How can I give my best effort to get over bad unbearable anxiety depression?
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You may feel that you are compleatly alone in your anxiety, but you really are not!  It actually gave me chills to read your question... It was an exact picture of me a few years ago.  My attcks got so bad that I had to leave a nice job at the radio station I was working at. I got to the point that I could not even get into a car.  I spent most of my time in my bedroom basically afraid to go out for fear that something else bad would happen to me.  I finally got to the point where I was going to end my own life.  Well, Oviously, I did not do it!  The next day I made an appointment with a theripist and reached out for help.  I would have never seen myself sitting on the "shrinks couch" bearing my dark inner thoughts, but there I was... And I am glad I did.  I learned that my attacks were being triggered by Post Traumatic Stress.  I had been in a terrible auto accident a number of years ago, but I fully recovered from my injuries, and never gave it another thought.  But apperently the memories of the accident lingered in the deep recesses of my mind, and would come back to me every once and a while in the form of a pannic attack.  It took me some time in theropy to actually see that not everything in my life was negitive.  I learned to look at the positive side of every sitation, instead of sitting back and waiting for the worst to happen.  I was also given Zoloft to help with lingering depression.  It has helped, sure I still get "down" from time to time, but nothing compaired to how things used to be.  It all takes time, and you have to be willing to compleatly change your way of thinking.  If you ever have any other questions about this situation, you can feel free to email me at jam961@yahoo.com  I am not a theripist, but I have been exactly where you are now, and I was able to fight back... If I could do it, I just know you can too!  Just stay strong!
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The first thing to do is try distracting yourself from the depressing moment. Play a game, go out, see a movie, put some music on and chill, take a hot shower, listen to music, burn some incense with candle light, or do what makes you happy in a healthy manner. If this does not work then you will have to challenge your thinking. \n\nFor every main negative thought you have you will have to come up with a stronger balanced thought. To get to the balanced thought you will have to find evidence for the negative thought and evidence against the negative thought. This will lead to better clearer thinking. You will need to write this stuff out so you can visually see what your thinking. Hope this helps. Get a workbook like Mind over Mood and do the exercises because that helps too.
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If you are taking any medication prescribed to you, continue taking the meds as the doctor told you, time is very important when taking them. The best way for you to get rid of your anxiety is to take 30 minutes everyday and do breathing exercises, if you don't know how to do it: Sit in a silent and relaxed place and relax your entire body, first close your eyes and think of a place that you would like to be, and star breathing, inhale all the air and fill up your longs as much as you can, then exhale slowly and repeat it at least 10 times, it will take about 20 minutes then you have 10 minutes to relax and just stay sited - NEVER TRY TO DO TWO OR 10 THINGS AT THE SAME TIME - and trust me no one is following you, and remember: THE ONLY POWER IS WITHIN YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL, YOU ARE THE CONTROLLER. - PLEASE FEEN FREE RO SEND ME MESSAGES IF YOU NEED HELP!
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Just try to force yourself to do it, eventually you'll overcome it.( My best friend has it really bad too, she can't even call me)
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Activity - stay out of the bed, talk to a trusted friend.  Do not dwell on the probleml make do-able plans for your life and do one of them everyday.\n\nFor example you may want to take a course, call the school and get costs. Each day do something even the smallest thing.  But you must do something.  \n\nSometimes you may need medication to get ot of it, because the serotonin level in your brain can drop low enough and you will not get out of depression by yourself.
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The key to getting rid of this anxiety is doing something you love to do and that easily passes time. An example of something you might do to relieve your stress is exercise (lift weights, run, etc.).\n\nGood Luck!
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1. Have a positive attitude, no matter what, everyone goes thru hard times.  What defines us is how we handle those trying time. \n True character is built on hard times.  \n\n2. Exercise.  It clears the mind and promotes good health.  Something as simple as a daily walk does wonders for your mental health.\n\n3. Adopt a pet.  I know it isn't always possible but it you can, do it. Studies show that owning a pet reducing a lot stress!  Pets will always be there for you and love you unconditionally!\n\n4. Have a support of people around you.  Isolation can lead to depression, a major mental illness in this country.  Not everyone has family around for that.  Go out and make friends with similar interests as yourself!\n\n5. For me the most important is having faith.  Something to believe in, a higher being.  Seeking him during difficult times gives you hope for a better tomorrow.    Hope this helps.
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Talking out my overwhelming life with a councelor helped the best.\nDepends on the type of depresion, but finding a different life pattern helped me. Recognizing what causes the depression and anxiety helped. \n If drugs aren't helping, seek advice from the doctor to see if counceling will help sort out the overwhelming situations that person is facing.\n Knowing why you feel what you feel and overcoming "it" is such a relief to feel better and to have a sound mind again. Being depressed and thinking you are going to go crazy does not mean you ARE crazy.  It can however make you sick physically, so be careful.  Depression stems from all kinds of reasons, findsearch for the reason, but do not give up on yourself. Best question I heard while going through counceling " How do you eat an elephant?" Answer "one plate at a time." The big things get less scary when you take it one thing at a time.\nDrugs may be neccessary to help with some of the symptoms, (ie. couldn't sleep, stomach pains, rapid heart palpitations, and fearful anxiety attacks)  but drugs weren't the cure for me.  Good Luck.
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I've gone through spells of depression that have lasted months.  The only thing that got me through was prayer and friendship.  I'm not one who goes to church every week nor do I talk continuously about my spirituality but I can say that when I have been struggling with dark thoughts I pray and talk to friends and somehow I get past it.  In your new city, make yourself get up early each morning and get fixed up.  When you get out of the house you will immediately feel a little bit better.  Look your best and that will help you to feel more confident.  Call on a friend from home, maybe a sibling or close family member when you feel your lowest.  One of my closest friends lives miles away and her friendship still gives me a great deal of support.  Just talk to someone and tell them the truth about what is going on inside.  It will be a great release and you will not be going through it alone.  Remember to pray for yourself, ask for courage and strength of heart..I promise that you will be better before you know it.
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Stay busy. Keep moving. Treat yourself to a pedicure. Just don't stop moving or your situation will consume you.\nFind ONE great friend and you will NEVER be alone. If depression is a factor, I suggest you seek counseling that would fit your personal beliefs. I have suffered from depression my whole life which makes you afraid of being alone and scared all the time. Counseling was the best step I ever took, but you have to implement what you learn into your life.
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I'm currently dealing with the same things.  It got so bad for me that I had to take time off from work.  What I find helps is to see my dr on a regular basis, and I go see a psycologist also, just to talk and help to get things out and deal with them.  I started keeping a journal again.  Just write, don't think about what you are writing, just write. Its amazing what actually comes out when you don't think about the words.  \nTry taking a nice warm bath, play some relaxing music, light a candle, and just relax.  Slow deep breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth.  I mix in some lavendar oil with my bath, its very relaxing.  \nTry taking a walk, not a quick run/walk, just a stroll.  Try to enjoy the beauty thats around you, because no matter where you are theres something beautiful.  That helps me to think positive, since in depression  you dont want to be a positive person.  \nTake any medications the dr gives to you.  In time, the majority of them will help.  Only you're doctor can determine which is right for you.  I am on several right now, and I am noticing a difference in myself. \nSurround yourself by friends and family, granted that they aren't the one causing you anxiety.  Talk, and listen to what they have to say.  Enjoy a cup of decaff herbal tea.  Limit your caffiene intake, since it can make your anxiety worse.  \nTry taking up a hobby or craft to keep your hands busy.  I have been doing plastic canvas work, and its helping me keep busy, and when I feel stressed or anxious, I work on my project until the feeling passes.  I have also been trying to read.  it helps me relax also. \nI hope this helped, its whats been getting me through the last few weeks.  Good luck to you!
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Yup. Bad anxiety can give you lot of similar symptoms. \n\nThe best thing is to be active physically. Walking, jogging, working out and eating a healthy diet and of course making sure you have yearly physicals that include EKG and cardiac stree test.\n\nThat will ease your mind about your heart AND it wil help relieve anxiety and stress.
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Try Confidence Club.com, the cds they sell may be useful, either that or try a confidence coach, maybe even some counselling.  I know exactly how you feel and I have tried all the "positive thinking" techniques but sometimes you do need a little help.
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There are loads of options. Depression's not my bag, I'm bipolar, but I suggest you wander over to http://www.crazyboards.org for some more advice.
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I understand your desire to understand depression, and to search for a remedy. When it\ncomes to your health, remedies that are stronger are\nnot always better. I have three things that have\ngotten me through times when I've been depressed, and\nthey're all gentle solutions that I think will suit an\nintelligent person like yourself. \n\n1 - The first is what Freud calls the "talking cure".\nHe insists that it must be performed by a\npsychoanalyst who you are paying for, but actually\nI've performed it by writing in a diary. The key is to\nbe very honest, and try to find connections that you\nmight otherwise be supressing, because these are the\nareas that need work. For example, what's the first\nthing that pops into your mind when you think of\n"depression"? If the answer is "flying a kite", then\nfollow the chain... What do you think of when you\nthink of "kite" and "flying"... You'll be surprised\nhow quickly this takes you right down to an event in\nyour childhood or an unresolved conflict that might\nhave happened a year ago.\n\n2 - Looking for lies. A chair cannot make you\ndepressed. A lampshade cannot make you depressed. Only\nanother person can make you depressed. I believe it is\nbecause a chair and a lampshade cannot lie. Only a\nperson can lie. Depression, it seems to me, comes from\nbelieving a lie. That conflict (between reality and\nthe lie) takes up so much mental energy to maintain,\nit drains you as a whole. You may find, after using\ntechnique #1, that it leads to you to this conclusion\n#2. For example, after free associating your way to an\nevent, you might find that it was when someone told\nyou that you weren't worth a hill of beans. The\nproblem is not that they insulted you, the problem is\nthat you believed the lie. Beware, giving up on a lie\nthat we've believed in for a long time is tougher than\nit sounds.\n\n3 - This one is going to sound goofy, especially after\nwading in deeply with the other two techniques. Get\nsome light to shine on the cells in the back of your\neyes. Go outside for an extended period of time\nwithout sunglasses (no need to stare at the sun or a\nlight-bulb, indirect light will do). Use one of those\ngentle light therapy products like www.everlyte.com .\nTake a trip on a sailboat. Spend a few hours in open\nfields on sunny days. It's those cells in the eyes\nthat produce much of the chemical that pills and\nherbal remedies seek to replace, but the cells in the\neyes put the chemicals where they are needed, in your\nbrain, and not in your stomach and everywhere else.\nThis third technique will help you with the other two,\nallowing you to think clearly, and get out from being\nstuck in a loop.\n\nI hope this "whole-istic" answer is as helpful to you\nas it has been to me over the years. A gentle look at\nthe whole picture is often better than a sledgehammer\nto just one piece of the problem.
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Breathe.\nPray.\nMeditate.\nCount your blessings.\nHope for sunshine. Sunlight always makes a better mood.\n\nDon't forget to have hope! When you're completely down, it can only get better. Think back on the good times before this happened, and don't let it get too much in the way of life.
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It is impossible to "get rid" of all anxiety. And it wouldn't be good to do so. Normal anxiety is a way we can tell when something isn't quite right. It is a problem if your anxiety is so high it impairs you from living your life. If this is the case, talk to a counselor who can help you learn more about the triggers for your anxiety and how to cope. Good luck!