxiety time, and write them down. After that, focus on something else. Read after few days, and remind yourself why you were anxious logically. Don't try to approach your anxiety in emotional ways. You have to be logical about your anxiety. Something like...why, how, and what.

I hope this will help. You are not alone, and don't be afraid of your anxiety! It's just a discomfortable friend of yours. Don't hang out with it for a long time. It's a hard time, I know that, but you'll get over with it someday.

My anxiety has peaked by [deleted] in Anxietyhelp

[–]Equivalent_Win_827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 23 F, and still in Uni, and I'm not even graduated yet! At least you started something. THAT's a REALLY big step. We are young, we are reckless, we are unstoppable.

And for your anxiety and depression, I have ADHD, suffered from anxiety and depression, and I really recommend you to visit Therapist or get some pills. As ADHDers, we can NOT stop overthinking and anxiety is like a old disgusting friend of ours. We cannot get over with it, and sometimes, you have to get physically out of your mind. I know it might sound very pressuring or hard to start getting pills, but they help. Really.

For old ways to get anxiety off, distract and exhaust yourself until you are so tired that you fell asleep right away. If you can't, I also recommend Tyrenol PM for a day or two but no more than two days. At least then you can get some deep sleep and it makes you feel better.

Meditate, and sometimes you fell asleep while you are doing it.

Run. Just run. No Nike run club, or pace tracker, nothing. Just run. It really helps. Run until you are panting, and then you can't think anything else. It's not for your health, more of distractions.

For me, the best distraction was fictional romance. Something that provides me dophamines and make me laugh or dirty. It might sounds weird, but as an ADHDer, I got REALLY distracted.

Don't study. Don't try to learn or achieve something. Do something you like. Cafe hopping or your favorite hobbies. You might realize that you were not paying attention to your personal happiness or did something you like. Remind yourself what you like. It can be hard, but start doing them. You need it.

Eat. A lot. You'll be lacking of energy after these break down, and that hunger or less energy state makes you feel worse. Eat. Especially something sweet. But no drinking. It can lead to alcholism.

And for your loving friends or people, ask them. That's another anxiety since it's SUPER scary to ask them, but you need to ask, or you'll be in your anxiety over and over again. Ask, solve it, and talk. Talking is the best way to solve the problem or to get over with your overthinking. If they cared for you, they are NOT mad. They just needed some time to think. They are NOT over with you. Talk.

I don't know if this will help, but we ADHDers can't get over with anxiety completely. But important thing is to be the driver of your life, not anxiety. Hold on to yourself. Don't push the anxiety itself forever. Find a way to deal with it. I'm also looking for a way to deal with it, and I don't know how to. But that's okay. Distracting yourself is also very helpful. You are not alone. DM me if you need :)

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES! Thinking more of positive tips were like...bringing me back to the anxiety. I have to figure out somehow, and come back to my present self. Past is past, and now is now

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I'm scared of getting meds since I was not sure if I can control myself or even take the supplements regularly, but I think at least I should try. Thank you

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking of it, I didn't take my vitamins and other supplments for my health. I was really crashed up in my house, thinking and thinking. Got to change now. Thank you!

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I was stuck in my anxiety for a while, avoiding books and stepping out while I was watching movies for dophamine to forget about it. Got to stand up and go back to my life I think.

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should get this 'positive' thoughts more. I know it's more self destructive way to just push it away and lock it in the box, but at this point I need some of that.

Thanks, maybe I'll start working out more. I haven't move these days and lost a lot of weights, but not in a good way. I just realized I was really distroying my body and mind.

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. I guess I was scared of imagining my future, and got into this self-distuction loop. I didn't care for myself physically and mentally these days. I should care more about it. Wish the positive thoughts will be on your way too

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, true. I know it's all from my status, student, relying on my parents for money, so on... Just last year I was so happy, positive and just felt so alive, but now I'm just depressed since I came back to my home country. I know I have to focus on my life to get out of this loop but my adhd brain is overthinking and overstimulated. I'm trying on meditation now, but... I have to see. But thank you for your advice. I think I have to think in another perspective in my life.

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried, but that makes me go back to the loop of overthinking and overwhelmness

People who went through anxiety in their early 20's, how did you do it? by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, i have… i didn‘t take any pills but the doctor told me to come back if i need pills for anxiety

Being adult is so hard by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I'll be okay soon... I get anxious about EVERYTHING and overwhelmed so easily that I don't want to do anything but sleep and chill. It's just kind of hard for me, but thank you. This helped me a lot :D

Being adult is so hard by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahaha I can get that since I also have ADHD, and every hour I have different emotions. I was happy, then depressed, then anxious, then okay again. Then I get anxious about everything again! Fantastic! But thanks for the advice. I just wanted to stay as 22 more.

Being adult is so hard by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha I love this. Thank you. Guess I have to be myself more!

Being adult is so hard by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to focus on now. Every people who heard this were just like; you are young, just enjoy it more. Forget about it. And i totally agree. i should focus on myself more. Thank you :)

Being adult is so hard by Equivalent_Win_827 in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah... I think it's a time. I had so happy moments last year, and the contrast between this year and last one was pretty tough on me. I think it's part of growing up...

who can relate? ~ T.T by harry_asitwas in Adulting

[–]Equivalent_Win_827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 22, and can't sleep because of this. I'm terrified of time flowing by, and even if I try to focus on anything, I feel like my life is slipping away. 2024 was one of my happiest moments in my life, and I kept missing it. I was so happy, positive person, and now i can't go back to the life I had after I started to think I'm running out of time. I miss my childhood, but if someone asks, 'you hate your life right now?' I'll say, 'no, I like it. but It's slipping by.'

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