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Post by mjjfan810 on Nov 19, 2017 18:27:38 GMT
Didn't see any threads for a general depression/anxiety discussion, so I figured I'd make one for community support, meds, doctors/therapists/whatever, coping, etc. Mods feel free to delete/merge if a thread already exists.
I don't know where to post this but I have been suffering from severe bad moods this week. They last for hours and go away when it gets darker out. I don't know if the bright sun is doing it to me at work or if the change in weather is the culprit. I can also feel the pressure of my night guard still resonating in my upper teeth.
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Post by dancingmjsdream on Nov 20, 2017 15:49:39 GMT
Hey, just wanted to know if you feel any better?
I had many anxiety attacks two years ago, it got a lot better since I changed some things in my life. I think exercising or at least getting some fresh air and eat more healthy can help a lot.
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Post by mjjfan810 on Nov 21, 2017 8:07:21 GMT
Hey, just wanted to know if you feel any better? I had many anxiety attacks two years ago, it got a lot better since I changed some things in my life. I think exercising or at least getting some fresh air and eat more healthy can help a lot. It's a constant battle to be honest, but I'm used to it. It's something I've been dealing with for many, many years now and the number of good days outweigh the bad these days, so I guess I definitely cope better with it than I used to.
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Post by dancingmjsdream on Nov 21, 2017 12:37:10 GMT
Hey, just wanted to know if you feel any better? I had many anxiety attacks two years ago, it got a lot better since I changed some things in my life. I think exercising or at least getting some fresh air and eat more healthy can help a lot. It's a constant battle to be honest, but I'm used to it. It's something I've been dealing with for many, many years now and the number of good days outweigh the bad these days, so I guess I definitely cope better with it than I used to.
Personally I go through phases. In the summer months I am usually more happy and I feel a lot better, in winter I just want to lay in bed all day and do absolutely nothing. It's not easy right now because I have so many exams and I have to study very hard because I was lazy and now my grades aren't the best. Plus I suffer from chronic pain which isn't great either. But I totally agree, the good days are the days we should live for. If we are sad or even depressed it can sometimes seem that there is nothing to look forward to. I'm glad that you found a way to cope with it. I feel like many people don't take mental health seriously. They really should.
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Post by SmoothGangsta on Nov 21, 2017 18:26:47 GMT
My anxiety has gotten much better theses days. I do have the odd day in which I'm a bit of a mess but they are far and few between. I am a constant over thinker though and that has a big impact on me. I am trying to not think about things and not feel guilty for feeling happy but it's hard sometimes. I have been a lot better these past few months though and am determined to have that continue.
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 21, 2017 19:12:43 GMT
I am currently on citalopram for depression/anxiety related issues. I have spent much time agonising over the whys and wherefores, but I think it's genetic, as I have a family history of this sort of thing. It's mostly under control these days, but I still have my wobbles.
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Post by dancingmjsdream on Nov 21, 2017 21:35:12 GMT
My anxiety has gotten much better theses days. I do have the odd day in which I'm a bit of a mess but they are far and few between. I am a constant over thinker though and that has a big impact on me. I am trying to not think about things and not feel guilty for feeling happy but it's hard sometimes. I have been a lot better these past few months though and am determined to have that continue. Yes I also think way too much about all kind of things, that's why I have trouble sleeping. Sometimes I even think of embarrassing things or conversations that happened years ago. And I also can't always enjoy moments because I think that the happiness isn't going to last very long and that the next big problem is just waiting for me
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Post by dancingmjsdream on Nov 21, 2017 21:36:45 GMT
Just wanted to send a virtual hug to everyone here reading this <3
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Post by SmoothGangsta on Nov 22, 2017 22:38:37 GMT
My anxiety has gotten much better theses days. I do have the odd day in which I'm a bit of a mess but they are far and few between. I am a constant over thinker though and that has a big impact on me. I am trying to not think about things and not feel guilty for feeling happy but it's hard sometimes. I have been a lot better these past few months though and am determined to have that continue. Yes I also think way too much about all kind of things, that's why I have trouble sleeping. Sometimes I even think of embarrassing things or conversations that happened years ago. And I also can't always enjoy moments because I think that the happiness isn't going to last very long and that the next big problem is just waiting for me Yeah, I usually ponder almost everything I say and if I accidentally offended anyone or something. Also I agree I think about things from years ago and just feel regret.
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Post by dancingmjsdream on Nov 22, 2017 23:05:36 GMT
Yes I also think way too much about all kind of things, that's why I have trouble sleeping. Sometimes I even think of embarrassing things or conversations that happened years ago. And I also can't always enjoy moments because I think that the happiness isn't going to last very long and that the next big problem is just waiting for me Yeah, I usually ponder almost everything I say and if I accidentally offended anyone or something. Also I agree I think about things from years ago and just feel regret. At least we care about such things. Think about it, there are people who are just mean and will tell you everything just to feel better. They don't care how they are perceived or if they hurt anyone. At least we try to change and improve, but we really shouldn't try to become perfect or never make a mistake again, that's simply impossible. Everyone is going to say something stupid/offending etc from time to time. Thinking about it all the time won't change anything. It's very difficult not to do it though imo.
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Post by Russg on Nov 23, 2017 20:52:52 GMT
I had a panic attack after running on the treadmill today. I have not had a panic attack (full blown like this one) since last April. I've been working out intensely since the beginning of this January (usually cardio and hand weights and trying to burn about 500-700 calories a day). No weight loss though, but I have not been eating really "healthy" enough either - I love my carbs. So it's been so discouraging for as hard as I've been working out and not see any difference.
However, this panic attack is really bizarre and now I'm a bit worried. I have not experienced anxiety like this from working out. I pushed myself hard today - had my heart rate up to about 180 though then did a cool down. But as I said, I have been pushing myself consistently but today was all running for about 35 minutes. Maybe i did not do enough of a cool down. I felt fine until I got off the treadmill and the panic set in. I thought I was going to die right there in the gym. Called the wife who helped calmed me down, begged that she come get me. It was scary.
i should add that before last april when i started getting regular anxiety attacks, i use to be able to run a treadmill no problem. then it all went to hell and i stopped working out because i was 100% convinced i would die. i finally got "over" the anxiety and got back to exercising sporadically probably about last september/octobor-ish, then been intent since this january.
anyone else get anxiety after working out?
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Post by SoCav on Nov 23, 2017 21:22:52 GMT
^Sorry to hear that, it sounds quite distressing...
Though I don't think it explains your panic attack (at least not directly), it does sound like you are pushing yourself pretty intensely in terms of your cardio. Thirty/forty minutes of intense running on a treadmill daily is bound to push your cortisol levels through the roof. It's therefore also not surprising that you find it difficult to stick to your ideal diet as a result as well. If your focus is feeling good and dropping fat, I'd cut down on the (long and intense) cardio and would focus on strength training instead. Back in the day I did more cardio as well, but unless you enjoy it, I really wouldn't recommend doing a massive amount of it.
Just my 2 cents, based on my own experiences.
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Post by Russg on Nov 23, 2017 22:40:40 GMT
^^ I think I sometimes push myself to the extreme, probably because it's a way of being able to have complete control over something, in a world where so much feels out of your control. I've started to examine the psychology behind why I have become so obsessed with working out etc and I think it's due to feeling like I have a lack of control in other areas of my life, which is something I'm currently trying to address. Today made it all the more apparent for me that I am so focused on working out that I'm using it as a distraction from other issues which I don't feel comfortable dealing with.
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Post by funksoldier on Dec 3, 2017 0:31:10 GMT
First of all: I hope everyone on this board, who deals with this, feels better and to those who don't, I hope and pray you will feel better any time soon. <3 I feel ya, 'cause I am dealing with this crap too. But I must say, I'm so much better right now than I was a few months ago, or should I say, the last year? I was living like a hermit, I didn't go out. Just the thought of going in the Mall made me flip out. And today? I was going shopping with my mum and grandma and after that, we drove to my uncle AND I DIDN'T HAVE ONE ANXIETY ATTACK!!!! It felt so great, man I almost forgot how good it feels when you feal great about goint out. I really hope I get my shit together now that I am better.
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Post by Liberian Girl on Dec 3, 2017 7:55:01 GMT
First of all: I hope everyone on this board, who deals with this, feels better and to those who don't, I hope and pray you will feel better any time soon. <3 I feel ya, 'cause I am dealing with this crap too. But I must say, I'm so much better right now than I was a few months ago, or should I say, the last year? I was living like a hermit, I didn't go out. Just the thought of going in the Mall made me flip out. And today? I was going shopping with my mum and grandma and after that, we drove to my uncle AND I DIDN'T HAVE ONE ANXIETY ATTACK!!!! It felt so great, man I almost forgot how good it feels when you feal great about goint out. I really hope I get my shit together now that I am better. That's great to hear you're doing so much better. Anxiety is like a silent cancer and it can very easily take over and completely consume you, so it seems like you've made some really positive steps in not letting your anxiety take over your life. Sometimes you have to force yourself to do things that are outside of your comfort zone in order to break the rut.
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