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.

  • The Giant Korean@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Reducing caffeine intake has helped me a lot. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helped me some. One thing I learned from my therapist was to ground myself in reality by just looking at what was around me. Literally just look around at different objects around you and notice things about them. Focusing on my breathing helps as well. Maybe the last two simply act as a distraction, but they seem to work.