Hello,

I know there are tons of articles and videos about this topic on the internet. But I think I need to interact with real people with similar struggles (feel free to share articles and videos that have helped you, though).

I’ve always had anxiety problems, even as a kid. I got diagnosed late (at 30) with ADHD, depression and social anxiety, and I started taking meds for those. The meds helped, but after a year or so I stopped taking them, mainly because I was feeling better and they were too expensive. Unfortunately the cheaper options gave me too many side effects.

I can function without the meds. But this year is being really hard on me and my wife, and my anxiety is starting to get out of control again. I’m getting some panic attacks and they make me feel like shit.

Can you share some tips on what works for you when you are feeling anxious?

Thanks a lot and wish you the best.

  • HandOfDoom@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    Great answer. I’m not overwhelmed by the replies, so feel free to write to your heart’s content hahah. It helps me and maybe it’ll help others too.

    I look forward to your meditation videos, it’s a very interesting approach.

    I have a lot of trouble with capitalism as well. Sometimes I feel that I’ve lost my sense of self. It’s like I’ve turned into a part of a big machine, that is going to a place where I don’t want to be.

    The things you said to increase, like walking, nature appreciation, creativity (I’m a musician) help me to regain my sense of self and to find meaning in what I’m doing. Unfortunately, living in a third world country, with a lot of work for little pay, makes it hard to have energy left to pursue those things. But I’ll keep on trying.

    Thanks for your reply and wish you the best.