Anyone here suffer with anxiety?

I feel like it's getting intense again... Not exactly with the panic attacks, but I will say if it keeps up then I'll probably end up doing so and I really cannot afford it. No insurance to even have me go to a doctor right now and the mental health clinic I'm iffy on and it still would cost some money when I don't have that type of money to spend right now... I've taken one off the counter pills and it has helped to suppress the emotional and psychological effects by numbing them but I feel like it's not as effective anymore. -sighs-

Any techniques or even prayers do you use to help on this?

Hey
I've suffered that. In fact i'm having issues with it as i type this.
Have you looked into Gaba or Kava kava? Those are two natural supplements i've used in the past to help.
Also, i find just acknowledging it's anxiety and not something else helps. And of course, keeping distracted.
I always think sitting still makes it worse. It's an adrenaline rush, so if you sit down you notice it more because your body feels like it's being active, but your mind knows it's not. So by getting up and moving around it helps to mask some of the symptoms, making them seem less strong and easier to handle. It can also aid in being distracted.
If you haven't tried those supplements give it a try. Though they don't sell them at Walmart, so you'll need to find someplace that sells those sorts of things.
I use the Gaba, i buy the capsules, open them and put them in a bottle of water and drink on it. It's more effective that way. Also adding b6 is supposed to help it function better. That stuff is dirt cheap at Walmart. I've bought them as a bottle for maybe $2 max. Then you can split them in half since they are at least double the amount you need. The Gaba is $16-20 for 90 capsules. Though i try to reserve using them for times when i'm struggling with the anxiety. Sometimes i feel anxiety coming on and i can head it off. But nights like tonight i need the Gaba.

The one I took was Gaba. It helped for a good while, but now unfortunately even after two pills worth it doesn't seem to make that big of a difference. :/

And I've been on my feet pretty much, but the symptoms seem to be getting worse.

Yes. I have suffered with awful anxiety since my childhood. I see the two of us are the same age. I have been battling this problem since I was probably 10 years old, possibly longer. I can remember many times in my childhood becoming so upset from the anxiety that I would reach a level of being almost physically sick. I think my anxiety has contributed to a couple other medical issues, mainly acid reflux. I will say this since coming to the Lord two years ago; I have had my anxiety issues tremendously reduced and all the glory goes to God. He has the ability to heal and fix this issues completely. Cast all of the anxiety on to Him as 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to do. I have never specifically prayed for my anxiety issues; mainly due to the fact that I always had the comfort of knowing no matter the issue I was facing I was a child of the King. That's not to say I never get small panic attacks, and certainly still stress from time to time over things beyond my control. Normally though; I take that time to reflect on Jesus' love for me. And it is truly a blessing to do that.

Aside from seeking the Lord during this troubling experience.. I suggest to calm down you simply sit down and do something you enjoy doing, IE: Reading the Bible. When you start reading make sure you take deep breathes, relax your body, and slowly return your breathing to normal as you continue to read. This will calm you, and distract you from the anxiety.

I will pray for you, because I know the mental anguish this can bring upon a person and nobody deserves this hellish thing.

EDIT: As Ugly said above acknowledging the fact that its anxiety is actually very helpful. For a long time I had no idea what produced these feelings within my head and body, and I felt like something was seriously wrong in my head. Like I was going crazy. Luckily, I eventually come to realize my issue was anxiety and that brought me a lot of closure in the situation. Once I realized the constant confusion and head full of thoughts; along with constant feeling of nausea and such was from anxiety it brought my a lot of closure.

Yes, years ago, i cried out to the Lord, (you promised me peace and i want it) and he answered me and gave me that peace
that passes understanding.... I had too many peoples problems .
I also moved to a smaller town and started going to church and hearing the word and being around believing people.
Then the anxiety attacks went away. because of it i do not negativity, i guard that peace.

The word is very calming and quiet time with the lord.

I do believe I've faced anxiety since I was very young. I don't know what truly stemmed from it, but my mother said she was awfully quiet as a kid as well so it could be hereditary. But when trying to tell my mother how I feel and how it's damaging me, she doesn't seem to understand or care to. Not that I can be dependent on her for such things, but it would've been nice to gain some support while I was feeling very low with nothing going for me. I can't say that changed, but I'm trying to now take my mind off of it. Here I go again... sob story time.

I probably should've warned that this might trigger anyone who's going through some type of anxiety/depression or gets reminded of it.

My anxiety stems mostly from social anxiety. I am a very shy and reserved person. Being around people is often times when I had panic attacks. I remember going on a double date with my girlfriend and a friend of hers and her boyfriend, and we sat down to eat everything was going well. All of a sudden I felt like the walls were closing in around me, and I would start to sweat profusely. I would become so nauseated I could not stomach the thought of eating food. Literally ruined the entire meal for me. I actually had to open to my girlfriend about my anxiety that night; And I must say, she was very understanding and helpful. I know in many ways having her as a support system helped me. She has panic attacks on occasion, and so she could relate. I am telling you all of this to give you hope that God can help you to be freed from this awful thing called anxiety. If you ever need someone to talk to about it feel free to shoot me a PM. I don't have all the answers, but I've been through this thing many many times. And it got bad enough at one point to where it seemingly consumed me. But God freed me! Hallelujah!

You're fine, so stop with the sob story stuff or i'll... umm... *insert dramatic, hallow threat of your choice!

Thank you. If anything I probably should just head to bed. I shouldn't be opening wounds that could slowly have been healing in the first place. I do appreciate every one of your advice. I just feel kind of torn right now.

I would talk to her and tell her how you feel, or find an older christian lady to mentor you. I am sorry you feel this way.
Hold your head up, your a child of the king. You can do all things through Jesus. Lift your head up and remember not
to go by your emotions but by faith. Listen to the Lord's small still voice.

You know you can always mail me butthead =P

Hey just a couple of question, is that Gaba stuff all natural and safe for children? How does it make you feel? does it work well in social situations?

It is 'synthesized directly from glutamic acid. It has an inhibitory effect on the firing of neurons and supports a calm mood'.
If you're having severe anxiety it may not do as well as a prescription medicine. But if you've been through anxiety and know how to recognize it and need something to help you curb the symptoms it's a good option.
It should work in any situation that might provide you with anxiety. Though, it is ideally taken by opening the capsule and pouring it into the water. It can be swallowed as a pill as well, if needed.
There is one brand called NOW that is good, this is the one i use ..

I did.




I think it's just built up things that are ultimately getting to me. All I really want to do is sleep, but of course I can't. I can't rest until (and hopefully) Friday. Funny thing is that I want to let what ever I feel out, but my mind programs me to just become numb and go blank and while it's a good thing, it also effects in areas that I can't let it happen. I'll try to keep the advice* of talking to someone in mind, but I would need to know where I could get it. Don't get me wrong, online is great and I've done the most venting out of it, but I need someone in person to simply talk to.

Going numb isn't a good thing. Period. It is a symptom of how serious things are, not a good response to things.

And that's not the kind of email i meant =P

I'm sorry for all the people who have anxiety, as I know it can be very debilitating! I used to have test anxiety at Seminary, and once I almost drove a roommate crazy with my anxiety as we had daily tests in a course, which I somehow aced. It really wasn't about the material, just being anxious!

I am not really anxious by nature, although the thought of doing comprehensives for my Ph.D has kept me from registering for over a year and a half now. Hmm. I guess I better pray about that one more.

What helped me the most was meditating on Scripture, and learning to trust God more. Because anxiety means you are trusting in yourself, or fearing what is to come, rather than trusting God. Or, it is just something that needs to be dealt with on a daily basis with the help of God.

Here are the verses that I said every day for half an hour for two years. I really thought about each word, and God really did a healing in my heart and mind.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding,
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Prov. 3:5-6

"He sent His word and healed them." Ps. 107:20

Yes, I have found this to be true. I love to speak many parts of scripture aloud or whisper it when afraid. It is calming to my spirit and mind.

A naturalcures site suggests cannabis oil, ginseng tea, soursop o graviola fruit, Mg supplement, cereal grasses, and fish oil supplements. Of course reduce sugars and artificial stuff like aspartame and msg, said to be excitotoxins that overstimulate the brain. I hope these are available to you.

Churches should have support groups for social anxiety. Has anyone heard of something like this?

Unprocessed pain always leads to anger depression or anxiety and any combination thereof.