Hi, just wanted some support. I’ve been in therapy on and off for 6 years. I’m taking antidepressants continually and tranquilizers when my anxiety is too severe. I’m running three times a week and practicing meditation. Sometimes, I feel like I’m doing everything I can to feel better, but the anxiety is still there. I’m mentally exhausted. i just want to feel calm. Anyone living through this?

Username: stephystephy

Date posted: 5y ago

If we keep striving for happiness thinking it is at the end of the road, we will never reach it. I think if we are grateful and accept that anxiety is part of existence, we can learn to be happy rather than continually striving for something unrealistic. Not to say this is the case if your anxiety is crippling, but it sounds like you are doing exactly what you're meant to. Be proud of your growth!

Username: pureolifepureolife

Date posted: 5y ago

I agree with what everyone wrote above. Sometimes we set up happiness like it’s the finish line of some race and all the therapy and wellness stuff we’re doing is to try to run there faster, but happiness isn’t at the end, it’s here and now when we let it in and it’s also not sometimes and that’s okay too. Don’t wait for your anxiety to be gone to be happy. Be happy even though anxiety may always be a part of you life or one way or another.

Username: sneeksneek

Date posted: 5y ago

Hi! I understand exactly what you are going through and from my experience the biggest thing getting in my way with anxiety is the desire for it to be gone, because it’s an unrealistic expectation. The resistance to it and longing for it to be gone was the most distressful part of it. The most helpful thing for me has been slowing down, and accepting that I’m feeling anxious and not feeling 100%

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 5y ago

I can relate. Therapy, medication, journaling, meditation, yoga, biking, eating right, reading, etc. It’s exhausting! My therapist says that just because you’re taking all the steps, there is no guarantee that your mind and body will take to it all immediately. Patience is key, in other words. Best of luck!

Username: Beatocd

Date posted: 5y ago

Has anyone seen someone that has different subsets of OCD, GAD, panic attacks and get through it and live a happy life. I live in constant brain fog, with tension in my body all the time. I’m tired and lethargic and don’t want to live like this but my feelings are very overwhelming. What can I do

Username: jec4568

Date posted: 4y ago

I'm usually searching threads trying to help folks with their vastly different OCD issues. But now I'm having some issues and would like some support. I'm a 42 year old man. I have had OCD since I was a kid. Most of my symptoms are internal intrusive thinking and then repeatedly saying phrases in my head to counter the thoughts. A few years ago I began slowly tapering off of my benzos and started trying to deal with the anxiety myself. It's been a tough road but I have myself down to a very low dose now. The problem I have now is I have a spell about 3 times a year where things get difficult. I start thinking I have dealt with this for long enough. It has affected my marriage, lost me precious time with my kids and now I'm starting to have issues with being anxious around my own family. I stutter when talking and feel like a total idiot. I don't know how to stay calm without the benzos. After so many years im getting so tired of dealing with this. The doctor raised my SsRI recently, probably a month ago. It really hasn't helped much.

Username: Not_kw

Date posted: 34w ago

Constant anxiety

Hey guys! I’ve been struggling with constant anxiety and rumination for a few weeks now really it’s been longer than that but I was still working so I was able to get my mind off of it for a little bit. Now I’m waiting to start my new job Monday and have been home alone just ruminating. This theme is that I’m going crazy and need to check myself in somewhere and my thoughts are confusing and don’t make sense sometimes. Idk how to stop it. I haven’t done erp in a few years due to finances. I just want time be able to calm down again. From the time I open my eyes until I can finally get to sleep I’m having panic attack thoughts without the physical racing heart and stuff. Has anyone else experienced this? If so what did you do to help it? I’m not on medication.

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